Local Businesses Checked for Alcohol and Tobacco Sales to Minors
The Canton Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) conducted alcohol and tobacco sales checks during the month of June. Decoy minors attempted to purchase either alcohol or tobacco at 11 businesses in Canton. While four businesses sold to the minor decoy, seven refused the sale. A complete list of the locations checked is shown below:
| Business Name |
Location |
Status |
| Speedway |
45350 Ford |
Did not sell tobacco |
| Amoco |
45495 Michigan |
Did not sell - tobacco |
| Marathon |
41479 Michigan |
Did not sell – tobacco |
| Citgo |
40200 Michigan |
Did not sell – tobacco |
| Shell |
40400 Michigan |
Did not sell - tobacco |
| Marathon |
40401 Michigan |
Sold to minor – tobacco |
| Pinetree Market |
42444 Ford |
Sold to minor - tobacco |
| Oakview Party Store |
42256 Palmer |
Did not sell – alcohol |
| Country Deli |
7349 N. Lilley |
Did not sell – alcohol |
| CVS |
7269 Canton Ctr |
Sold to minor – alcohol |
| Pinetree Market |
42444 Ford |
Sold to minor - alcohol |
The Special Enforcement Unit has performed tobacco and alcohol compliance checks at local businesses for the past several years. The SEU utilizes a "zero tolerance" enforcement strategy when dealing with violations of tobacco and alcohol sales to minors. Establishments selling alcohol to a minor receive a misdemeanor citation. Alcohol violations are also reported to the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lieutenant Robert Kerr, 734/394-5449.
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