This section establishes the Hoffman Estates Local Liquor Control Commission, composed of the Village President and two Village Trustees, outlining their terms, compensation, and powers related to liquor licenses, including granting, suspending, revoking, and inspecting licensed premises.
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than one term.
The Local Liquor Control Commission shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licenses:
A. To grant and to suspend for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause or fine all liquor license issued to persons for premises within the commission's jurisdiction;
B. To enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of this
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Oswego·3.7.8
Issuance of license
Summary
This section outlines the process for issuing retail alcoholic liquor licenses in Oswego. After presidential approval and fee payment, the village clerk will issue the license, signed by the president, specifying its classification and term.
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Upon the approval of the president of the application as is provided in this chapter, and the payment of the required license fee, the village clerk shall issue to the person or persons applying therefor, a license for retail alcoholic liquors under the provisions of this chapter, indicating the classification under which the license is issued, for the term for which such license is issued, which license shall be signed by the president
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Hometown·11.38
Issuance of license; record of licenses issued
Summary
This section outlines the process for issuing alcoholic liquor retail licenses in Hometown. It details the required approvals, documentation, and record-keeping responsibilities of the Mayor and City Clerk to ensure proper oversight of licensed establishments.
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Upon the approval by the Mayor of the application as provided in the foregoing sections, and the payment of the required license fee, the City Clerk shall issue to the person or persons applying therefor a license to retail alcoholic liquors under the provisions of this article, indicating the classification under which the license is issued and the term for which such license was granted, which license shall be signed by the Mayor and countersigned by the Clerk. The Mayor
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Thornton·5.2B-4
Record of licenses kept
Summary
The Local Liquor Control Commissioner (the President) is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive record of all alcoholic beverage retail licenses issued. This record must be shared with the Clerk, Treasurer, and Chief of Police, who will also receive prompt written notification of any new license issuances or revocations.
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President, as Local Liquor Control Commissioner, shall keep or cause to be kept, a complete record of all licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages issued by him; and shall furnish the Clerk, Treasurer and Chief of Police, each, with a copy thereof. Upon the issuance of any new license or the revocation of any old license, the President shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within 48 hours of such action
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Chicago·4.156.820
Issuance Of License – Prohibited When.
Summary
This section outlines the specific requirements an applicant must meet to obtain a public place of amusement license for an industrial private event venue in Chicago. These include age, prior license history, criminal record, location, building age, and occupancy permit compliance.
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applicant, the commissioner determines that the applicant has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust:
(i) a public place of amusement license or license of any type issued under any Article of this chapter;
(ii) [Reserved];
(iii) a liquor license issued under Chapter 4-60;
(iv) an outdoor special event permit issued under Section 10-8-335; or
(v) a retail food establishment license issued under Chapter 4-8.
The burden of proof of sufficient rehabilitation shall
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Pingree Grove·4.2.2
Local Liquor Control Commission
Summary
This section establishes a local liquor control commission in Pingree Grove, headed by the Village President as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The commission is responsible for administering state and village laws pertaining to alcoholic liquor sales, including the authority to grant, suspend, and revoke liquor licenses.
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liquor control commission shall be designated acting local liquor control commissioner and shall obtain the responsibilities of such office.
B. Authority And Actions:
1. The local liquor control commission shall have the authority to grant, suspend and/or revoke alcoholic liquor licenses in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, village ordinances and resolutions, and any rules and regulations established by and for said commission.
2. All official actions of any decisions by the local liquor control commission shall require...simple majority vote of those members present constituting a quorum. A quorum shall require the presence of not less than two (2) members of said commission.
3. The local liquor control commission shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine the books and records
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McHenry·4.6.2
Definitions
Summary
This section of the McHenry municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms related to video gaming. It clarifies terms such as Amusement, Person, Play, Terminal Operator, and Video Gaming Café.
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actual revenue derived from the establishment;
G. The number of employees at the establishment and their proposed function; and
H. Any other factors as determined as relevant by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
VIDEO GAMING ESTABLISHMENT: Any establishment holding a valid and current video gaming establishment license issued by the City. In order...qualify for an establishment license, the establishment must:
A. Hold a current and valid video gaming location license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board;
B. Hold a current and valid Class A (full bar) or Class B (table service) liquor license in accordance with chapter 2 of this title, or hold a valid Class C license with a truck stop endorsement as defined by Illinois Statute;
C. Meet all other criteria required by applicable laws of the State of Illinois
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West Dundee·3.2.3
Local Liquor Control Commission
Summary
This section establishes the Local Liquor Control Commission in West Dundee, designating the village president as the commissioner and outlining the commission's composition, appointment process, and authority to grant, suspend, and revoke liquor licenses. It also specifies meeting requirements and voting procedures.
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local liquor control commission on the third Monday in April, said appointments to become effective on May 1 immediately following the appointments.
B. The local liquor control commission shall have the authority to grant, suspend and/or revoke alcoholic liquor licenses in accordance with 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/4-4, village ordinances and resolutions, and any rules and regulations established by and for said commission.
C. All official actions of any decisions by the local liquor control commission shall require a simple...carry forth its statutory duties, including, but not limited to, an annual meeting to review applications on the third Monday in April of each calendar year.
F. The local liquor control commission shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine the books and records
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La Grange Park·112.15
License Required; Sale In Violation Of License Terms
Summary
This section prohibits the sale or offer for sale of beer, wine, and alcoholic liquor within the village unless a valid license is obtained and all license terms are adhered to.
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shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale in the village any beer, wine and alcoholic liquor without having a license or in violation of the terms of the license.
(`70 Code, § 4-2) (Ord. 729, passed 8-12-03) Penalty
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Elmhurst·36.02
Local liquor commissioner
Summary
This section designates the Mayor of Elmhurst as the local liquor commissioner, responsible for administering liquor control ordinances. It outlines the commissioner's powers, including granting, suspending, or revoking local liquor licenses, levying fines, inspecting licensed premises, and hearing complaints and testimony related to liquor control.
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mayor elected at the prior Consolidated Election; the salary of the Local Liquor Commissioner shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) per year.
(b) The local liquor commissioner shall have the following powers and duties with respect to local liquor licenses:
(1) To grant or to suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or to revoke for cause, all local licenses issued to persons or entities for premises within the City, or to levy a fine for any violation...authorize any law enforcing officer or other City employee designated by the City Manager to enter, at any time, upon the premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of the State law or City ordinance or any rules or regulations adopted by the City or by the Illinois State Liquor Control Commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine the premises of the licensee in connection therewith.
(3) To receive complaints from
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Highland Park·119.561
Sales by Class W Establishments
Summary
This section limits Class W licensees to serving no more than two servings of alcoholic liquor per patron per visit. It also clarifies that this provision does not authorize violations of Section 119.560.
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Class W licensees may provide no more than two servings of alcoholic liquor per patron per visit. Neither this Section 119.561 nor the issuance of a Class W liquor license is to be deemed or interpreted to permit Class W licensees to serve alcoholic liquor in violation of Section 119.560 of this Code.
(Ord. O33-2024, § 9, passed 4/10/24
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Villa Park·3.312
Bond
Summary
This section requires licensees under the Villa Park chapter (excluding Glass G and J licenses) to file a $1,000 bond with the local liquor control commission upon license issuance. The bond ensures compliance with state and local liquor laws, and will be forfeited upon conviction of violations or license revocation without successful appeal.
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licensees under this chapter, except those to whom are issued Glass G and J licenses, shall file a bond with the local liquor control commission, simultaneously with the issuance of the license applied for, with two (2) good and sufficient sureties, or if a surety company bond, then with only one (1) surety, conditioned that licensee shall in all respects, in the conduct of the business for which the license has been granted, obey and observe all the provisions...entire term of the license for which application is made.
If a licensee shall be convicted of the violation of any of the provisions of "An Act Relating to Alcoholic Liquors," approved January 31, 1934, in force February 1, 1934, and Acts amendatory thereof or his license shall be revoked, and no appeal is taken from said order of revocation; or any appeal taken therefrom is decided adversely to the licensee, said bond shall thereupon be forfeited
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Carpentersville·5.12.270
Conduct prohibited in licensed premises
Summary
This section prohibits specific sexual conduct and displays of nudity within premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor in Carpentersville. It also prohibits licensees from allowing individuals who expose certain body parts to public view and the display of prohibited visual media.
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following conduct is prohibited in any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor in the village:
A. The performance of acts, or simulated acts, of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation or any sexual acts which are prohibited by law.
B. The actual or simulated touching, caressing or fondling of the breasts, buttocks, anus or genitals.
C. The actual or simulated display of the genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, perineum or vulva.
D. The actual or simulated display...female breast at or below the areola.
E. The permitting by a licensee of any person to remain in or upon the licensed premises who exposes to public view any portion of his or her genitals or anus.
F. The displaying of films or pictures depicting acts, a live performance of which is prohibited by this section
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Minooka·3.4.4
Restrictions On Issuance Of License
Summary
This section outlines the restrictions and eligibility requirements for obtaining a liquor license in Minooka. It specifies that licenses are personal, non-transferable, and have a one-year validity unless revoked, and details numerous disqualifications for potential licensees.
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license shall be a purely personal privilege, good for not to exceed one year after issuance, unless formally revoked as herein provided, and shall not be transferable.
B. No license of any kind shall be issued by the local liquor control commission to:
1. A person under the age of twenty one (21).
2. A person who is not a resident of the village unless such person shall appoint a registered agent for the purpose of receiving a summons, mail...importing distributor, or distributor of alcoholic liquor.
2. No licensee shall deny or permit his agents and employees to deny any person the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities, and privileges of any licensed premises.
3. No licensee shall sell liquor to any persons on credit, or in payment for services rendered, but this does not apply to clubs and hotels and liquor purchased for consumption off the premises.
4. No licensee shall fill or refill
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Third Lake·4.7
Examination and investigation of applicant/licensee
Summary
This section grants the local liquor control commissioner broad authority to examine applicants and licensees, including their records, and to take testimony under oath. Failure to cooperate with these examinations or investigations can result in an admission of guilt or a determination of ineligibility for a license.
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Examination. The local liquor control commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local retail liquor dealer's license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served, or records of any such applicant or licensee, to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the performance of his duties, and for such purpose to issue subpoenas which shall...good cause shown, shall be deemed to be an admission that the objections or charges are true, and that the applicant is not qualified to receive a license.
(c) Investigation. No license shall be issued until the applicants shall have been investigated by the local liquor control commissioner and a report filed in the records of the commissioner approving the new applicants
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Crete·4.17
Application
Summary
This section outlines the application process for a license in Crete, detailing requirements for applicant information, signatures, a non-refundable fee, and specific statements required on the application form.
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place of his naturalization.
(3) The nature of the business which the applicant intends to carry out on the premises along with the percentage of the applicant's gross revenues for alcoholic liquor as compared with the percentage of revenue from other sources within the proposed licensed premises.
(4) The nature of entertainment proposed to be offered on the proposed premises.
(5) The class of license for which application is made.
(6) The length of time that the applicant...interior layout plan of the proposed premises including the approximate number of seats and/or the maximum number of occupants allowed by code.
(9) A list of governmental entities to which the applicant has submitted an application for a liquor license, the date of such application, the disposition of such application and the dates, reason and length of suspension or revocation of such license, if any.
(10) A list of convictions for any violation [other than traffic violations,] of any city
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Rolling Meadows·6.1
Definitions
Summary
This section of the Rolling Meadows municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms used within the chapter, referencing the Liquor Control Act of 1934 for general definitions and specifically defining terms related to liquor licensing and establishments such as Applicant, Growler/crowler, Light food service, Microbrewery, and Microdistillery.
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such words and phrases in such act, except as otherwise defined in this chapter.
Applicant means for the purpose of this chapter as the person, copartnership, or corporation that is accountable for the management of the establishment requesting a liquor license and ensuring compliance with all state and city regulations governing the sale and distribution of liquor.
Growler/crowler is defined as a glass, ceramic, plastic, steel or aluminum bottle that holds up to 128 fluid ounces of beer...separately licensed by the city as a food service establishment.
Management means the personnel of the applicant's business responsible for planning, scheduling, organizing, and supervising employees of the liquor establishment, and otherwise being accountable for the conduct of business at the prospective or existing licensed operation. Microbrewery means a manufacturer of alcoholic malt beverages of up to 15,000 barrels per year for the purpose of wholesale distribution of a majority of its product with incidental sales
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Third Lake·10.312
Definitions
Summary
This section defines key terms related to video gaming within the Village of Third Lake, including licensed establishment, video gaming, and video gaming terminal. It also incorporates definitions from the Video Gaming Act where applicable.
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meanings provided in 230 ILCS 40/5. In addition, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms as used in this article shall be construed according to the following definitions:
Licensed establishment means a Class A, or B licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is sold, drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. The term "licensed establishment" includes any licensed fraternal establishment or licensed veterans' establishment as those terms are defined in 230 ILCS 40/5.
Video gaming
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Indian Head Park·8.344
Continuing duty to report violations
Summary
This section mandates that licensees and applicants for video gaming licenses, along with those exerting significant influence and control, must promptly report specific events and actions to the commissioner. These reporting requirements include violations of gaming laws, changes affecting gaming operations, criminal offenses (excluding minor traffic violations), and adverse actions or nonrenewals of state liquor or other state licenses.
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change in persons identified as having significant influence or control;
(3) Each arrest, summons, citation or charge for any criminal offense or violation, excluding minor traffic violations;
(4) Any adverse action taken or nonrenewal relative to a state liquor license; and
(5) Any adverse action taken or nonrenewal relative to a state license.
(Code
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Brookfield·6.205
Continuing duty to report violations
Summary
This section mandates that licensees, applicants, and individuals with significant influence or control in video gaming promptly report specific events and circumstances to the liquor commissioner. These include violations of gaming laws, events affecting gaming operations, criminal charges (excluding minor traffic violations), and adverse actions related to state liquor or other licenses.
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Licensees and applicants for licensure under this article and persons with significant influence and control must promptly report all of the following to the liquor commissioner or his designee:
(1) A violation of the Video Gaming Act, the regulations promulgated under the Video Gaming Act or this article or any illegal conduct, including, but not limited to, the possession, maintenance, facilitation or use of any illegal gaming device;
(2) Any fact, event, occurrence, matter or action that may affect...change in persons identified as having significant influence or control;
(3) Each arrest, summons, citation or charge for any criminal offense or violation, excluding minor traffic violations;
(4) Any adverse action taken or nonrenewal relative to a state liquor license; and
(5) Any adverse action taken or nonrenewal relative to a state license
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Norridge·62.304
Penalties
Summary
This section establishes that violations of the synthetic drugs prohibition by a licensed business can lead to license revocation. It also directs readers to another section of the code for additional fines and penalties.
Section Text
violation, or the causing or permitting of a violation of this division by a holder of a business or liquor license issued by the village shall be grounds for the revocation of such license. additional fines and penalties for violation of this division shall be as set out in chapter 38, section 38-62 of this Code
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Willowbrook·4.4.2
Prohibited Acts
Summary
This section prohibits a variety of acts within Willowbrook parks, including damaging property, polluting water, littering, improper vehicle use, endangering others, and disturbing the peace. It outlines specific behaviors that are unlawful for anyone using park facilities.
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Vend, sell, peddle or offer for sale any commodity or article within any park.
(N) Unless otherwise authorized by the issuance of a Village one-day Special Event Liquor License to consume or to have possession of, custody of, or control of alcoholic liquor within any park or adjacent public way within the Village.
(O) Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement or inscription whatever, or cause to be erected any sign whatever, on any public lands...hallucinogenic drug or any other amphetamine or depressant. Any person having in his possession any drug containing portions of any of the foregoing materials which shall have possession of any drug by virtue of a prescription issued by a licensed physician shall be deemed excluded from this prohibition.
(R) Carry or have in one's possession any golf club or golf balls.
(S) Have in one's possession a baseball commonly referred to as a "hard ball" in parks having
Wauconda·54.036
Additional pretreatment measures
Summary
This section grants the Village Administrator the authority to impose additional pretreatment measures on industrial users to protect the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW). It also provides definitions for terms like "adequately sized grease interceptor," "FOG," and "food service establishment."
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except that in case of a conflict between the Illinois Plumbing Code, or any federal or state law or regulation, and this chapter, the more stringent regulation shall apply.
h. All grease interceptors shall be installed by a plumber licensed by the State of Illinois.
i. All grease interceptors shall be maintained as specified in this section.
j. Water cooled grease interceptors are prohibited.
k. No grease interceptors shall be required for residential users.
(2) Existing food service establishments...sections 54.001 through 54.224 and 54.999 or dispensed from the State of Illinois.
b. Any owner who fails to comply with the requirements contained in this section shall be subject to revocation, suspension, or non-renewal of owner's liquor license issued pursuant to Chapter 119 of this code, or food dealer's license issued pursuant to Chapter 94 of this code.
c. Any owner who fails to comply with the requirements contained in this Section shall be subject
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West Chicago·3.37
"Pick-up" or carryout sales
Summary
This section outlines the regulations for 'pick-up' or carryout sales of alcoholic beverages in West Chicago. It specifies which liquor license classes are permitted, defines terms related to mixed drinks and sealed containers, and establishes conditions for sale, including a requirement for food purchase and employee age.
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Only Class A, E and L liquor licenses may provide "pick-up" sales in accordance with the type of license they hold, and subject to the following restrictions:
(1) Mixed drink. Any beverage obtained by combining ingredients alcoholic in nature, whether brewed, fermented or distilled, with ingredients non-alcoholic in nature, such as fruit juice, lemonade, cream or a carbonated beverage.
(2) Original container. A container that is filled, sealed and secured by a retail licensee's employee...plastic, paper or polystyrene foam.
(4) Tamper evident. A lid or cap that has been sealed with tamper-evident covers, including, but not limited to, wax dip or heat shrink wrap.
(5) To go. The sale of alcoholic liquor for off-premises consumption via pick-up only by the purchaser at the licensee's location.
(b) Pre-packaged beer, wine and mixed drinks placed in a sealed container at the licensee's location, may be transferred and sold
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Downers Grove·Sec.3.33.6 "Pick-Up" Sales
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for "Pick-Up" sales of alcoholic beverages in Downers Grove. It permits certain license classes to sell pre-packaged beer and wine and mixed drinks in sealed containers for off-premises consumption, provided they are purchased with food and meet specific packaging and delivery stipulations.
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Only Class B, R-1, R-2, R-3 and WB liquor licenses may provide "Pick-Up" Sales in accordance with the type of license they hold, and subject to the following restrictions:
1. For purposes of this Section, the following definitions apply:
1. "Mixed Drink" means any beverage obtained by combining ingredients alcoholic in nature, whether brewed, fermented, or distilled, with ingredients non-alcoholic in nature, such as fruit juice, lemonade, cream, or a carbonated beverage.
2. "Original Container...paper, or polystyrene foam.
4. "Tamper Evident" means a lid or cap that has been sealed with tamper-evident covers, including, but not limited to, wax dip or heat shrink wrap.
5. "To Go" means the sale of alcoholic liquor for off-premises consumption via pick-up only by the purchaser at the licensee’s location.
2. Pre-packaged beer and wine and Mixed Drinks placed in a sealed container at the licensee's location, may be transferred and sold