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December 23, 2019 - 1:51pm | By Chris Larson
Tobacco compliance checks were recently performed in West Fargo on December 5, 2019. Fifteen businesses were checked and all passed, resulting in a 100% success rate. Fargo Cass Public Health appreciates the cooperation of local tobacco retailers in ensuring tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are not being sold to minors. Licensed tobacco retailers are encouraged to regularly review City ordinances and state laws related to sale of tobacco products and to include this important information in training for new employees.
Penalties in West Fargo:
The first failure – written warning including one year probation
The second failure within probationary period – three-day suspension of the tobacco license
The third failure within probationary time period – ten-day suspension of the tobacco license
Subsequent violations – 30-day license suspension of the tobacco license
