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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO, vs MR. CHRISTIANS, INC., D/B/A GOODIES, 99-005319 (1999)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Pensacola, Florida Dec. 17, 1999 Number: 99-005319 Latest Update: Mar. 21, 2001

The Issue Whether Respondent's alcoholic beverage license should be disciplined due to the felony conviction of an officer of the corporation.

Findings Of Fact The Department is the state agency charged with regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages in the state. In accordance with this duty, the Department issued alcoholic beverage license No. 27-00455. The license permitted the sale of wine, beer, and liquor for consumption on the premises, pursuant to a special act of the Florida Legislature. The license is currently being held in escrow by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department. Mr. Christian's, Inc., was incorporated in Florida on May 11, 1977. The corporate officers were listed as Frank Masiarczyk, Sr., and Linda M. Masiarczyk. The Florida Department of State's spelling of the name is "Mr. Christian's, Inc." In the pleadings and evidence in the case the corporation is also referred to as "Mr. Christian's, Inc." and "Mr. Christians, Inc." All of these spellings refer to the corporation which holds alcoholic beverage license No. 27-00455. An application for a change of officers or stockholders of the corporate licensee, filed October 4, 1996, indicated that Frank Masiarczyk, Sr., was president and vice-president of the corporation and owned one hundred percent of the stock. It also reflected that Linda M. Masiarczyk was the secretary and treasurer of the corporation. The license had been the subject of a disciplinary proceeding prior to July 2, 1996. This proceeding culminated in a consent order signed by Linda Masiarczyk on July 2, 1996. A Florida Department of State document filed February 3, 1997, reflects that on that date, Linda M. Masiarczyk was a corporate officer of "Mr. Christian's." This document was signed by Ms. Masiarczyk. A Florida Department of State document filed on November 17, 1997, reflects that on that date, Linda M. Masiarczyk was a corporate officer of "Mr. Christian's." This document was signed by Ms. Masiarczyk. A Florida Department of State document filed on May 21, 1998, reflects that on that date, Linda M. Masiarczyk was a corporate officer of "Mr. Christian's." This document was signed by Ms. Masiarczyk. A Florida Department of State document filed on March 22, 1999, reflects that on that date, Linda M. Masiarczyk was a corporate officer of "Mr. Christian's." This document was signed by Ms. Masiarczyk. A Florida Department of State document filed on May 16, 2000, reflects that on that date, Linda M. Masiarczyk was a corporate officer of "Mr. Christian's." This document was signed by Ms. Masiarczyk. Linda M. Masiarczyk was convicted in the United States District Court, Northern District of West Virginia, on July 8, 1999, of a violation of Title 18 U.S.C. Section 371, conspiracy to impede the lawful functions of the U. S. Internal Revenue Service, and Title 31 U.S.C. Section 5324, structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements. These offenses are felonies. On July 19, 1999, Ms. Masiarczyk filed a notice of appeal in the aforementioned case. On December 10, 1999, Ms. Masiarczyk filed an appellate brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The court has not rendered a decision on this appeal.

Recommendation Based upon the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED: That the Department revoke alcoholic beverage license No. 27-00455. It is further recommended that the Department suspend the revocation until such time as Ms. Masiarczk's appeal is decided. DONE AND ENTERED this 31st day of January, 2001, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. HARRY L. HOOPER Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (850) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (850) 921-6847 www.doah.state.fl.us Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 31st day of January, 2001. COPIES FURNISHED: Ralf Michels, Esquire Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202 Michael J. Stebbins, Esquire Michael J. Stebbins, P.L. 504 North Baylen Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 Hardy L. Roberts, III, General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202 Richard Turner, Director Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202

USC (3) 18 U.S.C 37126 U.S.C 720131 U.S.C 5324 Florida Laws (3) 120.57561.15561.29
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R. J. MANDELL CORPORATION, D/B/A FOXXY LAIDY vs. DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO, 82-000525 (1982)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 82-000525 Latest Update: Jul. 28, 1982

The Issue Whether petitioner's application for transfer of an alcoholic beverage license should be granted, or denied on the ground that there is a pending disciplinary action against the license holder.

Findings Of Fact Timeliness of DABT's Denial of Application for Transfer On May 26, 1981, petitioner filed with DABT's Miami office an application for transfer of alcoholic beverage license No. 23-276, Series 4-COP. (Testimony of Harris, Caram; Ex. 1.) Upon discovering that the fingerprints of Richard J. Mandell, chief corporate officer of petitioner, were not on file and did not accompany the application, DABT notified Mr. Mandell, no later than June 24, 1981, that his fingerprints would be required. 2/ (Testimony of Harris, Caram.) In response, Mr. Mandell furnished the requested fingerprints to DABT on June 24, 1981. At that time, DABT treated the license application as complete. (Testimony of Harris, Caram.) By letter dated September 22, 1981, DABT notified petitioner that its application was disapproved because of a pending administrative case against the license. (Ex. 2A.) II. Denial of Petitioner's Application When petitioner filed its application for transfer of the alcoholic beverage license in question, administrative proceedings to revoke or suspend the license had been instituted and were pending against the licensee, Astral Liquors, Inc., d/b/a "Foxxy Laidy," a bar and lounge. (Prehearing Stipulation.) These disciplinary proceedings were instituted because of the conviction of Eugene Willner--Astral Liquors, Inc.`s sole stockholder--of a federal felony unrelated to operation of the Foxxy Laidy bar and lounge. (Testimony of Willner.) By written contract dated April 10, 1981, petitioner agreed to purchase from Astral Liquors, Inc., the Foxxy Laidy, located at 6507 Southwest 40th Street, Miami, Florida, for $175,000. Closing was contingent upon DABT approving transfer of the alcoholic license to petitioner. (Ex. 3.) DABT disapproved petitioner's application to transfer the license solely on the ground that there were pending proceedings against the license holder. DABT does not question whether the sale of Foxxy Laidy to petitioner is a bone fide, arms-length transaction or the qualifications of petitioner to hold an alcoholic beverage license. (Testimony of Harris; Ex. 2A, Ex. 8, Ex. 9.) DABT presented no evidence in support of denying petitioner's application other than there were pending administrative proceedings against the licensee. It did not explain or offer any reasons why, in this case, it should exercise its discretion by denying petitioner's application. To the extent its decision rests on non-rule policy considerations, it did not explicate them or subject them to scrutiny at hearing.

Recommendation Based on the foregoing, it is RECOMMENDED: That the application for transfer of alcoholic beverage license No. 23-276, Series 4-COP, be granted. DONE AND RECOMMENDED this 9th day of June, 1982, in Tallahassee, Florida. R. L. CALEEN, JR. Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 9th day of June, 1982.

Florida Laws (7) 120.57120.60120.68561.17561.19561.32561.65
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs ALLEN MCGHEE AND LATARRA HARARETT, A/K/A "LATARRA GIBBS," D/B/A A TOUCH OF CLASS, 91-006729 (1991)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Orlando, Florida Oct. 23, 1991 Number: 91-006729 Latest Update: Feb. 18, 1992

Findings Of Fact Respondent, Allen McGhee and Latarra Hargarett, d/b/a A Touch of Class, is licensee of a facility located at 208 South Paramore Avenue, Orlando, Florida. The alcoholic beverage license #58-02721, 2COP series, was most recently renewed for the period October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992. Allen McGhee did not appear at the hearing and is apparently in custody as a result of the activities that are the subject of this license discipline proceeding. Latarra Hargarett, a/k/a/ Gibbs, is the current sole lessee of the premises at 208 South Paramore Avenue. She has also contracted to purchase Allen McGhee's share of A Touch of Class nightclub, and has commenced payment pursuant to the contract. The parties have agreed to resolution of this proceeding as follows: The current license is revoked, and $3,000.00 civil penalty and $1,500.00 investigative costs are imposed. This license discipline is without prejudice to Latarra Gibbs' right to file an application for a beverage license in her own name at the 208 South Paramore Avenue location.

Recommendation Based on the foregoing, it is hereby, recommended that the agency enter its Final Order reflecting the parties' stipulated disposition as stated herein. RECOMMENDED this 31st day of October, 1991, in Tallahassee, Florida. MARY CLARK Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 31st day of October, 1991. COPIES FURNISHED: Nancy Waller, Esquire Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1007 Joerg F. Jaeger, Esquire Katz, Jaeger & Blankner 217 E. Ivanhoe Blvd., North Orlando, FL 32804 Richard W. Scully, Director Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1000 Donald D. Conn, General Counsel Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1000

Florida Laws (3) 561.29812.019893.03
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs. NORMA D. KETTERING, T/A FANCY DANCE, 80-001547 (1980)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 80-001547 Latest Update: Nov. 05, 1980

The Issue This case was presented through a Notice to Show Cause/Administrative Complaint filed by the Petitioner, State of Florida, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, against the Respondent, Norma D. Kettering, t/a Fancy Dancer, in which the requested relief is for the imposition of civil penalty, suspension or revocation of the beverage license allegedly held by Norma D. Kettering. The Notice to Show Cause/Administrative Complaint contains the following accusations: "1. On or about the 27th of March, 1980, you, NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit "JOHN DOE" on your licensed premises, a public place, did unlawfully sell or deliver, or possess with intent to sell, or deliver, a controlled substance to wit; METHAQUALONE to one Robert R. Jones, Beverage Officer, for the sum of $3.50 each, U.S. Currency, contrary to F.S. 561.29 to wit F.S. 893.13. On or about the 27th of March, 1980, you, NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit; DEBORAH MARIE ALTIZER, a/k/a "GINGER", dancer, on your licensed premises, a public place, did unlawfully sell or deliver or possess with intent to sell or deliver a controlled substance to wit; METHAQUALONE, to one ROBERT R. JONES, Beverage Officer, for the sum of $3.50 each, U.S. Currency, contrary to F.S. 561.29 to wit; F.S. 893.13. On or about the 27th of March, 1980, you, NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit; TAMMIE R. FRANCIS, a/k/a "RINA", dancer, on your licensed premises, a public place, did unlawfully offer to commit an act of prostitution, by giving her body for sexual intercourse to one ROBERT R. JONES, Beverage Officer, for the sum of $50.00 U.S. Currency, contrary to F.S. 561.29 to wit; F.S. 796.07(3) (A). On or about the 9th of April, 1980, you, NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit KATHY JEANETTE BROWN, a/k/a "KATHY", dancer, on your licensed premises, a public place, did unlawfully offer to commit an act of prostitution, by giving her body for sexual intercourse to one C. E. LLOYD, Beverage Officer, for the sum of $100.00, U.S. Currency, contrary to F.S. 561.29 to wit F.S. 796.07(3) (A). On or about the 9th of April, 1980, you, NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit; KATHY JEANETTE BROWN, a/k/a "KATHY", dancer, on your licensed premises, a public place, did unlawfully offer to commit an act of prostitution, by giving her body for sexual intercourse to one C. E. LLOYD, Beverage Officer, for the sum of $100.00 U.S. Currency, contrary to F.S. 561.29 to wit F.S. 796.07(3) (A). On or about the 12th of April, 1980, you, NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit; "CINNAMON", dancer, did unlawfully offer to commit an act of prostitution on your licensed premises, a public place, by giving her body for sexual intercourse to one B.A. WATTS, JR., Beverage Officer, for the sum of $20.00 U.S. Currency, contrary to F.S. 561.29 to wit F.S. 796.07(3)(A). On or about the 12th of April, 1980, you NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit; TAMMIE R. FRANCIS a/k/a "RINA", dancer, did unlawfully offer to commit an act of prostitution on your licensed premises, a public place, by giving her body for sexual intercourse to one M. L. IMPERIAL, Beverage Officer, for the sum of $50.00 U.S. Currency, contrary to F.S. 561.29 to wit F.S. 796.07(3) (A). On or about the 13th of April, 1980, you, NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit; "TAMMY", dancer, did unlawfully offer to commit an act of prostitution on your licensed premises, a public place, by giving her body for sexual intercourse to one B.A. WATTS, JR., Beverage Officer, for the sum of $75.00, U.S. Currency, contrary to F.S. 561.29 to wit F.S. 796.07(3)(A). On or about the 13th of April, 1980, you, NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit; "LICORICE", dancer, did unlawfully offer to commit an act of prostitution on your licensed premises, a public place by giving her body for sexual intercourse to one M. L. IMPERIAL, Beverage Officer, for the sum of $75.00 U.S. Currency, contrary to F.S. 561.29 to wit F.S. 796.07(3)(A). On or about the 13th of April, 1980, you NORMA D. KETTERING, licensed under the beverage law, your agent, servant or employee, to wit; DEBORAH MARIE ALTIZER, a/k/a "GINGER", dancer, did unlawfully sell or deliver, or possess with intent to sell or deliver on your licensed premises, a public place, a controlled substance to wit; METHAQUALONE to one ROBERT R. JONES, Beverage Officer, for the sum of $4.00 each, U.S. Currency, contrary to FS. 561.29 to wit F.S. 893.13."

Findings Of Fact The Petitioner has complained against the named Respondent pursuant to those accusations as set forth in the issues statement of this Recommended Order. The Respondent requested a formal hearing to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 120.57(1), Florida Statues, and although the Respondent did not attend the hearing, the Respondent having requested the hearing, the Petitioner's case was presented. The Petitioner in this cause, State of Florida, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, is an agency of the State of Florida which has its responsibility the licensure and regulation of the several beverage license holders in the State of Florida. Norma D. Kettering, who trades under the name of Fancy Dancer, is the holder of License No. 69-293, Series 2-COP, which allows for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises. The license is for a premises at Highways 17 and 92, Fern Park, Florida. The facts reveal that Beverage Officer Robert R. Jones went to the licensed premises on March 27, 1980, to investigate alleged Beverage Law violations. Those violations dealt with offers by the agents, servants or employees of the licensee to commit acts of prostitution. Once inside the premises, Officer Jones was approached by a dancer in the premises whose stage name is "Ginger", who commented to Officer Jones that she was loaded on "Quaaludes". (The word "Quaalude" refers to the substance Methaqualone.) Officer Jones asked "Ginger" if she knew where he could get "Quaaludes". In response to this request, "Ginger" left the officer and went to an unknown white male who was seated in a chair in the establishment. He took two Methaqualones from his person and gave them to "Ginger", who in turn gave them to Officer Jones in return for money. On that same date, March 27, 1980, "Ginger" was seen to dance for the patrons while attired In a "G" string costume. She danced both on the main stage and in the area of the audience and was seen to receive money in exchange for her dancing. She was also referred to by the master of ceremonies as "Ginger". On March 27, 1980, Officer Jones was additionally approached by another dancer known as "Rina" who had been referred to by that name by the master of ceremonies who was announcing appearance of the dancers who were dancing on the main stage in the licensed premises. "Rina" then asked Jones if he wanted a "fuck." She explained to the officer that it would cost him $50.00; and that he would have to get rid of Beverage Officer Blanton, who was with Jones at the time. "Rina" also stated that she would "go more than once if she liked the first time". This conversation took place in the licensed promises. On April 13, 1980, Officer Robert R. Jones returned to the licensed premises and encountered the dancer, "Ginger" and paid her $4.00 each for two Methaqualone which she obtained after going to the dancers' dressing room in the licensed premises and returning to Officer Jones. On that date, "Ginger" was still performing as a dancer in the licensed premises. Beverage Officer C. E. Lloyd went to the licensed premises on April 9, 1980, as part of the investigation. While in the licensed premises, he was approached by a dancer, Kathy Brown, whose stage name is "Kathy", who asked Officer Lloyd if she could dance for him. He agreed to allow her to "lap dance". Beverage Officer Lloyd paid "Kathy" $5.00 for a "lap dance" she performed. This is a form of dance where the female dancer sits on the lap of the male patron and goes through a series of gyrations while a record is played. Officer Lloyd asked Brown what would happen when she "got things started". Brown stated that she could take care of everything for him after she got off from work for a price of $100.00. He asked her what that meant and she replied she could "give you a fuck for $100.00". After this conversation, dancer Brown was called by the master of ceremonies to dance for the benefit of those patrons in the licensed premises and she danced on the stage. She was wearing a bikini-type costume. The conversation between Lloyd and Brown was overheard by Beverage Officer James A. Jones, Jr., who was with Lloyd on the date in question. She told Jones that he could drive Lloyd and her in the car while she serviced Lloyd and then she said she would "fuck" Jones, also for $100.00. Lloyd and Jones left the licensed premises and Brown followed them and upon entering the officers' vehicle, Brown was arrested for offering to commit prostitution. On April 12, 1980, Beverage Officer Bethel Watts, Jr., was dispatched to the licensed premises to continue the investigation. While in the licensed premises on that date, he was approached by a female dancer whom he had seen perform on the stage as a dancer while wearing only a "G" string. This dancer had been referred to as "Cinnamon", with that reference being made by the master of ceremonies in the licensed premises. "Cinnamon" asked the Respondent if he wanted a "lap dance". He replied, "Yes" and the dancer sat on his lap and squirmed around for the duration of one record. The dancer then told Officer Watts that she could "give you anything you want right here." He stated that he could not afford it and she asked if he had $20.00. She further stated that she could, "give him a 'quickie'". The dancer then went back to the stage area. Officer Watts paid the dancer "Cinnamon" $3.00 for the "lap dance". Officer Watts had gone to the licensed premises on April 12, 1980, with another Beverage Officer, Michael Lee Imperial. On that same date, a dancer who had been performing in the licensed premises who was known as "Rina" approached Officer Imperial and asked if he would like her to "lap dance". He agreed and she sat on his lap and performed the "dance" through three different records for a price of $5.00 each, a total price of $15.00. He asked the dancer if she did anything other than dance, to which she asked if he were a policeman, and he answered, "no". "Rina" then patted down the Beverage Officer to check to see if he were carrying any form of police identification. She then stated that she got off at 1:30 a.m. and would come by his room. She asked the Beverage Officer how much he could afford and he said "$50.00" and she indicated that she would give him "anything and everything he wanted" for the $50.00. Officers Watts and Imperial returned to the licensed premises on April 13, 1980. While in the licensed premises, Officer Imperial was approached by a dancer who was known as "Licorice" and she asked if he wanted her to "lap dance". He responded, "Yes" and she "danced" one record for a cost of $5.00. Officer Imperial stated to the dancer that she "sure felt good" and stated that he "bet" she was good in bed. She responded by stating that, "I am" and in turn he stated that he "bet" that, "I'll never find out", to which she responded that he could find out for $75.00. In turn the officer wanted to know what he would get for $75.00 and the dancer said, "You will get whatever you want me to do". Officer Imperial said that he would pick her up at seven o'clock. Nothing further occurred concerning this event. On the same date, April 13, 1980, Officers Watts and Imperial were sitting together and in the course of the conversation which Imperial had with one of the dancers, Imperial turned to Watts and asked Watts if he (Watts) wanted the dancer to get a girl for Watts. After some discussion, the dancer arranged to have another dancer whose stage name was "Tammy" and who had danced in the licensed premises and been referred to by the master of ceremonies by that name was brought and introduced to Officer Watts. (Watts had asked the other dancer to ask "Tammy" if she "would party". The other dancer responded that "Tammy" "would party" but it would cost $75.00.) Watts asked "Tammy" if she "would party" and she responded by saying that for $75.00 she would do anything that he wanted up to two hours, at which point she had an appointment in the licensed premises. The conversation terminated at the point when Watts stated that he would pick up a bottle of whiskey.

Recommendation Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED that Counts One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Five (5) and Ten (10) of the Notice to Show Cause/Administrative Complaint be DISMISSED and that the Respondent not be held for further answer. It is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that the license held by the Respondent, Norma D. Kettering, No. 69-293, Series 2-COP, be REVOKED in view of the violations as established through Counts Four (4), Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9) in the Notice to Show Cause/Administrative Complaint. DONE AND ENTERED this 3rd day of October, 1980, in Tallahassee, Florida. CHARLES C. ADAMS, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 101, Collins Building Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 COPIES FURNISHED: James N. Watson, Jr., Esquire Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Norma D. Kettering, t/a Fancy Dancer 236 Highways 17 & 92 Fern Park, Florida

Florida Laws (4) 120.57561.29796.07893.13
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs. THE FOX HUNTER, 85-001663 (1985)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 85-001663 Latest Update: Sep. 03, 1985

Findings Of Fact 1718, Inc. held alcoholic beverage license number 58- 1581, Series 2-Cop; for the premises of the Fox Hunter, 1718 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida, at all times relevant to these proceedings. The license was issued on June 18, 1981. Although the testimony of Captain Jack B. Wallace that John and Fay Knight (Knights) were the owners of the real property located at 1718 South Orange, Orlando, Florida, went unrebutted, the record does not reveal the date when John and Fay Knight became the owners of the real property located at 1718 South Orange Street, Orlando, Florida. The Knights were absentee landlords and leased the premises to 1718, Inc. d/b/a/ Fox Hunter (Fox Hunter) through a real estate agency in Orlando, Florida. On June 3, 1985 Petitioners mailed a letter to the Knights informing them that the alcoholic beverage license of Fox Hunter had been suspended on an emergency basis due to 13 alleged sales of narcotics on the premises by employees of Fox Hunter; that Respondent had requested a hearing on the charges; that Petitioner would seek license revocation with prejudice as provided in Section 561.58, Florida Statutes (1983); that the Petitioner would present evidence at the hearing in support of license revocation with prejudice; and that the Knights would be advised of the date, time and location of the hearing at a later date. The record does not reveal that Petitioner ever advised the Knights as to the date, time and location of the hearing, however, counsel for Respondent announced at the time of the hearing that he would be representing the Knights. Additionally, the record does not reveal that a copy of the original or Amended Notice To Show Cause was ever furnished to the Knights. Nor does the record reveal that the Knights had any knowledge of any previous violations at the premises. On April 29, 1985, Orlando Police Officer Kerry Farney (Farney) went to the premises of Fox Hunter and spoke to dancer Joyce Travis concerning the purchase of cocaine. Joyce agreed to sell Farney a half gram for $50.00. Farney gave Joyce $55.00, including $5.00 for a dance which she performed, and Joyce returned to Farney a dollar bill wrapped around two- plastic packages of cocaine. Officer Farney returned to the Fox Hunter on April 30, 1985, and spoke with dancer Lisa Nolen a/k/a Dusty concerning the purchase of a quarter gram of cocaine. Dusty agreed to sell the cocaine and obtained $25.00 from Farney. She later returned to Farney and handed him a plastic package containing cocaine. Officer Farney again returned to the Fox Hunter on May 2, 1985 and was later met there on this same day by Investigator Rodney Russ (Russ). The Officers arranged to purchase cocaine from the dancer Dusty. Farney gave Dusty $30.00, $5.00 for a dance and $25.00 for a quarter gram of cocaine. Russ gave Dusty $50.00 for one half gram of cocaine. After going into the dancers' locker room, Dusty returned to the officers and handed to Farney a dollar bill wrapped around two plastic packages of cocaine and asked Farney to pass it to Russ. Farney passed the cocaine wrapped in the money to Russ which Russ opened and inspected the two plastic-packages of cocaine contained therein. Later that same night Dusty delivered the cocaine to Farney which he had paid for earlier. Russ returned to the Fox Hunter on May 3, 1985 and entered into conversation with dancer Laura, who asked if he was looking for a quarter gram of cocaine. Russ stated that he wanted a half gram and Laura responded that she would see what she could do. After speaking with an unknown male patron, Laura returned to Russ and stated that all he had left was three- tenths of a gram for $30.00. Russ stated that he would take the three tenths of a gram and gave Laura $30.00. Laura again approached the unknown patron and then returned to Russ after being assured by Russ that he was not a cop or with law enforcement, placed a bill in his pocket. Russ removed and opened the bill and inspected the plastic package of cocaine. Russ returned to the Fox Hunter on May 7, 1985 and entered into conversation with the dancer Joyce concerning the purchase of a half gram of cocaine. Joyce stated that she would be able to get it later. Joyce subsequently asked Russ how much he wanted to buy and Russ responded that he wanted a half gram. Russ gave Joyce a $100.00 bill and she went into the women's dressing room. Joyce later returned to Russ and gave him $25.00 change wrapped around two clear plastic packages of cocaine. Russ returned to the Fox Hunter on May 8, 1985, and was solicited by dancer Joyce for the purchase of two beers. Russ returned to the premises of the Fox Hunter on May 9, 1985, and entered into conversation with the dancer Joyce concerning the purchase of a half gram of cocaine. Joyce left Russ to talk to an unidentified black male and returned to inform Russ that she could get the half gram of cocaine from the black male after he split it up and that Russ would have delivery soon. The male went into the restroom and when he emerged from the restroom, Joyce approached him and then went into the women's restroom. After exiting the restroom, Joyce performed a dance for Russ, during which she told him to take a dollar bill out of her garter. Russ took the dollar bill and opened it up to inspect two tinfoil packages of cocaine. Russ returned to the licensed premises on May 10, 1985, and again entered into conversation with the dancer Joyce concerning the purchase of a half gram of cocaine. When Joyce agreed, Russ handed her $75.00. Joyce subsequently returned to Russ and handed him a plastic package of cocaine which Russ placed into the cellophane wrapper of his cigarette pack. Joyce stated that the person from whom she had obtained the cocaine only had a quarter gram but would be getting a delivery soon, at which time Joyce would give Russ his other quarter gram. Russ did not obtain the additional quarter gram prior to leaving the premises on this occasion. Russ returned to the Fox Hunter later the night of May 10, 1985 and spoke with Joyce about obtaining his remaining quarter gram of cocaine and she advised him that delivery had not been made. Russ then talked with dancer Laura about obtaining some cocaine. Laura first said that it would be after 2:00 a.m. when the bar closed but when Russ told her he could not wait that long she obtained a short quarter gram from an unidentified white male. Laura then left to go into the women's restroom. When she returned to Russ, Laura placed a plastic package of cocaine in his pocket stating that she had tried the substance and it was good. Russ removed the package from his pocket and inspected it. As Russ was leaving, Joyce approached him near the entrance and handed him a plastic package containing his remaining quarter gram of cocaine. Russ returned to the premises of the Fox Hunter on May 15, 1985, and was solicited by the dancer Dusty to purchase her a bottle of champagne for $5.75, which he did. Russ again went to the Fox Hunter on May 16, 1985 and entered into conversation with the dancer Laura concerning the purchase of a half gram of cocaine. Laura stated that she would be able to get him some. Laura approached and spoke to an unknown patron and the dancer Michelle, after which she went into the women's dressing room. She shortly returned to Russ and placed two plastic packages of cocaine into his pocket. On May 17, 1985, the Respondent served an Emergency Order of Suspension and Search Warrant on the Fox Hunter. Located during the search was a dollar bill wrapped around a package of cocaine, a plastic package of cocaine, a package of marijuana and several marijuana cigarettes. The sale or delivery of the cocaine on April 29, 30, 1985 and May 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 16, 1985 to investigator Farney and Russ took place in and around the dance area of the premises. On April 20, 1982 the Respondent served a letter of warning to Fox Hunter alleging that on August 4, 1981, an employee had solicited the sale of an alcoholic beverage in violation of Section 562.131, Florida Statutes and further alleging that on October 30, 1981, an employee had delivered a controlled substance to a police officer on the premises. No proof was offered as to the disposition of those matters, or indeed, whether the incidents ever actually took place. In July, 1984, the manager of Fox Hunter --Lawrence Siegel -- apprehended one of its employees and a patron engaged in a drug transaction: he detained them and called the Orlando Police Department, and the two were taken into custody. The Petitioner's response to this action was to issue a citation against the Fox Hunter for the alleged sale, even though it was Lawrence Siegel who uncovered the transaction and apprehended the perpetrators. Mr. Siegel contacted Lt. Farmer of the Orlando Police Department and requested assistance in placing an undercover officer in the lounge as an employee. Mr. Siegel wanted to interdict narcotics and assist in the apprehension of the persons who might be dealing with them. However, the request was turned down because, as Lt. Farmer explained, the police department did not have the necessary resources to assist in this manner. The record is not clear as to the period of time Lawrence Siegel maintained contact with the police, but he did contact them about the problem, identifying suspected dealers and providing names and descriptions of vehicles. However, Jason Robaudo replaced Lawrence Siegel as night manager during this period of time. James Robaudo was present in the licensed premises during most of, if not all of, the time during which the unlawful activities accursed. Although the record is not entirely clear on the details, there were other alcoholic beverage establishments in the same general area that had been charged with the sale of controlled substances on the premises where a heavy fine plus a short license suspension had been imposed rather than a license revocation or a license revocation with prejudice.

Recommendation For all of the foregoing reasons it is RECOMMENDED that the Petitioner, Department of Business Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco enter a Final Order revoking alcoholic beverage license number 58-1581, Series 2-COP, issued to 1718, Inc., d/b/a Fox Hunter. Respectfully submitted and entered this 3rd day of September, 1985, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. WILLIAM R. CAVE Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 FILED with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 3rd day of September, 1985. COPIES FURNISHED: Louisa E. Hargrett, Esq. Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301-1927 Richard L. Wilson, Esq. 1212 East Ridgewood Street Orlando, Florida 32803 Howard M. Rasmussen, Director Department of Business Regulation Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco The Johns Building 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Richard B. Burroughs, Jr. Secretary Department of Business Regulation The Johns Building 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Florida Laws (7) 120.57561.29561.58562.131823.01823.10893.13
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs 7 ELEVEN, INC., AND PTL ASSOCIATES, INC., D/B/A 7 ELEVEN STORE NO. 32599A, 12-003867 (2012)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Fort Myers, Florida Nov. 29, 2012 Number: 12-003867 Latest Update: Apr. 22, 2013

The Issue Whether the Respondent committed the offense alleged in the Administrative Complaint dated August 14, 2012, and, if so, what penalties, if any, should be imposed.

Findings Of Fact PTL Associates, Inc., d/b/a 7 Eleven Store No. 32599A (PTL), is a convenience store located at 4401 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33912. Lucia D'Costa is the sole shareholder of PTL. Since October 12, 2011, and at all times material to this case, the Respondent has been licensed by the Petitioner to sell alcoholic beverages under license number BEV 4604710, Series 2APS. According to a document titled "Record of Inspection-- Official Notice," on July 19, 2012, an employee of the Respondent sold an alcoholic beverage to an underage individual after checking the individual's identification. The document advised the Respondent that a follow-up compliance check would take place within the subsequent 12 weeks. The Petitioner took no disciplinary action against the Respondent based on the July 19, 2012, compliance check. The Respondent has not been the subject of any prior disciplinary proceeding related to the license referenced herein. On August 2, 2012, the Petitioner conducted an undercover compliance check as a follow-up to a compliance check done on July 19, 2012, to determine whether the Respondent was selling alcoholic beverages to underage individuals. The compliance check was performed by two of the Petitioner's agents, Jennifer Nash and David Foraker, with the assistance of a 16- year-old female identified as Investigative Aide FT0205 (IA). On August 2, the IA entered the store accompanied by Agent Nash, while Agent Foraker remained in the vehicle outside the store. Ms. D'Costa was present in the store, behind the counter and operating multiple store sales registers. Two employees were also present, occupied with various cleaning tasks. The IA walked to the beverage cooler and withdrew a 16 ounce Coors Light, carried it to the counter area, and stood in line to pay for the beer. Ms. D'Costa took the beer from the IA, scanned the beer into the sales register, and completed the transaction. Ms. D'Costa did not ask the IA to produce any form of identification to verify the IA's age. While the transaction occurred, Agent Nash observed the AI and Ms. D'Costa, initially from inside the store, and then from outside while looking through large windows on the storefront. Although while in the store Agent Nash spoke to Ms. D'Costa to ask for driving directions, Agent Nash did not interfere with the sale of beer to the IA. There is no evidence that Agent Nash prompted Ms. D'Costa to sell the beer to the IA, or that she interfered in the transaction in any way. Some, but not all, of the Respondent's cash registers have software to prompt a register operator to verify a customer's age during the sale of an alcoholic beverage. When Ms. D'Costa sold the beer to the IA, she used a register that did not prompt the sales clerk to verify the customer's age. Ms. D'Costa testified that she does not usually operate the sales registers and that the clerks are usually responsible for the counter operation. She testified that, at the time of the compliance check on August 2, 2012, the two employees present were cleaning the store in anticipation of a monthly inspection, and, therefore, Ms. D'Costa was working alone at the sales registers. The inspection referenced by Ms. D'Costa is a routine monthly inspection conducted by corporate representatives at a time unknown to the licensee until the representatives arrive. It is reasonable to presume, given the nature of the inspection, that store cleaning would be an ongoing obligation of a licensee. The testimony fails to suggest that a licensee is exempt from compliance with laws prohibiting underage alcohol sales when employees are busy. After completing the purchase, the IA left the store and delivered the beer to Agent Foraker. The Petitioner's agents then went into the store to notify Ms. D'Costa that the transaction had taken place and to deliver to her a "Record of Inspection--Official Notice" and a "Notice to Appear." Ms. D'Costa testified at the hearing that she believed the IA to be at least 30 years of age on August 2, 2012. The IA participated in seven undercover compliance checks on August 2, 2012. The Respondent was the only store that did not check the IA's identification during a compliance check. Ms. D'Costa also testified that the franchise agreement could be breached by a suspension of the alcoholic beverage license. The franchise agreement was not offered into evidence at the hearing. The Petitioner has a written policy of not utilizing children or other relatives of the Petitioner's employees as IAs. At the time the compliance check was conducted on August 2, 2012, the Petitioner was apparently unaware that the IA was related to an employee of the Petitioner. After the Petitioner learned of the relationship, the IA was not again utilized in making compliance checks. The evidence fails to establish that the relationship between the IA and an employee of the Petitioner prompted Ms. D'Costa to sell the beer to the IA without checking whether the IA was of legal age to purchase alcohol.

Recommendation Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED that the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, enter a final order suspending the license referenced herein for a period of seven days and imposing a fine of $1,000 against the Respondent. DONE AND ENTERED this 27th day of March, 2013, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. S WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (850) 488-9675 Fax Filing (850) 921-6847 www.doah.state.fl.us Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 27th day of March, 2013. COPIES FURNISHED: Andrew R. Fier, Esquire Department of Business and Professional Regulation Suite 42 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Timothy Joseph Perry, Esquire Oertel, Fernandez, Bryant and Atkinson, P.A. Post Office Box 1110 Tallahassee, Florida 32302 J. Layne Smith, General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Allen Douglas, Director Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Department of Business and Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1020

Florida Laws (4) 120.569120.57561.29562.11
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs. J. F. WALTHIER, III, AND ANDREW ERICKSON, 80-000634 (1980)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 80-000634 Latest Update: Jun. 13, 1980

Findings Of Fact The Respondents, J. F. Walthier III and Andrew Erickson, are the holders of a current valid beverage license, No. 46-00210, Series 2-APS, held in the name of Walthier, J. F. III and Ericks. This license is for a premises located at 4721 Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. The Respondents conduct their business at this licensed premises under the name Foam and Fizz. This beverage license series entitled the Respondents to sell a class of alcoholic beverage for consumption off the licensed premises. One of the categories of alcoholic beverages allowed for sale under the terms and conditions of the license is beer. The subject beverage license was issued by the Petitioner, State of Florida, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. The Petitioner is charged with the licensure and regulation of the several alcoholic beverage license holders within the State of Florida. In pursuit of its function, the Petitioner has brought an Administrative Complaint/Notice to Show Cause against the named Respondents and the terms and conditions of that complaint may be found in the issue statement of this Recommended Order. The facts in this case reveal that between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on January 25, 1980, three young men under the age of eighteen drove to the licensed premises for purposes of purchasing beer. Once the car was parked, Ira J. Frasure and dames Craig McDowell exited the car. On that date, Ira J. Frasure was seventeen years of age and James Craig McDowell was sixteen years of age. They left Frank Edward Gordon in the automobile, where he would remain during the pendency of the other juveniles' activities in the licensed premises. Once in the store, Frasure retrieved a six-pack of Budweizer beer and McDowell picked up several single cans of Budweizer beer. The beer which had been picked up by the juveniles was presented at the checkout counter to Barbara Joyce Walthier, the wife of one of the licensees and an employee in the licensed premises. At that point, Frasure paid Walthier for the beer from money which he had and money which had been given to him by McDowell. The juveniles then left the store. Neither of the juveniles had been asked for any form of identification prior to the sale of the alcoholic beverages, nor had they been asked about their ages, and they did not make any comment concerning their ages. Frasure's date of birth is September 30, 1962, and at the time of the purchase he was approximately six feet one inch tall and had a mustache. Frasure gave testimony in the course of the hearing and appeared to be eighteen years of age or older at that time. Investigative officers who saw Frasure on January 25, 1980, said they felt he appeared to be less than eighteen years of age. McDowell's date of birth is February 9, 1963, and at the time of the hearing he appeared to be less than eighteen years of age, and this comported with the impression of the investigating officers when they saw him on January 25, 1980. At the time Frasure purchased the beer from the clerk, Barbara Joyce Walthier, she was not busy with other customers to the extent that it would hinder her ability to check the appearance of Frasure and McDowell; however, business on the evening in question had been moderate to heavy at times and she does not remember seeing Frasure and McDowell. Barbara Joyce Walthier was working in accordance with a set of instructions from the licensees, in the person of her husband, to the effect that she should always require written identification prior to purchase from those persons who looked like they should be "carded". Moreover, she had been instructed that those persons who have beards are not normally "carded". Other factors to be considered, per instruction she had been given, were to require written identification from those persons who acted suspiciously while in the store, or who parked a great distance away from the store after driving slowly by. In keeping with these instructions, she routinely requires written identification from patrons. Finally, there was a sign in the licensed premises which stated, "Under age don't ask".

Recommendation In view of the fact that this is a single count violation and in view of the physical appearance of Ira J. Frasure at the time of the alcoholic beverage purchase in question, that appearance leading one to believe that he was eighteen years of age or more, it is RECOMMENDED that the Respondents be required to pay a fine in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) in lieu of suspension or revocation and it is FURTHER RECOMMENDED that if this civil penalty is not paid within thirty (30) days of the rendition of the final order, that the Respondents' beverage license be suspended for a period of fifteen (15) days. DONE AND ENTERED this 20th day of May, 1980, in Tallahassee, Florida. CHARLES C. ADAMS, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings 101 Collins Building Tallahassee Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 COPIES FURNISHED: James N. Watson, Esquire Office of General Counsel Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Allan Parvey, Esquire 2201 Main Street Post Office Box 2366 Fort Myers, Florida 33902

Florida Laws (2) 561.29562.11
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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO vs. LINDA F. WILLIAMS AND JOHN M. MACKER, T/A SPEIDI SHACK, 89-002457 (1989)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 89-002457 Latest Update: Oct. 19, 1989

The Issue The issues presented are those set forth in a notice to show cause filed by Petitioner against Respondents in Case No. AY-74-87-0201. In particular, it is alleged that on March 16, 1988, October 21, 1988 and February 24, 1989, that the Respondents or their agents, servants or employees sold alcoholic beverages to minors in violation of Sections 561.29, Florida Statutes and 562.11(1)(a), Florida Statutes.

Findings Of Fact At all times which pertain to this Notice to Show Cause/Administrative Complaint, Respondents were doing business at 238-240 Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida under the business name Speidi Shack and pursuant to a beverage license issued by Petitioner. That license number was and continues to be number 74-01802, Series 2-COP. On March 16, 1988, and again on October 21, 1988, Michael Vanorder, whose birthday is March 27, 1969, purchased a Light beer from employees of the Respondents in the licensed premises. On February 24, 1989, Tina May purchased a Light beer from an employee of the Respondents in the licensed premises. Her date of birth is August 4, 1968. The Light beers that were purchased by those two individuals are alcoholic beverages. In the incident of March 16, 1988, Vanorder entered the licensed premises as an underage operative of the Petitioner. The purpose of underage operatives is to assist the Petitioner in investigations to ascertain whether suspected alcoholic beverage license holders will sell alcoholic beverages to minors. Vanorder was provided money from the Petitioner to purchase the alcoholic beverage if the licensees, their agents or employees would sell. Betty Warner and Tanya Pandarakis, who are Alcoholic Beverage Agents for Petitioner were in the bar and watched as Vanorder was asked by the bartender what Vanorder wanted. Vanorder indicated that he wanted a Light beer. Mark Barker, the bartender, brought a Light beer to Vanorder and accepted payment for that beer. In this purchase, Vanorder was not asked to produce any identification nor was he asked how old he was. Vanorder was under instructions from Petitioner's agents to validly respond to any questions about his age and to provide accurate identification in support of his remarks. The beer that he was given had been opened by the bartender. These events occurred around 8:35 p.m. The beer that was purchased was then given from Vanorder to Warner. Barker was then arrested by Warner and another Alcoholic Beverage Agent, Fred Dunbar, for selling alcoholic beverages to a minor. The arrest occurred when Dunbar entered the licensed premises following the sale and identified himself as an Alcoholic Beverage Agent. Prior to leaving the premises on that occasion, Respondent John M. Macker was told of the arrest and why an investigation had been made in the first place about suspected sales to minors in the licensed premises. Macker came the next day to meet with Dunbar at the invitation of Dunbar. Macker was told that a complaint file would remain open and that underage operatives would continue to be sent into the licensed premises to see if Macker had corrected the problem of selling to underage patrons. Respondent Macker promised that he would have closer supervision and would give training to his employees about proper identification techniques for sales of alcoholic beverages in the licensed premises. An official notice was given to the Respondents, a copy of which may be found as Petitioner's Exhibit No. 3 which was admitted into evidence. That notice is dated March 17, 1988 and is issued from Dunbar and is acknowledged as having been received by Respondent Macker. It identifies the facts of the sale to a minor and the arrest of Mark Barker and warns Respondents that if the violation occurs again, that Respondents could be charged with the violation of March 16, 1988 and any future violations. Throughout this warning phase associated with the sale of March 16, 1988 Respondent Macker was cooperative in his attitude. As forecast, Petitioner sent Vanorder back into the licensed premises on October 21, 1988 to see if Respondents, their agents, servants or employees would sell him alcoholic beverages. Beverage Agent John Szabo, Agent Dunbar, Lt. Powell and Vanorder went to the licensed premises on that evening. Their activities at the licensed premises commenced around 8:55 p.m. At this time, there were around 10-20 patrons in the bar. Szabo went in first and sat down at the bar and ordered a beer. Vanorder came in some 2-3 minutes later and sat down at the bar. A white female bartender who was identified later as Beth Ann Marsden approached Vanorder and asked him what she could get for him. He asked for a Bud Light. The bartender went to the cooler and came back with an open can of Bud Light and said that the cost of that beer would be $1.25. Vanorder paid her and she gave him back change. Vanorder then went outside the licensed premises and gave the beer to Dunbar. During the course of this purchase, Vanorder was not asked his age or asked for any form of identification which would demonstrate his age. As before, Vanorder was prepared to show a valid identification and give his correct age. After Dunbar was given the beer, he came into the licensed premises and he and Szabo confronted the bartender with the fact that she had sold beer to an underaged patron. They asked if the owner was on the premises and she said that he was not. The bartender was then charged with selling to a minor. She was given a Notice of Appearance for October 25, 1988 which constituted of a letter of final warning to the licensee. A third phase of the investigation occurred on February 24, 1989 when Tina May, an underaged operative for the Petitioner assisted in the investigation of sales to minors. Around 10:50 p.m., Officer Szabo, Beverage Officer Sullivan and Tina May went to the licensed premises. Szabo went in the bar first. One customer was in the bar. Szabo asked for a beer and was asked for his identification and showed his license and was served a beer. Before Tina May entered the license premises, she had been instructed to dress in normal attire and to carry her drivers license and to tell the truth about her age and to give the correct identification. Once inside the licensed premises, May sat where she could be seen by Officer Szabo. The other patron left the bar. Around 11:00 p.m., May was approached by Beth Ann Marsden who asked May what she wanted. May replied that she wanted a Bud Light. The bartender asked for identification and a driver's license was produced which showed May to be underage. Marsden was seen to count on her fingers when shown the identification. She opened up a Bud Light beer for May and gave it to her and said that the price of the beer was $1.25. May gave her $5.00 and received change. She then gave the beer to Szabo. Szabo then told the bartender that he was a Beverage Officer. Marsden recognized Szabo from the prior incident with Vanorder on October 21, 1988. Marsden told Szabo that May was 21 years old. Szabo got the driver's license from May and showed it to the bartender who admitted that she had made a mistake and that she didn't look at the month of the birth. She had only looked at the year, 1968. Out of this incident, an Official Notice was prepared, a copy of which may be found as Petitioner's Exhibit No. 4 admitted into evidence. It sets out the violations of March 16, 1988, October 21, 1988 and February 24, 1989 and the intention of the Petitioner to file administrative charges against the Respondents for sales to minors. Since the Respondents were not there, the list was left with a Rosemarie Savini. That notice was served on November 2, 1989. Before the time of the final hearing in this case, the sole ownership of the licensed premises had been left with John M. Macker. Linda F. Williams no longer is involved with the license in question. Respondent Macker's principle business is that of a commercial fisherman. During the pendency of this investigation, he was gone a lot from his licensed premises because of his other work and relied on his employees to act appropriately concerning sales to minors. In the period 1985 until January, 1989, he had not experienced problems with this. He had posted notices around the bar about sales to minors and had instructed his employees about being careful not to sell to minors. He has calendars from beer distributors which assist in ascertaining the age of minors. March 16, 1988 was Barker's first day on the job, as was October 21, 1988 the first day on the job for Beth Ann Marsden. His instructions to his employees was to check identification if people did not look at least in their fifties or older than Respondent. Since these events, Respondent has taken more detailed steps and placed other signs to avoid sales to minors. He doesn't wish these problems to occur again and regrets that they happened on this occasion. On the other hand, he did not ask for help from the Petitioner after the October 21, 1988 incident as was offered. Following the third sale, he has moved into the licensed premises to maintain better control of the circumstance. No other incidents were reported to have occurred beyond that adjustment concerning sales to minors.

Recommendation Having considered the facts, and the conclusions of law reached, it is, RECOMMENDED that a Final Order be entered which fines the Respondents in the amount of $500 for these violations. DONE and ORDERED this 19th day of October, 1989, in Tallahassee, Florida. CHARLES C. ADAMS Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 19th day of October, 1989. APPENDIX TO RECOMMENDED ORDER, CASE NO. 89-2457 Those facts as suggested by the Petitioner are subordinate to facts found in this Recommended Order. COPIES FURNISHED: Leonard Ivey, Director Department of Business Regulation Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007 Stephen R. MacNamara, Secretary Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007 John B. Fretwell, Esquire Department of Business Regulation 725 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007 John M. Macker 238-240 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32018

Florida Laws (4) 120.57561.19561.29562.11
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