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Retail Paraphernalia Training
Action Plan Participant:
Fall River Police Department and B.O.L.D.

A series of presentations will be held at the Fall River Police Department to familiarize retail tobacco outlets in the City of the potential violation of laws covering sales of drug paraphernalia. The sessions will be planned and attended by representatives of BOLD and the City Tobacco Control Coordinator. All aspects of potential law violation will be covered and questions will be answered to ensure proper compliance with the law. Written material describing the law will be distributed in advance of the sessions.

 

Priority Area:  Safety and Substance Abuse
 
Priority Sub-Area:    1, B) a drug-free community, including enforcement of tobacco laws

Goal:

To reduce illegal drug sales and use by ensuring compliance with current drug laws

Method(s):      

Provide at least three trainings for retail store owners
Timeline:           Between December 2007 and June 2008
Indicators:        Session attendance
Progress: Training completed for 90% of retail providers

How citizens can  get involved:

By reporting instances of paraphernalia sales to the Fall River Police Department

Contact Information:

Contact Karen Fischer at BOLD at 508-324-3537