Wal-Mart Makes Changes To Try To Help Curb Tobacco Use

By: Import User

Updated: January 7, 2009

The state attorney general`s office says Wal-Mart has agreed to make changes that will help curb tobacco use. The agreement includes Arkansas and 42 other states. Wal-Mart will hire a firm to conduct random checks in stores to help keep minors from being sold tobacco. It will train employees about state and local laws regarding tobacco and check the age of anyone buying tobacco who appears to be younger than 27. The company will also prohibit the sale of smoking paraphernalia to minors.

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