Article: Despite Lack of Enforcement, East Coast says Compliance with Tobacco Regulations is 'Right Thing'; Company Plans to Continue Voluntary Compliance

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- East Coast Oil Corp. today said it intends to continue complying with new federal regulations requiring identification checks on many tobacco purchases despite the fact that Virginia's attorney general has said the state will not enforce the rules.

East Coast President Dick Riley said, "It's a matter of jurisdiction for the attorney general, but for retailers it's a matter of doing the right thing. While keeping tobacco out of the hands of minors requires additional effort on the part of retailers, it should be a priority for any company that serves the community." The regulations, which require that retailers check ...

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