Granby Police Department Conducts Tobacco Compliance Inspections

Editor’s note: We published this story earlier in the week, but here it is again in case you missed it.

On July 31, the Granby Police Department, with the assistance of the State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, conducted unannounced inspections of all locations in Granby selling tobacco products.

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 youths under 18 years of age.

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Under the direction and supervision of Granby Police and DMHAS investigators and with parental permission, an underage youth entered the establishments and attempted to purchase tobacco products.

At no time did the youth misrepresent his/her age.

Of the nine licensed locations, two were found to be in violation of the statute regarding sale of tobacco to minors. The offending employee at each was issued an infraction, which carries a $200 fine.

The license holder at each will also be referred to the Department of Revenue Services for additional administrative sanctions.

The establishments in violation were Food Bag (6 Hartford Ave.) and Cumberland Farms (19 Hartford Ave.).