All licenses shall be granted subject to the following regulations, and, by the act of acceptance of a license to sell alcoholic liquors at retail, all licensees agree:
(A) To operate the licensed premises in compliance with all applicable statutes and ordinances and all applicable zoning, building, fire, health, and other regulations of the county.
(B) To see that the premises are at all times kept free of all persons under 21 years of age who are not escorted by a parent or legal guardian. However, this restriction does not prohibit the serving of food to persons under 21 years of age in a dining room on the premises separated from any bar for the serving of alcoholic liquors.
(C) That any false or untrue statements contained in the application for license or at license hearing or, any violations of the terms and conditions of the application, or, of any of the statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations hereof, shall be cause for revocation or suspension of the license by the Liquor Control Commissioner as is provided in the Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.).
(D) Not to employ any persons under 16 years of age, nor, to employ any persons under the age of 21 years for the purpose of drawing, pouring, or mixing any alcoholic liquor. The term "employee" shall mean any person hired to work at the premises and listed on the establishment's payroll.
(E) However, a person less than 21 years of age, but, at least 18 years of age, may serve or deliver alcoholic liquor when in the presence of and under the direct supervision and control of an employee 21 years of age or older. A Class C license holder must employ a person 21 years of age for the purpose of selling package liquor.
(F) Not to employ any waitress under 18 years of age.
(G) Not to permit the following conduct on licensed premises:
(1) Performance of acts, or simulated acts of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation, or other sexual act.
(2) The actual or simulated touching, caressing or fondling of the breasts, buttocks, pubic hair, anus or genitals.
(3) The actual or simulated display of the breasts, buttocks, pubic hair, anus, vulva, or genitals.
(4) Permitting any person to remain upon licensed premises who exposes to public view any portion of his or her breasts, buttocks, genitals, vulva, or anus.
(5) The display of films or photographs, including slides, depicting a live performance of anything prohibited in divisions (G)(1), (G)(2), (G)(3), or (G)(4), above.
(H) To operate licensed premises so that assaults, fights and disorderly conduct do not occur on or about the licenses premises.
(I) Persons holding Class A, B, D, or E licenses may not sell, permit to be sold, give away or allow to be consumed, any alcoholic beverages between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on weekdays, and between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, effective July 1, 1999. It is unlawful to have licensed premises open for business or to admit the public to such premises during restricted hours.
(1) Persons holding Class C licenses shall not sell, permit to be sold, or give away any alcoholic beverages between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. on any day and must illuminate the licensed premises by means of an electric light of at least 25 watts power located at the rear of the premises and visible from the street.
(2) Persons holding Class G licenses shall not sell, permit to be sold, or give away any alcoholic beverages between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on any day and must illuminate the licensed premises in such a manner to allow the front, rear and sides of the business to provide adequate visibility.
(J) To show evidence, satisfactory to the Commission, of the issuance of a policy of liquor liability insurance (dram shop) and insuring against liability for any injury or death on account of acts of negligence, omission, or violating the Liquor Control Act. Said policy shall carry a minimum of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence for injury or death; and $50,000 for loss of means of support. Each licensee shall furnish the Commission a certificate of such insurance and, in the event of cancellation, notify the Commission immediately of such cancellation.
(K) BASSET Training Program:
(1) For licenses effective on or after July 1, 1995, for liquor licenses originally issued thereafter, all liquor licenses except Class D licenses shall be accompanied with proof of completion of a State Certified Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Educational Training (BASSET) program for all persons who sell or serve alcoholic beverages, all management personnel working on the premises, and anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, pursuant to that license.
(2) A state certified BASSET training program shall be defined as a BASSET program licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (DASA) as required by 235 ILCS 5/6-27 and regulated under Title 77 of the Illinois Administrative Code, Chapter X, Section 2056 Subpart F. Providers of BASSET training shall be required to have on file with the Liquor Commission all licenses and certificates to prove current qualifications.
(3) After the effective date of passage, any new employee, manager, or agent of any liquor establishment so designated by the Liquor Control Commission Chairman may be required to attend BASSET training shall be maintained by the establishment in a manner that will allow inspection upon demand by any designee of the Liquor Control Commission.
(L) To operate the licensed premises in compliance with all applicable statutes and ordinances relating to Smoke Free Illinois Act, the Lake County Smoke Free Ordinance and the Sale of Tobacco to Minors Act.
(Ord. passed 6-14-2005; Ord. 14-1198, passed 8-13-2013; Ord. 22-1426, passed 10-11-2022)