Fargo Tobacco Compliance Check Hearing Results

Fargo Tobacco Compliance Check Hearing Results

Three businesses receive one-year probation for sale of tobacco products to minors

12/17/202411:30 a.m.

Tobacco compliance check hearings were held in Fargo on Friday, December 13, 2024. In total, four businesses were present, with all admitting to the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21 at their establishment during tobacco compliance checks performed on November 15, 2024.

Results of the Hearing:

• Casey's, located at 3545 25th Street South, received a one-year probation, in addition to a $500 administrative fee.
• Brake Time 702, located at 1201 University Drive North, received a one-year probation, in addition to a $500 administrative fee.
• Smokes 4 Less, located at 1013 45th Street South, received a one-year probation, in addition to a $500 administrative fee.
• Because of a second offense in the last year, Casey's, located at 301 10th Street North, received a three-day suspension of their tobacco license, effective 10 a.m. Monday, December 16, to 10 a.m. Thursday, December 19, in addition to a $500 administrative fee.

Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) appreciates the cooperation of the business communities in Fargo. Several times per year, FCPH partners with local law enforcement agencies to carry out tobacco compliance checks in Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County. The intent of the checks is to ensure tobacco retailers are not selling any tobacco to people under the age of 21. Licensed tobacco retailers are encouraged to periodically review City ordinances and state laws related to the sale of tobacco products and to include this important information in training for new employees.

Additional information about the sale of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21 is available here.