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CITY OF MADISON, ILLINOIS CODE OF ORDINANCES
MADISON, ILLINOIS CITY OFFICIALS 2020
Adopting Ordinances
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 110: GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 111: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 112: PLUMBING SERVICES
CHAPTER 113: FOOD AND DRINK REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 114: APARTMENTS AND RENTAL PROPERTY; LODGING
CHAPTER 115: TEMPORARY SALES
CHAPTER 116: PARKING LOTS
CHAPTER 117: ADULT BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 118: LAUNDRIES
CHAPTER 119: TOBACCO REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 120: JUNK AND SECOND-HAND DEALERS
CHAPTER 121: FUEL SALES AND DISTRIBUTION
CHAPTER 122: AMUSEMENTS
CHAPTER 123: AUCTIONEERS
CHAPTER 124: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 125: ADVERTISING
CHAPTER 126: WEAPONS AND EXPLOSIVES
CHAPTER 127: INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS LICENSES
CHAPTER 128: SPECIFIC LICENSING PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 129: CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITED
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 111.10  BOND.
   Except where otherwise provided herein each person desiring a license shall execute a penal bond in form and with security satisfactory to the Mayor, conditioned upon the faithful observance of the provisions of the Laws of the State of Illinois and of this chapter. Such bond shall be in the sum of $5,000 and shall, upon approval, be filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(Ord. 1788, passed 1-12-2016)
§ 111.11  POSTING LICENSE.
   Every licensee shall cause the license or licenses to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
(Ord. 1788, passed 1-12-2016)
§ 111.12  MEDICINAL LIQUORS.
   Alcoholic liquor may be sold or dispensed, without a license, by any drug store upon the prescription of a licensed and practicing physician. Such prescription may be filled only by a registered pharmacist and a record shall be kept of each prescription so filled showing the date, person for whom prescription is filled, doctor issuing prescription and the amount paid.
(Ord. 1788, passed 1-12-2016)
§ 111.13  UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF LICENSED PREMISES.
   No Class "A" or "B" license shall be issued for any premises unless said licensed premises are so constructed that a clear and unobstructed view of the interior thereof may be had by those passing on the street, road or sidewalk. No screen, blind, curtain, partition, article or thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon the doors of such licensed premises nor inside such premises, which shall prevent a clear view into the interior of such licensed premises from the street, road or sidewalk at all times and no obstruction, nor any arrangements of lights or lighting, shall be permitted in or about the interior of such licensed premises which shall prevent a full view of the entire interior of such premises from the street, road or sidewalk. Any Class "A" or "B" licensee who shall permit or cause the view of, in or about the interior of the licensed premises to be obstructed or who shall not provide adequate lighting for any such licensed premises, as above provided, shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this chapter, and be subject to the penalties provided for hereafter, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of the license.
(Ord. 1788, passed 1-12-2016)
§ 111.14  CONTROL OR FINANCING BY MANUFACTURERS PROHIBITED.
   (A)   No person engaged in the business of manufacturing alcoholic liquors nor any agent of such person, nor any importing distributor or wholesaler of alcohol liquors shall be permitted to receive a Class "A" or "B" license, nor shall any such person rent, lend, give or pay for any licensed premises or any furnishings, fixtures or equipment used in the storage, handling, serving or dispensing of alcoholic liquors or food in the place of business of any Class "A" or "B" licensee, nor shall any person pay for any license issued to such licensee nor advance, furnish or lend money for the payment of a license, nor shall any such person be interested in the ownership, conduct or operation of the business of such licensee.
   (B)   Any licensee who shall permit or assent or be a party in any way to any violation or infringement of this section shall be deemed guilty of a violation of this chapter, and be subject to the penalties provided for herein, including, but not limited to, suspension or revocation of the license.
(Ord. 1788, passed 1-12-2016)
§ 111.15  OPENING OR CLOSING HOURS.
   (A)   No person licensed to sell alcoholic liquors under a Class "A" or Class "B" license, as provided, shall permit his or her establishment to be open for the sale of such liquors except as follows: Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. the following day; Friday and Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following day; Sunday 12:00 p.m.(noon) to 1:00 a.m. the following day.
   (B)   No patron shall remain, or be permitted to remain, on any premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquors during the period of time herein provided that such premises should be closed, and all such premises shall remain locked during any time the sale of alcoholic liquors is not permitted to be transacted on such premises.
(Ord. 1788, passed 1-12-2016)
§ 111.16  CERTAIN ACTS PROHIBITED AND OTHERS REQUIRED.
   (A)   No applicant for any license shall store or install any alcoholic liquor fixtures, equipment or supplies on the premises for which a license is applied, or otherwise take any steps to open up any business to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter until the application for a license has been passed upon and approved and the license applied for has been actually issued.
   (B)   Noise. No unnecessary, unseemly or disturbing noise shall be permitted or caused by patrons, guests or other individuals or groups on any licensed premises (including any patio or other outdoor portion thereof), nor shall any live band, disc jockey or other professional entertainer be allowed to perform indoors or outdoors on any licensed premises.
   (C)   Minors and other prohibited patrons. No licensee shall sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to any minor, or to any intoxicated person or to any habitual drunkard, spendthrift or insane, feeble-minded or distracted person, or to any person who is known to be an object of charity or who is known to be supported by any charitable association or institution or any relief commission or organization.
   (D)   Service to upper or lower floors. No room or place where alcoholic liquor is sold or dispensed, or any room adjacent thereto, shall be connected by any elevator, lift, dumb waiter or similar device for carrying, transporting or elevating food or alcoholic liquor with any room or rooms upon any upper or lower floors of the same premises; provided this provision shall not apply to hotels, nor to eating establishments occupying two adjoining floors and regularly serving food on each floor.
   (E)   Minors. Persons under the age of 21 years are prohibited from any premises licensed by virtue of this chapter.
   (F)   No beer in glass bottles shall be sold in bottles larger than 20 ounces in any premises licensed herein.
(Ord. 1788, passed 1-12-2016)
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