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Fuke: The other thing is, they go to Kona Wine Market, they don't have a license and <br /> buy the wine. Alex is a very good wine pairer. They can't pour it? Or only the person <br /> who purchases can pour it? <br /> Takase: No, they could pour it for them. What you're explaining in the first event, that <br /> probably would've been okay. Special licensees do not have to buy from a wholesaler. <br /> The can buy from a wholesaler but they are given authority to go straight to the retailer <br /> to purchase liquor. <br /> Fuke: I guess if you have your fundraiser, your special dinners and meals; you have <br /> the arrangement with Alex, it would be OK to "B.Y.O.B." They would be in a position to <br /> serve. The person who purchases would also be able to serve the beverage that they <br /> purchased? <br /> Takase: Correct. Looking through the minutes, I suspect what they were talking about <br /> in the first one, they thought the $25 included alcohol. That's why they were telling <br /> them they couldn't be involved in it. <br /> S. Smith: I will say that he has clarified that advertising alcohol is a violation. I do <br /> believe that is why it came up as well. That would be the deal of the century. <br /> R. Smith: Based on this experience and what you've gone though and how seriously <br /> we all take this, what are you going to do the next time you have an event? <br /> S. Smith: I have already established a core group of servers who work events that are <br /> not "B.Y.O.B.", but are about being able to use the donations that come through the <br /> brewpubs. One of them also is a person who is used to "eyeballing" excessive drinking <br /> and has been employed around the Coconut Grove Marketplace for a number of years <br /> as a bouncer. I have just gotten a lot more careful about how that comes together. <br /> R. Smith: Are you planning on getting a special license? <br /> S. Smith: I am planning to utilize all opportunities to be legal and compliant. <br /> R. Smith: I take that as a yes? <br /> S. Smith: Yes, definitely, yes. <br /> R. Smith: Okay, I'm good. <br /> Lindsey: Any further discussion? If not, we'd like Counsel to give the Report from the <br /> Department. <br /> Schoen: Mr. Chair, the Department is recommending a $1,000 fine with $900 <br /> suspended on the condition that no similar violations occur within 12 months of <br /> APRIL 20, 2017— LIQUOR ADJUDICATION BOARD MINUTES 17 <br />