ATUPA Enforcement Actions
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 Enformement Actions:
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:
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Business
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Address
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# of Violations
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Tops Express
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805 Cayuga St. Lewiston
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1st Violation
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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:
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:
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Business
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Address
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# of Violations
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Dollar General
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6726 South Transit Rd. Lockport
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2nd Violation
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N.T Mobil
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459 Division St. North Tonawanda
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1st Violation
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Oliver Grill and Mini Mart
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700 Oliver St. North Tonawanda
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1st Violation
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Scalise’s Grocery/Supermarket
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158 Schenck St. North Tonawanda
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1st Violation
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The Corner Store
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1091 Oliver St. North Tonawanda
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1st Violation
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Valero Mini Mart
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1911 Ferry Ave. Niagara Falls
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1st Violation
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10/1/2020-12/31/2020
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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 |