AGs, Exxon Agree to Crack Down on Underage Cigarette Sales August 14, 2002
News Summary
As part of an agreement with 43 U.S. states, ExxonMobil Corp. will implement several measures to prevent minors from buying cigarettes at its gas stations and convenience stores, the Associated Press reported Aug. 13.Under the agreement, ExxonMobil will hire an outside firm to conduct random checks at company-owned stores to determine if employees are selling tobacco products to minors. In addition, the company plans to implement a new employee-training program to teach clerks to check IDs of customers who appear younger than 27.
ExxonMobil agreed to ban self-service displays of tobacco products, stop distribution of free tobacco samples on store property, and use store security cameras to monitor compliance.
The measures were based on recommendations made by the attorneys general. California, Iowa, Texas and Michigan initiated the talks for the agreement. The plan covers 43 states, two U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
"We are very serious about taking additional action to prevent minors from buying cigarettes and other tobacco products," said Jim Carter, regional director of ExxonMobil.
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