Subd. 1. Licensees and Employees. Any licensee, and any employee of a licensee, found to have violated this section shall be charged an administrative fine of $75 for a first violation of this section; $200 for a second offense at the same licensed premises within a 24-month period; and $250 for a third or subsequent offense at the same location within a 24-month period. In addition, after the third offense, the license shall be suspended for not less than seven days.
Subd. 2. Other Individuals. Other individuals, other than minors regulated by Subd. 3 below, found to be in violation of this section shall be charged an administrative fee of $50.
Subd. 3. Minors. Minors found in unlawful possession of, or who unlawfully purchase or attempt to purchase, tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco related devices, shall be charged an administrative fee of $25 or perform 16 hours of community service.
Subd. 4. Misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the city from seeking prosecution as a misdemeanor for any violation of this section.