For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different 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 LIQUOR. Any alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every 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 Congress and regulations promulgated thereunder, not to any liquid or solid containing one-half of 1% or less, of alcohol by volume.
BEER. A beverage obtained by alcoholic fermentation of an infusion of 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.
CLUB. A group of persons, or a corporation organized under the laws of this state, not for pecuniary profit, or organized solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale of or consumption of alcoholic liquors, kept, used, and maintained by its members and owning, hiring, or leasing a building or space in a building, or such extent and character as may be suitable and adequate for the reasonable and comfortable use and accommodation of its members and their guests, and provided with suitable and adequate kitchen and dining room space and equipment. Such club shall file with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner at the time of its application for original license, or renewal thereof, a list of the names, resident address, and phone number of its officers (and members); and provided that its affairs and management are conducted by a Board of Directors, Executive Committee, or similar board chosen by the members at their annual meeting; and that no member, or any officer, agent, of employee of the club is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation, any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the club or the members of the club or its guests introduced by members, or by its Board of Directors, or other governing body out of the general revenue of the club.
CONSUMPTION SALES. The sale or offering for sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold.
HOTEL. Every building or other structure, kept, used, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public to be a place where food is actually served and consumed and sleeping accommodations are offered for adequate pay to traveler and guests, whether transient, permanent, or residential, in which 25 or more rooms are used for the sleeping accommodations and dining rooms being conducted in the same building or buildings in connection therewith and such building or structure being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity.
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 the manufacturer of alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquid.
PACKAGED SALES. The sale or offering for sale at retail of alcoholic liquor in the original package and not to be consumed in whole or in part on the
premises where sold.
PERSON. A natural human being, unless the context of its use would indicate it would apply to any applicant or licensee hereunder even if such applicant or licensee is a group of persons, a partnership, or a corporation.
RESTAURANT. Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public as a place where meals are served, and where meals are actually and regularly served, without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook, and serve suitable food for its guests.
RETAILER. A person, a group of persons, a partnership, or a corporation who sells, or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor for use or consumption and not for resale in any form.
SALE. Any transfer, exchange, or barter in any manner, or by any means whatsoever, including the transfer of alcoholic liquors by and through the transfer or negotiation of warehouse receipts or certificates, for a consideration, and includes and means all sales made by any person, whether principal, proprietor, agent, servant, or employee.
SELL OR SALE AT RETAIL. Refers to and means sales for use or consumption and not for resale in any form.
SERVICE OF FOOD. The service of meals, for consumption only on the premises in an adequate and sanitary kitchen as defined in any appropriate health or food service ordinance of the village. The meals must consist of more than the service or sale of packaged foods such as potato chips, pretzels, peanuts, cheese and crackers, or frozen or pre-made foods, such as pizzas, hamburgers, or sandwiches which can be prepared by being heated or warmed in an oven. And, the meals must be actually and regularly served and eaten at tables and not only at a bar or counter.
SPIRITS. Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or other substances in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whisky, gin, vodka, or other spirituous liquids; and such liquors when rectified, blended, or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
TO SELL. Includes to keep or expose for sale
and to keep with intent to sell.
WINE. Any alcoholic beverage obtained by fermentation of the natural contents of fruits or vegetables containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits, as defined in this section.
(Ord. 87-09, passed - -87)