Most Pana businesses pass tobacco, nicotine compliance checks
The Pana Police Department and the Christian County Health Department teamed up to conduct the tobacco/nicotine compliance checks on May 1. They found that 12 out of 13 establishments refused to sell tobacco/nicotine to customers under 21.
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The establishments in compliance include:
Qik N Ez
Discount Liquor
Marathon/Shasteens
County Market
Pana Shell
Walgreens
Dollar General on Poplar St
Dollar General on Route 29
Pana Gaming Parlor
Jack Flash
Impulse Vape and Glass
Lucky Jackpot Gaming
One location, however, was found in violation. A clerk working at the Casey's General Store on 2nd Street was issued a city ordinance violation for selling tobacco to someone under the age of 21.
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