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RESOLUTION NO. 9382
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE TOBACCO LICENSE FOR DRUG EMPORIUM, 780
WEST 66TH STREET SOUTH AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENAL TV FOR A THIRD TIME
TOBACCO COMPLIANCE FAILURE
WHEREAS, Drug Emporium ("Licensee") holds a license to sell tobacco products
within the City of Richfield; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2003, the City of Richfield Public Safety Department
conducted a compliance check of the Licensee's establishment, and during the compliance
check, an employee of the Licensee sold tobacco to a minor; and
WHEREAS, this is their third failed tobacco compliance check as a result of the fact
that it is within 24 months of their second offense; and
WHEREAS, the Licensee appeared before the Richfield City Council on September
9, 2003 and admitted the violation and stipulated to the suspension and penalty imposed
by this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richfield
as follows:
1. The Licensee's tobacco license is hereby suspended for a period of seven (7)
consecutive days, commencing on a date to be determined by the Public Safety
Director, but to take place within 30 days of their Council appearance.
2. A civil penalty of $250 is hereby imposed. On or before October 9,2003, the Licensee
shall deliver a check or money order payable to the City of Richfield in the amount of
$250.
3. Meet with the Director of Public Safety by October 9, 2003 to present an action plan to
ensure future compliance.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield this 9th da~ of August 2003.
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