The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control announces free training opportunities for managers and retail clerks who sell cigarettes and tobacco products to the public in retail stores, according to a news release.

The training will cover a wide range of topics, including: a detailed explanation of Missouri laws regarding youth access to tobacco, tips to help prevent selling to minors and techniques for spotting fraudulent IDs.

The free training is designed to assist owners, managers and front-line staff with proper service techniques and takes about 90 minutes. Three sessions will be offered to accommodate as many people as possible.

The 90-minute training sessions will begin at 9 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon. Space is limited, and registration is required.

For more details, contact Vanessa Mure at 573-751-5448 or vanessa.mure@dps.mo.gov.

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