Date: June 30, 2003
Contact:
Patty McQuillan
Phone: (919) 733-5027 (ext.232)
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Date: June 30, 2003 |
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Contact:
Patty McQuillan
Phone: (919) 733-5027 (ext.232)
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ALE AGENTS ARREST SIX PEOPLE DURING TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECK |
CHARLOTTE - North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Agents arrested 13 people June 30 for selling tobacco to minors.
As a part of a Tobacco Check Campaign, two ALE agents checked 33 retail establishments in Mecklenburg County that sell tobacco products. The cashiers were in violation of the law by allegedly selling cigarettes to customers who were younger than 18. ALE agents issued a criminal citation to each of the store clerks.
"The law is clear that selling tobacco to children is illegal," said ALE Director Mike Robertson, "Hopefully, this campaign will emphasize how important it is for store clerks to check the ID's of young people to be sure they are not selling tobacco or alcohol to underage children."
ALE's Tobacco Education and Compliance Check Program is conducted in partnership with the Division of Mental Health, Development Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services and the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission. It is also a cooperative effort among the community agencies, local law enforcement agencies, merchants, parents and teens. ALE has 76 agents across North Carolina who enforce alcohol and tobacco laws.
During the campaign, the following locations were identified as establishments, which sold tobacco products to a customer less than 18 years of age:
ALE District Supervisor Richard Griffin said the following establishments that were checked did NOT sell and are to be commended for their efforts to guard our youth:
For information, contact: ALE District Supervisor Richard Griffin, 704-342-6322.
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