Elmer’s Place, a bar popular among Central Connecticut State University students, has had its liquor license suspended and has been fined $5,000.

The bar on East Street was imposed for the violation of four statutes or regulations, including sale to minors and minors in barroom, according to a public document from the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

The Liquor Control Commission has suspended Elmer’s Place’s liquor permit from June 30 to July 4, according to the document.

The fine has already been paid, state officials say.

The Communications Director of the Department of Consumer Protection, Kaitlyn Krasselt, said the five-day suspension is the result of a compromise.

“The acceptance of the offer constituted a waiver of their right to a hearing before the Liquor Control Commission on the pending charges which alleged violations of various statutes and regulations,” Krasselt said.

During the suspension, which includes the Fourth of July, Elmer’s cannot be open or serve alcohol, Krasselt said.

Gabriella Gondinho, a CCSU junior, said she is not surprised about the suspension.

“Every time I’ve gone to Elmer’s there’s always been a massive line to get in and only about 50% of people are of age,” Gondinho said. “It doesn’t surprise me because college bars are normally like that. I’ve gone to other schools and have also encountered the same thing there.”

Gondinho said she does not think the suspension will prevent minors from drinking at Elmer’s in the future.

“It’s just the truth of college honestly,” said Gondinho. “No matter how many times they shut down Elmer’s or take their liquor license kids will still find a bar to go to.”

Although students such as Gondinho said they are not surprised by the news and said they believe minors will drink again, the Department of Consumer Protection said they will continue to crack down on bars serving underaged patrons.

“As with all of our licenses, there is an expectation that anyone given the privilege of holding a liquor permit adhere to the laws and regulations of our state, which are in place to protect public health and safety,” Krasselt said.