The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced the results of an underage compliance check on December 7th, 2023 in Erie County. SLA investigators working with an underage agent, conducted an underage-drinking operation visiting ten licensed premises. In total, the underage agent was able to purchase alcohol at three of businesses visited.
The businesses selling to minors were:
7 Eleven Store #40416A4949 Transit Rd, Lancaster
Target Store T-21914920 Transit Rd, Depew
Tops #2204777 Transit Rd, Lancaster
The businesses refusing to sell to minors were:
Joes Kwik Marts LLC5114 Transit Rd, Depew
Wegmans Food Markets Inc4960 Transit Rd, Depew
Rite Aid Pharmacy #108084937 Transit Rd, Depew
Wal-Mart Supercenter #50274975 Transit Rd, Lancaster
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar4967 Transit Rd, Lancaster
Delta Sonic Carwash4817 Transit Rd, Lancaster
Walgreens #124731180 French Rd, Depew
Licensees charged by the SLA with underage sales face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, with fines starting from $2,500 to $4,000 for a first-time offense. Repeat offenders also face possible suspension or revocation of their licenses. In addition, employees or licensees who sell to minors can be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. Persons under the age of 21 found to be using fake IDs or false documents with the intent of purchasing alcohol can be arrested and have their license revoked for a minimum of 90 days or up to one year. Undercover decoys work under the direct supervision of SLA Beverage Control Investigators.
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