Kentucky ABC shuts down Lexington coffee shop for refusing to close after new coronavirus order

Kentucky alcohol authorities suspended a Lexington coffee shop’s operating license after the owner defied a coronavirus executive order to shut down, according to reports.

The Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) on Tuesday ordered Brewed at 124 Malabu to close down in accordance with state guidelines, but owner Andrew Cooperrider continued to operate.

Gov. Andy Beshear last week set out new restrictions that suspended indoor dining for three weeks as well as restricted outdoor dining.

When Cooperrider refused to change operations, authorities suspended his alcohol license, the Kentucky Herald Leader reported.

The emergency suspension order cited “the licensee’s continued ope... (Read more)

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