Upper Keys-Alcohol Coalition Checks

On Feb. 22, 2024,  The Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division conducted an operation checking businesses that sell alcohol in the Upper Keys. Sixteen businesses were checked and all were found to be in compliance with state law.

If a business did sell alcohol to a minor during such an investigation, the sales clerk who sold the alcohol would be issued a Notice to Appear citation before a Monroe County Judge.

The maximum penalties for these violations are up to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine, $235 in court costs, $75 in cost of prosecution, and $40 in cost of investigation against the sales clerk.

The licensee violations are:

1st Offense: $1000 fine and 7-day suspension.

2nd Offense: $3000 fine and 30-day suspension.

3rd Offense: Revocation of license.

This operation was conducted in cooperation with the Monroe County Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community.

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