SC Underage Purchaser

Computer Evidence Specialists has been contracted by the FDA to perform tobacco compliance inspections in South Carolina. CES inspectors and underage purchasers will perform non-confrontational compliance checks on local tobacco retailers to ensure the sale of tobacco products to minors is restricted.

Ideal underage purchasers will be 16 - 20 years old, have a strong work ethic, and have sufficient free time to complete the assigned inspections with the inspector. Purchasers must complete the following forms which will be provided by CES: Parental Release, Medical Release, Underage Purchaser Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement and Commitment to Protect Non-Public Information.

Underage Purchaser Responsibilities:

• Complete short online training course.
• Must be under the age of 20 years and 9 months when performing any compliance check.
• Access to a car is not needed for the underage purchaser.
• Purchaser will not deceive the retailer in any way.
• Will dress normally, use valid identification, and will not lie about their age.
• Applicants ages 18-20 will receive a background check