Non-compliance inspections by police net 1
And 2 retailers closed for labor law violations
PUTNAM — Jan. 23 Putnam Police Department Detectives working with various state departments, conducted unannounced compliance inspections of establishments that sell tobacco products and/or electronic cigarettes.
 The five inspections were performed to determine compliance with state laws concerning the prohibition of the sale of e-cigarettes and/or tobacco products to youth under the age of 21. 
One establishment, MJ Smoke Shop, 82 Providence St., was found to be non-compliant with Connecticut General Statutes Section 53-344 (Sale of tobacco to a person under 21) or Section 53-344b (Sale of an e-cigarette to a person under 21).   The offending clerk at this establishment was issued a first-time infraction in the amount of $1,000.
Found compliant were:  Bestway Citgo Gas Station; 146 Church St.; Dragon Vape || LLC; 1 Canal St.; Putnam Smoke Shop; 148 Providence St.; OMG Smoke Shop; 255 Kennedy Dr.
In addition, two establishments were closed by the Department of Labor for Labor law violations: Bestway Citgo Gas Station; 146 Church St. (was then allowed to reopen by DOL); Putnam Smoke Shop; 148 Providence St.
Taking part in the inspections were: the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program (TPEP), Department of Revenue Services (DRS), Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). 
Retailers are required by state law to inspect the photo ID of anyone who appears under the age of 30 before selling a tobacco product or electronic cigarette. Free online training is available to anyone who would like to learn more at:  cttobaccotraining.com 
Learn more at: http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/tpep Tobacco retailers are licensed by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS). Non-compliant compliant inspection results are referred to DRS for possible administrative action. 

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