TOOLKIT TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM
Retail Tobacco Inspections
A retail tobacco inspection provides you with an opportunity to swiftly address and resolve any compliance issues as they arise.
Inspections
During a retail tobacco inspection, you have the opportunity to remedy on the spot some of the situations that are out of compliance (i.e. missing signs, self-service display).
Sometimes this non-compliance calls for the issuance of a fine, sometimes all that is called for is to
provide the owner/manager with education/material, like signs, that will lead to their establishment coming into compliance. It is important to note in the retailerās file or in POST what was missing or what was given to the merchant so you have documentation for theĀ future, as you may decide to issue a fine on a subsequent visit.
Data forms to be used for Retail Store Inspections and Compliance Checks can be obtained by contacting Sarah McColgan at smccolgan@mhoa.com.