(A) At all hearings, proceedings shall be taken and prepared by a certified court reporter; and an appeal shall be limited to a review of the certified official record of the proceedings of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The City Attorney shall act as law officer, ask questions to clarify statements, advise the Local Commissioner on procedure and law and otherwise assist the Local Commissioner in the conduct of the hearings. He or she shall not act as judge or jury or assist the Local Commissioner in making findings and determinations.
(B) In lieu of a hearing, the Local Liquor Commissioner may pretrial the charges and on a plea of nolo contendere (no contest), fine the licensee as provided in § 111.03(B) of this chapter.
(C) The Local Liquor Commissioner shall have the power to suspend any license for a period of not to exceed 30 days. In the case of revocation of any license, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the power to allow the use of the premises for the sale of alcoholic liquors after 90 days from the date of such revocation upon his or her determination that the public good will be served.
(D) The Local Liquor Commissioner shall also have the power to fine the licensee a sum not to exceed $1,000 for each act of violation, and the costs of the proceedings, including reasonable attorney’s fees. The provisions of this division (D) shall be cumulative to other powers given the Mayor.
(Prior Code, § 111.64) (Ord. 99-287, passed 12-14-1999)
Statutory reference:
License revocation or suspension, see 235 ILCS 5/5-4 and 235 ILCS 5/7-5 et seq.