For Release 08/06/07

The Canton Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit conducted alcohol and tobacco sales checks during the month of July.  Decoy minors attempted to purchase either alcohol or tobacco at 18 businesses in Canton.  One business sold to the minor decoy, while 17 refused the sale.  A complete list of the locations checked is shown below:

Business Name;  Location;  Status

 Meijer, 45001 Ford, Sold alcohol to minor
 Maria’s Bakery, 115 N. Haggerty, Did not sell alcohol
 Rite Aid, 180 S. Lilley, Did not sell alcohol
 Holiday Market, 520 S. Lilley, Did not sell alcohol
 Country Deli, 7349 N. Lilley, Did not sell alcohol
 Mirage, 8177 Sheldon, Did not sell alcohol
 CVS, 7269 N. Canton Center, Did not sell alcohol
 Kroger, 1905 N. Canton Center, Did not sell alcohol
   
 Mejier Gas, 45001 Ford, Did not sell tobacco
 Grapevine, 44285 Ford, Did not sell tobacco
 Marathon Gas, 44404 Ford, Did not sell tobacco
 Valero Gas, 44431 Michigan, Did not sell tobacco
 7-11, 45490 Michigan, Did not sell tobacco
 Oakview Party Store, 42256 Palmer, Did not sell tobacco
 Speedway Gas, 5596 N. Lilley, Did not sell tobacco
 Country Deli, 7349 N. Lilley, Did not sell tobacco
 Discount Beverage, 8376 N. Lilley, Did not sell tobacco
 Mobil Gas, 8773 Haggerty, Did not sell tobacco

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.

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