(Spencer)– Citations have been issued against two Spencer businesses for selling tobacco products to an underage person.
Spencer police say it stems from a compliance check conducted at 20 Spencer businesses.
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division assisted in the check.
Penalties for violations can include a fine for the clerk of 100-dollars and a 300-dollar civil penalty for the retailer.
Mandated checks of tobacco retailers throughout the state are conducted annually.




