Liquor 21-3-7 CHAPTER 21 LIQUOR ARTICLE I - GENERALLY 21-1-1 DEFINITIONS. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and phrases herein defined are used in this Chapter in the sense given them in the following definitions: “ALCOHOL” means the product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol. It does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol. “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR” includes alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by human beings. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to alcohol used in the manufacture of denatured alcohol produced in accordance with Acts of Congress and regulations promulgated thereunder, nor to any liquid or solid containing one-half of one percent or less of alcohol by volume. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.05) “BEER” means a beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 1-3.04) “CATERER RETAILER” means a person who serves alcoholic liquors for consumption, either on-site or off-site, whether the location is licensed or unlicensed, as an incidental part of food service. Prepared meals and alcoholic liquors are sold at a package price agreed upon under contract. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.34) “CLOSE” means to shut up so as to prevent entrance or access by any person; and the entire suspension of business. “CLUB” means a corporation organized under the laws of this State and not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors, kept, used and maintained by its members, through the payment of annual dues, and owning, hiring or leasing a building or space in a building of such extent and character as may be suitable and adequate for the reasonable and comfortable use and accommodation of its members and their guests and provided with suitable and adequate kitchen and dining space and equipment and maintaining a sufficient number of servants and employees for cooking, preparing and 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 1 = Liquor 21-3-7 serving food and meals for its members and their guests; provided that such club files with the Liquor License Commissioner at the time of its application for a license under this Chapter, two (2) copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly files within ten (10) days of the election of any additional members, their name and address; and provided further, that its affairs and management are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee, or similar body chosen by the members at their annual meeting and that no member or officer, agent or employee of the club is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the club or its members or guests introduced by members, beyond the amount of such salary as may be fixed and voted at the annual meeting by the members or by the board of directors or other governing body out of the general revenue of the club. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.24) “CORPORATION” means any corporation, domestic or foreign, qualified to do business in the State of Illinois under the “Business Corporation Act” of Illinois. (Rule 100.10(b)) “DELIVER” , the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer from one person to another of MDPV or a synthetic cannabinoid whether or not there is an agency relationship, and includes a sale. (Ord. No. 11-1044; 05-31-11) “DISTILLED SPIRITS” . See “Spirits”. “DISTRIBUTE” , to deliver other than by administering or dispensing MDPV or a synthetic cannabinoid. (Ord. No. 11-1044; 05-31-11) “EVENT” means a single theme. (Rules and Regulations 100.10(o)) “HOTEL” means every building or other structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a place where food is actually served and consumed and sleeping accommodations are offered for adequate pay to travelers and guests, whether transient, permanent or residential, in which twenty-five (25) or more rooms are used for the sleeping accommodations of such guests and having one (1) or more public dining rooms where meals are served to such guests, such sleeping accommodations and dining rooms being conducted in the same building or buildings in connection therewith, and such building or buildings, structure or structures being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen or dining room equipment and capacity. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.25) “LIVE ENTERTAINMENT” means any performance, display, or act, performed by any agent, business or personal guest of the licensee for the benefit or amusement of any person present on the premises of the licensee. (See Article IV) “MANAGER” OR “AGENT” means any individual employed by any licensed place of business, provided said individual possess the same qualifications required of the licensee. Satisfactory evidence of such employment will be furnished the Commission in the form and manner as such Commission shall from time to time prescribe. (Rule 100.10(f)) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 2 = Liquor 21-3-7 “MDPV” , includes any material, compound, mixture or preparation containing any quantity of the following substances having a stimulant effect on the central nervous system, including their salts, isomers and salts of isomers of 3.4 Methylenidioxyprovalerone (MDPV). Methylone, Mephedone, 4- methoxymethcathinone, 4-Fluoromethcathinone, and 3-Fluoromethcathinone. (Ord. No. 11-1044; 05- 31-11) “MEAL” means food that is prepared and served on the licensed premises and excludes the serving of snacks. (Rules and Regulations 100.10(n)) “MINOR” means any person not yet eighteen (18) years of age. “ORIGINAL PACKAGE” means any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg, hogshead or other receptacle or container, whatsoever, used, corked or capped, sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquor. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.06) “PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE” means any public place where packaged liquors are offered for sale in the original, unopened container for consumption away from the premises. “PARTNER” is any individual who is a member of a co-partnership. “Co-partnership” means an association of two (2) or more persons to carry on as co-owners of a business for profit. (Rules and Regulations 100.10(d)(e)) “POSSESS” , means with the knowledge of the presence and nature of a substance, either actually or constructively in control of a substance. A person has actual possession if he has the substance on his person or within easy reach and convenient control. A person who, although not in actual possession, has the power and intention at a given time to exercise dominion or control over the substance either directly or through another person or persons is in constructive possession of it. (Ord. No. 11-1044; 05-31-11) “PREMISES/PLACE OF BUSINESS” means the place or location where alcoholic beverages are manufactured, stored, displayed, offered for sale or where drinks containing alcoholic beverages are mixed, concocted and served for consumption. Not included are sidewalks, street, parking areas and grounds adjacent to any such place or location. (Rules and Regulations 100.10(g)) “PRIVATE FUNCTION” means a prearranged private party, function, or event for a specific social or business occasion, either by invitation or reservation and not open to the general public, where the guests in attendance are served in a room or rooms designated and used exclusively for the private party, function or event. “PUBLIC PLACE” means any premises enclosed or unenclosed or partly enclosed and partly unenclosed wherein any service or goods, chattels or merchandise are offered for sale to the public or any such premises used as a clubhouse, club room or meeting place. The terms “public place” and “public premises” shall be interchangeable for the purposes of this Chapter. “RESIDENT” means an individual whose principal abode and/or primary domicile is located within St. Clair County. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-301 et seq.) “RESTAURANT” means any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals actually are served and regularly served, without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.23) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 3 = Liquor 21-3-7 “RETAILER” means a person who sells or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or consumption and not for resale in any form. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.17) “SALE” means any transfer, exchange or barter in any manner or by any means whatsoever for a consideration, and includes and means all sales made by any person, whether principal, proprietor, agent, servant or employee. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.21) “SELL AT RETAIL” and “SALE OF RETAIL” refer to any mean sales for use or consumption and not for resale in any form. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.18) “SPECIAL EVENT” means an event conducted by an educational, fraternal, political, civic, religious or non-profit organization. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.30) “SPECIAL EVENTS RETAILER” means an educational, fraternal, political, civic, religious, or non-profit organization which sells or offers for sale beer or wine, or both, only for consumption at the location and on the dates designated by a special event retail license. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.17.1) “SPIRITS” means any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin or other spirituous liquors and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.02) “SYNTHETIC CANNABINOID” , includes: Any substance, regardless of whether the substance is marketed for human consumption, which includes any one (1) or more of the following chemicals: (A) Any compound structurally derived from 3-(1-naphthoyl) indole or 1H-indol-3-yl- (1-naphthyl) methane by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkyl ethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl) methyl or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent, whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent. Including, but not limited to: (1) JWH-007, or 1-pentyl-2-methyl-3-(1-naphthoyl) indole; (2) JWH-015, or 1-propyl-2-methyl-3-(1-naphthoyl) indole; (3) JWH-018, or 1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl) indole; (4) JWH-019, or 1-hexyl-3-(1-naphthoyl) indole; (5) JWH-073, or 1-butyl-3-(1-naphthoyl) indole; (6) JWH-081, or 1-pentyl-3-(4-methoxy-1-naphthoyl) indole; (7) JWH-098, or 1-pentyl-2-methyl-3-(4-methoxy-1-naphthoyl) indole; (8) JWH-122, or 1-pentyl-3-(4-methyl-1-naphthoyl) indole; (9) JWH-164, or 1-pentyl-3-(7-methoxy-1-haphthoyl) indole; (10) JWH-200, or 1-(2-(4-(morpholinyl) ethyl))-3-(1-naphthoyl) indole; (11) JWH-210, or 1-pentyl-3-(4-ethyl-1-naphthoyl) indole; (12) JWH-398, or 1-pentyl-3-(4-chloro-1-haphthoyl) indole. (Ord. No. 11-1044; 05-31-11) “TO SELL” includes to keep or expose for sale and to keep with intent to sell. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.22) “WINE” means 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. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/1-3.01 et seq.) [All references to “Rules” refer to Illinois Liquor Control Commission Rules located in Title 11; Subtitle A; Chapter 1; Part 1; Section 100.5 et seq. of the Illinois Administration Code.] 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 4 = Liquor 21-3-7 ARTICLE II - LICENSING 21-2-1 CHAIRMAN OF BOARD – LIQUOR COMMISSIONER. The Chairman of the County Board shall be the Local Liquor Control Commissioner in the territory of the County, outside the corporate limits of any city, village or incorporated town, and is charged with the administration of the appropriate provisions of the aforesaid Act of the General Assembly and the provisions of this Chapter. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall herein after be referred to as the “Liquor Commissioner” in this Chapter. The Chairman of the County Board may appoint persons to assist in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties herein provided, including, but not limited to the members of the Judiciary Committee and the Sheriff. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) 21-2-2 LICENSE REQUIRED. No person shall sell, keep or offer for sale at retail, or conduct any place for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor within the limits and territory of the County outside the corporate limits of any incorporated city, town or village, without having a license to do so issued by the Liquor Commissioner, in the manner hereinafter provided, and a valid license for such purpose issued by the Illinois Liquor Control Commissioner. A similar valid license issued by the Liquor Commissioner is hereby required for and with respect to each building, location and premises, within the aforesaid territory of this County, at or upon which alcoholic liquor is to be sold or kept or offered for sale at retail. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) 21-2-3 APPLICATIONS. The Liquor Commissioner is authorized to grant and issue licenses to individuals, firms, and corporations to sell at retail and to keep and offer for sale at retail alcoholic liquors within the limits and territory of this County upon the conditions and in the manner provided by this Chapter and by the Act of the General Assembly of Illinois, and not otherwise. Such license shall be in writing, signed by the Liquor Commissioner and attested by the County Clerk, with the seal of his/her office affixed thereto. Prior to issuance of a license, the applicant shall complete and submit to the Liquor Commissioner, an application, said application to be promulgated by the Liquor Commissioner, in triplicate, together with a non-refundable first time application fee of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) when the application is for any class of license except Class “F”, said application must be in writing and under oath, stating the following: (A) The name, age, and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a co-partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof, and in the case of a corporation for profit or a club, the date of incorporation, the object for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the officers, 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 5 = Liquor 21-3-7 directors and the name of the person who will be managing the establishment which the license is sought, and if a majority in interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one (1) person or their nominee, the address and name of such person. (B) The citizenship of the applicant, his place of birth and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his naturalization. (C) The character of business of the applicant, and in the case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed. (D) The length of time that the applicant has been engaged in the business of that character or in the case of a corporation, the date on which its charter was issued. (E) The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license. (F) Whether applicant has made similar application for a similar other license on premises other than described in the application and the disposition of such application. (G) That applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in the aforesaid Act of the General Assembly or in this Chapter or resolution and amendments thereto. (H) Whether a previous license issued to the applicant by any state, or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked and the reasons therefor. (I) That they will not violate any of the laws of the State of Illinois or of the United States, or any of the provisions of this Chapter and amendments thereto in the conduct of their place of business. In the case of a partnership or corporation, the information and statements required by this Section shall be furnished as to each partner, and with respect to a corporation, the information and statements required by this Section shall be furnished as to the president of the corporation, the secretary of the corporation, the directors of the corporation, and with respect to the person who is to manage the establishment for which a license is sought. If the application is made on behalf of a partnership, firm, association, club or corporation, then the same shall be signed and sworn to by at least two (2) members of such partnership, firm, association or club, or by the president and secretary of such corporation. One (1) copy of the application shall be retained by the Liquor Commissioner, one (1) copy given to the Sheriff, who shall endorse on the copy his approval or disapproval of the application and may make further comments regarding that application. The copy shall be returned to the Liquor Commissioner and the endorsements and comments of the Sheriff shall be considered by the Liquor Commissioner as an aid in deciding whether the license should be issued or refused. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/7-1) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 6 = Liquor 21-3-7 21-2-4 EXAMINATION OF APPLICANT. The Liquor Commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served, and to examine or cause to be examined, the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the performance of his duties, including but not limited to requiring the production of an affidavit affirming any particular or specific question posed by the Commissioner and for such purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of this State. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the Liquor Commissioner under this Section, he may authorize his agent to act on his behalf. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-5) 21-2-5 PROHIBITED LICENSEES. No retail license shall be issued by the Liquor Commissioner to the following: (A) A person who is not a resident of this County; (B) A person who is not twenty-one (21) years of age; (C) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law, unless the Liquor Commissioner determines that such person has not been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust after considering matters set forth in such person’s application and the Commission’s investigation. The burden of proof sufficient rehabilitation shall be on the applicant; (D) A person who has been convicted of being the keeper of or is keeping a house of ill-fame; (E) A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency or morality; (F) A person whose license has previously been revoked for cause; (G) A person who, at the time of the application for renewal for any license issued hereunder, would not be eligible for such license upon first application; (H) A co-partnership, if any general partnership thereof or any limited partnership thereof, owning more than five percent (5%) of the aggregate limited partner interest in such co-partnership would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason; (I) A corporation, if any officer, manager or director thereof or any stockholder owning in the aggregate more than five percent (5%) of such corporation, would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than the requirement for citizenship and residence; (J) A corporation unless it is incorporated in the State of Illinois, or unless it is a foreign corporation which is qualified under the “Business Corporation Act of 1983” to transact business in Illinois; (K) A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless the manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required by the licensee; 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 7 = Liquor 21-3-7 (L) Any person, association, or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor license; (M) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which they reside; (N) A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, subsequent to the passage of this Code or has forfeited their bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation; (O) A person who does not own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not rent nor have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued; (P) Any law enforcing public official, including members of local liquor control commissions, any president or member of a county board; and no such official shall be interested directly in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor, except that license may be granted to such official in relation to premises which are not located within the territory subject to the jurisdiction of that official if the issuance of such license if approved by the State Liquor Control Commission and the Liquor Commissioner; (Q) A person who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the licensee; (R) A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as prescribed by any of subsections (a)(3) through (a)(11) of Section 5/28-1 or, as proscribed by Section 5/28-3 of Chapter 720, The Illinois Compiled Statutes as heretofore or hereafter amended, or as proscribed by a statute replace by any of the aforesaid statutory provision; (See 720 ILCS Sec. 5/28-1 et seq.) (S) A person to whom a federal wagering stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period; (T) A co-partnership to which a federal wagering stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period, or if any of the partners have been issued a federal gaming device stamp or federal wagering stamp by the federal government for the current tax period; (U) A corporation, if any officer, manager or director thereof, or any stockholder owning in the aggregate more than twenty percent (20%) of the stock of such corporation has been issued a federal wagering stamp for the current tax period; (V) Any premises for which a federal wagering stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-02) 21-2-6 TERM; FEE SUBMITTED IN ADVANCE. Retail liquor licenses issued under this Code, with the exception of Class "C" licenses, shall be valid for one (1) year upon the payment of the license fees set forth, unless sooner revoked or suspended. The one (1) year period shall be from January 1 of each year to 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 8 = Liquor 21-3-7 December 31 of that year. License fees shall be prorated with licenses are granted for the remainder of the duration of a calendar year. The license fee shall be payable in advance by the applicant for license at the time of application for license is submitted to the Liquor Commissioner, as hereinabove provided. In the event the license is denied, the application fee, if applicable, shall be retained and license fee shall be returned to the applicant. The fees shall be deposited with the County Clerk, who shall deposit the fees in the County General Fund. The application for license shall be filed with the County Clerk. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) Licenses shall state thereon the names of the licensees and the address and description of the premises for which they are granted and the dates of their issuance and expiration. With respect to a corporation operating an establishment for which a liquor license has been issued, should the manager of said establishment change after the issuance of said liquor license, the corporation must submit the new manager's name and shall be submitted within thirty (30) days . Continuation of the license will be contingent upon a background check of the new manager as set out in this Code, and all fees shall be waived should the license be changed only as a result of a change of managers. If, for some reason, the manager is not acceptable, the licensee shall have thirty (30) days to submit a new name before revocation. Failure to provide new information shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of said license. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) 21-2-7 CLASSIFICATION AND HOURS OF LICENSES. There shall be six (6) classes of licenses. There shall be issued no more than fifty-one (51) licenses , in total, of Class "A", "B", "D" and "E" cumulatively. There shall be no limit on Class "C" and "F" licenses. All license application and annual fees are non- refundable. Licenses shall be referred to as follows: (Ord. No. 03-808; 07-28-03) (A) Class "A" - Tavern - Short Hours Licenses shall authorize the retail sale on the premises specified of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, as well as other retail sales of such liquor. The annual fee for such license shall be Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) . (B) Class "B" - Tavern - Long Hours Licenses shall authorize the retail sale on the premises specified of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, as well as other retail sales of such liquor. The annual fee for such license shall be Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) . (C) Class "C" - Recreation and Park Licenses permits the licensee to sell liquor for consumption on the premises. The license fee shall be Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for the six (6) month period. There is no limit on these licenses. (D) Class "D" - Liquor Store Licenses will permit the licensee to sell liquor, in the original package, at retail, but such liquor shall not be consumed on the licensed premises. The annual fee for such license shall be Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) . 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 9 = Liquor 21-3-7 (E) Class “E” – Retail Liquor Entertainment License is required when live entertainment is permitted on the premises of the applicant/licensee on more than two (2) days during any consecutive seven (7) day period. A Class “E” Retail Liquor Entertainment License shall authorize the retail sale on the premises specified of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premise, as well as to other retail sales of such liquor. The annual fee for such license shall be One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) . (F) Class “F” – Special Events Licenses , upon application, the Liquor Commissioner is authorized to issue a Class “F” License to any charitable organization or society, incorporated as a “not-for-profit” corporation under Illinois Law, which desires to hold a special event and to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquors. The fee for such license shall be Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per day for beer or wine and Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) per day for other alcoholic liquor subject to the provisions of this Code, including Class “A” hours of operation. No such license shall be transferable. There is no limit on these licenses. (G) Class “G” - Caterer’s License , upon application, the Liquor Commissioner is authorized to issue a Class “G” license to any caterer retailer pursuant to the definition of the same in Section 21-1-1 of this Chapter. The annual fee for such license shall be Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) . No such license shall be transferable. There shall be a limit of five (5) licenses (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) . (H) Class “H” - Beer and Wine License. Upon application, the Liquor Commissioner is authorized to issue a Class “H” license to a qualified person or corporation pursuant to this Chapter that authorizes the manufacturing of wine and the sale of wine and beer for consumption on or off the licensed premises. No such license shall be transferable. The annual fee for such license shall be Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) . There shall be a limit of two (2) licenses issued. (Ord. No. 09-999; 08-31-09) 21-2-8 NATURE OF LICENSE. A license issued under this Code shall be purely a personal privilege, good for not to exceed twelve (12) months after issued unless sooner revoked as in this Code authorized and provided, and shall not constitute property nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution; nor shall it be subject be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. Such license shall not descend by the laws of testate or interstate devolution, but it shall cease upon the death of the licensee, provided that executors and administrators of any estate of the deceased licensee and the trustees of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale of alcoholic liquor under the order of the court having jurisdiction of such estate and may exercise the privileges of such deceased, insolvent, or bankrupt licensee after the death of such descendent or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. A refund shall be made for that portion of the license fees paid for any period in which the licensee shall be prevented from operating under such license in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. This licensee may renew their license at the expiration thereof, provided they are then qualified to receive a license and for premises for which such renewal license is sought are suitable for such purposes; provided that the renewal privilege herein provided shall not be construed as a vested right, and may be denied by the Liquor Commissioner, with cause. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-1) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 10 = Liquor 21-3-7 21-2-9 DESTROYED OR DAMAGED BUSINESS. No license shall be held in existence by the mere payment of fees by any person, firm or corporation, for a longer period than ninety (90) days , without a tavern or liquor business for same being in complete and full operation. However, if a tavern or liquor business has been destroyed or damaged by fire or act of God and cannot be rebuilt or repaired within the ninety (90) day period, then in the event, the Liquor Commission shall extend the period of time for which a license may be held by the payment of fees without the tavern or liquor business being in full and complete operation for an additional ninety (90) days . If either of the above stated periods of time passes without the particular tavern or liquor business returning to complete and full operation, the license for that particular business shall expire and not be subject to renewal, unless all other requirements of this Chapter shall have been met. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) (NOTE: Zoning restrictions may prevail and should be reviewed to determine their applicability.) 21-2-10 DRAMSHOP; FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. No license of any class to sell alcoholic liquor shall be issued by the Liquor Commissioner unless the applicant therefor has presented a written commitment or “Binder” from a licensed dramshop insurer to insure the said licensee in an amount not less than the maximum limit for recovery provided for in 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-21 . The applicant-licensee shall contemporaneous with the issuance of their license, present evidence of such insurance (a duplicate policy and a paid receipt for the premium therefor) to the Liquor Commissioner. The licensee’s failure to keep such dramshop insurance in force throughout the entire period for which the aforesaid license is issued shall be grounds for revocation of such license. 21-2-11 DISPLAY OF LICENSE. Every licensee under this Chapter shall cause their license to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-21) 21-2-12 RECORD OF LICENSES. The Liquor Commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued by him; and shall furnish the County Clerk, County Treasurer and Sheriff, each with a copy thereof; upon the issuance of any new license, or the revocation of any old license, the Liquor Commissioner shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within forty-eight (48) hours of such action. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) 21-2-13 DECALS. The County Clerk shall provide each licensee with a fluorescent decal showing the year and class of the license. This decal shall be placed on or near the front door or window and must be visible to the Sheriff’s patrol. 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 11 = Liquor 21-3-7 ARTICLE III - REGULATIONS 21-3-1 CLOSING HOURS. It shall be unlawful for a licensee to sell or offer for sale at retail during the following hours: (A) Class “A”, “C”, “D” or “F” License. A Class “A”, “C”, “D” or “F” Retail Liquor License shall entitle the licensee to sell at retail alcoholic liquor and beverages and to operate and keep open between the hours of six o’clock (6:00) A.M. and one o’clock (1:00) A.M. on the succeeding day, on any day of the week, except that on Friday and Saturdays of each week, the licensee may sell at retail alcoholic liquor beverages between the hours of six o’clock (6:00) A.M. and two o’clock (2:00) A.M. on the succeeding day. (B) Class “B” or “E” License. A Class “B” or “E” Retail Liquor License shall entitle the licensee to sell at retail alcoholic liquor and beverages and to operate and keep open between the hours of six o’clock (6:00) A.M. and two o’clock (2:00) A.M. on each day of the week. (C) No alcoholic liquor shall be sold and all licensed premises must remain closed at all other times other than those specified above. Any holder of a retail liquor license or their agent or employee who violates the provisions of this Chapter in regulating the legal hours of operation shall, upon conviction, be fined as provided in Article IV of this Chapter. (D) The times referred to above shall mean Daylight Savings Time when the same is in effect in the County, and upon cessation of Daylight Savings Time, shall mean Central Standard Time. All patrons or customers shall leave the premises at the specified closing time and shall not remain on the premises thereafter. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) 21-3-2 HAPPY HOUR RESTRICTIONS. (A) All retail licensees shall maintain a schedule of the prices charged for all drinks of alcoholic liquor to be served and consumed on the licensed premises or in any room or part thereof. Whenever a hotel or multi-use establishment which holds a valid retailer's license operates on its premises more than one establishment at which drinks of alcoholic liquor are sold at retail, the hotel or multi-use establishment shall maintain at each such establishment a separate schedule of the prices charged for such drinks at the establishment. (B) No retail licensee or employee or agent of such licensee shall: (1) Serve two (2) or more drinks of alcoholic liquor at one time to one person for consumption by that one person, except selling or delivering wine by the bottle or carafe; (2) Sell, offer to sell or serve to any person an unlimited number of drinks of alcoholic liquor during any set period of time for a fixed price, except at private functions not open to the general public; 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 12 = Liquor 21-3-7 (3) Sell, offer to sell or serve any drink of alcoholic liquor to any person on any one date at a reduced price other than that charged other purchasers of drinks on that day where such reduced price is a promotion to encourage consumption of alcoholic liquor, except as authorized in subsection C(7) of this Section. (4) Increase the volume of alcoholic liquor contained in a drink, or the size of a drink of alcoholic liquor, without increasing proportionately the price regularly charged for the drink on that day; (5) Encourage or permit, on the licensed premises, any game or contest which involves drinking alcoholic liquor or the awarding of drinks of alcoholic liquor as prizes for such game or contest on the licensed premises; or (6) Advertise or promote in any way, whether on or off the licensed premises, any of the practices prohibited under paragraphs (1) through (5). (C) Nothing in subsection B shall be construed to prohibit a licensee from: (1) Offering free food or entertainment at any time; (2) Including drinks or alcoholic liquor as part of a meal package; (3) Including drinks of alcoholic liquor as part of a hotel package; (4) Negotiating drinks of alcoholic liquor as part of a contract between a hotel or multi-use establishment and another group for the holding of any function, meeting, convention or tradeshow; (5) Providing room service to persons renting rooms at a hotel; (6) Selling pitchers (or the equivalent, including but not limited to buckets), carafes, or bottles of alcoholic liquor which are customarily sold in such manner and delivered to two (2) or more persons at one time; or (7) Increasing prices of drinks of alcoholic liquor in lieu of, in whole, or in part, a cover charge to offset the cost of special entertainment not regularly scheduled. (D) A violation of this Section shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the retailer's license as provided by Article IV of this Chapter. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-28) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 13 = Liquor 21-3-7 21-3-3 PROHIBITED LOCATIONS. No license shall be issued for the sale of any alcoholic liquor at retail within two hundred (200) feet of any church, school (other than an institution of higher learning), hospital, home for the aged or indigent persons, or for veterans, their spouses or children or any military or naval station; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs or to restaurants, food shops, or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on if such place of business so exempted shall have been established for such purposes prior to the taking effect of this Chapter; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on the premises within two hundred (200) feet of any church or school where such church or school has been established within such two hundred (200) feet since the issuance of the original license. In the case of a church, the distance of two hundred (200) feet shall be measured to the nearest part of any building used for worship services or educational programs and not to property boundaries. In the case of a school, the distance of two hundred (200) feet shall be measured to the nearest property line. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the issuance of a license to a church or private school to sell at retail alcoholic liquor if any such sales are limited to periods when groups are assembled on the premises solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-11) 21-3-4 CHANGE OF LOCATION. A retail liquor dealer's license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only on the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon the written permit to make such change issued by the Liquor Commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the law of this State and the Code of this County. (See 235 ILCS Sec- 5/7-14) 21-3-5 STORES SELLING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, LUNCHES, ETC. No license shall be issued to any person for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor at any store or other place of business where the majority of customers are minors of school age or where the principal business transacted consists of school books, school supplies, food, lunches, or drinks for such minors. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-12) 21-3-6 OPEN LIQUOR - CUP-TO-GO PROHIBITED. The licensee shall not knowingly permit any person to leave his premises with open liquor or in a “cup- to-go”. 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 14 = Liquor 21-3-7 21-3-7 LIQUOR IN VEHICLES; UNDERAGE. The presence in a vehicle other than a public vehicle of any alcoholic liquor shall be prima facie evidence that it is in the possession of and is being carried by all persons occupying such vehicle at the time of which such alcoholic liquor is found, except under the following circumstances: (A) If such liquor is found on the person of one of the occupants therein; or (B) If such vehicle contains at least one occupant over twenty-one (21) years of age. 21-3-8 RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL AREAS. It shall be unlawful to establish a retail liquor business within the County in violation of the restrictions of the Zoning Code. (See Chapter 40 of the Revised Code) 21-3-9 ELECTION DAYS. All such licensees may sell alcoholic liquor at retail, by the drink or in the original package for consumption either on or off the premises licensed on the day of any national, state, county or municipal election, including primary elections during the hours the polls are open within the political area in which such election is being held and on Sundays; subject to all the remaining terms, conditions and opening hours and closing hours as set forth in this Chapter. 21-3-10 UNLAWFUL ACTS. It shall be unlawful for any person to do or commit any of the following acts within the County, to-wit: (A) Drink any alcoholic liquors on any public street, alley, sidewalk, or other public way without special permission granted by the Liquor Commission; (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-16) (B) Drink any alcoholic liquors in any public park, except with the permission of the County Board. (C) Drink any alcoholic liquors on any private property without permission of an owner thereof. (D) Appear on or in any public street, alley, sidewalk or other public place, including parks and recreation areas, in an intoxicated condition. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-16) (E) It shall be unlawful for any person, licensee, manager, agent, or employee knowingly to possess any substance containing MDPV as defined in this Chapter. (Ord. No. 11- 1044; 05-31-11) (F) It shall be unlawful for any person, licensee, manager, agent, or employee knowingly to possess any substance containing a synthetic cannabinoid as defined in this Chapter. (Ord. No. 11-1044; 05-31-11) (G) It shall be unlawful for any person, licensee, manager, agent, or employee to distribute, deliver, offer to distribute, offer to deliver, gift, possess with intent to distribute or deliver, or publicly display for sale any substance containing MDPV as defined in this Chapter. (Ord. No. 11-1044; 05-31-11) (H) It shall be unlawful for any person, licensee, manager, agent, or employee knowingly to distribute, deliver, offer to distribute, offer to deliver, gift, possess with intent to distribute or deliver, or publicly display for sale any substance containing a synthetic cannabinoid as defined in this Chapter. (Ord. No. 11-1044; 05-31-11) 21-3-11 SANITARY CONDITIONS. All premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor or for the storage of such liquor for such sale shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall be kept in full compliance with the codes regulating the condition of the premises used for the storage or sale of food for human consumption. (See 410 ILCS Sec. 650/1, et seq.) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 15 = Liquor 21-3-7 21-3-12 DISEASED EMPLOYEES. It shall be unlawful to employ in any premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor, any person who is afflicted with or who is a carrier of any contagious disease, infectious or venereal disease; and it shall be unlawful for any person who is afflicted with or a carrier of any such disease to work in or about any premises or to engage in any way in the handling, preparation or distribution of such liquor. (See 410 ILCS Sec. 650/10) 21-3-13 HEALTH PERMIT. Every licensee shall have, at all times, a valid operating permit from the County Health Department which regulates health standards. 21-3-14 PEDDLING. It shall be unlawful to peddle alcoholic liquor in this County. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) 21-3-15 GAMBLING. It is unlawful to keep, place, maintain, or operate any gambling device or instrument in and upon the premises used or occupied as a place where alcoholic liquor is sold or given away unless permitted by state statutes. (See 720 ILCS Sec. 5/28-1) 21-3-16 DISORDERLY HOUSE. Any person licensed under this Chapter shall not suffer or permit any disorder, drunkenness, quarreling, fighting, unlawful games, or riotous or disorderly conduct in any house or premises kept or occupied by him for the sale of liquor. Furthermore, a licensee must report said disorder, regardless of whether or not peace officers were summoned, to the Liquor Commissioner within seven (7) days of the event, in writing. Failure to do so may result in suspension or revocation of license. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) 21-3-17 PROHIBITED SALES - GENERALLY. No licensee, nor any officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of such licensee shall sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years, or to any intoxicated person or to any person known by him or her to be under legal disability or in need of mental treatment. No person, after purchasing or otherwise obtaining alcoholic liquor shall sell, give or deliver such alcoholic liquor to another person under the age of twenty-one (21) years, except in the performance of a religious ceremony or service. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-16) 21-3-18 PERSONS SELLING LIQUOR. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to attend any bar or to sell, draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 16 = Liquor 21-3-7 21-3-19 MINORS; ENTRY ON LICENSED PREMISES. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to enter upon premises where alcoholic liquors, spirits, beer or wine are sold by the holder of a Class “A”, “B” or “E” liquor license, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or any licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale of services or other commodities other than alcoholic liquor. No holder of a liquor license, nor any officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of such licensee shall permit any person under the age of eighteen (18) years not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to enter the licensed premises. For the purpose of preventing the violation of this Section, any holder of a liquor license or their agent or employee may refuse to permit entry onto the licensed premises of any person under the age of eighteen (18) years who is unable to produce adequate written evidence of the fact that the person accompanying such person under the age of eighteen (18) years is that person's parent or guardian. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-1) 21-3-20 UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OF LIQUOR. Any person to whom the sale, gift or delivery of any alcoholic liquor is prohibited because of age shall not purchase or accept a gift of such alcoholic liquor or have such alcoholic liquor in his possession. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-20) 21-3-21 IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED. If a licensee or their agents or employees believe or have reason to believe that a sale or delivery of any alcoholic liquor is prohibited because of the age of the prospective recipient, he shall, before making such sale or delivery, demand presentation of some form of positive identification, containing proof of age, issued by a public officer in the performance of his official duties. Proof that the defendant/licensee or his employees or agent demanded, was shown, and reasonably relied upon such written evidence in any transaction forbidden by this Section is competent evidence and may be considered in any criminal prosecution therefor or in any proceedings for the suspension or revocation of any license based thereon. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-20) 21-3-22 TRANSFER OF IDENTIFICATION CARD. No person shall transfer, alter or deface such an identification card; use the identification card of 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 17 = Liquor 21-3-7 another; carry or use a false or forged identification card; or obtain an identification card by means of false information. No person shall purchase, accept delivery, or have possession of alcoholic liquor in violation of this Chapter. The consumption of alcoholic liquor by any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years is forbidden. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-20) 21-3-23 POSTING WARNING. In every licensed business where alcoholic liquor is sold, there shall be displayed at all times in a prominent place, a printed card which shall be supplied by the County Clerk, and which shall read as follows: UNDERAGE LIQUOR WARNING “YOU ARE SUBJECT TO A FINE UP TO $750 UNDER THE ORDINANCES OF THIS COUNTY IF YOU PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR MISREPRESENT YOUR AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR OBTAINING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR.” It shall be unlawful for any holder of a Retail Liquor Dealer’s License or their agent or employee to suffer or permit any minor to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where such licensed premises is located; provided that this paragraph shall not apply to any minor who is accompanied by their parent or guardian, or any licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale of service or other commodities other than alcoholic liquor, unless the principal business is the sale of food. 21-3-24 EXCLUSIONARY PROVISION. The possession and dispensing or consumption by an underaged person of alcoholic liquor in the performance of a religious service or ceremony, or the consumption by an underaged person under the direct supervision and approval of the parent or parents of such underaged person in the privacy of a home is not prohibited by this Chapter. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-20) 21-3-25 INSPECTIONS. It shall be unlawful to refuse to grant admittance to the premises for which a license has been issued at any time upon the verbal request of the Sheriff, any Deputy, or the Liquor Commissioner for the purpose of making an inspection of such premises or any part thereof. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-4) 21-3-26 BOOKS AND RECORDS---AVAILABLE UPON REASONABLE NOTICE AND MAINTAINED IN STATE RECORDS. It shall be the duty of every retail licensee to make books and records available upon reasonable notice for the 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 18 = Liquor 21-3-7 purpose of investigation and control by the Liquor Commissioner having jurisdiction over the licensee. Such books and records need not be maintained on the licensed premises, but must be maintained in the State of Illinois. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6- 10) 21-3-27 RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSEE. In addition to the restrictions on licensing, the holder of a license is subject to the following restrictions: (A) It is unlawful for any licensee to accept, receive or borrow money or anything of value directly or indirectly from any manufacturer or distributor of alcoholic liquor. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-5) (B) No licensee licensed under the provisions of this Code shall deny or permit their agents or employees to deny any person the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of any premises in which alcoholic liquors are authorized to be sold subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all citizens. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-17) (C) No licensee shall sell liquor to any persons on credit, or in payment for services rendered but this does not apply to clubs and hotels and liquor purchased for consumption off the premises. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-19) (D) No licensee shall fill or refill in whole or in part any original package of alcohol with the same or other liquor and no liquor shall be sold except in original packages. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-22) (E) No alcoholic liquor shall be sold or delivered in any building belonging to or under the control of a municipality except in connection with the operation of an established food service facility or at a site specifically provided for in the Act and where dramshop insurance coverage is provided. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-15) (F) An established place of business is a prerequisite to the issuance of a license. Revocation of a license when a licensee ceases to operate the business before the license expires is within the authority of the Commissioner on the grounds of non-use. (See Goode V. Thomas 31 Ill. App. 3d 674, 1975) 21-3-28 SELLING FALSE IDENTIFICATION. Any person who sells, gives, or furnishes to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years any false or fraudulent written, printed, or photostatic evidence of the age and identity of such person or who sells, gives or furnishes to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years evidence of age and identification of any other person is guilty of violating this Code. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-16) 21-3-29 FALSE IDENTIFICATION. Any person under the age of twenty- one (21) years who presents or offers to any licensee, their agent or employee, any 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 19 = Liquor 21-3-7 written, printed or photostatic evidence of age and identity which is false, fraudulent, or not actually their own for the purpose of ordering, purchasing, attempting to purchase or otherwise procuring or attempting to procure, the serving of any alcoholic beverage, or who has in his possession any false or fraudulent, written, printed, or photostatic evidence of age and identity, is guilty of violating this Code. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6- 16) 21-3-30 UNDERAGED DRINKING ON STREETS. Any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years who has any alcoholic beverage in his possession on any street or highway or in any public place, or in any place open to the public is guilty of violating this Code. This Section does not apply to possession by a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years making a delivery of an alcoholic beverage in pursuance of the order of his or her parent or in pursuance of his or her employment. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-16) 21-3-31 RESIDENTIAL DRINKING. Any person shall be guilty of a violation of this Code where he or she knowingly permits a gathering at a residence which he or she occupies of two (2) or more persons where any one or more of the persons is under eighteen (18) years of age and the following factors also apply: (A) the person occupying the residence knows that any such person under the age of eighteen (18) is in possession of or is consuming any alcoholic beverage; and (B) the possession or consumption of the alcohol by the person under eighteen (18) is not otherwise permitted by this Code and (C) the person occupying the residence knows that the person under the age of eighteen (18) leaves the residence in an intoxicated condition. For the purposes of this Section where the residence has an owner and a tenant or lessee, there is a rebuttable presumption that the residence is occupied only by the tenant or lessee. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-16) 21-3-32 RENTING HOTEL ROOMS FOR DRINKING. Any person who rents a hotel or motel room from the proprietor or agent thereof for the purpose of or with the knowledge that such room shall be used for the consumption of alcoholic liquor by persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall be guilty of violating this Code. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/6-16) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 20 = Liquor 21-3-7 ARTICLE IV – ENTERTAINMENT 21-4-1 ACTS PROHIBITED. No licensee, their agent, servant or employee, shall permit or allow any lewd or lascivious act, or performance or entertainment to be performed within the licensed premises by an entertainer employed therein or by any employee or guest; nor shall any licensee, their agent, servant or employee permit or allow any employee or guest, or any person whomsoever, to solicit or encourage the purchasing of any alcoholic liquor or beverage of any description or the giving of any gratuity or gift by a patron or guest to or for the benefit of any such employee or guest. 21-4-2 ATTIRE AND CONDUCT. The following attire or conduct on licensed premises are deemed contrary to public welfare and morals and therefore no licensee, their agent, servant or employee, shall allow or permit any of the following conduct or attire on any licensed premises: (A) To permit any person upon the licensed premises while such person is unclothed or in such attire, costume, or clothing as to constitute a less than fully opaque covering of any portion of the female breast, below the top of the areola or any portion of the public hair, anus, cleft of the buttocks, vulva or genitals. (B) To employ or use the services of any hostess or other person to mingle with the patrons while such hostess or other person is unclothed or in such attire, costume or clothing as described in paragraph (A) above. (C) To encourage or permit any person on the licensed premises to touch, caress or fondle the breasts, buttocks, anus or genitals of any other person. (D) To permit any employee or person to wear or use any device or covering exposed to view, which stimulates the breast, genitals, anus, public hair or any portion thereof. 21-4-3 ENTERTAINERS AND CONDUCT. Acts or conduct on licensed premises in violation of this rule are deemed contrary to public welfare and morals, and therefore, no licensee, their agent, servant or employee, shall allow or permit any of the following acts or conduct on any licensed premises: (A) Live entertainment is permitted on any licensed premises except that: (1) No licensee shall permit any person to perform acts of or acts which simulate: (a) Sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation or any sexual acts which are prohibited by law. 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 21 = Liquor 21-3-7 (b) The touching, caressing or fondling on the breast, buttocks, anus or genitals. (c) The displaying of the public hair, anus, vulva or genitals. (d) Exposing to view any portion of the breast below the top of the areola or of any portion of the public hair, anus, cleft of the buttocks, vulva or genitals. (B) No licensee shall permit any person to use artificial devices or inanimate objects to depict any of the prohibited activities described above. (C) No licensee shall permit any person to remain in or upon the licensed premises who exposes to public view, any portion of his or her genitals or anus. 21-4-4 VISUAL DISPLAYS. The following acts or conduct on licensed premises are deemed contrary to public welfare and morals, and therefore, no licensee, their agent, servant or employee, shall allow or permit on any licensed premises, the showing of films, still pictures, electronic reproduction, or other visual reproduction depicting: (A) Acts or simulated acts of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation or any sexual acts which are prohibited by law. (B) Any person being touched, caressed or fondled on the breast, buttocks, anus or genitals. (C) Scenes wherein a person displays the vulva or the anus or the genitals. (D) Scenes wherein artificial devices or inanimate objects are employed to depict, or drawings are employed to portray, any of the prohibited activities described above. (E) Scenes showing any person attired in any manner which is prohibited in any other section of this Article. If any provision of this Article is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this Code, which can be given effect without the invalid provision of application, and to this end, the provisions of this Article are severable. 21-4-5 OUTDOOR SIGNAGE. No outdoor signage visible from any public way intended to advertise any establishment licensed under this Code shall be permitted if it depicts any person attired not in conformity with Section 21-4-2 of this Code. 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 22 = Liquor 21-3-7 ARTICLE V - VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES 21-5-1 OWNER OF PREMISES PERMITTING VIOLATION. If the owner of the licensed premises or any person from whom the licensee derives the right to possession of such premises, or the agent of such owner or person shall knowingly permit the licensee to use said licensed premises in violation of the terms of this Code, said owner, agent or other person shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this Code to the same extent as said licensee and be subject to the same punishment. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/10-2) 21-5-2 ACTS OF AGENT OR EMPLOYEE - LIABILITY; KNOWLEDGE. Every act or omission of whatsoever nature constituting a violation of any of the provisions of this Code by any officer, director, manager or other agent or employee of any licensee shall be deemed and held to be the act of such employer or licensee, and said employer or licensee shall be punishable in the same manner as if said act or omission had been done or omitted by them personally. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/10-3) 21-5-3 REVOCATION OF LICENSE AFTER CONVICTION. Whenever any licensee shall be convicted of any violation of this Code, the license of said licensee may, in the discretion of the Liquor Commissioner be revoked and forfeited and all fees paid thereon shall be forfeited, and it shall thereafter be unlawful and shall constitute a further violation of this Code for said licensee to continue to operate under such license. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/10-4) 21-5-4 REVOCATION OF LICENSE WHEN EMPLOYEE CONVICTED. Whenever any officer, director, manager, or other employee in a position of authority of any licensee under this Code shall be convicted of any violation of this Code while engaged in the course of their employment or while upon the premises described by the license, the license shall be revoked and the fees paid thereon forfeited, both as to the holder of the license and as to the premises, as if said licensee had himself been convicted. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/10-5) 21-5-5 MISBRANDING. Any person who shall knowingly possess, sell or in any way dispose of any alcoholic liquor under any other than the proper name or brand known to the trade as designating the kind and quality of the contents of the package or other containers of the alcoholic liquor, or who shall cause any such act to be done, shall forfeit the alcoholic liquor and the packages and containers to the State and shall be subject to the punishment and penalties provided for violation of this Code. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/10-6) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 23 = Liquor 21-3-7 21-5-6 ABATEMENT OF PLACE USED IN VIOLATION. Every lot, parcel or tract of land, and every building, structure, tent, railroad car, boat, wagon, vehicle, establishment or place whatsoever, together with all furniture, fixtures, ornaments and machinery located thereon, wherein there shall be conducted any unlawful sale of any alcoholic liquor, or whereon or wherein there shall be kept, stored, concealed or allowed any alcoholic liquor intended for illegal sale or to be sold, disposed of or in any other manner used in violation of any of the provisions of this Code, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated as provided by the laws of this State for the abatement of public nuisances. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/10-7) 21-5-7 USE OF PREMISES FOR ONE YEAR AFTER REVOCATION. When any license has been revoked for any cause, no license shall be granted for the same premises for a period of one (1) year thereafter. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/7-13) 21-5-8 REVOCATION OF LICENSES. The Liquor Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licenses granted under this Code. (A) In addition to and not limited by the specific penalties set out for violations of specific articles of this Code, the Liquor Commissioner may suspend for thirty (30) days or revoke any liquor license issued under this Code for violation of any state law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquors by any licensee, his agent, servant or employee. (B) To suspend or revoke any liquor license if the licensee makes any false statement or misrepresentation in the application for a license. (C) To enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of this Code or any rules or regulations adopted by him or by the State Commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine said premises of said licensee in connection therewith; (D) To notify the Secretary of State where a club incorporated under the General Not for Profit Corporation Act or a foreign corporation functioning as a club in this State under a certificate of authority issued under that Act has violated this Code by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquors without a retailer's license; (E) To receive complaint from any citizen within his jurisdiction that any of the provisions of this Act, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant hereto, have been or are being violated and to act upon such complaints in the manner hereinafter provided; (F) The Liquor Commissioner shall also have the power to levy fines in accordance with Section 21-5-10 of this Code. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/4-4) 21-5-9 COMPLAINT BY RESIDENTS. Any five (5) residents of the County shall have the right to file a complaint with the Liquor Commissioner, stating 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 24 = Liquor 21-3-7 that a licensee under this Code has been or is violating the provisions of this Code or any amendments hereto, or of any of the statutes of this State of Illinois, enacted with reference to the control of liquor. Such complaint shall be made in writing and shall be signed and sworn to by the parties complaining. The complaint shall state the particular provision, rule or regulation believed to have been violated and the facts in detail upon which such belief is based. If the Liquor Commissioner is satisfied that the complaint substantially charges a violation, and that from the facts alleged, there is reasonable cause for such belief, he shall set the matter for hearing, and shall serve notice upon the licensee of the time and place of such hearing and of the particular charges in the complaint. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/7-7) 21-5-10 REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LOCAL LICENSE; - NOTICE AND HEARING. The Liquor Commissioner may revoke or suspend any license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of the Illinois Liquor Act, any valid ordinance adopted by the County, any applicable rule or regulation established by the Liquor Commissioner or the State Commission which is not inconsistent with law. (A) Fine as Opposed to Suspension or Revocation. In addition to the suspension, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner in any county or municipality may levy a fine on the licensee for such violations. The fine imposed shall not exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for a first violation within a twelve (12) month period, One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) for a second violation within a twelve (12) month period, and Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) for a third or subsequent violation within a twelve (12) month period. Each day on which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. Not more than Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) in fines under this Section may be imposed against any licensee during the period of his license. Proceeds from such fines shall be paid into the general corporate fund of the municipal treasury. (See P.A. 89-0063) (B) Revocation and Suspension: Notice. However, no such license shall be so revoked or suspended and no licensee shall be fined except after a public hearing by the Liquor Commissioner with a three (3) day written notice to the licensee affording the licensee an opportunity to appear and defend. All such hearings shall be open to the public and the Liquor Commissioner shall reduce all evidence to writing and shall maintain an official record of the proceedings. If the Liquor Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community he may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice or hearing order the licensed premises closed for not more than seven (7) days , giving the licensee an 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 25 = Liquor 21-3-7 opportunity to be heard during that period, except that if such licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business or businesses on the licensed premises such order shall not be applicable to such other business or businesses. (C) Hearing. The Liquor Commissioner shall, within five (5) days after such hearing, if he determines after such hearing that the license should be revoked or suspended, state the reason or reasons for such determination in a written order of revocation or suspension and shall serve a copy of such order within the five (5) days upon the license. The findings of the Commissioner shall be predicted upon competent evidence. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/7-5) 21-5-11 APPEALS FROM ORDER OF LIQUOR COMMISSIONER. Except as provided in this Section, any order or action of a Liquor Commissioner levying a fine or refusing to levy a fine on a licensee, granting or refusing to grant a license, revoking or suspending or refusing to revoke or suspend a license or refusing for more than thirty (30) days to grant a hearing upon a complaint to revoke or suspend a license may within twenty (20) days after notice of such order or action by appealed by any resident of the County under the jurisdiction of the Liquor Commissioner or any person interested, to the State Commission. In any case where a licensee appeals to the State Commission from an order or action of the Liquor Commissioner having the effect of suspending or revoking a license, denying a renewal application, or refusing to grant a license, the licensee shall resume the operation of the licensed business pending the decision of the State Commission and the expiration of the time allowed for an application for rehearing. If an application for rehearing is filed, the licensee shall continue the operation of the licensed business until the denial of the application or, if the rehearing is granted, until the decision on rehearing. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/7-9) 21-5-12 SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS IN A YEAR. In any case, in which a licensee appeals to the State Commission a suspension or revocation by a Liquor Commissioner that is the second or subsequent such suspension or revocation placed on that licensee within the preceding twelve (12) month period, the licensee shall consider the suspension or revocation to be in effect until a reversal of the Liquor Commissioner's action has been issued by the State Commission and shall cease all activity otherwise authorized by the license. The State Commission shall expedite, to the greatest extent possible, its consideration of any appeal that is an appeal of a second or subsequent suspension or revocation within the past twelve (12) month period (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/7-9) . 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 26 = Liquor 21-3-7 21-5-13 APPEAL LIMITATIONS FOR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION. Any appeal of the decision and findings of the Liquor Commissioner in Section 21-5-12 shall be limited to a review of the official record of the proceedings of said Liquor Commissioner. The official record shall be a "certified official record" of the proceedings taken and prepared by a certified court reporter or certified shorthand reporter. A copy of this record shall be filed by the Liquor Commissioner within five (5) days after notice of the filing of such appeal is received by the County from State Commission. (See 235 ILCS Sec. 5/7-14) (Ord. No. 94-481; 10-31-94) 21-15 [Supplement No. 31; 09-01-11] = Page 27 =