Tobacco compliance checks were performed in Fargo on Wednesday, July 29. In total, 37 businesses were checked and 32 passed, resulting in an 86% 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 throughout the community who are committed to following the law and helping to prevent youth from accessing these products.
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:
• Discount Smoke Shop – 2434 University Dr S. – first fail in one year
• Royal Liquors – 3051 25th St. S. – first fail in one year
• Royal Liquors – 2726 Broadway N. – first fail in one year
• Smokes 4 Less – 3501 13th Ave. S. – second fail in one year
• Vape Time – 1833 University Dr. S. – first fail in one year
Fargo businesses that passed:
• 24/7 Vapes & More – 2201 13th Ave. S.
• Casey’s General Store – 301 10th St. N.
• Casey’s General Store – 3202 43rd St. S.
• Casey’s General Store – 2002 25th St. S.
• Cash Wise Liquor – 4985 Timber Pkwy. S.
• Circle K – 3040 25th St. S.
• Circle K – 2755 Brandt Dr. S.
• Circle K – 5651 36th Ave. S.
• Circle K – 5213 Veterans Blvd. S.
• Circle K – 2445 65th Ave. S.
• Circle K – 4377 45th St. S.
• Circle K – 5168 38th St. S.
• Ecig City – 4302 13th Ave. S.
• Electric Underground Vapors – 5050 13th Ave. S.
• Empire Liquors – 4861 13th Ave. S.
• Empire Liquors & Tavern – 424 Broadway N.
• Family Fare – 3175 25th St. S.
• Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops – 1621 45th St. S.
• Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops – 4001 53rd Ave. S.
• Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops – 1125 19th Ave. N.
• Hornbacher’s – 2510 Broadway N.
• Hornbacher’s – 4151 45th St. S.
• Northland Vapor South – 3051 25th St. S.
• Northland Vapor & CBD East – 310 Main Ave.
• On the Run – 3441 13th Ave. S.
• Petro Travel Center – 3175 25th St. SW.
• Petro Serve USA – 205 NP Ave.
• Round Up Liquors – 4501 Urban Plains Dr. S.
• Royal Liquors – 1606 Main Ave.
• Smokes 4 Less – 4510 19th Ave. SW.
• Smokey O’s – 2790 University Dr. S.
• Sports Vape – 2119 13th Ave. S.
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