Opinion ID: 2382004
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Harm to the Commission and the public

Text: In contrast to the harm to Kirpat in having its liquor license revoked and thus losing its business, there is no indication on the record that a stay pending appeal will result in substantial harm to either the Commission or to the public at large. Indeed, the Commission does not raise any such argument. Although a business that sells alcohol to underage individuals may pose a threat to the welfare of the general public, the service performed by Kirpat is not contrary to public interest if it operates within the established guidelines. The Commission does not dispute that, since the Commission's revocation decision, Kirpat has continued to operate its business and has done so in full compliance with applicable law. Furthermore, the record reflects that the employee involved in the three violations attributed to Kirpat has been terminated from his position. Therefore, under these circumstances, we do not find a substantial threat of harm to either the Commission or to the public if a stay is granted.