AGREED FINAL ORDER

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Introduction

This case was scheduled to be brought on for hearing before the Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on February 10, 2005, pursuant to an Order directing the Licensee to show cause, if any it could, why its alcoholic beverage licenses should not be suspended or revoked because of a alleged violations of: (1) KRS 244.080(1), Sale to a Minor; (2) KRS 243.620, Failure to Post License; (3) KRS 244.083, Failure to Post Minor on Premises Sign; and, (4) KRS 243.895(1), Failure to Post Sign Warning of Dangers of Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Prior to or During Pregnancy.

Discussion of Evidence

Prior to a hearing being held, the Licensee, through its President, Mr. Jack Ridge, admitted the violations by letter dated January 4, 2005. The Licensee waived its thirty (30) day right of appeal as set forth in KRS 13B.140(1) and stated that it wished to serve the suspension in lieu of fine payment.

Findings of Fact

The Board, upon the plea and upon the record and being otherwise sufficiently advised, finds the facts to be as set out in the Order to Show Cause.

Disposition

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that Retail Beer License No. 057-B-7185 and Retail Drink License No. 057-LD-1203 are suspended for a period of twenty (20) business days. The twenty (20) day suspension shall begin at the opening of business at 6:00 o’clock a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2005, and shall end at the opening of business at 6:00 o’clock a.m. on Monday, February 28, 2005.

Appellate Rights

All final orders of the Board may be appealed to Franklin Circuit Court in accordance with KRS 13B.140(1). To appeal, you should file a petition in Franklin Circuit Court within thirty (30) days after the mailing date of this Final Order. Copies of the petition must be served upon the Office and all parties of record in this proceeding. The petition shall include the names and addresses of all parties of record in this proceeding, including the Office. The petition shall also present a statement of the grounds upon which the review is requested. A copy of this Final Order shall accompany the petition.

SO ORDERED this the _________ day of _______________, 2005.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD

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JOHN W. CLAY

CHAIRMAN

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JOHN C. BARTON

MALT BEVERAGE ADMINISTRATOR

ATTEST:

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ANGELA F. DONAHUE

BOARD SECRETARY

SERVICE LIST:

CERTIFIED MAIL:

Ridge Golf, Inc.

DBA Connemara Golf Course

2327 Lexington Road

Nicholasville, KY 40356

Kevin G. Henry, Process Agent

Ridge Golf, Inc.

155 East Main Street, Suite 400

Lexington, KY 40507

REGULAR MAIL:

Mark Wilson

ABC Administrator

City of Nicholasville

601 North Main Street

Nicholasville, KY 40340

Investigators Woodall, Cassity

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