Crime & Safety
2 Businesses Fail Tobacco Compliance Check, Stonington Police Say
The compliance checks were to see if businesses were selling tobacco and e-cigarette products to those underage, police said.
STONINGTON, CT — Police recently conducted unannounced compliance inspections for businesses that sell tobacco and e-cigarettes.
"The inspections were performed in an effort to determine compliance with state laws concerning the prohibition of the sale of e-cigarettes and/or tobacco products to youth under the age of 21," police said.
Retailers are required by state law to inspect the photo ID of anyone who appears under the age of 30 before selling a tobacco product or electronic cigarette.
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The two businesses that police said failed the inspection included
- Chucky's/Shell at 242 Greenville Ave.
- Mobil Mart at 66 Whitehall Ave
Twelve businesses passed the inspection. Those who passed the inspection included:
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- C&R Smoke Shop 38 W Broad St
- Evan’s Mobil 87 W Broad St
- Hamms Wine Cellar 7 Liberty St
- Henny Penny 466 Liberty St
- Bestway Food Store & Smoke Shop 380 Liberty St
- Tate’s Place Package Store 372 Liberty St
- Art of Smoke 37 S Broad St
- Honey Plus Convenience Store 163 S Broad St
- Stonington Village Food 522 Stonington Rd
- Henny Penny Shell 2 Roosevelt Rd
- Mystic Mobil 34 E Main St
- Citgo 48 Stonington Rd
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