District Health Department #2
Serving Ogemaw, Iosco, Alcona and Oscoda CountiesWest Branch office (989) 345-5020 · Tawas office (989) 362-6183 · Harrisville office (989) 724-6757 · Mio office (989) 826-3970 · Toll-free 1(800)504-2650
Youth Tobacco Access Program
District Health Department No. 2 partners with Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services to conduct tobacco compliance checks at tobacco retailers across the district. Staff also work with local law enforcement officials to assist. The goal of the program is to ensure compliance with the Michigan Youth Tobacco Act and ensure retailers are not selling tobacco to minors.
Tobacco Retailers
Tobacco retailers are responsible for complying with the Michigan Youth Tobacco Act in preventing underage tobacco use. This law requires tobacco retailers to post the Youth Tobacco Act warning sticker near each place of sale. Managers are also responsible for training their employees on properly checking identification. The state of Michigan has developed a Tobacco Retailer Kit to help retailers comply with the law. Penalties of breaking the Youth Tobacco Act may include fines and court costs.