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Approving adverse action against the Cigarette/Tobacco license held by Ahmed A. Mohamed, d/b/a Tom & Joe’s Market (License ID #20160002664) at 684 Western Avenue North.
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WHEREAS, the Cigarette/Tobacco license held by Ahmed A. Mohamed d/b/a Tom & Joe’s Market (License ID #20160002664) for the premises located at 684 Western Avenue North in Saint Paul was the subject of a Notice of Violation sent June 29, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Notice stated that during a menthol education and compliance check on April 25, 2018, a DSI Inspector observed 2-pack cigars priced incorrectly in violation of Saint Paul Legislative Code § 324.07 (e); and
WHEREAS, per Saint Paul Legislative Code § 310.05 (m) (2), the licensing office recommended a $500.00 matrix penalty; and
WHEREAS, the licensee did respond to the Notice of Violation to discuss the four (4) options available to him but failed to follow-up to either pay the $500.00 matrix penalty or request a public or administrative hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Notice of Violation stated that if the licensee failed to pay the $500.00 matrix penalty or request a public or administrative hearing by July 9, 2018, that the matter would be placed on the July 25, 2018 consent agenda to impose the recommended penalty; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, Ahmed A. Mohamed d/b/a Tom & Joe’s Market (License ID #20160002664) for the premises located at 684 Western Avenue North is hereby ordered to pay a $500.00 matrix penalty for the incorrect pricing of 2-pack cigars.
Payment of such penalty shall be made within thirty (30) days of the date of the adoption of this resolution.