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FDK Groceries fined after clerk sold alcohol to a 19‑year‑old
Summary
FDK Groceries admitted a June 25 sale to a 19‑year‑old. The board imposed a $1,500 fine, $2.50 administrative fee, mandatory Violation Prevention Class for all staff, and two‑year probation with a one‑week suspension held in abeyance; vote 3‑0.
FDK Groceries admitted on Aug. 10 that an employee sold an alcoholic beverage to a 19‑year‑old on June 25. The Frederick County Liquor Board found the licensee in violation of the county’s alcohol statutes and its own regulations concerning sales to minors.
Dawn Sugars explained the incident: the minor buyer reported the clerk did not request identification and proceeded with the sale; the clerk was cited and issued a civil citation. Sugars said staff reviewed the license history and the board treated the case as a second offense for sales to minors, with the prior record remaining on the license through deferred‑judgment terms.
Because it was a second offense, staff recommended and the board ordered a $1,500 fine, $2.50 administrative fee, mandatory Violation Prevention Class (VPC) with class dates Sept. 17 and Oct. 8 (completion by Oct. 8), and a two‑year probation period that carries a one‑week suspension (no buyback) if a new violation occurs during probation. The board approved the motion 3‑0.
The store representative told the board the business is implementing a POS system change to require ID scanning before a sale can be completed and emphasized ongoing staff reminders.
