(a) The comptroller shall issue a permit to a distributor, wholesaler, bonded agent, interstate warehouse, manufacturer, export warehouse, importer, or retailer if the comptroller:
(1) has received an application and fee, if required;
(2) believes that the applicant has complied with § 154.101; and
(3) determines that issuing the permit will not jeopardize the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
(b) The permit shall be issued for a designated place of business, except as provided by § 154.117.

(c) The permits are nonassignable.
(d) The permit must indicate the type of permit that it is and authorize the sale of cigarettes in this state, except as provided by § 154.1015(j). The permit must show that it is revocable and shall be forfeited or suspended if the conditions of issuance, provisions of this chapter, or rules of the comptroller are violated.