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Alcoholic-beverage inspector Trey described an undercover compliance operation on Nov. 27, 2024, using confidential informants. Trey said CI 1, age 19, entered Red Light Liquors at approximately 7:20 p.m., purchased a six-pack of flavored malt beverage and was not asked to produce identification. Trey said the marked $20 bill used in the purchase was recovered and matched surveillance and receipt evidence.

Robert Riddick, who identified himself in the record as representing Red Light Liquors, accepted responsibility on behalf of the business and said the staff member who made the sale had been supervised and that the company had already implemented extra ID checks and additional staff training. Riddick said the business was short-staffed on the night in question and that the clerk had been dealing with a loss in the family; he said the store has since increased on-site oversight and training.

Board members considered the matter serious because it was the second underage-sale incident involving the establishment within a little over a month. Commissioners discussed a range of penalties and settled on a $2,500 fine, a $50 administrative fee and a three-day suspension, with the specific suspension dates to be agreed with county staff and scheduled before summer. The licensee was told it may pay the fine within 30 days or choose to appeal the decision.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Caroline - Liquor Board (Board of License Commissioners) - Feb 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board found Red Light Liquors guilty of selling an alcoholic beverage to a 19-year-old confidential informant on Nov. 27, 2024. The board assessed a $2,500 fine, a $50 administrative fee and a three-day suspension; the suspension dates will be selected by the licensee within a specified period and are subject to the appeal process.","taxTitle","Caroline County, Maryland","taxId",61674,"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},6662232,"Caroline's in Denton found guilty of refilling alcohol containers; fined $250",881,1142000,2023000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2399276-691ad0451ed27b98b10e3b2e6148f7dd&start=1142&end=2023","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2399276-691ad0451ed27b98b10e3b2e6148f7dd/thumbnail_1142000.jpg","/articles/6662232/Caroline-County/Maryland/Carolines-in-Denton-found-guilty-of-refilling-alcohol-containers-fined-250","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662232-f1d22e233af4b74314f6032e6041763e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434662&Signature=kMQeJ1CjE0OpnNJpKYYiCeofDg~xt7EjzRo2e8gSKmG~5e82WDZQeH6cfa8m~tE3Eq~rBhWrmTrVwdUr6lI6TSlgQ1oJlOsTf2-Er~308cdSdsBfmM8u3SiHlHqFXpHED0jNZJtTnt2JT0BhiTL57P0iT9btDZbJMOG4tsDdMYke0NQ7QVBTmssAc1bapfGsabgq5QOdUzmUMc6bDrVe1sDa4akDPdmde1e~aUJxlFFZObaRrZ44firxE~2DNvoha4gq-SAJg17-eghH0xQniokwLpEnRhPKbJ-0xWup5kM9r3RMovHHQzhsf92IjKC4n5qE1kcGPP6wiv-aayfQ1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners on Feb. 26 found Z Cooks LLC, trading as Caroline's in Denton, guilty of violating county rules by refilling or reusing alcoholic-beverage containers and assessed a $250 fine plus the standard administrative fee.

Inspector Trey reported that on Nov. 16, 2024 he observed a Facebook post from Caroline's in Denton showing two bottles of Teremana (Teremana) tequila that contained additional ingredients and were labeled “c, apple and pumpkin,” with the restaurant’s signage visible in the background. Trey said he followed up with an incident inspection at 406 Market Street and that owner Robin Zellers confirmed store-bought apple and pumpkin puree had been mixed into the tequila bottles.

Zellers told the board, \"I take total fault. There's no excuse for it... I should've known you can't alter liquor bottles.\" She said the mixes were intended as samples and that customers were informed they were premixed. Kenneth Sellers Jr., who also testified, said the mixes were made with store-bought puree and that any previously infused bottles found from the prior owner had been disposed of after counsel from staff.

Trey and board members discussed state premix guidelines and public-health considerations; Trey said the health department had also been consulted about premix holding times. Commissioners said the facts supported the county charge under Rule 2.14 but that evidence suggested the act was not intended to deceive customers. The board voted to find the licensee guilty and to levy a $250 fine; the licensee has 30 days to pay or may appeal.

The board noted that premixing and the reuse of original-product bottles is prohibited by county regulation and that licensees must properly dispose of emptied containers and not serve alcohol from reused manufacturer bottles.","The county board found Z Cooks LLC, trading as Caroline's in Denton, guilty of refilling and adulterating sealed alcoholic-beverage containers contrary to county rule 2.14 and assessed a $250 fine plus administrative fee. The board described the violation as serious but without evidence of intent to defraud customers.",{"_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},6662236,"Board approves temporary alcohol licenses for Chamber events and Downtown Denton meet-and-greet",335,285000,620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2399276-691ad0451ed27b98b10e3b2e6148f7dd&start=285&end=620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2399276-691ad0451ed27b98b10e3b2e6148f7dd/thumbnail_285000.jpg","/articles/6662236/Caroline-County/Maryland/Board-approves-temporary-alcohol-licenses-for-Chamber-events-and-Downtown-Denton-meet-and-greet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662236-81cfaefbf68b3f13b44860b7fba758d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434662&Signature=GlEQhPlg6WwOMDU1IL3EXmw0cM-sJY9QIRhj7Zl2HTNVXvZVsKY5xtsRAG6rufRSYWwB4rD9C2ZE4zJSZzi6KPJuVlMcccdyTi26g80fV4ogHZqM1nxclNn5xHCvMZxuyrmGfKdiWyF3HZwWYUMlnhcIVQJo3czegHZarwzcT-jitZ0M8E72tvzyoO9oN6ov8q~CWiflJHx5ZnAcSi9Tj0QNk4Tye8Vg6xxXmJxU5TJ48sb7NPJC9MRa4zdB32BU1FYK8ewACUMYQuMgFNEprqjuyJaMc7iEGeJC5T06jQ0BLjQhMJe8ZinC9EQkyk2SrTWbDyc-~8dAWv6h3PeYoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners on Feb. 26 approved multiple temporary licenses for upcoming community events, including three Caroline County Chamber of Commerce events and a Downtown Denton Main Street meet-and-greet.

Tracy Snyder, under oath as the applicant for the Chamber, described three events at the Cal Barn: a Timeless Toast cocktail party scheduled for March (application listed 4 p.m.–7 p.m.), Rock the Barn on July 12, 2025 (3 p.m.–10 p.m.), and Mac Mactoberfest on Oct. 25, 2025 (11 a.m.–3 p.m.). Snyder said Timeless Toast would be a catered, ticketed, cash-bar cocktail party held inside the Cal Barn; Rock the Barn would be outdoors with beer and wine and several food trucks; Mac Mactoberfest would be beer-and-wine only with wristbands and a fenced area at 512 Franklin Street in Denton.

Jessica Willoughby testified for Downtown Denton Main Street about a Meet-and-Greet on March 27, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the visitor center; Willoughby said the event would be 21-and-over with a cash bar and that Red Light Liquors would supply the alcohol.

Board members asked about ID checks, wristbands and whether liquor would be served; applicants confirmed they will check IDs and use wristbands for 21-and-over events. Each temporary-license application was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

The board approved the Chamber’s Timeless Toast, Rock the Barn and Mac Mactoberfest applications and Downtown Denton’s Meet-and-Greet. Each approval included the usual condition that sellers check identification and comply with county rules and any applicable state requirements.","The Caroline County board approved temporary alcohol licenses for three Chamber of Commerce events at the Cal Barn and Culinary Center, and a Downtown Denton Main Street appreciation event. Conditions such as ID checks and wristbands were discussed.",{"_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},6662241,"Caroline County approves 90-day extension for Nazareth renovation at 501 Maryland Avenue",110,124000,234000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2399276-691ad0451ed27b98b10e3b2e6148f7dd&start=124&end=234","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2399276-691ad0451ed27b98b10e3b2e6148f7dd/thumbnail_124000.jpg","/articles/6662241/Caroline-County/Maryland/Caroline-County-approves-90-day-extension-for-Nazareth-renovation-at-501-Maryland-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662241-0407a616db8c660bbc0c2e15c703b7f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434662&Signature=h4m3icV31f-U147th9y18bfdgMwOjitW0Wfi1uVmNlK2b2JaqNo-P1Fm08hz8q~ddQaDByoglMWQlFXqhczx9EYegb5wK5b6L9TXpm9vJ~Xjw61yK3mB3IYzWjleoMGOk3wBpL9gAW1~RESt5y2U-G9tAyPfitR6lXw18-6VbRQQe~Nk-RxBI5I5YCRHvqIlJhTQr6nHXz4oXp~A7WioOIGy5xUWO6D~Xt7eYFskU~PvF6ikBehHIYn45-EroKYFzAJHL2DeG6ifWiTMWZ1BcGst1kcdbTNdQAQi6zSEeodnnxwAsbsxKC92CdrO43VF5dU7I4JMidqlkpZ2BDx75g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners on Feb. 26 unanimously approved a request to extend the compliance deadline for Nazareth at 501 Maryland Avenue.

The applicant, representing 501 Maryland Avenue LLC, told the board the renovation schedule had been delayed by freezing weather in early January and by required gas-service and inspection work. The applicant asked the board to extend the deadline for completing occupancy and other required items to May 30; a motion on the floor set the compliance date as May 31, 2025.

Alcoholic beverage inspector Trey (title recorded as Alcoholic Beverage Inspector) summarized that required inspections and gas service work remained outstanding. Board members discussed and then moved to grant a roughly 90-day extension.

A motion to accept the extension was made, seconded and carried by voice vote. The board recorded the action as an approval of a 90-day extension for Nazareth at 501 Maryland Avenue.

The extension formally postpones enforcement of the outstanding license conditions until May 31, 2025; the applicant remains responsible for completing all items required by county rules and any state requirements before resale or full operation.","The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners amended the agenda and unanimously granted a 90-day extension to 501 Maryland Avenue LLC (Nazareth) to complete required renovations and inspections, moving the compliance deadline to May 31, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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