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Board modifies or upholds multiple tobacco‑sale suspensions; penalties range from 15 to 45 days
Summary
The Board of Appeals reviewed four appeals of Department of Public Health suspensions for selling tobacco to minors. One 45‑day suspension was upheld; three other suspensions were reduced (two to 20 days, one to 15 days). All actions included unanimous roll‑call votes where recorded.
At its Feb. 16 meeting, the San Francisco Board of Appeals heard four appeals of suspensions imposed by the Department of Public Health (DPH) for selling tobacco to minors and issued mixed outcomes.
Pearl Market (1201 Divisadero) — Appeal denied, 45‑day suspension upheld: Appellant Makana Askandafi acknowledged a recent sale the board found to be the second citation following 02/19/2008. DPH inspectors and Dr. Johnson Ojo testified the record supported upholding a 45‑day suspension. The board voted to deny…
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