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(1)Notice. Upon discovery of a suspected violation, the alleged violator shall be issued, either personally or by mail, a citation that sets forth the alleged violation and which shall inform the violator of his or her rights to be heard on the accusation. (21)Hearings. If a person accused of violating this chapter so requests, a hearing shall be scheduled, the time and place of which shall be published and provided to the accused violator. (32)Hearing officer. The City Council shall serve as the hearing officer. (The City Council may appoint an independent hearing officer.) (43) Decision. If the hearing officer determines that a violation of this chapter did occur, that decision, along with the hearing officer's reasons for finding a violation and the penalty to be imposed, shall be recorded in writing, a copy of which shall be provided to the accused violator. Likewise, if the hearing officer finds that no violation occurred or finds grounds for not imposing any penalty, the findings shall be recorded and a copy provided to the acquitted accused violator. (54) Appeals. Appeals of any decision made by the hearing officer shall be filed in the district court for the jurisdiction of the City of Lino Lakes. (6)Misdemeanor prosecution. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the city from seeking prosecution as a misdemeanor for any alleged violation of this chapter. (75) Continued violation. Each violation, and every day in which a violation occurs or continues, shall constitute a separate offense. 602.14 PENALTIES. (1)Licensees. Any licensee found to have violated this chapter, or whose employee shall have violated this chapter, shall be charged an administrative fine of $75 for a first violation of this chapter; $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. (2)Other individuals. Other individuals, other than minors regulated by division (3) below of this section, found to be in violation of this chapter shall be charged an administrative fine of $50. (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 subject to an administrative fine, or may be subject to tobacco related education classes, diversion programs, community services or another penalty that the city believes will be appropriate and effective. The administrative fine or other penalty shall be established by City Council ordinance upon the city's consultation with interested parties of the courts, educators, parents and children to determine an appropriate penalty for minors in the city. This administrative fine or other penalty may also be established from time to time in the city fee schedule. (4)Misdemeanor. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the city from seeking prosecution as a misdemeanor for any violation of this chapter.