Two businesses fail tobacco compliance checks; Citation includes a $75 fine

Published 8:38 am Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Star Liquor and Hy-Vee and were given citations by law enforcement after selling cigarettes to a minor.

According to Austin Police Chief Brian Krueger, two Austin police officers, assisted by a juvenile, conducted tobacco compliance checks at 14 local businesses on Aug. 22. The juvenile went into the establishments and attempted to purchase tobacco products.

Apollo Liquor, D & J Ankeny Mini Mart, Casey’s General Store, Hiawatha Bar, Austin Liquor Store, Bell Liquor Store, Modern Smoke, Cheers Liquor, Walmart, Hy-Vee Gas, Torge’s Live Sports Pub and Grill and the Austin Country Club passed the compliance checks.

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The failure was a first offense for both Hy-Vee and Star Liquor. They were fined $75.