.SOUTHINGTON, CT (WFSB)– Twelve retail facilities in Southington have actually been actually cited for marketing tobacco and also vape items to minors throughout latest compliance examinations performed through nearby police.The Southington Cops Team, in cooperation with the Condition of Connecticut Team of Consumer Security and also the Southing actions Coalition, accomplished underage cigarette as well as vape sales inspections at twelve local area services. The checks entailed an individual under the age of 21 who carried out away identification when seeking to make a purchase.The complying with establishments were located in violation: Food items Mart, 398 Main StreetCigar Additionally Tobacco Outlet, 909 Meriden Waterbury TurnpikeK & M Smoke Store, 1672 Meriden Waterbury TurnpikeSmoke Village, 861 Queen StreetSmoke Vally N Advantage, 1173 Queen StreetCigar and Vape Hookah, 400 North Main StreetAt each site, staff members who sold tobacco or even vape products to the underage person were given out infractions for the prohibited sale of these items.The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection will definitely comply with up along with small business owner to check out the conditions of the sales as well as make sure observance with condition rules banning the purchase of cigarette as well as vape items to minors.Copyright 2024 WFSB. All civil rights booked.