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§ 114.40.2 PRODUCT SAMPLING.
   (A)   A Class B-1 or D-2 liquor licensee may hold a product sampling event at its licensed retail location once per month. For the purpose of this section a PRODUCT SAMPLING EVENT is defined as an event encompassing no more than eight continuous hours at which wine, beer or spirits is dispensed to consumers. Up to three samples, consisting of no more than:
      (1)   One-quarter ounce of distilled spirits;
      (2)   One ounce of wine; or
      (3)   Two ounces of beer may be served to one consumer at any event for which the license holder makes no charge and receives no monetary consideration.
   (B)   The license holder must comply with the then current policy of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, and the Mayor must be notified by the license holder, in writing, five days in advance of the product sampling event, of the time, date and location of the event.
   (C)   The product sampling event will take place within the licensed premises as specified in the original license application. The product sampling event will not conflict with or otherwise violate this or any other ordinance of the city.
   (D)   A Class B-1 liquor licensee that has constructed a sampling area, with the express written consent of the Liquor Commissioner, may be granted Continuous Product Sampling Status during their regular operating hours.
      (1)   For the purpose of this section a SAMPLING AREA shall be defined as: a location on the premises of a business possessing a Class B-1 liquor license that is designated entirely for tasting events, with an area of at least 100 square feet and also contains seating.
      (2)   Continuous Product Sampling Status shall follow the regular product sampling ordinance outlined within this section with the following exception(s):
         (a)   Continuous Product Sampling Status licensees may hold product sampling events in perpetuity during the regular operating hours of their business, during times when products of such a nature are able to be purchased pursuant to § 114.53.
      (3)   Continuous Product Sampling Status shall not be granted to B-1 liquor licensees that operate drive-through services.
      (4)   The Liquor Commissioner may revoke Continuous Product Sampling Status from any licensee at any time when the granting of such a status is deemed detrimental to public health and safety.
(Ord. 2011-5333, passed 11-15-2011; Am. Ord. 2020-5427, passed 2-4-2020; Am. Ord. 2023-5461, passed 3-7-2023)
§ 114.41 CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES.
   It shall be unlawful for anyone not having a Caterer Retail Permit, Class A, Class B-2, Class C, Class D-1, Class R, Class H or Class T license to sell, or offer for sale, alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold, or to permit the same to be consumed on the premises where sold.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006-5214, passed 1-17-2006) Penalty, see § 114.99
§ 114.42 ZONING.
   Nothing herein contained shall be construed to permit the sale of alcoholic liquors in any place where the conduct of such business is prohibited under the terms and provisions of zoning ordinances of the city.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006-5214, passed 1-17-2006)
§ 114.42.1 DRIVE UP WINDOW.
   (A)   Drive-up windows maintained and operated on premises duly licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquors within the corporate limits of the city shall be adequately lighted during business hours by natural or artificial white light so that all persons or vehicles transacting business at such windows shall be clearly visible. From sunset until closing time, said drive-up windows shall be directly lighted by no less than two, 300-watt incandescent lamps or their equivalent, spaced at least eight feet apart, located directly over or near said drive-up window, with light rays so directed as to most effectively light the outside area immediately adjacent to said window. Existing drive-up window liquor sales will be grandfathered in this provision until ownership has changed or the business has been out of operation for more than six months.
   (B)   In order to enforce this section, the city shall have the right to require the filing with it of plans, drawings and photographs showing the lighting as above required. This division shall constitute an additional regulation of premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquors.
   (C)   Only "package sales" are permitted at drive-up windows.
   (D)   Only a licensee having a Class B-l license shall maintain and operate a drive-up window at which alcoholic liquors are sold.
(Ord. 2011-5333, passed 11-15-2011)
§ 114.43 CURB SERVICE.
   No curb service for the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be carried on in connection with premises for which a license has been granted for the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the premises, either upon the public street, or private property, contiguous to such premises so licensed.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006-5214, passed 1-17-2006)
§ 114.44 PEDDLING.
   It shall be unlawful to peddle alcoholic liquor within the corporate limits of the city.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006-5214, passed 1-17-2006) Penalty, see § 114.99
§ 114.45 SANITARY CONDITIONS.
   All premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor or for the storage of such alcoholic liquor for such sale, shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall be kept in full compliance with the ordinances regulating the condition of the premises used for the storage or sale of food for human consumption.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006-5214, passed 1-17-2006)
§ 114.46 EMPLOYEES; EMPLOYING MINORS.
   (A)   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, 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 such premises or to engage in any way in the handling, preparation or distribution of such liquor; provided, the Coles County Health Department may require such employee to submit to a physical examination, if such officer suspects such employee of being afflicted as herein set forth.
   (B)   (1)   With the exception of division (B)(2) hereof, it shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any licensee or permittee to allow or to employ any person under the age of 21 years to dispense or sell alcoholic liquor in any place licensed under this chapter.
      (2)   It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any licensee or permittee to employ or permit any person, under the age of 18 years, to serve any alcoholic liquor or beverage. This division is limited to Caterer Retail Permit, Class R, Class D-1, Class D-2 and Class H licensees.
   (C)   Manager of a liquor establishment.  
      (1)   Anything stated in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, any corporation, limited liability company, association, trust, partnership or other similar entity, which is granted a liquor license by the city shall identify and designate a bona fide manager of the facility licensed to sell alcoholic liquors by the city.
      (2)   Each licensee shall submit to the city the name and address of such manager and upon the effective date of any change in said manager, the licensee shall notify the city of the new manager's name and address. Failure to give notice of a change in manager could result in the suspension or revocation of said liquor license.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006- 5214, passed 1-17-2006; Am. Ord. 2011-5333, passed 11-15-2011) Penalty, see § 114.99
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