The Employees Could Face a Fine of $250 and 32 Community Service Hours
By Zach Armstrong
Two Santa Monica retail stores could face fines and other measures after its employees were cited for selling alcohol to a minor who attempted to buy alcohol from six Santa Monica retail stores under operation from SMPD.
The employees, who worked at the Pavilions at 820 Lincoln Blvd and the CVS at 500 Wilshire Blvd, could face a fine of $250 and/or be required as much as 32 hours of community service. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will also undergo measures such as fines or temporary suspension of the alcoholic beverage license held by the stores.
Eric Hirata, Director of the ABC, emphasized the significance of Minor Decoy operations, stating, “These operations serve to hold accountable those who facilitate the sale of alcohol to minors. Preventing the access of alcohol to young individuals remains a prioritized objective.”
