FARGO NEWS RELEASE - Tobacco Compliance Check Results Announced for Fargo
Holly Scott
THE CITY OF FARGO | FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
05.11.26
View this release online at
FargoND.gov/NewsReleases.
Tobacco Compliance Check Results Announced for Fargo
28 businesses passed recent checks, resulting in 93% compliance rate
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – Tobacco compliance checks were performed in Fargo on Tuesday, April 29, 2026. In total, 30 businesses were checked and 28 passed, resulting in a 93% compliance rate.
Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) conducts compliance checks several times each year, in partnership with law enforcement agencies in Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County. The purpose of the checks is to ensure licensed tobacco retailers are not selling any tobacco, nicotine or vaping products to individuals under the age of 21. FCPH appreciates the cooperation of retailers across Cass County who are committed to following the law and helping to prevent youth from accessing these products. Retailers are encouraged to review these requirements regularly and incorporate them into employee training to support consistent compliance.
Fargo businesses that failed:
- Casey’s General Store – 2002 5th St. S. – first fail in one year
- Redemption Ink and Glass – 2512 7th Ave. S. – first fail in one year
Fargo businesses that passed:
- 7 Days Grocery – 240 42nd St. S.
- Bjornson’s Shell – 734 University Dr. N.
- Brake Time – 2201 18th St. S.
- Cash Wise Liquor – 1414 34th St. S.
- Casey’s General Store – 204 42nd St. S.
- Casey’s General Store – 1401 University Dr. S.
- Casey’s General Store – 3545 25th St. S.
- Casey’s General Store – 2501 23rd Ave. S.
- Casey’s General Store – 5680 23rd Ave. S.
- Casey’s General Store – 301 10th St. N.
- Circle K – 3040 25th St. S.
- Family Fare – 3175 25th St. S.
- Fleet Farm Gas Mart – 3790 36th St. S.
- Flying J Travel Center – 3150 39th St. SW
- Cenex – 330 Main Ave.
- Hornbacher’s – 1433 University Dr. S.
- Hornbacher’s Wine and Spirits – 4265 45th St. S.
- Kwik Star – 2530 12th Ave. S.
- Kwik Star – 4480 Calico Dr. S.
- Love’s Travel Stop – 3220 39th St. S.
- Petro Serve USA – 2903 Main Ave.
- Petro Serve USA – 3902 Main Ave.
- Petro Serve USA – 205 NP Ave.
- Q Smoke – 2790 University Dr. S.
- The Spirit Shop – 1404 33rd Ave. S.
- Stamart Liquor Mart – 3220 12th Ave. N.
- Vape Time – 1833 University Dr. S.
- World Vape and Smoke – 3301 13th Ave. S.
Penalties in Fargo:
· The first failure in a one-year time period – one-year probation and a $500 administrative fee
· The second failure in a one-year time period – three-day suspension of the tobacco license and a $500 administrative fee
· Third failure in a one-year time period – ten-day suspension of the tobacco license and a $500 administrative fee
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Media Contact:
Abby Lange – Health Promotion Director
Holly Scott
Good morning, all –
Please see the below correction to the address of a business that failed the April 29 tobacco compliance check. The correct information is:
- Casey’s General Store – 2002 25th St. S. – first fail in one year
My apologies for any confusion.
Thank you,
Holly
From: Holly Scott <HSc...@FargoND.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2026 9:35 AM
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Subject: FARGO NEWS RELEASE - Tobacco Compliance Check Results Announced for Fargo
THE CITY OF FARGO | FARGO CASS PUBLIC HEALTH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
05.11.26
View this release online at
FargoND.gov/NewsReleases.
Tobacco Compliance Check Results Announced for Fargo
28 businesses passed recent checks, resulting in 93% compliance rate
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA – Tobacco compliance checks were performed in Fargo on Tuesday, April 29, 2026. In total, 30 businesses were checked and 28 passed, resulting in a 93% compliance rate.
Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) conducts compliance checks several times each year, in partnership with law enforcement agencies in Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County. The purpose of the checks is to ensure licensed tobacco retailers are not selling any tobacco, nicotine or vaping products to individuals under the age of 21. FCPH appreciates the cooperation of retailers across Cass County who are committed to following the law and helping to prevent youth from accessing these products. Retailers are encouraged to review these requirements regularly and incorporate them into employee training to support consistent compliance.
Fargo businesses that failed:
- Casey’s General Store – 2002 25th St. S. – first fail in one year