Tobacco compliance checks were performed in West Fargo on Wednesday, October 14. In total, 12 businesses were checked and 11 passed, resulting in a 92% 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.
West Fargo business that failed:
• Circle K – 2020 Sheyenne St. –first fail in one year
West Fargo businesses that passed:
• Casey’s General Store – 901 Main Ave. E.
• Cash Wise Foods – 755 33rd Ave. E.
• Circle K – 1210 13th Ave. E.
• Dollar General – 425 32nd Ave. W.
• Eagle Run Crossing (Arco) – 3210 Sheyenne St.
• Exxon – 950 13th Ave. E.
• Family Fare – 1100 13th Ave.
• Hornbacher’s – 2050 Sheyenne St.
• Petro Serve USA – 2125 Sheyenne St.
• Petro Serve USA – 1021 Main Ave. W.
• Petro Serve USA – 239 Main Ave. W.
Penalties in West Fargo:
• First violation – written warning including one-year probation
• Second failure during probationary period – three-day suspension of the tobacco license
• Third failure during probationary period – ten-day suspension of the tobacco license
• Subsequent violations during probationary period – 30-day suspension of the tobacco license