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ORDINANCE NO. 5727
AN ORDINANCE TO AMENDING CHAPTER 13
OF THE VILLAGE CODE
Passed and approved by
the President and Board of Trustees
the 3rd day of March, 2009
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the corporate
authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois,
the 4th day of March, 2009
ORDINANCE NO. 5727
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: Chapter 13 entitled "Alcoholic Liquors" of the Village
Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting
Chapter 13 in its entirety and adding a new Chapter 13 entitled "Alcoholic
Liquors" to be and read as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
13.101 :
WORDS AND PHRASES:
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall be construed
according to the definitions set forth below.
ACTING IN THE COURSE OF BUSINESS: Any action taken by a person at a
business premises in the Village, or in furtherance of a business purpose in the
Village.
ADULT: Any person who has attained his or her 21st birthday.
ALCOHOL AWARENESS TRAINING: Training, with respect to over serving of
drinks, identifying intoxicated customers, proof of age and other safety factors,
provided by an accredited agency that is approved by the Commissioner, for the
purpose of educating persons who serve, deliver or provide alcoholic beverages.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR LIQUOR:
A. Any spirits, wine, beer, ale or other liquid intended as a beverage and
containing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of alcohol by volume.
B. Any beverage containing any scientifically detectable trace of alcohol and
commonly known as "near beer", "nonalcoholic beer", or "nonalcoholic wine",
whose taste, color, odor and consistency are similar to the alcoholic beverages
known as beer and wine and, except for the reduced alcohol content, is marketed
as being similar to beer or wine.
BANQUET FACILITY: A food service facility whose primary business is the
hosting of parties, celebrations and events which are attended by specific
invitees of a specific host as opposed to "drop-in" or reservation dining by the
general public.
BAR: A barrier or counter, at and over which alcoholic beverages are opened,
poured, prepared or served. (See also "Customer Bar" and "Service Bar".)
BEER: A beverage obtained by alcoholic fermentation or infusion in a brew or
concoction of barley or other grain, malt or hops, in water. This includes beer,
light beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and other similar brews.
BOTTLE CLUB: A type of service of spirits in which the spirits are purchased by
the customer and then kept at a licensed premises for use or consumption by the
customer on subsequent visits.
CATERER: A person who, for compensation, provides food and service for a
banquet, dinner or other special occasion where the recipients of the food or
service are specifically invited to each particular event. (See 13.204.1 (D)2(a)iv
and (D)2(b)i.)
CERTIFICATION: That specific grant of the privilege and authority, pursuant to
the exact requirements of this Chapter, to a person for the service of alcoholic
beverages in the manner set forth in the text of a designated classification.
CONTROL OF PREMISES: The legal or beneficial ownership, rental, lease or
licensure shall constitute control of property. Control may also exist where none
of the aforesaid legal relationships apply, but where an adult occupies or is
otherwise in charge of or charged with the supervision of a particular premises.
CORKAGE: The bringing of an alcoholic beverage, by a patron, into a place of
business for the purpose of consuming the alcoholic beverage on the premises.
CUSTOMER BAR: A bar on a licensed premises that is open for actual visiting
by, seating for or service to the customer.
DRAM SHOP INSURANCE: That insurance required of every licensee, the
purpose of which is to insure the licensee against the statutory liability imposed
by the Illinois Liquor Control Act.
ENTERTAINMENT: Any playing of pre-recorded music or voices or any live act
or performance whether or not using sound amplification.
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FALSE IDENTIFICATION: Any document used for identification or proof of age
that has been altered or that contains false or misleading information or that
contains a name that is not the actual name of the person using it.
FIGHTING: Any threatening or touching of another person which provokes or
tends to provoke a breach of the peace. This shall include, but not be limited to,
any disputatious physical action between or among persons.
FLIGHT OF WINE: A single serving of a variety of wines in small glasses.
GENERAL PUBLIC: The whole body politic including the people of the
neighborhood, the Village, the State of Illinois, the United States of America,
and/or persons at large traveling through the Village, as distinct from the
designation of a particular person or group of persons.
HOSPITALITY SUITE OR ROOM: A suite or room at a hotel in which an
organization sponsoring an event at the hotel offers alcoholic beverages without
charge to registered guests of the sponsoring organization.
HOST LIABILITY INSURANCE: A typical business insurance coverage that
protects an owner against claims that his or her business or premises caused
damage or injury or caused liability to accrue to a business invitee.
HOTEL: Every building or other structure, kept, used, maintained, advertised and
held out to the public to be a place where sleeping accommodations are offered
for pay to travelers and guests, whether transient, permanent or residential, in
which twenty five (25) or more rooms are used for sleeping accommodations and
where dining rooms are maintained in the same building or buildings.
IMPAIRMENT: Any diminution or compromise of a person's physical, mental or
perceptual abilities due to the consumption of an alcoholic beverage. Impairment
does not require that the blood alcohol content be in excess of any particular
gram of alcohol to milliliters of blood or breath ratio.
LICENSE OR LIQUOR LICENSE: That specific grant of the privilege and
authority, pursuant to the exact requirements of this chapter, to a person to
deliver alcoholic beverages in the manner set forth in the text of a designated
classification. License, as used in this Chapter 13 shall, in applicable
circumstances, include any permit or certification pursuant to Section 13.204.
LICENSED PREMISES: The building and land at the address for which the
license is issued. For purposes of determining parameters of the location where
an act is prohibited by this Chapter 13, Licensed Premises shall include all off
street parking, any public property immediately adjacent to the private address
and the entirety of the contiguous property owned by the same entity owning the
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licensed premises. For purposes of determining the parameters of the location
where an act is permitted by this Chapter 13, Licensed Premises shall mean only
the interior of the building at the licensed address unless an outdoor or other
permit or certification specifically allows for activity on the exterior of the
premises.
LICENSE TERM: The time between the issuance or renewal of a license and its
expiration date.
LICENSEE: That person who has been issued a liquor license, permit or
certification by the Commissioner. For purposes of actions required of or
prohibited of a licensee, this shall include the holder of a Mount Prospect liquor
license and any officer, principal, employee or agent of the license holder.
LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER: The office of the mayor or the
president of the Village, including appropriate legal counsel. This may include
such other persons as the mayor may appoint, either by written policy or practice,
to aid in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties of the
Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner will
be referred to as the "Commissioner" in this Article.
LOUNGE: That portion of a licensed restaurant or club that is not part of the main
dining area, where a customer bar and other seating is located, and that is kept,
used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where
alcoholic beverages may be consumed.
MAINTENANCE OF ORDER STANDARD: That standard by which it shall be
determined whether a licensee has maintained order on the licensed premises. It
shall generally be stated as the establishment and maintenance of the optimum
precautions and actions that are practical for deterring and preventing "fighting"
as defined in this chapter.
MANAGER: That sole natural person, on the licensed premises, who is charged
with the supervision, oversight and management of the entire business and
physical premises.
OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE: The operation or control of a motor
vehicle anywhere in the Village of Mount Prospect, whether on private or public
property. To be in physical control, the person need not be actually driving the
motor vehicle and the vehicle need not be running. If there is only one person
inside of a motor vehicle, that person shall be presumed to be in physical control
regardless of the person's location within the vehicle. If there is only one person
in a front seat or front passenger area of a motor vehicle, that person shall be
presumed to be in physical control regardless of the person's location in the front
passenger area. If there is more than one person in the vehicle, but not in the
front passenger area, the owner of the vehicle or the person to whom permission
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was given to operate the vehicle, shall be presumed to be in physical control of
the vehicle.
ORIGINAL PACKAGE: Any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg, hogshead or
other receptacle or container that is used, corked or capped, sealed and labeled
by the manufacturer of alcoholic beverages to contain and to convey any
alcoholic beverages. Original package means that the container must not be or
have been opened or unsealed.
PARENT: A natural or adoptive parent or a court designated guardian.
PERMIT: That specific grant of the privilege and authority, pursuant to the exact
requirements of this chapter, to a person to serve alcoholic beverages in the
manner set forth in the text of a designated permit classification.
PRIVATE CLUB: A not-for-profit corporation supported by the dues of its
members and organized solely for the promotion of some common objective
other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages.
RESTAURANT: Any public place maintained, and held out to the public as a
place primarily devoted to being a full service dining establishment at which the
service of alcoholic beverages is incidental and complementary to the service of
such meals. Limited food service, as typically provided by drive-in restaurants,
luncheonettes, diners, coffee shops, fast food operations and similar uses, does
not satisfy the requirements of this definition.
SERVICE BAR: A bar on a licensed premises that is not open for actual visiting
by or seating for the customer, but is used solely as a drink preparation area for
servers.
SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (OR "SERVICE"): The sale, delivery,
giving, service, providing or exchange of an alcoholic beverage from one person
to another. Service of alcoholic beverages is meant to include the provision of
any alcoholic beverage by whatever means by one person to another. This
definition includes being an employee who actually serves alcoholic beverages or
who is a cashier at a licensed premises. Service of alcoholic beverages by any
Class P licensee shall generally be referred to as "delivery of alcoholic
beverages."
SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR VALUE: The service of alcoholic
beverages for any consideration of any nature. This shall include, without
limitation, the inclusion of alcoholic beverages in a single price of admission
and/or in the price of a ticket and/or the price of a meal, even if for charitable
purposes.
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SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (REGULATED): This is the type of
service of alcoholic beverages that is regulated by this Chapter. Regulated
service generally includes the following: service at any location within the
Village: (1) for value; or (2) to the public from a business venue; or (3) in the
course of business; or (4) or at a civic event; or (5) through a paid bartender at
any location other than a private home. Also referred to as "Regulated Service."
SPIRITS: Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed
with water or other solution and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin or other
spirituous beverages and such beverages when rectified, blended or otherwise
mixed with alcohol or other substances.
UNDERAGE PERSON: Any person who has not attained his or her 21st birthday.
VICARIOUS LIABILITY: That liability which is implied as a matter of law even
though the person may not have directly caused an injury or property damage.
WINE: Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural
contents of fruits or vegetables containing sugar, including such beverages when
fortified by the addition of alcohol or "spirits", as above defined. (Ord. 4664, 8-16-
1994; amd. Ord. 5491, 6-7-2005)
ARTICLE II
LICENSING FOR REGULATED SERVICE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
13.201 :
LICENSE REQUIRED FOR REGULATED SERVICE:
A. It shall be unlawful to engage in regulated service of any alcoholic
beverage without first having obtained a Village liquor license. Every person
engaged in regulated service of alcoholic beverages in the Village shall obtain
the appropriate liquor license authorizing the service of the specific type and
character of alcoholic beverages and the specific type of business or activity at
which it may be provided. The fee to be paid for such licenses shall be as set
forth in Appendix A, Division II of this Code.
B. Except for a temporary Village permit or a management entity certification,
there shall be no service of alcoholic beverage by the licensee until the licensee
has obtained a liquor license required by the state for the service of alcoholic
beverages.
C. All licenses, permits, certifications and/or placards issued pursuant to this
chapter shall be displayed in a prominent place that is visible to patrons. (Ord.
4664,8-16-1994; amd. Ord. 4801,7-2-1996)
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13.202:
APPLICATION FOR A LOCAL LIQUOR LICENSE:
A. Application for a local liquor license shall be made to the Commissioner.
The application shall be upon forms provided by the Commissioner. Only
completed forms may be considered. Each application shall be accompanied by
the nonrefundable application fee and the applicable license fee as set forth in
Appendix A, Division II of this Code.
B. Upon issuance of any license, the licensee shall provide written notice to
the Commissioner of any change in any information set forth in the application
within thirty (30) days of the change.
C. Before any license may be issued to an applicant each stockholder
owning an aggregate of more than (1) five percent (5%) of the stock of a closely
held corporation; or (2) 25% of the stock of a publicly traded corporation; and
each manager, member and officer shall be fingerprinted by the Mount Prospect
Police Department. An investigation will be performed to enable the
Commissioner to ascertain whether the issuance of a license will comply with all
applicable regulations of the Village. If the applicant is a publicly traded
corporation, the Commissioner may accept the fingerprints from another
jurisdiction for persons not residing or working within fifty (50) miles of the
Village. Under all circumstances, however, the local manager must be
fingerprinted by the Mount Prospect Police Department. A reasonable fee may
be charged by the Police Department for each person required to be
fingerprinted. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994; amd. Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001)
D. No license may be issued until all information and documentation required
in the application has been provided. All of the reports from the various
departments and agencies with respect to background checks must be
completed and all fees must be paid. The foregoing notwithstanding, the
Commissioner may, at the Commissioner's sole discretion, issue the license prior
to the completion of a background check under the following circumstances:
1. The Police Department believes the background check will be
completed within ninety (90) days.
2. No information is currently available which would indicate that the
applicant would be ineligible for a license.
3. The applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner that the immediate issuance is necessary to assure the viability of
the business.
4. The Commissioner retains the absolute right to revoke the license,
without a hearing, if subsequently discovered information would, in the sole
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discretion of the Commissioner, have made the licensee originally ineligible for
the license.
5. The licensee executes a release and hold harmless statement that
is satisfactory to the Village Attorney and absolutely absolves the Village, its
officers or employees of any liability if the Commissioner subsequently revokes
the license based on completion of the background check. (Ord. 4664, 8-16-
1994)
E. By accepting a Village liquor license, the licensee consents to the service
of process and the acceptance of any other document by or on any employee or
agent of the licensee or the posting of the process or document on any entrance
to the licensed premises.
13.203:
RESTRICTIONS ON ISSUANCE OF LICENSES:
A. No liquor license may be issued to any of the following: (1) A partnership;
(2) A sole proprietorship; (3) A corporation that is neither incorporated in Illinois
nor qualified and registered under the Illinois Business Corporation Act to
transact business in Illinois; provided that this limitation shall not apply to a
Temporary Promotion Permit.
B. No liquor license may be issued to any entity:
1. Whose business is conducted by a manager or agent who is not an
actual employee of the licensee, unless such manager or agent possesses a
management entity certification.
2. Which does not legally or beneficially own the premises for which a
license is sought, or does not have a lease for the full period for which the license
is to be issued.
3. Which is a limited liability corporation whose members are
corporations and not natural persons.
4. Which does not hold a valid Mount Prospect class II business
license for the premises as required by this Code.
5. To which a federal gaming device stamp or a federal wagering
stamp has been issued for the current tax period.
6. Not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license.
7. Does not designate a manager for the premises.
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8. If a manager, officer, director, member or five percent (5%) or
greater shareholder:
a. At the time of application for renewal of a liquor license
would not have been eligible for a license upon a first application.
b. Has been issued a federal gaming device stamp or federal
wagering stamp for the current tax period.
c. Is an employee or elected official of the Village.
9. Which, upon review of the application taken as a whole, by the
Commissioner, is deemed by prior actions as indicated from the application or
background check to be a substantial risk of not abiding by the regulations of the
Village.
C. No liquor license may be issued in any of the following circumstances
unless the Local Liquor Control Commissioner issues a written determination that
it is in the best interests of the Village that the license be issued despite the
circumstances and that such circumstances will not be a detriment to the health,
safety and welfare of the Village.
1. Has been found guilty of (i) any felony at any time; (ii) any offense,
within the past two (2) years involving the sale, use or possession of alcoholic
beverages or controlled substances; (iii) any other crime, at any time, if, upon
due investigation, the Commissioner determines that such individual has not
been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust; (iv) any violation, at any
time, of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture of alcoholic
beverages; (v) any gambling offense as prescribed by Subsections (a)(3) through
(a)(10) of Section 5/28-1 of, or as prescribed by Section 5/28-3 of, the Criminal
Code of 1961, approved July 28, 1961, as amended, or as prescribed by statute
replacing any of these statutory provisions.
2. Has previously had a liquor license revoked in this or any other
jurisdiction.
13.204: CLASSIFICATIONS:
A. Licenses.
Liquor licenses in the Village shall be divided into the following Classifications:
1. Package Licenses (P):
Class P-1
Class P-2
General Package License
Super Market Package License
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Class P-3
Class P-4
Class P-5
Wine and Beer Only Package License
Wine Only Package License
Home Delivery License
2. Food Service Licenses (F):
Class F-1
Class F-2
Class F-3
Class F-4
Class F-5
Class F-6
Restaurant Without Lounge License
Restaurant, Wine and Beer Only License
Restaurant With Lounge License
Private Club License
Banquet Facility License
Golf Course License
3. Specialty Licenses (S):
Class S-1
Class S-2
Class S-3
Class S-4
Class S-5
B. Permits.
Hotel License
Bowling Alley License
Tavern License
Gourmet Beverage Shop License
License With Special Conditions
1. Temporary:
Civic Permit
Library Permit
Village Permit
Non-Mount Prospect Caterer's Permit
Mount Prospect Caterer's Permit
Daily Sampling Permit
Outdoor Entertainment Permit
Promotion Permit
2. Annual:
Mount Prospect Caterers Permit
C. Certifications:
Outdoor Certification
Management Entity Certification
13.204.1
DESCRIPTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS:
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The restrictions on a particular license, permit or certification classification shall
be binding on the licensee and no premises or activity may be operated in
violation of the classification restrictions and regulations. (Ord. 4664, 8-16-1994;
amd. Ord. 4801,7-2-1996; Ord. 4995, 2-16-1999; Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001; Ord.
5258,6-18-2002; Ord. 5482, 3-15-2005; Ord. 5491, 6-7-2005; Ord. 5556,4-18-
2006; Ord. 5574, 7-5-2006) No license, permit or certification may be issued
unless the applicant's business is specific to one of the following classifications:
A. Class P License (Package)
1. Restrictions Applicable to All Class P Licenses:
a. Consumption and/or allowing consumption on the premises
where sold is prohibited. (See paragraph (D)2(b)ii of this section for
special daily sampling events.)
b. The licensee is prohibited from selling or offering for sale
single containers of refrigerated or chilled alcoholic beverages where the
single container has a capacity of less than seven hundred fifty milliliters
(750 ml). (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994)
c. A Class P licensee may sell gasoline for motor
vehicles only if the sale of gasoline takes place at a
building or structure that is physically separated from the
licensed premises.
d. Except for a duly permitted daily sampling, it shall be
unlawful for the holder of any Class P license to deliver alcoholic
beverages in any container other than its original sealed and unopened
package. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994; amd. Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001; Ord. 5610,
1-16-2007) .
2. Specific Class P Licenses
a. General Package License. Class P-1 for delivery of all
alcoholic beverages in an original sealed package. Regulations specific to
Class P-1 license:
i. Under no circumstances shall there be more than five
Class P-1 general package licenses outstanding at any time.
ii. The license may not be issued for a premises whose
primary business is the sale of groceries or other products.
b. Supermarket Package License: Class P-2, for delivery of
alcoholic beverages in an original package only, at a premises where the
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primary business is the sale of grocery and related products. Regulations
specific to a Class P-2 license:
A Class P-2 licensed premises shall contain not less than
ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area.
c. Wine And Beer Only Package: Class P-3, for the delivery
only of wine and beer in its original package. Regulations specific to the
Class P-3 license:
No Class P-3 license shall be issued for a premises
whose primary business is the sale of groceries or other products
not related to the sale of alcohol unless the premises occupies at least ten
thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area.
d. Wine Only Package License: Class P-4, for delivery only of
wine in its original package. Regulations specific to a Class P-4 license:
No Class P-4 license shall be issued for a premises
whose primary business is the sale of groceries or other products
unless the premises occupies at least ten thousand (10,000)
square feet of floor area.
e. Home Delivery License; Class P-S, for the storage or
loading within the Village of alcoholic beverages that are to be delivered to
residences. Regulations specific to Class P-S License.
i. Only beer and wine may be delivered within the
Village pursuant to a Class P-S license.
ii. Delivery within the Village must be made directly into
the hands of an actual individual and may not be "dropped off' at an
address.
B. Class F Licenses (Food Service).
1. Restrictions Applicable to All Class F Licenses:
a. The premises shall be primarily devoted to the preparation,
cooking and serving of meals.
b. The premises must have a kitchen, dining room, staff and
equipment as deemed adequate by the Village Health Authority.
c. Full food service including dinner and/or luncheon menus
shall be offered at all times while alcoholic beverages are served.
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d. See paragraph D(2)b(i) of this section for off-site catering
privileges.
e. See paragraph E-1 of this section for outdoor service of
alcoholic beverages at establishments that are within 300 feet of a
residential zoning district and Section 14.311 (B) of the Zoning Ordinance
for regulation of outdoor dining areas in other parts of the Village.
f. See D(2)a(i) of this Section and Section 13.408 for the
holding of events for civic organizations.
g. Spirits may not be sold, delivered or served by the bottle.
2. Specific Class F Licenses:
a. Restaurant without Lounge License: Class F-1 , for service
of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant. Regulations specific to a Class F-1
license:
i. Consumption or allowing of consumption of alcoholic
beverages at any place other than dining tables is specifically
prohibited.
ii. Service of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to
those patrons dining in the restaurant.
b. Restaurant, Wine And Beer Only License: Class F-2, for the
providing of beer and wine only at a restaurant. Regulations specific to a
Class F-2 license:
i. Consumption or allowing of consumption of alcoholic
beverages at any place other than dining tables is specifically
prohibited.
ii. Service of alcoholic beverages shall be limited to
those patrons dining in the restaurant.
c. Restaurant With Lounge License: Class F-3, for providing of
alcoholic beverages by restaurants maintaining a separate lounge area.
Regulations specific to the Class F-3 license:
i. Alcoholic beverages delivered in the restaurant
portion of the premises shall be limited to those patrons dining in
the restaurant.
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ii. Alcoholic beverages may be served in the lounge
portion of the premises with or without the service of food.
iii. The total lounge area shall be no more than fifty
percent (50%) of the floor area of the premises.
d. Private Club License, Class F-4 for providing of alcoholic
beverages at a Private Club. Regulations specific to a Class F-4 license:
i. Service of alcoholic beverages may be only to (a)
members; and (b) to guests of a specific member if that member is
also on the premises.
ii. The organization must own or lease a premises of
sufficient size and character for the reasonable and comfortable
use and accommodation of its members and their guests.
iii. The licensee's affairs and management must be
conducted by a board of directors, executive committee or similar
body chosen by the members at an annual meeting.
iv. No member or any officer, agent or employee of the
club may be paid or directly receive as compensation, any profits
from the distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages at the club,
beyond the amount of such salary as may be fixed and voted at
any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors or
other governing body out of the general revenue of the private club.
e. Banquet Facility License, Class F-5 for the service of
alcoholic beverages at private events at the banquet facility. Regulations
specific to a Class F-5 license:
Consumption of alcoholic beverages at or over a bar shall be
permitted, but all consumption shall be limited to those patrons who are
guests invited specifically to the private event.
f. Golf Course License, Class F-6, for the service of alcoholic
beverages at golf courses. This license shall include service in a club
house restaurant, a club house lounge, service from licensee owned carts
on the golf course, service at any other snack or food facility on the course
and at events on the golf course grounds. Regulations specific to a Class
F-6 license:
i. If the golf course also offers regular meal service in a
restaurant type of facility, then the regulations applicable to the
appropriate Class F license shall apply to that restaurant facility.
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ii. If the golf course does not operate a restaurant
facility, but operates a lounge, the regulations applicable to an S-3
license shall apply to the lounge.
C. Specialty Licenses:
See D(2)a(i) of this Section and Section 13.408 for the holding of events
for civic organizations.
1. Hotel License: Class S-1 , for the service of alcoholic beverages to
guests of the hotel. Regulations specific to the Class S-1 license:
a. Alcoholic beverages may be served, consumed or
allowed to be consumed only in guest rooms, hospitality suites and other
areas of the hotel that are designed, designated and used as lounges or
food service areas.
b. If the hotel Premises is used for private events, then the
regulations applicable to Class F-5 (Banquet Facility) shall apply.
c. If the hotel also offers regular meal service in a restaurant or
restaurant type of facility, then the regulations applicable to the
appropriate Class F license shall apply to that restaurant facility.
d. If the restaurant is operated by a person other than the
licensee, the Commissioner shall have the sole authority to determine
whether a management entity certification or a Class F license is required.
e. Absolute liability and responsibility shall attach to the S-1
licensee if any alcohol is consumed by a minor at any location within or on
the hotel premises, including any in-room bar or refrigeration units.
f. Except for the stocking and use of in room bar or
refrigeration units, spirits may not be sold, delivered or served by the
bottle.
2. Bowling Alley License: Class S-2, for service of alcoholic beverages
at a bowling alley. Regulations specific to a Class S-2 license:
a. The premises must operate as a bowling alley with full
bowling facilities.
b. Alcoholic beverage service must be incidental to bowling.
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c. The lounge area may comprise no more than twenty five
percent (25%) of the floor area.
d. Food service must be available to patrons at all times when
alcoholic beverages are served.
e. Spirits may not be sold, delivered or served by the bottle.
3.
Licenses.
Tavern License: Class S-3. Restrictions specific to Class S-3
a. Food service such as snacks, hors d'oeuvres and/or similar
food items shall be available at all times in quantities sufficient to serve all
patrons of the premises.
b. See paragraph D(2)b(i) of this section for off-site catering
privileges.
c. Spirits may not be sold, delivered or served by the bottle.
4. Gourmet Beverage Shop License, Class S-4. The regulations
governing Class P (Package License) shall apply, except as follows:
a. A Gourmet Beverage Shop License shall be available only in
a B-5 zoning district.
b. No spirits, as defined by this Chapter 13, may be served.
c. Glasses or flights of wine may be served on the licensed
premises under the following conditions:
i. Hors d'oeuvres must be available for consumption
with the wine.
ii. No more than 10 ounces of wine may be served to
any individual during any day.
III. Each glass or flight of wine may contain no more than
5 ounces.
d. A Class S-4 license may conduct off-premises wine tasting
upon securing a Daily Sampling Permit and in accord with the regulations
for such permit. On-premises samplings do not require a Daily Sampling
Permit, but must be conducted in accord with the regulations of this
13.204.1 (D)(2)(b )(ii).
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e. A Class S-4 license may serve wine and beer at a civic
event not on the S-4 licensed premises provided that the organization
sponsoring the civic event has obtained a Temporary Civic Permit.
f. A Class S-4 license may serve wine (but not beer) at a
Mount Prospect licensed business which does not otherwise possess a
Mount Prospect liquor license under the following conditions:
i. Such service may take place at a promotional event
inside the business premises only.
ii. The business must have obtained a temporary
Promotion Permit.
iii. Such service at any single business may be made at
not more than two such events in any license term;
iv. The S-4 license may not conduct such service for a
total of more than twenty times in any license term. The licensee
shall notify the Commissioner, in writing, not less than fourteen
days in advance of any such service event.
5. License With Special Conditions: Class S-5: The corporate
authorities may, from time to time, create conditional licenses which are based
on the license classifications set forth above, but which contain additional
conditions and restrictions. These licenses with special conditions, while created
by the corporate authorities, shall remain subject to issuance by the
Commissioner.
D. Permits; Temporary. Temporary Permits are divided into the
classifications set forth below.
1. Regulations applicable to all Temporary Permits:
a. The Commissioner may attach such conditions as are
appropriate for a temporary permit.
b. For temporary permits, the Local Liquor Control
Commissioner, in his or her sole discretion, may accept host liability
coverage as a substitute for Dram Shop Insurance.
c. Unless otherwise stated, there shall be a daily permit fee as
set forth in Appendix A, Division II of this Code.
d. All other regulations of this Chapter shall apply to the permit.
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2. Specific Temporary Permits:
a.
license:
Permits not requiring an existing Mount Prospect liquor
i. Civic Permit: A permit for the service of alcoholic
beverages by any nonprofit organization or club having a bona fide
address within the Village such as a church, fraternal order or
lodge, veterans' organization, civic organization or other similar
organization. Regulations specific to the Civic Permit:
(a) The service of alcoholic beverages may be
done only at a special event sponsored or given by the
organization for the sole benefit of the organization.
(b) Each day of the event shall require a permit.
(c) No more than twelve (12) such permit days
shall be available to anyone such organization during a
license term.
(d) The licensee must obtain a State of Illinois
Special Event Permit.
(e) See Section 13.408 for additional regulations.
ii. Library Permit: A permit for the Mount Prospect
Library Board of Trustees for service of alcoholic beverages.
Regulations specific to a Library Permit:
Service and consumption may take place only on the
premises of the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 South Emerson
Street.
iii. Village Permit: A permit for the service of beer and
wine at Village sponsored or Village hosted events. Regulations
specific to a Village Permit:
The event must be on Village property.
iv. Non-Mount Prospect Caterer's Permit: A permit for
the service of alcoholic beverages, at an otherwise unlicensed
premises, by a caterer not possessing a Mount Prospect liquor
license. Regulations specific to a Non-Mount Prospect Caterer's
Permit:
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(a) The caterer must possess a valid liquor
license from another Illinois jurisdiction.
(b) The caterer may serve alcoholic beverages
only at events to which specific persons (not the general
public) have been previously invited or at a Village
sponsored event.
(c) The permit shall be subject to such other
conditions as may be established by the Commissioner.
b. Permits Requiring an Existing Mount Prospect License.
i. Mount Prospect Caterer's Permit: A permit for the
service of alcoholic beverages, at an otherwise unlicensed
premises, by a Mount Prospect Class F licensee. Regulations
specific to a Mount Prospect Caterer's Permit:
(a) The caterer may serve alcoholic beverages
only at events to which specific persons (not the general
public) have been previously invited or at a Village
sponsored event.
(b) A Mount Prospect Caterer's Permit may be
purchased on an annual or daily basis.
(c) The permit shall be subject to such other
conditions as may be established by the Commissioner.
ii.. Daily Sampling Permit. A permit allowing the holder
of any Class P or Class S-4 license, to serve wine or beer, without
charge, in small and limited amounts, for sampling purposes only
and in conjunction with sales promotional efforts occurring on the
licensed premises. (See 13.204(c)4(d) for exceptions). Regulations
specific to a Daily Sampling Permit:
(a) The sampling shall be attended and supervised
by a full time adult employee and may occur only in a
designated area on the licensed premises;
(b) The actual amount of beer or wine sampled by
an individual may not exceed one ounce;
(c) The sample shall be served in a single use
container which shall be disposed of following the sampling;
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(d) There shall be no signs or other materials that
are advertising the availability of "sampling" visible outside
the licensed premises; and
(e) Quantities may not exceed a total of ten (10)
ounces per customer per day.
iii. Temporary Outdoor Entertainment Permit. A permit
allowing outdoor live music for a Class F licensee. Regulations
specific to a Temporary Outdoor Entertainment Permit:
(a) Each licensee shall be limited to one event per
year, not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours in duration.
(b) The application for such event must be filed not
less than thirty (30) days prior to the event.
(c) No such live music may be played between the
hours of eleven o'clock (11 :00) P.M. and eleven o'clock
(11 :00) A.M.
(d) The Commissioner may attach such other
conditions to the permit as may be advisable to protect the
peace and quiet of the surrounding area.
(e) The Commissioner, the Village Manager or a
designate of either, shall have the absolute right for cause,
and without the necessity of a hearing, to order the
immediate cessation of such live music. (Ord. 4664,8-16-
1994)
iv. Promotion Permit. A permit allowing a retail
establishment to serve alcoholic beverages at a promotional event.
Regulations specific to a Temporary Promotion Permit:
(a) The promotion may be held at only one
location within the Village.
(b)
permit.
Each day of the promotion shall require a
(c) Permits shall not be issued for more than three
(3) consecutive days.
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(d) All alcoholic beverage service and
consumption must take place within the area specified in the
Permit.
(e) There may be no charge of any kind for the
alcoholic beverage.
(f) No more than two such promotions at a
particular premises shall be eligible for such a permit in any
one year time period.
E. Certifications.
1. Specific Certifications:
a. Outdoor Certification for allowing outdoor service of alcoholic
beverages (for other Outdoor Dining regulations, see Section 14.311 (8) of
the Mount Prospect Village Code). Regulations specific to Outdoor
Certificates:
i. For establishments within 300 feet of a residential
zoning district.
(a) Any licensee that commenced the conduct of
the business of serving alcoholic beverages in an outdoor
area within three hundred feet (300') of a residential zoning
district prior to January 1, 1989, may be granted an Outdoor
Certification and continue to operate the outside service area
in that same location. However, that service area may not
be enlarged in any manner.
(b) The Commissioner may grant an Outdoor
Certification for the service of alcoholic beverages in an
outdoor service area that is within three hundred (300') feet
of a residential zoning district but does not meet the criteria
of subsection (a) above, subject to the following:
(i) The outdoor service area is on property
owned or leased by the licensee and is on or
immediately adjacent to the building on the licensed
premises;
(ii) Prior to issuance of such Outdoor
Certification, the applicant shall show proof that
written notice has been sent by regular mail to all
residential property addresses within three hundred
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feet (300') of the licensed premises. The notice shall
inform such addressee of the licensee's intent to
secure a special certificate for the outdoor service of
alcoholic beverages. The form of notice shall be
supplied by the Village Manager and shall invite
comment on the proposed use from the affected
property owners or occupiers;
(iii) The Commissioner has made a
determination that the outdoor service area will not
have a detrimental effect on the neighborhood in
which the premises is located;
(iv) The Commissioner may place such
conditions on the outdoor service area as she or he
may deem appropriate;
(v) Such an Outdoor Certification may be
revoked at any time if the Commissioner reasonably
believes that the operation of the outdoor area has
become detrimental to the neighborhood in which it is
located. Upon such revocation, the licensee may not
reapply for an Outdoor Certification for a period of
twelve (12) months following the date of revocation;
(vi) An Outdoor Certification shall be
available only to the holder of a Class F-1, Class F-2
or Class F-3 liquor license;
(vii) An Outdoor Certification may be granted
only upon receipt by the Commissioner and approval
by the Village attorney of a statement signed by the
licensee, acknowledging and accepting the terms of
the Certification; and
(viii) An Outdoor Certification is not
transferable and if there is any change in five (5%)
percent or more of ownership of the business, a new
special certificate must be obtained by the licensee.
(Ord. 4664,8-16-1994; amd. Ord. 4887,9-16-1997;
Ord. 5066, 12-21-1999; Ord. 5562, 5-16-2006)
ii. For establishments that are more than 300 feet from a
residential zoning district: The regulations of Section 14.311 (8) of
this Code shall apply.
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b. Management Entity Certification allowing for the certification
of an entity to be retained to manage a licensed premises. It is recognized
that a licensee may, from time to time, desire to hire or retain, as an
independent contractor, a management entity to manage, generally
operate and be responsible for the licensed premises. Regulations
specific to a Management Entity Certification:
i. No licensee shall permit a management entity to
perform such a function unless the management entity has been
certified to do so by the Commissioner. In order to be certified by
the Commissioner, a management entity must execute a liquor
license application. A management entity must qualify for a
Management Entity Certification in the same manner and meet the
same standards as a licensee.
ii. The application shall be accompanied by a
nonrefundable application fee as set forth in Appendix A, Division II
of this Code, and no management entity may be qualified unless a
certification fee as set forth in Appendix A, Division II of this Code,
has been paid.
iii. A management entity shall be subject to the
jurisdiction of the Commissioner in the same manner as a licensee.
If there is a violation on the premises, the management entity
and the licensee shall be jointly and severally responsible for all
consequences of such a violation. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994; amd.
Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001)
iv. An underlying Village liquor license must previously
have been obtained for the premises.
13.205:
NUMBER OF LICENSES:
A. The corporate authorities shall determine, by ordinance, the number of
licenses that are available in each classification. (This limitation shall not apply to
Temporary Permits and Certifications, which documents shall be solely within the
discretion of the Commissioner). Neither the Commissioner nor any other person
or entity may issue liquor licenses in a number that is in excess of the number
authorized by the corporate authorities. A schedule of the currently authorized
number of licenses available in each classification shall be maintained by the
Village Manager for the Commissioner.
B. The corporate authorities may decrease the number of licenses available
in any or all classifications within the Village. If the number of licenses in any or
all classifications is decreased, the licenses shall be eliminated on the basis of
seniority, so that the premises holding a license the least amount of time shall be
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eliminated first. However, the Commissioner may, with an accompanying written
statement, eliminate licenses on the basis of quality of operation of the premises,
considering such matters as charges before the Commissioner, the state liquor
commission or other law enforcement issues and/or on the basis of articulable
benefit or lack of benefit to the Village. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994)
C. Upon any license becoming forfeited, void or revoked for any reason, the
number of available licenses in that classification shall automatically and
immediately be reduced by one.
13.206:
LICENSE TERM:
Each new license shall commence on the date specified on the license. Each
renewal license shall commence on May 1. Every license shall terminate on the
April 30 following the date of issuance. (This limitation shall not be applicable to
permits and certifications).
13.207:
RENEWAL OF LICENSE:
Any licensee may apply to renew a license. This renewal privilege shall not be
construed as a vested right, but shall be completely subject to the
Commissioner's right of review of the licensee's background and history of
operation in the State of Illinois.
13.208:
NATURE OF LICENSE; TRANSFER PROHIBITED:
A. A license shall be a privilege that may be claimed only by the person set
forth on the license. The license shall not constitute property, nor shall it be
subject to attachment, garnishment or execution. The license shall not be
alienable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or subject to lien or other encumbrance. The
license is not transferable either for consideration or not for consideration.
Although regulations B through F below shall be generally applicable, the
Commissioner shall have the sole discretion to determine whether the transfer of
a business has occurred such that the transferee must secure a new license.
B. As to a closely held corporation, an illegal transfer will be deemed to have
been attempted and the license shall become null and void if any person owning
twenty percent (20%) or more of the stock transfers the stock to another person
who previously held less than fifty percent (50%) of the stock. Upon the death of
any person owning twenty percent (20%) or more of the shares in a closely held
corporation, the Commissioner shall be notified.
C. As to a public corporation, an illegal transfer will be deemed to have been
attempted and the license shall become null and void if there has been a buyout,
a takeover or any other transaction involving the sale or transfer of more than fifty
percent (50%) of the stock or assets of the corporation.
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D. If a licensee is ordered into receivership or files for bankruptcy, the
receiver or trustee may continue the operation of the business under the existing
license pursuant to a written order of the appropriate court until the expiration of
the license or until the passage of six (6) months from the date of appointment of
a receiver or trustee whichever comes first. (Ord. 4664, 8-16-1994)
E. Upon the alienation, sale, transfer, assignment or donation of the business
for which the license is issued to any other than the licensee, the liquor license
shall automatically become void.
F. Any licensed establishment that has discontinued the sale or service of
alcoholic beverages or that has not been open for business at least four (4) days
per week for a period of thirty (30) days or more shall automatically forfeit its
license. This forfeiture shall not apply in instances where the licensee has
previously notified the Village Manager, in writing, of an intent to close the
premises for a portion of a license term for remodeling or other similar purpose.
(Ord. 4664,8-16-1994; amd. Ord. 5482, 3-15-2005)
ARTICLE III
LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER
13.301 :
COMPENSATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER:
A. The Commissioner shall receive, as compensation, the annual sum set
forth in Appendix A, Division I of this Code.
B. Any change in the compensation or fringe benefits provided for the
Commissioner shall be made by ordinance.
C. The Commissioner shall have all of the powers, functions and duties
delegated to that office by this Chapter 13 and other ordinances of the Village.
This shall include, but in no way shall be limited to, the power to require any
licensee, at any time, to produce any and all records, that directly or indirectly
relate to the operation of the licensee's premises.
D. In addition to any other powers set forth in this chapter, the Commissioner
may immediately suspend, pending the exercise of the right to a hearing, the
privilege of service of alcoholic beverages of any licensee who does not display a
currently valid state or local liquor license or who in the judgment of the
Commissioner is operating the business in such a manner as to endanger the
health or safety of patrons of the premises or of the community. (Ord. 4664, 8-16-
1994; amd. Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001)
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E. The Commissioner may fine and/or suspend and/or revoke the liquor
license of any licensee that the Commissioner determines has violated any
Village regulation or other law of any kind or nature if the violation is related to
the operation of the licensed premises. The procedure for declaring and
enforcing such fine, suspension or revocation shall be as follows:
1. The Village Manager, the chief of police or the Village Attorney may
file a written charge of a violation, supported by affidavit, with the Commissioner.
2. Upon review of the charge and upon such further investigation as
the Commissioner may deem appropriate, the Commissioner shall issue an order
either sustaining or not sustaining the charge.
3. If the Commissioner sustains the charge or any portion of it, the
Commissioner may, by written order, suspend or revoke the liquor license and/or
may fine the licensee. The fine may be in addition to a revocation or suspension.
If the Commissioner decides to suspend the license, the term of the suspension
shall be within the discretion of the Commissioner. If the Commissioner elects to
fine the licensee, the amount of the fine shall be as set forth in Appendix A,
Division III of this Code.
4. The order shall be served on the licensee. The order shall inform
the licensee that the licensee has a right to a hearing for the purpose of
presenting evidence to dispute the order. Such a hearing will be held only upon
the filing of a written request with the Village Manager within ten (10) days of the
date of the order. The matter shall be set for a hearing to take place not less
than seven (7) nor more than twenty-one (21) days after the receipt of the
request for hearing. No continuance shall be granted except in the case of
emergency. The requirement of filing for a hearing within ten (10) days is
absolute and no person or entity shall have jurisdiction to accept a filing or other
request for such a hearing once the ten (10) days have elapsed.
5. The affidavit attached to the charges shall constitute prima facie
evidence of the violation or violations. It will be the burden of the licensee to go
forward with any evidence to be presented.
6. If, after the conclusion of the hearing, the Commissioner finds the
licensee to be guilty of any charges, the licensee will be responsible for all costs
incurred for the hearing, including, but not limited to, court reporter fees, witness
fees and attorney fees. This shall be in addition to any other penalties assessed
against the licensee.
7. All proceedings before the Commissioner shall be recorded and
placed in a certified official record of such proceedings taken and prepared by
the certified court reporter.
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8. The appeals procedure as set forth by the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village under Resolution 3-72 of the Village are as set forth in this
Section, including:
a. In the event of any appeal from an order or action of the
Commissioner, the appeal to the State Liquor Commission shall be limited
to a review of the official record of the proceedings before the
Commissioner. The only evidence which shall be considered in the review
by the State Commission shall be the evidence found in the certified
official record of the proceedings of the Commissioner.
b. At such time as the Commissioner receives notice of an
appeal, the Commissioner shall file with the State Liquor Commission the
certified official record of the proceedings. The State Commission shall
review the propriety of the order or action of the Commissioner on the
certified official record as provided by law. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994; amd.
Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001).
F. Upon a finding of endangerment to the health, safety and welfare of
citizens or property, the Commissioner may fine, suspend or revoke any license
pursuant to this Section 13.301, even if such endangerment is caused by
persons other than the licensee or the licensee's agents or employees.
Such endangerment may include, but not be limited to, excessive noise by
patrons while visiting the licensed premises, consumption of alcoholic beverages
in areas immediately adjacent to the licensed premises, littering or destruction of
neighboring property by patrons, traffic violations by patrons of the licensed
premises, use of any illegal or controlled substance on or adjacent to the
licensed premises, the necessity of police or other Village services at the
licensed premises or the necessity of police services caused by patrons after
being served alcoholic beverages at the licensed premises.
No action may be taken against a licensee by the Commissioner in
circumstances described by this subsection F unless it is shown that the
Commissioner or the Village, by any of its various departments, has given the
licensee written notice of the endangerment activities on at least two occasions,
and, in the opinion of the Commissioner, after a reasonable time period, such
endangerment has not been sufficiently cured or remedied.
The power of the Commissioner to act in those situations is a recognition
of the principle that the holding of a liquor license is a special privilege and not a
right and that such a privilege, irrespective of the good intentions of the licensee,
remains absolutely subordinate to the welfare of the community.
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ARTICLE IV
REGULATION OF LICENSES
13.401 :
INSURANCE:
A Every licensee shall be required to obtain and maintain the insurance
coverage as set forth in Appendix A, Division I.
B. If the person who owns the building or premises where alcoholic
beverages are served and/or consumed is not the licensee, then that person
shall be required to carry host liability insurance coverage or its equivalent for
such premises as set forth in Appendix A, Division I. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994)
13.402:
LOCATION OF SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
A Location Specified on License. No liquor shall be served, offered for sale,
kept for sale, displayed or advertised for sale or delivered to any person except
at the exact location described in the liquor license. The location may be
changed only upon written permission issued by the Commissioner. A change of
location shall be within the sole discretion of the Commissioner.(Ord. 4664, 8-16-
1994 )
B. Specific Location Prohibition. No liquor license may be issued for any
premises that is within one hundred feet (100') of any place of worship, school or
hospital.
C. Off Site Catering Privileges. No off site catering shall be permitted except
pursuant to an Off-site Catering Permit as set forth in Section 13.204.
D. Outdoor Service. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Mount
Prospect Village Code, it shall be unlawful for any licensee to serve or permit the
consumption of alcoholic beverages in any outdoor area unless an Outdoor
Certification has been granted by the Commissioner pursuant to Section 13.204.
13.403
CLOSING HOURS:
A It shall be unlawful for any licensee to engage in the service of any
alcoholic beverages during the following hours:
Monday - Friday -1 :00 AM. to 8:00 AM.
Saturday - 2:00 AM. to 8:00 AM.
Sunday - 2:00 AM. to 9:00 AM.
On January 1 of each year the hours of prohibited service shall be from
four o'clock (4:00) AM. to twelve o'clock (12:00) noon.
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B. All unfinished drinks shall be cleared from the premises within ten (10)
minutes after the closing time set forth in A above. It shall be a violation of this
Section if after the passage of such ten minutes there are alcoholic beverages in
any container other than an unopened or corked or otherwise properly reclosed
original container that has been returned to the appropriate place of display or
storage
C. Subject to (B) above, a premises with any Class F license may be kept
open during hours when service is prohibited, but no alcoholic beverages may be
delivered, consumed or remain on tables or a bar during such hours Nothing
contained in this Section shall be deemed to authorize any licensed premises to
remain open for business or to admit the public to the premises at or during any
hour when that premises is required to be closed by virtue of any other Village
regulation or restriction. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994; amd. Ord. 5482, 3-15-2005)
13.404:
ENTERTAINMENT:
No entertainment shall be permitted on any licensed premises if that
entertainment is audible at any point beyond the boundaries of the licensed
premises. "Licensed premises", in this instance, shall not apply to a Civic Permit
or a Temporary Outdoor Entertainment Permit so long as the permittee complies
with all other conditions of the permit and all other regulations of the Village.
13.405:
PROHIBITED CONDUCT:
No licensee may engage in, advertise or promote in any way, whether within or
outside of the licensed premises, any of the practices prohibited under this
section.
The following conduct is prohibited:
A. The sale, delivery, service or giving of any alcoholic beverages to any of
the following:
1. A person under twenty-one (21) years of age.
2. An intoxicated person;
3. A person previously involved in a fight in the establishment. (Ord.
4664, 8-16-1994)
B. Entertainment of a sexual nature.
1. The performance of acts, or simulated acts, of sexual intercourse,
masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation or any sexual acts
which are prohibited by law.
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2. The actual or simulated touching, caressing or fondling of the
breasts, buttocks, anus or genitals.
3. The actual or simulated display of the breasts, pubic hair, anus,
vulva or genitals.
4. The permitting by a licensee of any person to remain in or upon the
licensed premises who exposes to public view any portion of his or her genitals
or anus.
5. The displaying of films or pictures depicting acts, which if performed
live, are prohibited by this section. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994)
C. Other Prohibited Acts.
1. Every liquor licensee is prohibited from engaging in the following
acts:
a. Service of more than two (2) alcoholic beverage drinks
during any thirty (30) minute period to one person even if the drinks are
purportedly purchased for more than one individual. Service of a pitcher
or carafes of alcoholic beverages may be served so long as the server has
ascertained that such container is to at least serve two persons eligible to
consume alcoholic beverages.
b. Service to any person of an unlimited number of alcoholic
beverage drinks during any set period of time for a fixed price. The
Commissioner may permit, in writing, a food service licensee to serve
alcoholic beverages, at a fixed ticket price, for private functions where the
general public is not invited.
c. Service of alcoholic beverage drinks to any person or group
of persons during any period of the business day at prices less than those
charged to the general public during the rest of that business day, except
at private functions upon written permission of the Commissioner. For
purposes of this paragraph (c), "business day" shall mean that single
business period from the time of opening to the closing of the
establishment even if that time period encompasses parts of two calendar
days.
d. Increasing the volume of spirits content in a drink on a given
day without increasing proportionately the price otherwise charged for
such a drink during the calendar week.
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e. Encouraging or permitting any game or contest which
involves drinking or the awarding of drinks as prizes.
2. The prohibitions contained in this section shall not prevent a liquor
licensee from:
a. Offering free food or approved entertainment.
b. Including a single drink as part of a meal package.
c. Free wine tasting as allowed by a Daily Sampling Permit.
d. Offering room service to registered guests in hotels licensed
for such services. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994)
e. Offering of wine, by the open bottle (exception applies to
Class F and S-4 licenses only).
D. Bars and Lounges.
It shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license to allow any person
under the age of twenty one (21) years to:
1. Be seated at a bar; or
2. Remain in or be seated in the lounge. This Subsection 0(2)
shall not apply to seating at tables in the lounge when the establishment's
full food menu is available in that lounge and the minor is accompanied
by a parent.
E. Corkage, as defined in Article I, is prohibited except that with respect to
hotels, registered guests may consume alcohol purchased elsewhere in the
guest rooms.
F. Bottle clubs, as defined in Article I, are prohibited.
G. Except for Class P and Class S-4 licenses and subject to Section 13.410,
all service of alcoholic beverages shall be for consumption on the premises at
which the delivery took place.
13.406:
FIGHTING PROHIBITED; LICENSEES CONDUCT:
A. Fighting at a licensed premises is prohibited. For the purpose of this
Section, "fighting" shall mean any threatening or touching of another person
which provokes or tends to provoke a breach of the peace. If self-defense is
offered as a defense to a charge of fighting, that defense must be established by
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the presentation of clear and convincing evidence. Any person violating this
Section shall be fined in an amount as set forth in Appendix A, Division III of this
Code.
B. A summary of Subsection A of this Section shall be prominently displayed
in all premises holding a liquor license. The notice shall further state that any
licensee, employee or agent of a licensee observing a fight shall immediately
notify the Village Police Department. Such a sign shall be available from the
Village Manager's office.
C. Each licensee shall maintain a peaceful and orderly business premises.
This shall be accomplished by establishing and maintaining the optimum
precautions and actions that are practical to deter and prevent fighting. This is
referred to as the "maintenance of order standard". The duty to prevent fighting
shall be applicable both to precautionary and training matters and to the steps
taken once a fight breaks out or is in imminent danger of breaking out. In
determining whether a violation of this section has occurred, the Commissioner
may consider the following matters, among others:
1. Prior incidents of reported or unreported fighting.
2. Whether any fight participant was intoxicated and the extent to
which the intoxication occurred on the premises.
3. Whether any participant was served by the licensee after the
participant's intoxication should have been evident to the licensee.
4. Whether any participant was intoxicated and whether the licensee
had an opportunity to effect that person's removal from the premises.
5. The degree of expediency the licensee observed in calling the
police when it should have been evident that a fight was imminent.
6. The actions of the licensee in reacting to the fight.
7. The extent and type of training given to the licensee's employees in
such matters as recognizing intoxication, over serving and prevention of
altercations.
8. Whether minors were involved in the fighting.
9. The sufficiency or number of persons on duty and employed by the
licensee at the time of the fight.
Considering all of the circumstances, the Commissioner shall make a
determination of whether the licensee violated the "maintenance of order
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standard". If it is determined that a violation occurred, the Commissioner may
impose any penalty set forth in Section 13.601 of this Article up to and including
license revocation.
D. The following procedure shall be observed by a licensee with respect to
the outbreak or threatened outbreak of a fight:
1. The licensee shall notify the Village police department immediately
when the licensee knows or in the exercise of ordinary judgment should know
that a fight is occurring or imminent.
2. In addition, within forty eight (48) hours of the occurrence, the
licensee shall file with the local liquor control Commissioner a report on a form
provided by the Village containing the following information:
a. The number of persons involved in the fight;
b. The approximate amount of alcohol consumed at the
premises by each person involved in the fight;
c. What action, if any, was taken by the licensee to prevent the
fight;
d. What action, if any, was taken by the licensee subsequent to
the start of the fight;
e. The licensee's opinion as to why the fight occurred.
E. Failure by the licensee to give immediate notification to the Police
Department of a fight on a licensed premises or failure to file a report as required
in Subsection D of this Section with the Commissioner shall subject the licensee
to a mandatory fine as set forth in Appendix A, Division III of this Code, and a
possible suspension or revocation of the liquor license. For purposes of this
section the word "immediate" shall mean at the very moment that one party
threatens another, actually commences fighting with another or a breach of the
peace is imminent.
F. The provisions of this section shall not generally apply in circumstances
where alcohol is used in an individual guest room within a hotel or where alcohol
is mixed and poured at the hotel bar but is delivered to a separate banquet or
meeting room. This section shall apply to any other service of alcohol at a hotel,
including, but not limited to, serving in the restaurant or lounge or in those cases
where a bar is set up in an area away from the main bar for the convenience of
banquet or meeting room guests. (Ord. 4664, 8-16-1994; amd. Ord. 4801, 7-2-
1996; Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001)
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13.407:
CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS; SUPERVISOR ON
PREMISES:
A. Any act or failure to act of an employee or agent of either the licensee or a
management company with respect to the licensed business shall be deemed to
be the act of the licensee. Any duty set forth in this Chapter as a duty of the
licensee shall also be the duty of any agent or employee of the licensee.
B. No employee or other server of alcohol may consume or be permitted to
consume any alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises while on duty or
while performing any duties of employment.
C. No person, including any employee, manager, owner or agent of the
licensee may consume alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises before or
after the permitted hours of operation. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994)
D. A person must be at least nineteen (19) years of age to deliver alcoholic
beverages. Additionally, no person under twenty one (21) years of age may work
as a bartender or deliver alcohol from behind a bar.
E. A manager, as defined by this chapter, shall be on the premises at all
times that the licensed premises is open for business.
F. Any person that delivers, serves or pours alcoholic beverages and all
managers and supervisors of a licensed premises must provide proof of having
completed a certified alcohol awareness training course within thirty (30) days of
being hired. This regulation shall not apply to civic, library, Village or promotion
permits.
13.408:
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
The following shall apply to civic organizations and the regulations of this
Chapter 13:
A. A civic organization may hold a fund raising event at any Class F or Class
S premises without obtaining a civic permit under the following conditions:
1. The Commissioner is notified, in writing, at least seven (7) days in
advance of the event.
2. All food and alcoholic beverage service is conducted by the Class F
or Class S licensee with the licensee's employees and at licensee's menu prices,
as in the normal course of business for that license.
B. If the Class F or Class S licensee intends to provide food or alcoholic
beverage service other than from its regular menu and at menu prices or if the
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cost of the service of alcoholic beverages is part of a donation or ticket price,
then the civic organization must obtain a civic permit pursuant to Section
13.204.1 (D)2(a)i.
C. As to either A or B above, the civic organization, but not the liquor
licensee, may advertise for the event in any manner permitted by law, and in
either case, proceeds of the event may be shared with the civic organization.
13.409:
COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING, SANITARY, SAFETY AND
OTHER REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE:
All licensed premises shall be maintained in full compliance with all other
regulations of the Village, including, but not limited to, those relating to the
storage or sale of food, sanitary conditions, building and safety conditions. (Ord.
4664, 8-16-1994)
13.410:
SEALING AND REMOVAL OF OPEN WINE BOTTLES FROM A
CLASS F OR CLASS S-4 LICENSEE:
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter 13, any Class F or Class S-4
licensee may permit a patron to remove one unsealed and partially consumed
bottle of wine for off-premise consumption so long as there is compliance with
the following conditions: (1) the patron has purchased a meal (Class F) or hors
d'oeuvres (Class S-4) and consumed a portion of the bottle of wine with the meal
on the licensed premises; and (2) the partially consumed bottle of wine that is to
be removed from the premises pursuant to this Section is securely sealed by the
licensee prior to removal from the premises; and (3) the bottle is placed in a
transparent one-time use tamper-proof bag; and (4) the licensee has provided a
dated and time stamped receipt for the specific bottle of wine to the patron. It
shall be the absolute duty of the licensee to assure that the type of "tamper proof'
bag that is used is such that any removal or attempted removal of the bottle from
the bag will be obvious to any law enforcement officer.
The wine that is resealed in accordance with the provisions of this Section and
not tampered with shall not be deemed an unsealed container for the purposes of
Section 11-502 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.
ARTICLE V
REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO UNDERAGE PERSONS
13.501 :
CONSUMPTION, PURCHASE, ACCEPTANCE OR POSSESSION
PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any underage person to consume, purchase, accept a gift
of or have alcoholic beverages in his or her possession or in his or her blood
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stream. The prohibitions set forth in this subsection shall not apply in the
circumstances described in Subsections 13.508(C)(1) and C(2).
13.502:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN OR ON A MOTOR VEHICLE
PROHIBITED.
It shall be unlawful for any underage person to operate a motor vehicle when any
alcoholic beverage, whether sealed or unsealed, is in or on any portion or
compartment of the motor vehicle. This is an absolute liability offense. It shall
not be a defense to this Section that the operator did not know that the alcoholic
beverage was in or on the vehicle. It shall not be a defense that the alcoholic
beverage belonged to or was in the possession of another person. It shall be the
obligation of the operator to assure, by any means necessary, that no alcoholic
beverage is in or on the motor vehicle.
13.503:
OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH ALCOHOL IN THE
SYSTEM PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any underage person to operate a motor vehicle on a
street or highway of the Village while in a state of impairment due to the
consumption of an alcoholic beverage or with any alcohol whatsoever in his or
her system. For purposes of this Section only, "operation of a motor vehicle" shall
have the definition ascribed to it in the Illinois Vehicle Code rather than the
definition set forth in Section 13.101. (Ord. 4664,8-16-1994)
13.504:
PROCEDURES WHEN AN UNDERAGE PERSON VIOLATES
THIS CHAPTER:
When any underage person (i) operates any motor vehicle in which or on which
is found any alcoholic beverage, or (ii) when the underage person is in a state of
impairment due to consumption of alcohol; or (iii) has alcohol in his or her system
the following shall apply:
A. The motor vehicle shall be subject to immediate impoundment by the
Police Department.
B. The following factors shall not be considerations in determining whether or
not to impound the motor vehicle:
1. Whether the alcoholic beverage is in an opened or an unopened
container.
2. Whether the operator is the owner of the alcoholic beverage in the
vehicle.
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3. Whether the operator had knowledge of the existence of the
alcoholic beverage within the motor vehicle.
C. Upon impoundment, the motor vehicle may be released only to another
person showing proof of ownership or lease rights to the motor vehicle. If the
underage operator is the owner or lessee of the vehicle, then the vehicle may be
released only to a parent or spouse of the underage owner. If the underage
person has no parent or spouse living in the immediate area, the vehicle may be
released to the underage operator only after the passage of twenty-four (24)
hours.
D. The motor vehicle may not be released to any person who was a
passenger in the motor vehicle at the time the alcoholic beverage or impairment
was found unless at least twenty four (24) hours have passed from the time of
the finding.
E. The vehicle shall not be released until the person seeking the release has
paid an administrative fee as set forth in Appendix A, Division II of this Code, to
the Police Department, plus any towing or storage costs.
F. The above obligations and penalties shall be in addition to the penalties
that may be assessed in a court of law for any charges incident to the stop.
G. Any law enforcement officer, the Police Department and the Village and
any of its officers or agents shall be absolutely immune from any liability or
exposure to liability of any kind or nature for the enforcement or implementation
of this Section. (Ord. 4664, 8-16-1994; amd. Ord. 4754, 9-5-1995; Ord. 5189, 5-
15-2001 )
13.505:
RESERVED.
13.506:
USE OF FALSE IDENTIFICATION:
No person shall transfer, alter or deface any identification card; use any
identification card of another; carry or use a false or forged identification card;
obtain an identification card by means of false information; or otherwise
misrepresent age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic beverages.
(Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001)
13.507:
FALSE IDENTIFICATION NOT A DEFENSE:
It shall not be a defense to any action brought criminally, civilly or administratively
against any liquor licensee or any other person charged with the service of any
alcoholic beverage to an underage person that the underage person used false
identification or false proof of age. The person or persons hearing and deciding
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the charges may consider such a claim when determining the penalty to be
assessed or the apportionment of damages. (Ord. 4664, 8-16-1994)
13.508:
FACILITATING THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY
UNDERAGE PERSONS:
A. Serving Of Alcoholic Beverage To An Underage Person: It shall be
unlawful for any person, regardless of relationship, age or circumstances, to
deliver any alcoholic beverage to any underage person, except as set forth in
Subsection C of this Section.
B. Use Of Premises For Consumption Of An Alcoholic Beverage: It shall be
unlawful for any person to knowingly permit or to knowingly or negligently fail to
immediately prevent or stop, on premises under his or her control, the
consumption of an alcoholic beverage by an underage person. This section shall
apply to residential, public and commercial premises and to the private and
regulated service of an alcoholic beverage. For purposes of this section, if a
person over twenty-one years of age is in a residence where underage drinking
is occurring, negligence in either permitting or failing to prevent the consumption
shall be presumed and the burden of proving that such person was not negligent
shall fall on such person.
C. Exceptions: Subsections A and B of this Section shall not apply in the
following circumstances:
1. The performance of a bona fide religious service.
2. The service of an alcoholic beverage within the home to an
underage person, by and under the direct supervision of that underage person's
parent. However, the following rules shall be applied to this Subsection C(2):
a. In any prosecution of an underage person for the
commission of any state or local offense, the prosecutor, upon reasonable
grounds, may request a ruling and the court shall rule as to whether the
consumption of an alcoholic beverage, as permitted by the parent, was a
contributing factor to the commission of the offense. If it is so determined
in the affirmative, then the penalty set forth in Section 13.601 shall apply.
For purposes of this Subsection, the consumption of alcohol may be
determined to be a contributing factor if it had the effect of substantially
causing an impairment to the person as "impairment" is defined in this
Article. It need not be shown that, but for the consumption of alcohol, the
offense would not have been committed.
b. The parent shall remain vicariously liable as set forth in
Subsection D of this Section.
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D. Vicarious Liability Of A Parent Or Other Person Facilitating The Use Of
Alcoholic Beverages: The following persons shall be liable to any individual who
has been injured by an alcohol impaired underage person when the impairment
is a contributing cause of the injury:
1. Any person who delivered or permitted the service of an alcoholic
beverage to the underage person. For purposes of this Subsection (1), the
person making or permitting the initial serving to an underage person remains
liable to anyone injured by the same or different underage person regardless of
how many times the alcoholic beverage changed hands.
2. Any person in control of a premises who knowingly or negligently
fails to maintain supervision to such an extent that an alcoholic beverage is
consumed on the premises by an underage person as set forth in B above.
3. Any person who knowingly or negligently allows the operation of a
motor vehicle under his or her control by an underage person, when the person
knew or in the exercise of ordinary judgment should have known that the
underage person was either impaired or had consumed any amount of alcohol
within two (2) hours prior to when the driving occurred.
The vicarious liability established by this Section shall not be subject to the
limitations on damages as set forth in 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-21.
ARTICLE VI
PENAL TIES
13.601 :
PENAL TIES:
A. General Penalty. Unless another penalty is set forth below, every person
found guilty of a violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject
to a fine as set forth in Appendix A, Division III of this Code, for the first offense
and for each subsequent offense. Any fines set forth in this chapter shall be
assessed regardless of whether the violator is convicted or placed on supervision
by the court. If the court is of the opinion that the ends of justice would be better
served by requiring community service of the violator or a combination of a fine
and community service, the fine may be mitigated as set forth in Appendix A,
Division III of this Code. If the offense is related to alcohol or substance abuse
and the offender is under twenty one (21) years of age, the court may, in lieu of
any mandatory fines, assign the offender to a chemical abuse counseling
program that is licensed by the Illinois department of alcohol and substance
abuse which includes a certified evaluation program and not less than four (4)
hours of counseling. Fines assessed by the court against any offender may be in
addition to any penalty assessed against a licensee in any administrative
proceeding.
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B. Specific Penalties: Certain specific penalties shall be set forth in Appendix
A, Division III under the sections or subsections that correspond with the text.
C. Separate Offense; Alternatives: A separate offense shall be deemed to
have been committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or
continues. (Ord. 4754, 9-5-1995; amd. Ord. 5189, 5-15-2001; Ord. 5518,11-1-
2005)
SECTION TWO Appendix A, Divisions I, II and III of the Mount Prospect
Village Code shall be amended by deleting Chapter 13 in its entirety in each
Division and inserting in lieu thereof the following new chapters as follows:
DIVISION I
CHAPTER 13 - ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS
Section 13.301: COMPENSATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF
COMMISSIONER
A. Compensation for Local Liquor Control Commissioner: $3,000.00
annually
Section 13.401: INSURANCE
A. Insurance Coverage: Not less than the maximum liability amounts set
forth in 235 ILCS 5/6-21.
B. Host Liability Insurance Coverage: $1,000,000 per event/aggregate:
DIVISION II
CHAPTER 13 - ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS
Section 13.204: CLASSIFICATIONS
A. Fees for the Classifications:
1. Package Licenses (P):
Class P-1
Class P-2
Class P-3
Class P-4
$2000.00
$2,000.00
$1,750.00
$1,500.00
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Class P-5 $2,000.00
2. Food Service Licenses (F):
Class F-1
Class F-2
Class F-3
Class F-4
Class F-5
Class F-6
$2,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,500.00
$750.00
$2,000.00
$2,500.00
3. Specialty Licenses (S):
Class S-1
Class S-2
Class S-3
Class S-4
Class S-5
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
$2,000.00
$1,500.00
$2,500.00
B. Permits.
1. Temporary
Civic Permit: $0
Library Permit: $0
Village Permit: $0
Non-Mount Prospect Caterer's Permit: $100.00/day
Mount Prospect Caterer's Permit: $75.00/day
Daily Sampling Permit: $25.00/day
Outdoor Entertainment Permit: $0
Promotion Permit: $25.00/day
2. Annual
Mount Prospect Caterers Permit: $1,000.00
C. Certifications.
Outdoor Certification: $0
Management Entity Certification: $750.00
Section 13.504: PROCEDURES WHEN AN UNDERAGE PERSON
VIOLATES THIS CHAPTER.
E. Administrative fee: $150.00 for redeeming vehicle
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DIVISION III
CHAPTER 13 - ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS
Section 13.301: COMPENSATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF
COMMISSIONER
E (3) Fine: Not less than $500.00 nor more than $2,500.00.
Section 13.406: FIGHTING PROHIBITED; LICENSEE'S CONDUCT
A. Fine for fighting: Not less than $500.00.
E. Fine for failure to give immediate notification to the Police Department or
failure to file a report with the Liquor Control Commissioner: $500.00.
Section 13.601 : PENALTIES
A. General Penalty Fine: $250.00 for the first offense and $500.00 for each
subsequent offense or community service at a rate of one hour of
community service for every $10.00 of mandatory fine.
SECTION THREE: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the
manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Pol it, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of March, 2009.
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Village President
ATTEST:
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M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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