(A) Minn. Stat. § 461.12, subd. 2, authorizes a City Council to impose penalties upon the holder of a tobacco license if any license holder or employee sells, gives, or otherwise furnishes tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices or nicotine or lobelia delivery products to a person under the age of 21 years, or violates any other provision of any applicable statute or ordinance.
(B) Hearing: Before penalties can be imposed, the City Council or designee must hold a hearing. At least seven days’ written notice of the time and place of the hearing must be provided to the licensee and must state the grounds for the action proposed to be taken. Such notice shall be served personally or by mail. Any actions taken following the hearing will be adopted by resolution with findings.
(C) Penalties: Upon a finding that the license holder has committed a violation, the City Council shall impose administrative penalties pursuant to the fees as established in Chapter 34 of this Code.
(D) The decision by the City Council or its designee following a hearing is final.