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Beer board fines Ian’s Market and sets contingent penalty for Speedway after underage sales
Summary
The Beer Board found two businesses responsible for underage alcohol sales after undercover buys on June 17, 2026. Ian’s Market accepted a $1,000 fine (or 30-day suspension); Speedway faces $1,500 unless it produces a responsible-vendor certificate, which would reduce the penalty to $1,000.
The Beer Board held show-cause hearings after undercover underage purchases at two Clinton retailers on June 17, 2026. Ian’s Market (No. 62, at 2412 North Charleston Boulevard) represented by Sherry Faust told the board employees have been retrained and that IDs will be scanned. Police testimony established that an underage agent successfully bought an alcoholic beverage at Ian’s Market.
Chief Jim Campbell told the board the investigation unit’s underage agent was able to complete the purchase, and recommended enforcement. Faust told the board “all the employees have been retrained on the alcoholic sale of beverages” and that the store has implemented ID scanning. The board debated penalties and voted to impose a $1,000 fine (or allow the business to accept a 30-day suspension), with a smaller fine available if a responsible-vendor certificate is produced.
The Speedway location (No. 7108, 2148 North Sea Route Boulevard) was not represented at the hearing. Chief Campbell testified an underage purchase also occurred there on June 17. Council members discussed immediate suspension versus a fine, and the board ultimately passed a motion making the fine $1,500 unless Speedway provides a responsible-vendor training certificate, in which case the fine would be reduced to $1,000; alternatively Speedway may accept a 30-day suspension. Council members said the choice of fine or suspension will be left to the licensee.
Board members instructed Ian’s Market to pay promptly and come speak with city staff about compliance steps. Officials warned that a second offense would carry higher penalties — the board noted a possible increase to $2,500 or outright 30-day license suspension on repeat violations.
