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Hookah lounge reopens without permits 

Jump to full article: New Haven (CT) Register, 2009-06-27
Author: Susan Misur, Special to the Register

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After being shut down last week for potential health hazards, the Olive Tree Hookah Lounge reopened Friday night, without permission from the Health Department or permits to operate as a private club.

Owner Sammer Karout is appealing the Health Department's order to cease operation of his lounge, the future of which may be in jeopardy, pending inspections from health authorities and approvals from the Planning and Zoning Department.

"He shouldn't be open right now," City Planner David Sulkis said.

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