For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a separate meaning.
ALCOHOL. The product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol. It does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Alcoholic spirits, wine, beer and any liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to alcohol used in the manufacture of denatured alcohol produced in accordance with Acts of the United States Congress and regulations promulgated thereunder, nor to any liquid or solid containing 0.5% or less of alcohol by volume. (235 ILCS 5/1-3.05)
BEER. A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like. (235 ILCS 5/1-3.04)
DEPARTMENT or FINANCE DEPARTMENT. The Finance Department of the Village.
DIRECTOR or FINANCE DIRECTOR. The Finance Director of the Village.
MANUFACTURER. Any brewer, fermenter, distiller, rectifier, blender, processor, bottler or person who fills or refills an original package, whether for himself or for another, and others engaged in brewing, fermenting, distilling, rectifying or bottling alcoholic beverages. (235 ILCS 5/1-3.08)
ORIGINAL PACKAGE. Any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg, hogshead or other receptacle or container whatsoever, used, corked or capped, sealed and labeled by a manufacturer of alcoholic beverage, to contain or convey any alcoholic beverage. (235 ILCS 5/1-3.06)
RETAIL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE DEALER or RETAILER. Any person who engages in the business of retail sale of alcoholic beverages in the Village.
RETAIL SALE. Any sale to a person for use or consumption, and not for resale. (235 ILCS 5/1-3.18)
SALE or PURCHASE. Any transfer of ownership or title or both, any exchange or barter, or any manner or by any means whatsoever, for a valuable consideration.
SPIRITS. Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or other substances in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whisky, gin or other spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances. (235 ILCS 5/1-3.02)
WHOLESALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE DEALER or WHOLESALER. Any person who engages in the business of selling or supplying alcoholic beverages to any person for resale in the Village.
WINE. Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits, vegetables, or honey, containing sugar, including mead and such beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits, as above defined. (235 ILCS 5/1-3.03)
(1997 Code, § 51.02) (Ord. C0-91-6, passed 5-23-1991)