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MINUTES January 29, 1998 3 BOARD OF HEALTH Mr. McQuaid stated, "Recently, we received a complaint from a fired employee of Chaudrey's on Route 28." "That person indicated there were a lot of food violations that Mr. Evans eventually resolved with the owners." "She also complained about the fact that the employee's were smoking behind the counter, particularly on the evening shift." "This lady, probably looking for reasons to get them in trouble, stated that she would verify and testify in court that she has seen employee's in Chaudrey's sell cigarettes to minors on more than four occasions." "I contacted Mr. Collette, who indicated to me that this very same company has had violations in Falmouth and Hyannis." "There is a State law that you can't sell cigarettes to minors." "Several towns have adopted a tobacco license to sell cigarettes." Mr. Collette stated, "We did a sting at Chaudrey's in October and they were the only business in town that sold cigarettes to minors." "We had a 15 year old female go into the store and ask for a pack of Marlboro's." "The women behind the counter said, "Just make it fast" so the girl came out and informed me of what transpired." "This brings to mind the point that Mr. McQuaid made about being permitted to sell tobacco products." "The town of Harwich just implemented a tobacco license." "The license fee could be very minimal." "The idea is so that the Board of Health has some way to monitor or to punish repeat offenders." "What has happened in the past is people who have been caught the first time are given a formal written warning from the Board of Health." "The Board of Health has within its authority defined any person or retailer who sells cigarettes $100.00 for the first offense, $200.00 for the second offense and $300.00 for each additional offense or you can pull their license." Mr. McQuaid requested Mr. Collette provide the Board with a copy of legal penalty provisions and other towns cigarette regulations. 5.) Warrant article for septic repair program - Mr. McQuaid will prepare a draft article for next week's meeting. 6.) Emergency Repair Certification 26 Sand Dollar Lane - Mr. Evans relayed, "I inspected the site and found the leach pit overflowing onto the ground surface." Board members forwarded their signature's to the "Emergency Repair Certification"form.