.SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB)– Twelve retail business in Southington have been presented for marketing cigarette and also vape products to smalls during the course of recent observance examinations performed by nearby police.The Southington Cops Department, in partnership along with the Condition of Connecticut Division of Buyer Security as well as the Southing actions Union, carried out minor cigarette as well as vape purchases inspections at twelve local businesses. The inspections involved an individual under the age of 21 who performed absent identity when seeking to make a purchase.The following shops were found in violation: Food items Mart, 398 Key StreetCigar Plus Cigarette Shop, 909 Meriden Waterbury TurnpikeK & M Smoke Cigarettes Shop, 1672 Meriden Waterbury TurnpikeSmoke Village, 861 Queen StreetSmoke Vally N Convenience, 1173 Queen StreetCigar and Vape Shisha, 400 N. Main StreetAt each place, employees who marketed tobacco or vape products to the underage individual were issued transgressions for the prohibited sale of these items.The Connecticut Division of Consumer Protection are going to adhere to up along with local business owner to explore the scenarios of the sales and also make sure observance with condition rules prohibiting the sale of cigarette and vape products to minors.Copyright 2024 WFSB.
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