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The liquor control commission of the city shall be composed of the mayor, as local liquor control commissioner, and such other person or persons, including assistant commissioners, as he may appoint, with the consent and approval of the city council, to assist him in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties herein provided and required by the statutes of the state. Anyone appointed as an assistant commissioner shall serve in such capacity without compensation of any kind. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
The local liquor control commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties:
A. To grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke for cause licenses for the sale or dispensing of alcoholic liquor in the city.
B. 1. He may revoke or suspend any license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes, this chapter or any other ordinance enacted in the city or any rule or regulation established by the local liquor commissioner or the state commission which is not inconsistent with law.
2. In addition to the suspension, the local liquor control commissioner 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 chapter may be imposed against any licensee during the period of his license. Proceeds from such fines shall be paid into the general corporate fund. However, no such license shall be so revoked or suspended and no licensee shall be fined except after a public hearing by the local liquor control 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 local liquor control commissioner shall reduce all evidence to writing and shall maintain an official record of the proceedings.
3. If the local liquor control commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the city, 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 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. The local liquor control commissioner shall, within five (5) days after such hearing, if he determines after such hearing that the license should be revoked or suspended or that the licensee should be fined, state the reason or reasons for such determination in a written order, and either the amount of the fine, the period of suspension (for not more than 30 days), or that the license has been revoked, and shall serve a copy of such order within five (5) days upon the licensee.
4. The provisions of any amendment to the Illinois liquor control act which supersedes, supplements, amends or enhances the penalty provisions of this chapter shall be deemed incorporated by reference.
C. To adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with the liquor control act passed by the general assembly and the provisions of this chapter.
D. By general order entered in the minutes of the liquor control commission, he may authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon the premises licensed under the provisions of this chapter to determine whether any of the provisions of this chapter, or any rule or regulation adopted by the commission, or any provision of the liquor control act adopted by the general assembly, has been or are being violated, and at such time to examine said premises of the licensee in connection therewith.
E. To receive complaints from any citizen within the city that any provisions of the state laws or this chapter have been or are being violated and to act upon such complaints in the manner provided by law.
F. To examine, or to cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom a citation and proceeding has been instituted by the state liquor control commission; to examine, or to cause to be examined, the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; and to hear testimony and take evidence for his information in the performance of his duties; and for such purposes, to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of the state.
G. He may appoint a designee to act on his behalf.
H. He shall have the right to require fingerprints of any applicant, or any individuals involved in any way with the business of the applicant, for a local license or for a renewal thereof, and may collect a fee therefor. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
A. No person, partnership, corporation, society, club or association shall offer for sale or sell alcoholic liquor at retail or over the internet in the city unless such person, firm, corporation, society, club or association shall have first obtained a license therefor from the liquor control commission of the city.
B. No person, partnership, corporation, society, club or association shall deliver or cause to be delivered any alcoholic liquor to any location within the city in connection with any sale at retail or over the internet, who is not otherwise authorized, unless such person, firm, corporation, society, club or association shall have first obtained a license therefor from the liquor control commission of the city. The term "deliver" shall include, but is not limited to, delivery by U.S. postal service, parcel delivery service, express service or other carrier.
C. No person, partnership, corporation, society, club or association shall give to any person any alcoholic liquor in or upon any public place of business, premises, restaurant, or store within the city unless the business, premises, restaurant or store holds a valid liquor license issued by the city and there is full compliance with the requirements of that liquor license classification. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
The following shall apply to all license applications other than a class K special event license:
A. Signature And General Requirements: Applications for a license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail in the city shall be filed with the city manager's office, in writing, on forms furnished by the city, signed by the applicant if an individual, or by all partners in a partnership, or all limited partners in a limited partnership, and if the applicant is a corporation, by the president and secretary of the corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain statements and information as set forth below. If a club, said application shall be signed by a duly authorized agent thereof and verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain statements and information as set forth below. A new application shall be executed each year for a renewal of a license.
B. Fingerprints: Within three (3) working days of filing of the application, every person who makes an application for a license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail shall register his or her fingerprints, and those of all applicants, shareholders, officers, partners, limited partners, managers and agents (unless waived, for good cause shown, by the local liquor control commissioner), in the police department. This subsection applies to new applicants as well as new operating managers. Renewal applications for which the applicants have already been fingerprinted and a check has been made by the police will not be required to resubmit for fingerprints unless specifically required by the liquor control commissioner or the chief of police.
C. Insurance: No license shall be issued under this chapter unless the applicant files with his application a certificate by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state, certifying that the applicant has in force and in effect insurance sufficient to cover the limits of liability established by the Illinois liquor control act, 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-21, and any other statutory requirement or requirements under local ordinances. Such evidence shall be submitted yearly for license renewal, and the insurance shall be kept in effect constantly during the existence of the license. Each such policy of insurance shall contain a provision requiring thirty (30) days' prior notice to the local liquor control commissioner before it can be canceled by the insurance company, and this provision shall be indicated on all certificates of insurance required herein.
D. BASSET Training: No license shall be issued under this chapter unless the applicant files with his application a copy of each BASSET certificate, as required under this chapter. Further, the applicant shall provide a statement, under oath, of the applicant's proposed hours of operation and that, in the opinion of the applicant, a sufficient number of employees have received said training to ensure compliance with this chapter. No license shall be issued under this chapter if the local liquor control commissioner determines that the applicant does not have sufficient trained personnel to ensure compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
E. Appearance Review Required: The applicant shall submit an application to the city appearance review committee and obtain an appearance review committee approval of the exterior design and maintenance of the premises, a condition precedent to the issuance of any liquor license hereunder.
F. Information Regarding Applicants: Each application shall disclose the following information:
1. For all applicants (including partners, limited partners, stockholders, managers, and agents as set forth below), the full name including middle initial, date of birth, social security number, home and work addresses and home and work telephone numbers; in the case of a partnership or limited partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the case of a corporation, a certified copy of the articles of incorporation and certificate of good standing, the date of incorporation, the state of incorporation, and if such state is a state other than Illinois, a certified copy of the certificate of registration, the date upon which the corporation was certified as a foreign corporation entitled to conduct business in Illinois, the names and addresses of the officers and directors and the names and addresses of all stockholders; further, all corporations, limited liability companies, or partnerships licensed under this chapter shall report to the local liquor control commissioner within ten (10) days all internal changes in such entity pertaining to the persons whose names are indicated on the liquor license application. Further, all applicants shall provide the names and additional information required in this subsection for any and all managers or agents conducting the business of the applicant.
2. Citizenship of the applicant(s), place of birth, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of naturalization.
3. Character of business of applicant, and in the case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed.
4. Length of time applicant has been in the business of that character, or in the case of a corporation, the date when its charter was issued and a copy of the articles of incorporation.
5. Location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license.
6. Statement whether or not any applicant has made application for a similar or other license on premises other than that described in the application, and the disposition of such other application.
7. Statement whether or not any applicant has ever been convicted of a felony or is otherwise disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter or the laws of the state or the ordinances of the city. (For this subsection, a list of any criminal arrests must be listed on the application other than minor traffic offenses.)
8. A statement whether any of the applicants has convictions for such activity as gambling, prostitution, narcotics violations, etc.
9. If the applicant is a partnership or under sole ownership, applicant must show evidence that the requirements of the assumed business name act 1 have been complied with prior to such application being approved. If the applicant is a corporation doing business under any name other than the corporate name, the applicant must show written evidence that he has obtained all applicable approvals for the use of the assumed name including a certificate from the secretary of state. The evidence required herein shall consist, at a minimum, of a copy of an accepted assumed name certificate.
10. A statement whether or not any applicant's previous license issued by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government, has been revoked or suspended and the reasons therefor.
11. A statement that the applicant(s) will not violate any of the laws of the state, or of the United States, or any ordinance of the city in the conduct of his place of business.
12. A statement from the applicant that he is of good character and reputation to the community in which the applicant resides.
13. A copy of the deed or document of title indicating ownership for any premises which is actually owned by the applicant, or a copy of the written lease held by the applicant for the premises. Any lease shall be for the full period for which the license sought is to be issued.
14. The applicant will forward to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, his agent, or the Chief of Police any additional information required by him to complete the required investigation as to the qualification of the company, applicants, and others required by this chapter.
15. The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to allow the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to obtain such information as he may require, in his sole discretion, to determine any person, firm or entity directly or indirectly benefiting from the sale of liquor upon a premises.
16. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may, for good cause shown, in his sole discretion, waive any requirement hereunder, unless prohibited by State law.
G. State License Required: No applicant under this chapter shall operate a liquor business without having obtained a liquor license issued by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
Notes
1 | 1. 805 ILCS 405/0.01 et seq. |
A. Class A License: Restaurant or bar full license.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine and spirits on premises only.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be ten (10). (Ord. 20-O-08, 2-18-2020; amd. Ord. 23-O-05, 5-16-2023; Ord. 23-O-07, 6-20-2023)
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day. (Ord. 16-O-52, 11-15-2016)
4. The initial fee for this Class A license class and the annual fee for this Class A license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
B. Class B License: Restaurant or bar full license with retail wine or beer.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine, and spirits on premises. The license holder may also sell bottles of wine or beer in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be nine (9). (Ord. 20-O-17, 8-18-2020)
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. Spirits may not be sold on the premises in their original package for consumption off premises. (Ord. 16-O-52, 11-15-2016)
5. The initial fee for this Class B license class and the annual fee for this Class B license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
C. Class C License: Restaurant or bar, beer and wine only license.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer and wine, but is not authorized to sell spirits. The sale of beer and wine must be on premises.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be seven (7). (Ord. 20-O-07, 2-18-2020; amd. Ord. 23-O-02, 2-7-2023; Ord. 23-O-07, 6-20-2023)
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
4. The initial fee for this Class C license class and the annual fee for this Class C license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
D. Class D License: Restaurant or bar, beer and wine only with retail wine or beer.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer and wine on premises, but is not authorized to sell spirits. The license holder may also sell bottles of wine or beer in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be four (4). (Ord. 20-O-12, 6-16-2020)
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. Spirits may not be sold on the premises in their original package for consumption off premises. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
5. The initial fee for a Class D license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). The annual fee for a Class D license shall be one thousand eight hundred seventy-five dollars ($1,875.00). (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018; amd. Ord. 21-O-07, 4-20-2021)
E. Class E License: Liquor store.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine and spirits in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale, but not for consumption on the premises.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be three (3).
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The dispensing of samples of beer, wine or spirits for promotional or advertising purposes is allowed with the approval of the Liquor Commissioner or his designee. A BASSET certified person shall oversee the promotional event and distribution of samples. The licensee shall perform an identification check of each person to whom a sample is dispensed. The samples shall be consumed on the premises and not carried outside the premises.
5. Other than beer, any container of alcoholic liquor smaller than three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 mL) must be inaccessible to self-service. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
6. The initial fee for this Class E license class and the annual fee for this Class E license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
F. Class F License: Convenience store with liquor.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine and spirits in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale, but not for consumption on premises.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be one.
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The alcohol sales shall be incidental to and not the primary business for the licensee. The sale of alcohol shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total sales area on the premises.
5. Other than beer, any container of alcoholic liquor smaller than three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 mL) must be inaccessible to self-service. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
6. The initial fee for this Class F license class and the annual fee for this Class F license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
G. Class G License: Convenience store with beer and wine only.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer and wine in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale, but not for consumption on premises. The sale of liquor or spirits is prohibited.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be two (2).
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The sale of beer and wine shall be incidental to and not the primary business for the licensee. The sale of alcohol shall not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total sales area on the premises. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
5. The initial fee for this Class G license class and the annual fee for this Class G license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
H. Class H License: Grocery or retail store with liquor.
1. License holder is authorized to sell beer, wine and spirits in the original package as the manufacturer intended for sale, but not for consumption on premises.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be one.
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The sale of alcohol shall be incidental to and not the primary business for the licensee. The sale of alcohol shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total sales area of the premises.
5. The dispensing of samples of beer, wine or spirits for promotional or advertising purposes is allowed with the approval of the Liquor Commissioner or his designee. A BASSET certified person shall oversee the promotional event and distribution of samples. The licensee shall perform an identification check of each person to whom a sample is dispensed. The samples shall be consumed on the premises and not carried outside the premises.
6. Other than beer, any container of alcoholic liquor smaller than three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 mL) must be inaccessible to self-service. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
7. The initial fee for this Class H license class and the annual fee for this Class H license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
I. Class I License: Nonprofit.
1. A Class I license is issued to a nonprofit club and authorizes the sale of beer, wine and spirits on premises only.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be one.
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. A Class I license allows for the sale of alcohol to club members and guests in public and private rooms, including privately sponsored parties, lunches, dinners, receptions and similar gatherings. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
5. The initial fee for this Class I license class and the annual fee for this Class I license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
J. Class J License: Catering license.
1. A Class J license shall authorize the sale and service of alcoholic liquor by a "caterer retailer" as defined in 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-3.34. It shall allow the holder to serve alcoholic liquor as an incidental part of a food service that serves prepared meals. The caterer retailer shall sell alcoholic liquor for consumption only as part of a catered event and only during the catered event.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be one. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
3. The initial fee for this Class J license class and the annual fee for this Class J license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
K. Class K License: Special event license.
1. License holder is authorized to temporarily sell beer, wine or liquor during a special event such as a festival, picnic, business event or celebration. The license holder must hold a special events license or have authorization from a special events license holder to sell alcohol.
2. Alcohol may only be sold during the hours of operation granted for the special event.
3. An applicant must apply for a Class K license at least fourteen (14) days prior to the event.
4. The issuance of a special event license shall be contingent upon the applicant providing the Local Liquor Control Commissioner with proof of insurance in amounts and with coverage acceptable to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and name the City, its officers, agents and employees as additional insureds, covering any loss or claim, including, but not limited to, dramshop insurance and general liability insurance, arising out of the special event and the sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic liquor.
5. In the application for a Class K license the application must provide clear boundaries of the area in which alcoholic liquor is allowed.
6. The license holder shall comply with all other requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 16-O-12, 3-1-2016)
7. The initial fee for this Class K license class and the annual fee for this Class K license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018)
L. Class L License: Beer and wine production and sampling license.
1. License holder is authorized to manufacture, package, distribute, store and sell beer or wine at retail for on or off premises consumption in compliance with Federal and State laws.
2. The number of licenses allowed shall be three (3).
3. Alcohol sales may not be conducted between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
4. The dispensing of samples of beer, wine or spirits for promotional or advertising purposes is allowed with the approval of the Liquor Commissioner or his designee. A BASSET certified person shall oversee the promotional event and distribution of samples. The licensee shall perform an identification check of each person to whom a sample is dispensed. The samples shall be consumed on the premises and not carried outside the premises.
5. Retail sales for off premises consumption and on premises consumption shall be limited to the retail portion of the licensed premises; except, however, on premises consumption may be allowed in other areas of the licensed premises during supervised tours and private events. The retail portion of the licensed premises shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet.
6. Patrons under twenty one (21) years of age shall be allowed on the premises when accompanied by a person twenty one (21) years of age or older; except, however, classes and seminars on alcoholic related subjects shall only be open to patrons twenty one (21) years and older. (Ord. 17-O-3, 1-17-2017)
7. The initial fee for this Class L license class and the annual fee for this Class L license class shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this Code. (Ord. 18-O-17, 8-21-2018; amd. Ord. 22-O-04, 4-19-2022)
M. Class M License: Craft Distiller License.
1. Class M licenses shall be for a craft distiller holding a craft distiller license issued by the state of Illinois. This license shall authorize:
a. The onsite production and storage of alcohol in quantities not to exceed the one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per year as imposed by the state of Illinois under 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/5-1;
b. The sale of such site distilled alcohol to persons of at least twenty one (21) years of age for consumption on and off premises; and
c. On site sampling of such alcohol.
2. The number of Class M licenses allowed shall be zero.
3. Sales or sampling of alcoholic beverages manufactured outside the licensed facility are prohibited.
4. It shall be unlawful for a Class M licensee to sell a container of alcohol for off premises consumption unless the container is greater than or equal to three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 ml) in volume and is properly sealed for transport in a motor vehicle without violation of law.
5. Class M licensees may, during authorized hours of business and to the extent permitted by the Illinois Liquor Control Act, as amended, sell their alcoholic products manufactured on the licensed premises at retail for off and on premises consumption. In addition, Class M licensees may offer samples of the alcohol permitted to be produced and sold pursuant to this classification.
6. Class M licensees must have at least one BASSET certified site manager on premises. All servers and persons selling any form of alcoholic beverages shall be BASSET certified.
7. It shall be unlawful for the holder of a Class M license to provide a sample or sell any alcohol between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
8. Every Class M licensee must have a valid craft distiller license from the state of Illinois.
9. A Class M licensee shall comply with the applicable regulations of the state of Illinois, as amended and with the regulations of this chapter, as amended.
10. The initial fee for a Class M license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). The annual fee for a Class M license shall be one thousand eight hundred and seventy five dollars ($1,875.00). (Ord. 18-O-06, 4-17-2018)
N. Class N License: Craft Distilleries/Breweries.
1. Class N licenses shall be for an establishment that wishes to distill alcohol and brew beer. The Distiller/Brewer must hold both a craft distiller license and a Class 1 brewer license issued by the state of Illinois. This license shall authorize:
a. The onsite production and storage of alcohol in quantities not to exceed the one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons per year as imposed by the state of Illinois under 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/5-1;
b. The onsite production and storage of beer in quantities not to exceed the nine hundred and thirty thousand (930,000) gallons per year as imposed by the state of Illinois under 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/5-1;
c. The sale of such site distilled alcohol and brewed beer to persons of at least twenty one (21) years of age for consumption on and off premises; and
d. On site sampling of such alcohol and beer.
2. Class N Licensees are not permitted to self-distribute brewed beer pursuant to 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/3-12-18a.
3. The number of Class N licenses allowed shall be one.
4. Sales or sampling of alcoholic beverages manufactured outside the licensed facility are prohibited.
5. It shall be unlawful for a Class N licensee to sell a container of alcohol for off premises consumption unless the container is greater than or equal to three hundred seventy five milliliters (375 ml) in volume and is properly sealed for transport in a motor vehicle without violation of law.
6. Class N licensees may, during authorized hours of business and to the extent permitted by the Illinois Liquor Control Act, as amended, sell their alcoholic products manufactured on the licensed premises at retail for off and on premises consumption. In addition, Class N licensees may offer samples of the alcohol permitted to be produced and sold pursuant to this classification.
7. Class N licensees must have at least one BASSET certified site manager on premises. All servers and persons selling any form of alcoholic beverages shall be BASSET certified.
8. It shall be unlawful for the holder of a Class N license to provide a sample or sell any alcohol between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Monday through Thursday, or three o'clock (3:00) A.M. and five o'clock (5:00) A.M. Friday through Sunday, New Year's day, Thanksgiving and the day after St. Patrick's Day.
9. Every Class N licensee must have a valid craft distiller license and class 1 brewer license from the state of Illinois.
10. A Class N licensee shall comply with the applicable regulations of the state of Illinois, as amended and with the regulations of this chapter, as amended.
11. The initial fee for a Class N license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). The annual fee for a Class N license shall be one thousand eight hundred seventy five dollars ($1,875.00). (Ord. 18-O-6, 4-17-2018)
O. Class O License: BYOB License:
1. Class O licenses shall authorize retail establishments such as art galleries and music stores and other similar uses as determined by the local liquor control commissioner to allow the complimentary service and consumption of beer and wine by its patrons that: a) is brought to the premises of the business by the patron (BYOB); and/or b) is served by the business as a compliment to the patron's purchase of goods or services offered by the business (complimentary service).
2. Service may be only to customers of the shop or facility and only for consumption of the drink on the premises while the customer is waiting for or receiving customary services from art galleries and music stores as determined by the local liquor control commissioner.
3. Advertising the availability of alcohol may not be visible from the exterior of the licensed premises.
4. The complimentary service or consumption of beer or wine at the licensed premises is limited to not more than three (3) twelve-ounce servings of beer or three (3) five-ounce servings of wine by a patron during any single calendar day, regardless of whether the beverage is provided by the licensee or brought to the licensed premises by the patron. No more than one (1) bottle of wine, sparkling wine, or champagne may be brought to the premises by each patron. No alcoholic liquor beverages other than wine, sparkling wine, champagne or beer are permitted.
5. It shall be unlawful for the licensee, its agents, and employees to permit any patron to leave the licensed premises with an open container of wine or beer regardless of whether the container is provided by the licensee or brought to the licensed premises by the patron, except as otherwise allowed by section 6-33 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/6-33.
6. It shall be unlawful for the holder of a Class O license to allow the consumption of alcohol earlier than nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. or after ten o’clock (10:00) P.M.
7. All employees of the licensee serving alcohol must have successfully completed online BASSET certification.
8. A Class O licensee shall comply with the applicable regulations of the state of Illinois, as amended and with the regulations of this chapter, as amended.
9. The initial fee for a Class O license shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). The annual fee for a Class O license shall be one thousand eight hundred and seventy five dollars ($1,875.00). (Ord. 22-O-13, 9-20-2022)
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