### Question
How is the "retailer" defined?


### Answer
The term **retailer** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 387* as follows -

> any person, government, or entity who sells tobacco products to individuals for personal consumption, or who operates a facility where self-service displays of tobacco products are permitted

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 387*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER IX-TOBACCO PRODUCTS**

