Lewis v. Ken-Pad, Inc.

STEPHENSON, Justice.

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board suspended the alcoholic beverage license of Ken-Pad for a period of fifteen days. The trial court affirmed the action of the Board. The Court of Appeals reversed. We granted discretionary review and reverse the Court of Appeals.

As a result of an undercover police investigation, several hostesses employed at Ken-Pad were arrested and convicted of soliciting and offering to engage in sexual conduct. For example, purchase of a bottle of inexpensive wine for $55 entitled the customer to certain sexual activity. The Board found that…