Wisconsin Wins Tobacco Exam (The Law (1-4), The Sale (5-12), The Partnership (12-18))

According to federal law, how old must someone be to purchase tobacco products?

21 years old

Choose the product that is not regulated by federal tobacco sales law:

All are regulated by federal tobacco sales laws -Cigarettes -E cigarettes or E liquids -Cigars -Rolling papers containing tobacco as an ingredient -Chewing tobacco

Which of the following are reasons not to sell tobacco to minors?

All of the Above -It's illegal -It could result in expensive fines -It's the right thing to do

Depending on previous violations, what are the possible penalties for selling tobacco to minors?

All of the above -Retailers fined up to $500 per illegal sale -Possible fine to clerk -Suspension of license up to 30 days

Scenario: You've been working for a few hours when an acquaintance of yours stops by. You know she doesn't use tobacco, so you're surprised when she asks you to buy two packs of cigarettes. She explains that the cigarettes are for her mother. You're pretty sure she is underage. Well that didn't go well. She doesn't like your solution, and now you have one really upset customer on your hands. In fact, it doesn't take long for her to start yelling and calling you names. She even makes a grab for the cigarette packs in your hands. Now what do you do?

Any of the above would be appropriate -Be polite and don't argue -Remove the product from the counter -Remind her that this is the law, and you can be fined -Try to lighten the situation with a joke -Call a supervisor if the situation escalates

Scenario: You've been working for a few hours when an acquaintance of yours stops by. You know she doesn't use tobacco, so you're surprised when she asks you to buy two packs of cigarettes. She explains that the cigarettes are for her mother. You're pretty sure she is underage. What should you do?

Ask to see her driver license. If she's underage, refuse the sale.

How can you guarantee that you don't sell to a minor?

Card everyone no matter how old they look.

A young Wisconsin Wins team member tried to buy chewing tobacco from you. You believe that this is illegal and that you must be warned of the check. Are you correct?

No

Scenario: It's another busy night at work. A young woman steps up to buy a pack of cigarettes and you ask to see her ID, but customers are lining up, so you glance at it quickly. The ID looks legitimate. While you didn't verify her age by looking at the date in the "UNDER 21 UNTIL" bar under the photo on the ID, at least you asked to see the ID. So you make the sale. Did you make the right decision?

No

Scenario: A young woman asks for a grape flavored cigarillo. She seems nervous and stumbles over the name of the product, which is strange because she looks old enough to purchase tobacco products. You're just about to make the sale when you spot a young teen waiting out in the parking lot. It looks like he's watching her make the purchase through the window. Weird, right? That minor outside seems way too interested in this woman's tobacco purchase. You think she's buying the grape flavored cigarillo for him. so, what should you do?

Tell her that tobacco purchases for minors are illegal and notify your manager.

Scenario: A young woman asks for a grape flavored cigarillo. She seems nervous and stumbles over the name of the product, which is strange because she looks old enough to purchase tobacco products. You're just about to make the sale when you spot a young teen waiting out in the parking lot. It looks like he's watching her make the purchase through the window. Weird, right? She looks old enough, but just barely. How will you decide if she's old enough to buy?

The only way to know for sure is to verify her age by checking ID

A clerk is working the morning shift on March 12, 2020. A younger looking woman presents the clerk with the following and asks for a pack of cigarettes. The ID is vertical and the picture looks alright. Based on the date listed in the "UNDER 21 UNTIL" bar under the ID photo, could the clerk legally sell this woman a tobacco product in Wisconsin?

Yes

Scenario: It's another busy night at work. A young woman steps up to buy a pack of cigarettes and you ask to see her ID, but customers are lining up, so you glance at it quickly. The ID looks legitimate. While you didn't verify her age by looking at the date in the "UNDER 21 UNTIL" bar under the photo on the ID, at least you asked to see the ID. So you make the sale. If the sale was illegal, could you personally be fined?

Yes

Whenever Wisconsin Wins teams make retailer compliance checks, they are scheduled ahead of time.

false

Which form of identification can NOT be used to verify age during a tobacco purchase?

school ID

Asking for a second form of ID is the best response if you are unsure about the validity of a person's identification.

true

Under federal law, cigarette vending machines are not allowed in businesses where minors are allowed to enter.

true

Wisconsin Wins works to prevent the sale of tobacco to minors. Along with the help of health departments, local retailers and law enforcement agencies, Wisconsin Wins recognizes responsible retailers and employees who abide by the law.

true