Middle Keys alcohol-sales check

On June 27, 2023, The Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division conducted an operation checking businesses that sell alcohol in the Middle Keys. Fifteen businesses were checked. None of the businesses sold alcohol to a minor during the investigation.

Had store clerks at any of the businesses been in violation they would have been issued a mandatory notice to appear in court citation for the sale of alcohol to a minor.

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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