04.09.26, 3:00 p.m. update: Corrected information is noted in bold text in the news release below. The corrections are as follows:
• 49 total businesses were checked
• 38 businesses passed
• There was a 78% compliance rate
Tobacco compliance checks were performed in Fargo on Monday, March 30, 2026. In total, 49 businesses were checked, and 38 passed, resulting in a 78% compliance rate.
Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) conducts compliance checks several times each year, in partnership with law enforcement agencies in Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County. The purpose of the checks is to ensure licensed tobacco retailers are not selling any tobacco, nicotine or vaping products to individuals under the age of 21. FCPH appreciates the cooperation of retailers across Cass County who are committed to following the law and helping to prevent youth from accessing these products.
“Preventing youth access to tobacco, nicotine and vaping products remains one of our top priorities,” said Abby Lange, Health Promotion Director for FCPH. “We value the partnership of local retailers who consistently follow the law and help keep these products out of the hands of minors.”
Following each round of compliance checks, FCPH community health educators conduct follow-up visits with retailers who were found to be out of compliance. These visits focus on providing education about applicable laws and ordinances related to the sale of tobacco products, including vaping devices. Retailers are encouraged to review these requirements regularly and incorporate them into employee training to support consistent compliance.
Fargo businesses that failed:
• On the Run – 3441 13th Ave. S. – second fail in one year
• Brake Time – 2201 18th St. S. – first fail in one year
• Casey’s General Store – 3202 43rd St. S. – first fail in one year
• Casey’s General Store – 4405 45th St. S. – first fail in one year
• Casey’s General Store – 1401 University Dr. S – first fail in one year
• Circle K – 101 N. University Dr. – first fail in one year
• Integrity Convenience Store – 2500 52nd Ave. S. – first fail in one year
• Fargo South Pointe – 3202 33rd St. Southwest – first fail in one year
• Northland Vapor – 4265 45th St. S. – first fail in one year
• Petro Travel – 4510 19th Ave. S. – first fail in one year
• Smokes 4 Less – 702 N. University Dr. – 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