Can family members of deputy director or above of the Tobacco Bureau open a tobacco shop?

Just follow the procedures and apply for a license. There will be no problem if you abide by the laws and regulations.

When applying, applicants can apply directly to the local county-level Tobacco Monopoly Bureau’s certification hall. Where conditions are met, applicants can also apply online. If an application is submitted by letter, telegram, fax, electronic data interchange, email, etc., the acceptance agency will convert it into a formatted text and confirm it with the applicant. Applicants can entrust an agent to apply, and the agent should provide a power of attorney and identity certificates of the principal and agent. Application forms can be obtained from the county-level Tobacco Monopoly Bureau where the business premises are located.