Schaghticoke Fair tobacco booth cited for selling flavored e-cigarettes, violating state laws

Sep.02
Schaghticoke Fair tobacco booth cited for selling flavored e-cigarettes, violating state laws
At the Schaghticoke Fair in the US, a tobacco vendor was investigated for selling flavored e-cigarettes. The inspection revealed multiple violations, including failure to display a “Minimum Age 21” sign and failure to post a retail dealer certificate or certificate of registration for tobacco products. According to state law, these flavored e-cigarettes are prohibited from being sold in retail storefronts. The products have been seized pending a hearing and possible penalties.

Key Points:

 

·Violation: A tobacco vendor at the Schaghticoke Fair in the United States was found to be selling flavored e-cigarettes, which is against several regulations. 

·Specific violations included not displaying a "minimum age of 21" sign, and not posting a retail dealer certificate or tobacco product registration certificate. 

·Legal basis: Under state law, the sale of flavored e-cigarettes is prohibited in retail stores. 

·Follow-up measures: The related products have been confiscated, and the vendor is awaiting a hearing and possible penalties.

 


 

According to WNYT, on September 2, 2025, at the Schaghticoke Fair in the United States, a tobacco vendor is under investigation for allegedly selling flavored e-cigarettes illegally.

 

Investigators stated that these violations include not displaying signage indicating the minimum age of 21, as well as failing to post the retail dealer certificate or registration certificate for cigarettes and tobacco products.

 

The booth is still selling flavored nicotine e-cigarettes, which are prohibited from being sold in retail stores according to state law.

 

These products have been seized and are awaiting a hearing and potential punishment.

 

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