Tobacco compliance checks were performed in Fargo on Monday, August 18, 2025. In total, 33 businesses were checked and 29 passed, resulting in an 88% 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 businesses that failed:
• Casey’s General – 4301 13th Avenue South – first fail in one year
• Exxon – 3441 13th Avenue South – first fail in one year
• Petro Serve USA – 4440 9th Avenue Southwest – first fail in one year
• Smokes 4 Less – 3501 13th Avenue South – Second 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