Tobacco Prevention
The Niagara County Department of Health and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, under contract with the Department, have been conducting tobacco compliance checks throughout Niagara County since July 1, 1999. Currently, every facility that sells tobacco or vapor products to the public will receive a compliance check, including all vending machine operations. Under the supervision of a NCDOH Inspector, compliance checks are conducted by underage contractors who attempt to purchase tobacco or vapor products without identification and while being truthful about their age.
Recent Enforcement Actions:
10/1/23-12/31/23
Between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, a total of 98 compliance checks were conducted. The following facilities were cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to an underage individual:
| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| Joe’s Kwik Marts | 6724 Williams Rd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| 7-Eleven | 6880 Plaza Dr. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Dollar General | 8735 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Family Dollar | 2112 Hyde Park Blvd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| NU Convenience | 4708 Hyde Park Blvd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Mobil | 837 Nash Rd. North Tonawanda | 1st Violation |
| Tops | 1000 Portage Rd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Family Dollar | 1309 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
Penalties are assessed for violations. Additionally, each facility is required to conduct employee training and educational programs, monitored by the Niagara County Department of Health. The Department would like to recognize the Niagara County Sheriff's Office for their outstanding efforts and assistance with this program.
All compliance checks are conducted in accordance with Niagara County’s Youth Tobacco Enforcement and Prevention Agreement with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) under the authority of the New York State Public Health Law for tobacco enforcement. Similar compliance checks are being conducted throughout New York State
Information on the New York State Clean Indoor Air Act
Link to Article 13-F Regulation of Tobacco Products, Herbal Cigarettes, and Smoking Paraphernalia; Distribution to Minors
Prior Enforcement Actions:
7/1/23-9/30/23
Between July 1, 2023, and September 30, 2023, a total of 11 compliance checks were conducted. The following facilities were cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to an underage individual:
| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| Panda Smoke Shop | 8229 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Wrights Corners Mart | 3944 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Lockport | 1st Violation |
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4/1/23-6/30/23 Between April 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023, a total of 11 compliance checks were conducted. The following facility was cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to an underage individual: |
| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| T&R Corner Store | 263 Young St. Wilson | 1st Violation |
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1/1/23-3/31/23 Between January 1, 2023, and March 31, 2023, a total of 109 compliance checks were conducted. The following facilities were cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to underage individuals: |
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| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| 7 Eleven | 2310 Hyde Park Blvd. Niagara Falls | 2nd Violation |
| Smoke Break | 2417 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 2nd Violation |
| Joe Joe Deli | 2712 Highland Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
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10/1/22-12/31/22 Between October 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, a total of 127 compliance checks were conducted. The following facilities were cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to underage individuals: |
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| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| 7 Eleven | 2824 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| 7 Eleven | 7610 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| 7 Eleven | 9101 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| 7 Eleven | 2310 Hyde Park Blvd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Bridgeway Market | 1104 Niagara St. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Diamond Smokes Inc. | 2026 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Pine Store | 1825 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Chapman’s Market | 9202 Ridge Rd. Gasport | 1st Violation |
| Mobile | 837 Nash Rd. North Tonawanda | 1st Violation |
| Dollar General | 5970 East Lake Rd. Olcott | 1st Violation |
1/1/22-3/31/22
Between January 1,2022 and March 31, 2022, a total of 113 compliance checks were conducted. The following facilities were cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to underage individuals:
| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| Falls Quick Stop | 2569 Military Rd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| O’s Smoke Shop | 1623 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 2nd Violation |
| Brother’s Mart | 2065 River Rd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| 7 Eleven | 1060 Niagara Falls Blvd. North Tonawanda | 2nd Violation |
| Scalise’s Grocery | 158 Schenk St. North Tonawanda | 2nd Violation |
| Sky Vape Smoke Shop | 5770 B S. Transit Rd. Lockport | 1st Violation |
| Groceries and Beyond | 39 Locust St. Lockport | 2nd Violation |
| 5 Loaves Mini Mart | 233 Clinton St. Lockport | 1st Violation |
10/01/21-12/31/21
Between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, a total of 116 compliance checks were conducted. The following facilities were cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to underage
| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| 7 Eleven | 8109 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| 7 Eleven | 1060 Niagara Falls Blvd. North Tonawanda | 1st Violation |
| Boulevard Express | 8628 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Delta Sonic | 7920 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Deveaux Mini Market | 2649 Niagara Falls Blvd. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Dollar General | 1385 Nash Rd. North Tonawanda | 1st Violation |
| Kenyons | 2897 Main St. Newfane | 2nd Violation |
| Crosby’s | 7084 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Lockport | 1st Violation |
| Smoke Break | 2417 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Smokin Joes Cigar Shop | 240 First St. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| United Gas Mart | 1038 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Groceries and Beyond | 39 Locust St. Lockport | 1st Violation |
| N.T. Mobile | 459 Division St. North Tonawanda | 2nd Violation |
4/1/2021-6/30/2021
Between April 1, 2021, and June 30, 2021, a total of 20 compliance checks were conducted. The following facilities were cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to underage individuals:
| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| Tops Express | 805 Cayuga St. Lewiston | 1st Violation |
1/1/2021-3/31/2021
Between January 1, 2021, and March 31, 2021, a total of 86 compliance checks were conducted. The following facilities were cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to underage individuals:
| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| Dollar General | 6726 South Transit Rd. Lockport | 2nd Violation |
| N.T Mobil | 459 Division St. North Tonawanda | 1st Violation |
| Oliver Grill and Mini Mart | 700 Oliver St. North Tonawanda | 1st Violation |
| Scalise’s Grocery/Supermarket | 158 Schenck St. North Tonawanda | 1st Violation |
| The Corner Store | 1091 Oliver St. North Tonawanda | 1st Violation |
| Valero Mini Mart | 1911 Ferry Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
10/1/2020-12/31/2020
| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| 7-Eleven | 6802 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls | 2nd Violation |
| Diamond Fashion and Beauty | 2032 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Dollar General | 4201 S. Carmen Rd. Middleport | 1st Violation |
| Kenyon’s | 2897 Main St. Newfane | 1st Violation |
| O’s Smoke Shop | 1623 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Pine Fuel Station | 2917 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 1st Violation |
| Wet Vapes | 302 Transit Rd. Lockport | 1st Violation |
| Family Dollar | 8414 Niagara Falls Blvd. NF | 1st Violation |
| Kash Pro | 1818 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls | 2nd Violation |
7/1/2020-9/30/2020
Between July 1, 2020, and September 30, 2020, a total of 69 compliance checks were conducted. The following facilities were cited and fined for violations related to selling tobacco or vapor products to underage individuals:
| Business | Address | # of Violations |
| Five Loaves Mini-Mart | 233 Clinton St. Lockport | 2nd Violation |
| East Side Market | 1577 Lockport St. Olcott | 2nd Violation |
| Pipe Dreamer’s Smoke Shop | 49 Locust St. Lockport | 1st Violation |
| Sunset Mini-Mart | 4815 Sunset Dr. Lockport | 1st Violation |
| Tops #21 | 5827 South Transit Rd. Lockport | 1st Violation |
| Dollar General | 4015 Lake Ave. Lockport | 1st Violation |