(A) After a hearing on any alleged violation, if the Village President as Local Liquor Control Commissioner finds that there was any violation of the ordinances of the Village or statutes of the state, he may suspend or revoke any retail liquor dealer's license and/or fine such licensee for any violation of any provision of this chapter or for the violation of any state law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor.
(1) If the Local Liquor Control Commissioner determines to suspend such licensee, the term of the suspension shall not be less than one day nor more than 30 days.
(2) If the Local Liquor Control Commissioner elects to fine such licensee, the amount of such fine shall not be less than $50.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for a first violation within a 12-month period, shall not exceed $1,500.00 for a second violation within a 12-month period, and shall not exceed $2,500.00 for a third or subsequent violation within a 12-month period.
(B) A separate offense shall be deemed to have been committed on each day during or on which a violation is found to have occurred or continued.
(C) Every person, firm, or corporation convicted of a misdemeanor for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense; and a separate offense shall be deemed to have been committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(Ord. 93-1834, passed 6-22-93; Am. Ord. 18-4061, passed 5-17-18)