For the purposes of this chapter 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." Includes the four varieties of liquor defined in this section, "ALCOHOL," "SPIRITS," "WINE," and "BEER," and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing "ALCOHOL," "SPIRITS," or "WINE," or "BEER," and capable of being consumed as a beverage by human beings. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to alcohol used in the manufacture of denatured alcohol produced in accordance with acts of the Congress of the United States and regulations promulgated thereunder, nor to any liquid or solid containing not more .5% of alcohol by volume. Nor shall the provisions of this chapter apply to flavoring extracts, syrups, or medicinal, mechanical, scientific, culinary, or toilet preparations, or food products unfit for beverage purposes. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to exclude or not apply to alcoholic liquor used in the manufacture, preparation, or compounding of such products. None of the provisions of this chapter shall apply to wine intended for use and used by any church or religious organization for sacramental purposes. Alcoholic liquor, as used in this chapter, shall also mean and include "infusions", as defined in the Liquor Control Act of 1934, ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5, § 6-22.5, subject to the requirements set forth in said § 6-22.5 pertaining to the preparation and dispensation thereof.
"BEER." A beverage obtained by 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, malt beverages, porter, and the like.
"ENTERTAINMENT." The offering or permitting of any amusement feature, including but not limited to music, vaudeville, singing, acting, dancing, or contests, whether by personal performance, or instrumental or mechanical reproduction facilitated by persons present within a licensed premises for the express purpose of providing or assisting in the provision of any of the foregoing. The terms "entertainment" or "live entertainment" as used in this chapter shall not be construed to include radio, television, the use of amusement devices or game machines operated or activated by payment, the provision or use of video gaming terminals licensed and operated in compliance with the provisions of the Video Gaming Act (ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq.), the provisions of applicable regulations promulgated from time to time by the Illinois Gaming Board, and the applicable provisions of the Village Code of Ordinances, including but not limited to the provisions of this chapter and Chapters 113 and 159 of this Code, or the provision of electronically reproduced music without facilitation or assistance by persons present within the licensed premises expressly for such purpose.
"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 travelers and guests, whether transient, permanent, or residential, in which 25 or more rooms are used for the sleeping accommodations of guests and having one or more public dining rooms where meals are served to guests, the sleeping accommodations and dining rooms being conducted in the same building in connection therewith and the 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 liquor.
"RESTAURANT." Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public as a place where meals are actually and regularly served and without sleeping accommodations, such space being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and employing a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook, and serve suitable food for its guests.
"RETAIL SALE." The sale 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.
"SPIRITS." Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or other spirituous liquors, and including such liquors when rectified, blended, or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
"VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL." The term "video gaming terminal" shall have the meaning set forth in § 138.01(E) of this Code.
"WINE." Any alcohol beverage obtained by the 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.
('71 Code, Ch. 2 § l-l) (Ord. 223, passed l-8-64; Am. Ord. 2530-98, passed 1-21-98; Am. Ord. 12-1021, passed 12-19-12; Am. Ord. 15-1207, passed 8-5-15)