Mr. Pletten:

The Attorney General for the State of Michigan is fully aware of the extent to which cigarettes are sold in this state

The City Clerk is not a decision maker as to enforcement action of state statutes.

Direction on enforcement would likely need to come from the Attorney General to local law enforcement. [See Michigan rebuttal.]   I am unaware of any such direction.

However, you are welcome to take this up with the Sterling Heights Police Department, but anticipate a similar response.

Sincerely,

City Clerk / Risk Manager

Phone: 586-446-2421

Fax: 586-276-4062

City of Sterling Heights

40555 Utica Rd.

PO Box 8009

Sterling Heights, MI  48311-8009

.

Thank you.  What about the Sterling Heights Police Department enforcing Michigan law MCL § 750.27, MSA § 28.216?

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Carufel
Sent: Apr 24, 2013 5:10 PM
To: "Leroy J. Pletten"
Subject: RE: Request for Information

Mr. Pletten:

 

There is no license required from the City to sell cigarettes. There is only a business registration requirement.

 

My only suggestion is that you contact the Attorney General's Office for the State of Michigan and inquire as to their enforcement regarding the sale of tobacco products as they are generally the enforcement agency for such issues. I do believe the State of Michigan was part of a multi-state civil litigation and settlement against the companies that manufacture and / or sell cigarettes.

 

Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Mark Carufel

City Clerk / Risk Manager

Phone: 586-446-2421

Fax: 586-276-4062

City of Sterling Heights

40555 Utica Rd.

PO Box 8009

Sterling Heights, MI  48311-8009

 

 

 

From: Leroy J. Pletten [mailto:lpletten@tir.com]
Sent: April 24, 2013 8:19 AM
To: Mark Carufel
Subject: Re: Request for Information

 

Dear Sir:

Businesses referred to are such as grocery stores, dollar stores, gas stations, etc., that sell in violation of Michigan law MCL § 750.27, MSA § 28.216.

Sincerely,

Leroy Pletten

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Carufel
Sent: Apr 23, 2013 9:05 PM
To: "Leroy J. Pletten"
Subject: Re: Request for Information

Mr. Pletten:

 

My apologies for not getting back to you earlier today. 

Businesses must annually register with the City. Some activities require a license, such as a junkyard. It varies depending on the operation. Do you have a business that you are referring to so I can give you a more informative response?

 

Sincerely,

 

Mark Carufel

City Clerk

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 23, 2013, at 8:42 AM, "Leroy J. Pletten" <lpletten@tir.com> wrote:

 Dear Mark Carufel, City Clerk:

1. Do businesses in the City require a license?

2. If so, and if a business is violating a State Law, what is the procedure to secure revocation or suspension of the license?

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Leroy Pletten

8401 18 Mile Road #29

Sterling Heights MI 48313-3042

(586) 739-8343