Local Stores Issued Citations For Selling Tobacco To Minors
The Burbank Police Department Vice Narcotics Unit conducts alcohol and tobacco operations to ensure compliance by businesses in the Community. The goals of the operations are to educate out of compliance businesses about the applicable laws pertaining to sale of alcohol and tobacco and to keep alcohol and tobacco out of the hands of our youth.
On June 10, 2014, the Vice Narcotics Unit visited 35 locations city wide. Four of the establishments sold a pack of cigarettes to the minor “decoy” during the operation. Each business was issued a citation, educated on how to check the identification provided, and the proper procedures to ensure the business is not selling tobacco to minors.
The Burbank Police Department remains committed towards education and enforcement programs to ensure our youth are protected from the dangers of tobacco and alcohol. If you have information on a business selling or providing tobacco or alcohol to minors, please contact the police department at 818-238-3000.
Questions regarding this statement may be directed to Sergeant Darin Ryburn @ 818-238-3240.
Address/Location
Burbank Police Department, California
200 North Third Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 818-238-3000