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Yes. If the ordered period of the suspension does not exceed 15 days and ABC finds that public welfare and morals would not be impaired by the substitution of a fine for the actual suspension of the licensed business, the retail licensee may pay a sum of money equal to 50% of the estimated gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages during the period of suspension. Such offer in compromise shall not be less than $1,500 nor more than $6,000 except that the limits are $75 - $3,000 when no accusation filed against a retail licensee has resulted in a final decision within the prior 3 years. For non-retailers the formula is more complex-refer to Section 23095. (Section 23095) No Petition for an Offer in Compromise shall be granted for a second or subsequent violation of Section 25602 (sales of alcoholic beverages to obviously intoxicated persons) which occurs within 36 months of the initial violation. (Section 25602.3) All monies collected as a result of penalties imposed under this subdivision shall be paid to the General Fund by the Alcohol Beverage Control Fund.
