The Racine Police Department is trying both approaches as it participates in the Wisconsin Wins campaign to decrease youth access to tobacco. Today it recognized 11 retailers who refused to sell tobacco products to underage purchasers.
At the same time, citations were issued against four retail locations with no such compunction, when compliance checks were made on Nov. 30.
The 11 outlets refusing to sell cigarettes to minors are:
Fine Fare Foods, 1819 Durand AvenueAnd the four cited for non-compliance are:
Christiano’s, 2054 Kearney Avenue
Open Pantry, 2731 Durand Avenue
Walgreens, 3825 Durand Avenue
Pantry Plus, 2056 Taylor Avenue
Pick ‘N Save, 2406 S. Green Bay Road
Speedway, 2110 S. Green Bay Road
Clark Station, 5302 Washington Avenue
Walgreens, 4810 Washington Avenue
CVS, Pharmacy 1122 West Boulevard
Lee’s Deli, 2615 Washington Avenue
Plaza Smoker Shop, 3701 Durand Avenue
S & H Petroleum, 3818 Durand Avenue
Dan's Liquor, 1856 Taylor Avenue
Cigarette Outlet, 5108 Washington Avenue
My 4 year old nephew Englebert bought a pack of Virignia Slims from Dan's Liquor, I couldn't believe it!
ReplyDeleteNow the kid is addicted to the things, we had to get him the Nicotine patch, I hope it works.
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cells cigarretes to minors.
i've seen it happen. saw some
black kid that was about 10 purchase some newports.
They will also sell alcohol and ciggarretes to people without ID. they just need to fill out a paper. wtf?
jasman: i am curious why the race is important?
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