Tobacco compliance checks were performed in Fargo on Friday, June 27, 2025. In total, 20 businesses were checked and 15 passed, resulting in a 75% compliance rate.
Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) appreciates the cooperation of the business communities across Cass County. 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 products to minors. 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.
Fargo business that failed:
• Casey’s General Store – 1901 University Drive, North – first fail in one year
• Daily Market – 216 Broadway N Fargo – first fail in one year
• Petro Serve USA – 2903 Main Avenue – first fail in one year
• Smokes 4 Less – 3501 13th Avenue South – first fail in one year
• 7 Days Grocery – 240 42nd Street South – first fail in one year
Penalties in Fargo:
• The first failure in a one-year time period – one-year probation and a $500 administrative fee
• The second failure in a one-year time period – three-day suspension of the tobacco license and a $500 administrative fee
• Third failure in a one-year time period – ten-day suspension of the tobacco license and a $500 administrative fee