The owner of Minnesota's Largest Candy Store was charged with selling alcoholic candies to minors, sparking concerns about the store's practices and potential consequences for Wagner.
The news that a Minnesota candy store owner is facing charges for allegedly selling liquor-infused treats to kids has left me stunned. A small shop in Jordan, Minnesota, is at the center of a controversy surrounding the sale of adult-only candies to underage customers.
Minnesota Candy Store Owner Faces Gross Misdemeanor Charges
According to court documents, the owner, Robert Wagner, 66, is facing a gross misdemeanor charge of selling liquor without a license or permit at his shop. The maximum penalty for this charge is up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $3,000.
Agents from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division went undercover at the store in July and found liquor-filled candies on sale. They purchased several items, including chocolate-covered brandy cherries with a 7.3% brandy concentration and chocolates with a whiskey syrup center that measured 3.58% alcohol by volume.
The Store's Response
Wagner allegedly acknowledged the store lacked a liquor license but believed he could still sell the liquor-filled candies in stock. He stated his goal was to have every conceivable candy, even if it didn't represent much in sales.
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