2019-09-05 Liquor Adjudication Board Minutes

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Schoen: At this time, Madam Chair, I am going to read the complaint which states that on or about the 20th day of June 2019, in the County and State of Hawaii, the Licensee, Keaukaha General Store, LLC, dba Keaukaha General Store, did sell, serve or furnish liquor to a minor(age 20), in violation of Section 281-78(b)(1)(A) of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes, as amended. Schoen: Madam Chair, the Licensee has chosen Alternative II, admitting to the allegations and waiving the right to a hearing and the right to appeal but requests an informal hearing to present circumstance surrounding the violation. So at this time, I will ask the Board to find the Licensee in violation. Giffin: At this time, would you please identify yourself? Sumera-Lee: My name is Breeani Sumera-Lee. I'm the Store Manager. Giffin: You may begin. I'm sorry, at this time I'd like to ask for a motion to find the Licensee in violation. Mukai: So move. Smith: Second. Mr. Mukai moved that the Licensee in Case No. 2019-006, be found in violation of Section 281-78(b)(1)(A) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, Sale to a Minor; seconded by Mr. Smith. Giffin: It's been moved and seconded that the Licensee was in fact in violation. Any discussion? There was no discussion from the Board Members. Giffin: All those in favor please say, "Aye." The Board Members voted "Aye." Giffin: Anyone who opposes? There was no opposition by the Board. Giffin: The Chair votes "Aye." The motion is carried unanimously. The motion was carried unanimously. Giffin: Prior to assessing a penalty, you may proceed with your presentation of the circumstances surrounding the violation. Sumera-Lee: Okay. I don't want to take up too much of your time. My name is Bree and my mom and I opened the Keaukaha General Store; this year makes seven years. The hardest SEPTEMBER 5, 2019-LIQUOR ADJUDICATION BOARD MINUTES 3