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Board of Appeals Upholds 70‑Day Suspension for St. Paul’s Market Over Two Tobacco‑to‑Minor Violations
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Dec. 7 upheld a 70‑day suspension of St. Paul’s Market’s tobacco sales permit after finding a second sale to a minor within 12 months. The board cited enforcement history and proximity to several schools in a 4–0 vote.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Dec. 7 upheld a 70‑day suspension imposed by the Department of Public Health on St. Paul’s Market after finding the business sold tobacco to a minor for a second time within a 12‑month period.
Justin Dalles, agent for St. Paul’s Market, argued the health department’s suspension amounted to double punishment because the seller also faced potential criminal prosecution under California Penal Code section 308. Dalles said the decoy was approximately 15 years old, that his client had asked for identification, and…
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