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Fall River Board of Health delays 7‑day suspension for Cumberland Farms after second youth tobacco sale
Summary
The board voted not to suspend the store’s tobacco license for seven days pending confirmation that a $2,000 fine was paid; members warned a future violation could bring a 30‑day suspension.
The Fall River Board of Health on Jan. 28 voted not to impose a seven‑day suspension on the tobacco sales license for the Cumberland Farms at 64 Steven Street in Fall River, conditioned on confirmation that the mandatory $2,000 fine from a second youth‑sale violation was paid.
Tess Curran, agent of the board, told members that the incident occurred on Dec. 27, 2024, at about 10:09 a.m. “Our youth buyer went in and was able to purchase a pack of Camel Blues. No ID or age was asked. The individual paid with a $20 bill, and the product was $14.25. The first violation at this…
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