Nicotine Prevention Alliance of Central Wisconsin Completed Annual Compliance Checks

Saturday, July 16th, 2022 -- 6:58 AM

The Nicotine Prevention Alliance of Central Wisconsin recently completed its annual compliance checks of tobacco retailers.

Marathon County reported a compliance rate of 7.7%, achieving a noncompliance rate within the statewide goal range of less than 20%. In total, 39 compliance checks were conducted, with 3 retailers selling to minors, resulting in a noncompliance rate of 7.7%. During the compliance checks, youth aged 16-17 attempt to purchase tobacco products. Under Wisconsin law, any person under the age of 18 cannot purchase cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or any other tobacco products. Wisconsin Wins, a statewide program that works to prevent underage sales of tobacco products, congratulates local clerks who do not sell tobacco to youth and provides education for those that do. Almost all tobacco use begins before the age of 26. If youth and young adults do not start using before this age, they are nearly certain to never start.

There are resources available for those that are ready to or are planning to quit. Youth and young adults that use tobacco products can call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or can text VAPEFREE to 873373 for free help to quit. For more on tobacco prevention and control efforts in Central Wisconsin, community members are encouraged to visit the Nicotine Prevention Alliance of Central Wisconsin at http://centralwinicotinefree.org/.

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