WHAT ARE COMPLIANCE CHECKS?
Compliance checks use underage decoys to attempt to illegally purchase alcohol or tobacco from retail merchants. As the local licensing agency, cities and counties are responsible for ensuring that retailers comply with state and local control laws. In Minnesota, you must be 21 years of age to purchase both alcohol and tobacco or vaping related products. Compliance checks are completed by the Wright County Sheriff’s Office and the Annandale, Buffalo, and Howard Lake Police Departments.
Wright County has over 170 establishments licensed to sell either alcohol, tobacco or vaping related products.
Alcohol Compliance Results
0
# that sold to minors
15% Failure rate
44
# that carded or refused sale
85% Pass rate
Tobacco Compliance Results
0
# that sold to minors
7% Failure rate
25
# that carded or refused sale
93% Pass rate
Alcohol establishments that refused to sell to youth!
Tobacco/Vaping establishments that refused to sell to youth!
