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Nut graf: The board voted to forward the FY09 budget package, approved highlighted changes to the county rules and regulations (including administrative schedule updates), and heard enforcement coordinator Emery Johnson report on compliance checks and DUI/public-safety enforcement from the preceding period.

Budget and rules: Board members reviewed a revised FY09 budget package and voted to approve it for transmission to county officials. The board also approved targeted edits to local rules and regulations (changes noted in the board packet and highlighted in the meeting materials); staff will prepare the formal legislative package for consideration in the county process, with a target timeline to present draft changes to the board by June so the legal/administrative package can be assembled for the county’s August cycle.

Enforcement and compliance checks: Enforcement Coordinator Emery Johnson reported operations for January and cited countywide compliance-check activity. For the month the department recorded multiple DUI arrests and several compliance-check operations. Stephanie Johnson read the results of a compliance-check operation: attempts were made at 23 establishments countywide; 18 establishments passed (did not sell to the underage informant), and five sales to the underage occurred in separate cases (these were the cases the board addressed in the enforcement article). Johnson also described other enforcement patrol and DUI statistics in the monthly report.

Administrative items and next steps: The board approved a small set of trade-name and officer changes, approved two name-change requests (Torpedo Bar & Grill and Donovan’s Pub & Rick’s), and granted a 90-day extension for Chef’s American Bistro to complete permits and build-out. Staff and members discussed compiling proposed rule changes and notifying the beverage-association stakeholders ahead of the June review.

Ending: The board asked staff to draft the legislative package timeline and to prepare a letter to the state Comptroller’s office asking for continued hard-copy access to Article 2B (statute) if feasible; staff will also circulate the FY09 packet and the adopted rules changes to stakeholders.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2/14/2008 Alcohol Beverage Board","oneSentenceSummary","The Alcohol Beverage Board approved its FY09 budget submission, adopted edits to local rules and regulations, and received enforcement and compliance-check reports showing several establishments passed undercover checks.","taxTitle","St. Mary's County, Maryland","taxId",51086,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6358820,"Board grants outdoor-smoking area extensions to two bars with limits",266,6226165,6492590,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2211018-06078f60e13ca17946767f1338f7c224&start=6226&end=6492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2211018-06078f60e13ca17946767f1338f7c224/thumbnail_6226165.jpg","/articles/6358820/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Board-grants-outdoor-smoking-area-extensions-to-two-bars-with-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358820-b97d7cf130edaf83e65727728bfd1125/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205722&Signature=GaD4hhN5Fms3n0JNRE-Uc6E9BM7uo~-rSvooGZkHdkZ046AZJ1T5b5XbBDGri68sGqIqkD2VsOA2L2lR7D9vSD9DIpSHLWx761MpbLI8VzY4cDO2YoWS6Qu3jwxjdDxyVCA6qXSPkiewcs4Nehlm0-vM9bqZGMhQ4DOj4YTbKpjDMiEG8Cbvcq579Hn1FacsiThkHQQSRFrdg2q3rIZJVCDrZd2cLU8fdIux4O~dIy-VFHVr~Ai4jzFvrtWUpkxYezvjuNjfxPHhL7tk1twAfYbH1xTYWnCtkBVvlE6fy6vbRPgwNlvWDm-GAbBpn8-4AVk5S1TuRMR~grebjHpVWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alcohol Beverage Board approved two modest extensions of licensed premises on Feb. 14 to allow outside areas for patrons to smoke adjacent to bar facilities.

Nut graf: The board approved small, fenced smoking areas for Monks Inn (concrete slab space adjacent to the building) and Saint James Pub (a 16-by-16 enclosed rear area). Both approvals were limited to the specific footprints described in applicants’ drawings and do not authorize additional on-site service beyond the licensed premises; applicants must still comply with health, occupancy or other agency requirements if usage changes.

Monks Inn Grill and Bar: Counsel and the owner described an existing 13-by-47 (transcript references 13x47 / 15x45 in filings) concrete slab directly adjacent to the bar with a full-glass door exit to the space. The board approved the premises extension for smokers consistent with the photo and drawing submitted; board members noted staff monitoring practices and that no additional on-site food or drink service beyond the licensed premises was requested.

Saint James Pub: The board approved a small fenced 16-by-16 smoking yard at the rear of the building; the applicant indicated a tent would be used for overhead protection. The board’s approval is limited to the described footprint and the board reiterated that any change affecting occupancy or service must be brought back for additional agency review.

Ending: Both approvals were granted by voice vote. The board emphasized that extensions are site-specific and that licensees must continue to meet all county agency requirements (health, fire and occupancy) should usage evolve.","Monks Inn and Monks (Saint James Pub) received board approval to add small fenced smoking areas adjacent to their bars; approvals limited to the described footprints and not to increase permitted occupancy or service without agency sign-offs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6358825,"Board approves transfers and conditional new-license applications, including California Wine & Spirits",1710,2933414,4644340,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2211018-06078f60e13ca17946767f1338f7c224&start=2933&end=4644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2211018-06078f60e13ca17946767f1338f7c224/thumbnail_2933414.jpg","/articles/6358825/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Board-approves-transfers-and-conditional-new-license-applications-including-California-Wine-Spirits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358825-85e1e7e8390ab99c17b7acda248c2f38/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205722&Signature=FjjbbcvV-xdD3KjbZC7dGZoOVMs6i9-NsvExGIuKSZKy~Ls5ik7Ak4lDTxqFYIcl4DogUPXkwsLLZKjRjiNfUwrUfP7u~c1qLMyp0fQHLvwUNOwYPzJAvoFGjL8okAmWVmVVc1k95R-f8H5yolpzaDzqT~4KmZqOAFblhKANr-DPUaPgBy0ErvND9rGtXTSlXhZgZINgLBEGWmnJJZjak8k~tOA1RhNivrCnt7arqwufJ3e-y6Y8zreWiRDIgC~eK6StGevEdMMsww46snBvXO4qekqHpWDuRt9aasMcgu9TcSvG3juHn4Q0zqb23RuQP1qjae-8QgrU-lGqAdW8Qg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County on Feb. 14 approved multiple license transfers, trade-name changes and conditional applications for new or transferred alcohol licenses.

Nut graf: The board approved routine transfers of existing licenses, granted conditional approvals (time-limited) for new operations to complete inspections and build-out, and approved trade-name changes for existing licensees. Several approvals were conditional on inspections, TAM certification and meeting agency requirements.

Key approvals and conditions:
- Anderson’s Bar: The board approved the transfer of the Class B (beer, wine and liquor) license to Anderson’s Bar LLC; the applicant told the board the move was from sole proprietorship to LLC and that nothing else about operations would change.

- Kopsey’s Seafood: The transfer of a Class B restaurant beer, wine and liquor license to the new entity ADF North LLC (new operators Lois and Richard Dorkerton) was approved; board noted TAM certification would be completed by the applicants as scheduled.

- California Wine & Spirits (conditional approval): The board granted conditional approval to Michael E. Hymer to purchase a Class A1 beer, wine and liquor license for a packaged-goods store to trade as California Wine & Spirits LLC at a new retail center on Camden Way. The board set a 180-day condition for the license to be put in use and required final agency approvals (zoning, health, occupancy, fire) prior to full activation.

- Nightlife (Class D) and other conditional applications: The board granted a 60-day conditional approval for Nightlife (new Class D license) and included service authorization for an on-site ball field during game hours (one hour before, during, one hour after games). The board also approved conditional licenses for Duda Deli (Class B on-off), Saint Indigo's Mini Mart (Class A1) and others, contingent on final inspections and required permits.

- County Seat and other on-premise changes: The board approved County Seat’s application for a Class B restaurant license and a small sidewalk seating/sidewalk-premises extension (three tables, two seats each) for on-premise consumption.

Administrative conditions: For most conditional approvals the board required TAM certification for responsible managers, submission of occupancy and health approvals, and completion of tenant fit-out by specified time limits (typically 60–180 days depending on the case).

Ending: The board recorded expected follow-up: applicants must deliver agency approvals and meet the time-limited conditions or return to the board for extensions; the board reiterated that conditional approvals are not final until all county agency sign-offs are obtained.","The Alcohol Beverage Board approved several transfers, trade-name changes and conditional license applications, including conditional approval for California Wine & Spirits LLC and transfers for Anderson’s Bar and Kopsey’s Seafood.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6358828,"Alcohol board fines six retailers after Dec. 30 compliance checks",2836,19965,2856530,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2211018-06078f60e13ca17946767f1338f7c224&start=19&end=2856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2211018-06078f60e13ca17946767f1338f7c224/thumbnail_19965.jpg","/articles/6358828/St-Marys-County/Maryland/Alcohol-board-fines-six-retailers-after-Dec-30-compliance-checks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358828-f052ece5aad372ba0390433e922a1cb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771205722&Signature=Uw5EzQ8vxn~le2qV8U2KvSEFtCBRy0xstR8tZ8wg5l8921i9PzePDRZkKs40IvrdatIkNDI7F-lik0jy28sScXrAZ1net6R1~u-pdu9j6U0bRyPQfvhj0bXAwu79~9QrqktZ~4bpX~7IbRNdkR6bSpfCWSeWPJ32aqJAvlB2Wp7jX08SenL2LeUicBq8-FFLf53uShWN9JcYyDvJIYXqZjpjFGQuZ96JNXpEle3Kstca~pFoghhV9qRkiwTuqoKWZHplLtuTjGygFBAF75sUcC9x7ivXUK6YKG6mL6rOO6nPVoXM1r2kvEtT2aSJFEuZc27TyjGiNaU1sW44HYzQAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alcohol Beverage Board of St. Mary’s County on Feb. 14 accepted admissions or guilty pleas and imposed fines on multiple retail licensees after countywide compliance checks on Dec. 30, 2007 found sales of alcohol to a person under 21.

Board Vice Chairman Tom Sachs opened the hearings and read the charges, which cited the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 2B (sale of alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21) and the Alcohol Beverage Board of Saint Mary’s County rules and regulations (sections 5.04j and 5.04b). Attorneys for the licensees told the board their clients would admit the sale and asked for consideration during the penalty phase.

Nut graf: The board treated six separate retail cases together during the session. Each case involved a confidential informant who attempted to purchase alcohol on Dec. 30, 2007; deputies later showed clerks a photograph and recorded admissions or identifications. The board imposed monetary fines and recorded appeal/payment timelines in each case.

The board’s actions and key details:
- Canopy Liquors (21636 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park): The board accepted the admission that an employee sold a six-pack of Miller Lite to a confidential informant. The board approved a $500 fine for sale to a person under 21 and a separate $500 fine for \"commission of acts on licensed premises contrary to state law\" (rules §5.04b). Fines were due within 10 days; a 30-day right to appeal to the circuit court was noted.

- Howes Food Mart (46920 Shangri La Drive, Lexington Park): The board accepted an admission that an employee sold a six-pack of Miller Lite to an underage informant. The board imposed a $500 fine for the sale and a $500 fine for the commission-of-acts violation; both motions carried and the licensee was told of the 10-day payment and 30-day appeal periods.

- Marilyn McKay Liquors (23860 Hollywood Road, Hollywood): The license holder and counsel described a longtime operation (the attorney said the licensee had a decades-long record without violations). The board accepted the admission and imposed two fines of $250 each (one for sale to a person under 21 and one for commission-of-acts) for a total of $500; the board cited the long record as the basis for a reduced fine.

- Piney Point Market (17449 Piney Point Road): The licensee acknowledged a prior violation in February 2007 and admitted the Dec. 30 sale. The board reinstated previously suspended fines from the earlier case and imposed new $500 fines on each count, resulting in $750 assessed for each of the two current violations and a total of $1,500. The board recorded the 10-day payment and 30-day appeal timeline.

- Tackle Box (licensee Kenneth R. Lamb, Lexington Park): The board accepted admissions for a sale to a person under 21 and commission-of-acts; motions carried to fine $300 on each violation for a $600 total. The board reminded the licensee of the 10-day payment and 30-day appeal periods.

- Additional compliance-check testimony and administrative notes: Board members and counsel discussed transfers, training (TAM certification), and the practical difficulty clerks sometimes have distinguishing vertical (under-21) driver’s licenses. Several license holders described employee errors (looking at the tobacco date rather than the alcohol date) and said they had suspended or disciplined staff.

Ending: In each case the board recorded standard administrative instructions: fines payable to the county treasurer via the board administrator, 10 days to pay, and 30 days to file an appeal in circuit court. The board signaled continued emphasis on TAM training and register/ID station procedures as primary prevention steps.","The St. Mary's County Alcohol Beverage Board accepted guilty pleas or admissions of sale to a person under 21 and imposed fines ranging from $250 to $750 against multiple licensees after compliance checks on Dec. 30, 2007.","actionData","errors"]

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