A. Purpose: It is the policy of the village to regulate the sale of alcoholic liquor as set forth in this chapter. Further, it is the policy of the village to limit the purchase, consumption, or possession of alcoholic liquor to persons of the age of twenty one years or older in order to prevent intoxication, disorderly conduct, trespasses, unruly disturbances at public or private assemblies, traffic accidents, and similar conduct which often result from the purchase, consumption, or possession of alcoholic liquor by persons under the lawful age.
B. Construction Of Chapter: This chapter shall be liberally construed so that the public health, safety, and welfare shall be protected and temperance in the consumption of alcoholic liquor shall be fostered and promoted by sound and careful control and regulation of the sale, consumption, and distribution of alcoholic liquors. (Ord. 3428, 5-14-2012)