(A) The Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend or revoke any retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or for any violation of any State or Federal law pertaining to alcoholic liquor, as provided in the manner provided by statute.
(B) In addition to the suspension, the Liquor Control Commissioner may levy a fine on the licensee for such violations. The fine imposed for a first violation in any license year shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00). The fine imposed for each subsequent violation in any license year shall not exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Each day in which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. Not more than seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00) in fines under this section may be imposed against any licensee during the period of his license. Proceeds from such fines shall be paid into the General Corporate Fund.
(C) Notice of hearings regarding such suspension or revocation shall be sent to the Champaign County Sheriff, Village Clerk, and the Board of Trustees. The citations of violations, notice of hearings, conduct of hearings and decisions thereon shall be as provided by statute 1 . The appeal of any decision of the Liquor Control Commissioner shall be limited to a review of the official record of proceedings of such Liquor Control Commissioner. Any penalty imposed may be appealed within thirty (30) days as provided by law, unless a different period is provided by applicable law.
(D) If any person, other than a licensee, violates any provision of this chapter, said violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each violation and a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each day during which a violation occurs or continues. (Ord. 2005-8, 5-24-2005)
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| 1 | 1. 235 ILCS 5/7-9. |