Florida Department? Busines¢/} Professional Regulation ken Laweon Secretary PAGE 7 RE: CASE NUMBER 2014052194 DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO PETITIONER, VS. STERLING INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC DIB/A SAPPHIRE ROOM LICENSE NUMBER BEV5800005 = SERIES 4COP RESPONDENT ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Comes now, the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, herein after referred to as “petitioner,” and files this administrative complaint against STERLING INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC herein after referred to as “respondent,” and alleges: 4. Petitioner is the state agency charged with supervising businesses licensed under the Florida beverage, tobacco and tax, and tobacco products permit laws pursuant to sections 559.061, 561.07, 561.15, 561.19, 561.29, 561.501, 210.15, 210.16, 210.45, 210.50, 569.003, and 569.006, Florida Statutes, 2, Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, the holder of a valid license/permit, issued in the State of Florida, by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. Respondent's last known mailing address is as follows: STERLING INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC D/B/A SAPPHIRE ROOM 39 W PINE STREET ORLANDO, FL 32801 And the division has not been notified of any other designated person or address for the service of process and notices authorized by Rule 61A-2.012, Florida Administrative Code. 3. Petitioner intends to revoke; suspend; annul; impose civil penalties, investigative costs, and late penalties; or any combination of these authorized penalties. This intended action is based on the below described facts or conduct. 407.245.0780 400 West Robinson St. www. MyFloridalicense.com Hurston Bidg., N. Tower License Efficiently. Regulate Fairly. Rm 709 Orlando FL 32801 | | | Florida Departments Busines w Professi , Regulation ken Lawson, Seoretary PAGE 8 RE: CASE NUMBER 2014052194 DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO VS. STERLING INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC D/B/A SAPPHIRE ROOM LICENSE NUMBER BEV5800005 You, STERLING INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC, D/B/A SAPPHIRE ROOM, are re charged with the following count(s): 4. On or about 10/1/14 you, the aforementioned licensee, holding a license under the Beverage Law, -or your agent(s), officer(s), or employee(s), to wit: Sterling Investment Partners LLC (Christopher Negron) did unlawfully on your licensed premises, sell or permit the sale, possession, or consumption of an illegal controlled substance to wit: Heroin, this act being in contrary to and in violation of Section 893.13(1)(a), within 561.29(1)(a), Florida Statutes. Signed this May 5, 2015 Thomas R. Philpot, Director Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco Dauid UeLain . David McLain Law Enforcement Captain Explanation of Service: Date Served Received By Personal Service By. (sign) Personal Service By. (print) Service Location Certified Mail # *Attach Receipt if Served by Mall. 407.245.0780 400 West Robinson St. www.MyFloridaLicense.com Hurston Bidg., N. Tower License Efficiently. Regulate Fairly. Rm 709 Orlando FL 32801 | |

Docket for Case No: 15-006531