4 Groton Stores Fined For Tobacco, E-Cigarette Violations: Police

GROTON, CT — Four establishments were fined following compliance checks of stores selling tobacco products and electronic cigarettes, according to a Town of Groton police statement.

Police conducted inspections at 13 establishments Tuesday. Four of those violated state law for selling tobacco or e-cigarettes to those under 21 years old.

The clerks at the stores in violation were issued a first-time infraction of $300.

Police said the following retailers failed to comply with the law:

• Midway Mini Mart – 33 Fort Hill Road
• Mobil – 1004 Poquonnock Road
• Luxe Smoke and Vape – 747 Long Hill Road
• Henny Penny Shell – 294 Route 12

Retailers are required by state law to request photo ID for anyone who appears to be under 30 years old when selling tobacco or e-cigarettes.

The following retailers were found to be compliant with the law and did not have any violations:

• Citgo – 182 Fort Hill Road
• Liquor Palace – 116 Fort Hill Road
• Henny Penny Shell – 106 Fort Hill Road
• The Grape Vine – 766 Long Hill Road
• Dollar General – 756 Long Hill Road
• Full of Spirit Package Store – 682 Long Hill Road
• Walgreens – 441 Long Hill Road
• Sunoco – 731 Long Hill Road
• Express/Gulf – 208 Route 12