HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2003-287CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-287
IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST
SMOKIES FOR TOBACCO COMPLIANCE CHECK VIOLATION
WHEREAS, the Plymouth Police Department routinely conducts compliance checks on
licensed tobacco establishments within the City; and
WHEREAS, during one of these checks conducted on November 27, 2003, an individual
employed at Abe's Tobacco, 17405 County Road 6, sold tobacco to an underage person;
and
WHEREAS, that individual has appeared in Hennepin County District Court and been
found guilty of this violation; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute and Plymouth City Code allow for administrative
civil penalties against the license holders for such violations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, the City Council adopt the resolution imposing a civil penalty
against Smokies for a license suspension of five days to be served at the discretion of the
City over a 60 -day period, and an administrative fine of $500.
Adopted by the City Council on June 24, 2003.