E-cig shop fails smoke-free compliance check
By Anne Millerbernd, Fargo Forum
FARGO – One of five Fargo businesses failed a smoke-free law compliance check Thursday.
Fargo police checked the shops to ensure that electronic cigarettes weren’t being used in a prohibited area, and E-Cig Empire at 4900 13th Ave. S. failed, according to a release from Fargo Cass Public Health.
It’s the second time the business has failed a compliance probe within 12 months. A report was sent to the Cass County State’s Attorney’s office for consideration of charges.
People who smoke in prohibited areas can be fined up to $50. Business owners who fail to comply can be fined up to $100 on the first violation, $200 the second time and up to $500 each time after within the same year. A business owner could also lose his or her permit or license.
The state’s smoke-free law includes vaping and Fargo police conduct compliance checks quarterly or on a need basis.
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