The licensee may be prosecuted for any offense defined by this chapter if:
(A) An agent, independent contractor or employee of the licensee performs conduct which itself constitutes an element of the offense while acting within the scope of his or her employment or on behalf of the licensee; or
(B) An agent, independent contractor or employee of the licensee allows conduct to continue at the liquor establishment, which itself constitutes an element of the offense, while acting within the scope of his or her employment or on behalf of the licensee; or
(C) The licensee performs or continues to allow conduct, which itself constitutes an element of the offense, while acting within the scope of the business; or
(D) The commission of the offense is authorized, requested, commanded or not prevented by the licensee.
(1980 Code, § 110.116) (Res. 86-90, adopted 6-19-1986; Res. 90-104, adopted 5-17-1990; Ord. 99-115, adopted 3-18-1999; Ord. 05-500, adopted 11-17-2005; Ord. 22-236, passed 8-18-2022) Penalty, see § 110.999
Statutory reference:
Exercise of corporate powers, see 55 ILCS 5/5-1004
Local control of Liquor Control Act of 1934, see 235 ILCS 5/4-1 et seq.