ORDERS:
CONSENT ORDER
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (Department) initiated this matter by issuing
a finding that Paul D. Sanders, d/b/a Fats at the Warehouse, located at 104 Laurel Street, Conway,
SC, violated 23 S.C. Code Ann. Regulation 7-200.4 (Supp. 2003), by “permitting the purchase of
beer by a person under the age of twenty-one” and by “permitting the possession of liquor by a
person under twenty-one.” Prior to a hearing on this matter, the parties reached a settlement in
resolution of the issues.
The parties stipulate that an additional regulatory violation, SLED case #54-04-0523,
occurring on or about March 6, 2004, is currently pending against the licensee for violation of 23
S.C. Code Ann. Regulation 7-200.4 (Supp. 2003) for permitting possession of beer by a person
under twenty-one. The parties further agree that this order shall include the resolution of the
contested case pending before the Administrative Law Court and the above referenced violation
pending at the Department of Revenue. The provisions of the agreement are incorporated in this
Order and are as set forth below:
1.Paul D. Sanders d/b/a Fats at the Warehouse admits that it violated Regulation 7-200.4 at its licensed location at the above address on January 22, 2004 and March
6, 2004. These constitute the third and fourth violations against the licensee in
the past three years. For these violations, Paul D. Sanders d/b/a Fats at the
Warehouse agrees to remit a fine in the amount of two thousand and five hundred
dollars ($2500.00) no later than Monday, September 13, 2004 to the Department.
Paul D. Sanders d/b/a Fats at the Warehouse further agrees to serve a suspension
of its beer and wine permit and minibottle license at this location for a period of
thirty (30) days. Paul D. Sanders d/b/a Fats at the Warehouse will surrender its
permit to the Department to begin service of the suspension on Monday,
September 13, 2004. The suspension will run continuously from day to day until
the thirty (30) day suspension has been served.
2.In consideration of the above and the hazards of litigation, the Department
accepts the above in full satisfaction of the above referenced violations. Further,
the parties freely and voluntarily entered into this agreement and understand that
this constitutes the full and final resolution of these violations and such are
resolved with prejudice.
I find the agreement to be fair and equitable and will approve such agreement and hereby
order its adoption. As Respondent no longer requires a hearing on this matter, I also order this
matter resolved with prejudice. AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
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The Honorable Carolyn C. Matthews
Administrative Law Judge |
