Local Licensing Authority Agenda and Packet 2025 01 29

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Local Licensing Authority 2024 Annual Report January 29, 2025 Page3of3 While there were no violations by licensees reported to the Authority by the Louisville Police Department, there were two instances of criminal activity targeting marijuana and liquor licensed businesses within Louisville. • Approximately 53 underage defendants were sentenced through Louisville Municipal Court in 2024 for purchasing marijuana at a single retail store using false identification. It was determined that the ID reader at the store was malfunctioning. When the owners of the store discovered the issue, they fixed the faulty equipment and worked with the Louisville Police Department to identify the underage individuals. Each defendant received a sentence of 25 hours of community service, completion of a drug class, a $100 fine and a 600-word essay to the court. • In July, an individual targeted liquor licensed restaurants in town. The individual told either the owner or the manager of the restaurant that she worked for the state and there was an issue with their liquor license. She told them they needed to give her the license on the wall and pay $100 to have the license reissued. Unfortunately, one owner complied with the request. The manager at another location demanded to see the credentials of the individual and she left the scene. The manager called the Authority Secretary to inform her of the incident and she immediately notified the Louisville Police Department and all other license holders in the City. The Authority wishes to extend its gratitude to the Louisville City Council for their ongoing support. Approved by the Louisville Local Licensing Authority this 29th day of January 2025. Chairperson Local Licensing Authority ATTEST: Genny Kline Interim City Clerk