License revocation or suspension; notice and hearing
Summary
This section outlines the Calumet City local liquor commissioner's authority to suspend or revoke liquor licenses for violations of chapter provisions, misrepresentations on license applications, or violations of state/federal law related to alcohol sales. It mandates a public hearing with prior written notice before such actions can be taken, with exceptions for immediate community welfare threats.
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material facts set forth in the application for a license issued pursuant to it, or for any violation of any state or federal law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor.
(b) The local liquor commissioner may revoke or suspend any license issued, require mandatory certified training or impose any additional conditions if the local liquor commissioner determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or any state law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic...written notice, to the licensee, affording the licensee an opportunity to appear and defend. If the licensee fails to appear for such public hearing after receiving notice, a default judgment may be entered and the local liquor commissioner may revoke or suspend the license, and/or impose a fine.
(c) If the local liquor commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community, the local liquor commissioner
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Darien·3.3.7.4
Class D License
Summary
This section defines a Class D liquor license in Darien, outlining requirements for restaurant operation, serving hours with specific exceptions for weekends and holidays, and permitting live music. It also specifies the number of available licenses and their annual fee.
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Class D license shall authorize the sale at retail and serving of alcoholic liquor at a counter or bar and at tables, provided such operation is carried on in conjunction with a restaurant operation serving a menu offering complete meals. The bar service or service at tables where a full...menu is not available shall take place in a separate room from the full menu restaurant operation.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor in conjunction with a Class D liquor license between one o’clock (1:00) A.M. and eleven o’clock (11:00) A.M., except on Saturdays and Sundays when it shall be unlawful for anyone to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor under a Class D liquor
Business & Licensing
Darien·3.3.7.15
Class O License
Summary
This section outlines the requirements and restrictions for a Class O liquor license in Darien, specifying that it must be associated with a restaurant serving complete meals, sets limitations on hours of sale, permits live music for patrons, and establishes the number of licenses and annual fee.
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Class O license shall authorize the sale at retail and serving of alcoholic liquor at a counter or bar and at tables, provided such operation is carried on in conjunction with a restaurant operation serving a menu offering complete meals. The bar service or service at tables where a full...menu is not available shall take place in a separate room from the full menu restaurant operation.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor in conjunction with a Class O liquor license between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M., except on Saturdays and Sundays when it shall be unlawful for anyone to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor under a Class O liquor
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Mettawa·Section 18.401. Sale On Licensed Premises.
Summary
This section prohibits the sale, offering, or display of alcoholic liquor at any location other than the licensed premises. It also restricts the consumption of alcohol in public areas and sets specific rules for deliveries and promotional sampling.
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sold, offered for sale, kept for sale, displayed or advertised for sale at retail or delivered to any person purchasing same at retail except at a location, place or premises described in a retail license.
1. It shall be unlawful to peddle alcoholic liquor in the Village of Mettawa.
2. It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell or permit the sale of alcoholic liquor in or from any place other than the premises described in the application...licensee's license or to sell or permit the sale of alcoholic liquor in any manner not authorized in such licensees license or not in compliance with the terms thereof of this Chapter and the applicable provisions of the Act. In addition, all sales of alcoholic liquor and all sales of foodstuffs and other items delivered by a licensee shall be made at the licensed premises.
3. It shall be unlawful for the holder of an R License
Business & Licensing
Elmwood Park·57.1
Definitions
Summary
This section of the Elmwood Park municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms used within Chapter 57: Video Gaming. It clarifies the meaning of terms such as AFFILIATE, APPLICANT, APPLICATION, and ASSOCIATED VIDEO GAMING EQUIPMENT.
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investment advisors act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. §§ 80b-1 through 80b-21); or(h) Such other person as the Illinois gaming board may determine for reasons consistent with the video gaming act and this chapter.LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTAny licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises and includes any such establishment that has a contractual relationship with an intertrack wagering location licensee licensed under the Illinois horse racing act of 1975, provided...convertible debt, warrants or stock appreciation rights, or holder of any beneficial ownership or leasehold interest in a business entity.PERSONBoth individuals and business entities.PERSON WITH SIGNIFICANT INTEREST OR CONTROLAny of the following:(a) Each person in whose name the liquor license is maintained for each licensed video gaming location;(b) Each person who, in the opinion of the liquor commissioner, has the ability to influence or control the activities of the applicant or licensee, or elect a majority
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Oak Park·3.4.6
Insurance Requirements
Summary
This section mandates that all licensees must maintain liquor liability insurance with a minimum of one million dollars in coverage. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner has the discretion to approve lesser insurance amounts under specific circumstances.
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licensees shall have in effect prior to the issuance of any liquor license hereunder liquor liability insurance with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit or one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and per aggregate, and shall submit a certificate or policy of insurance as evidence of such coverage, issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Illinois and having a "Best" rating acceptable...Village. The effective period of such insurance coverage shall coincide with the period the liquor license is in effect.
B. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may allow insurance in lesser amounts as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner deems appropriate, based upon the conditions and circumstances surrounding the sale of alcoholic liquor by such licensee
Business & Licensing
Oak Park·3.4.6
Insurance Requirements
Summary
This section mandates that all licensees must maintain liquor liability insurance with a minimum of one million dollars in coverage. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner has the discretion to approve lesser insurance amounts under specific circumstances.
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licensees shall have in effect prior to the issuance of any liquor license hereunder liquor liability insurance with limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit or one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and per aggregate, and shall submit a certificate or policy of insurance as evidence of such coverage, issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Illinois and having a "Best" rating acceptable...Village. The effective period of such insurance coverage shall coincide with the period the liquor license is in effect.
B. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may allow insurance in lesser amounts as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner deems appropriate, based upon the conditions and circumstances surrounding the sale of alcoholic liquor by such licensee
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Downers Grove·Sec 3.6
Village Manager As Chief Administrative Officer
Summary
This section designates the Village Manager as the chief administrative officer responsible for directing village staff in the enforcement and administration of the Liquor Control Ordinance. This includes handling liquor license applications, responding to inquiries, and submitting an annual report to the Village Council.
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enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter.
The Village Manager shall direct the Village staff in performing its responsibilities related to the administration of the Liquor Control Ordinance, including but not limited to, the response to questions concerning liquor licenses and the handling of liquor license applications.
At the end of each fiscal year, the Village Manager shall prepare and submit to the Village Council an annual report concerning the activities of the Village staff in administering and enforcing this
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Western Springs·4.1.7
Village Manager As Chief Administrative Officer
Summary
This section designates the Village Manager as the chief administrative officer responsible for directing Village staff in enforcing liquor control ordinances, including managing liquor license applications and responding to related inquiries, under the direction of the Local Commissioner and Village Board policies.
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enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. The Village Manager shall direct the Village staff in performing its responsibilities related to the administration of the liquor control ordinance, including, but not limited to, the response to questions concerning liquor licenses and the handling of liquor license applications
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Antioch·4.2B-19
Changes In Personnel
Summary
This section requires reporting of changes in ownership or management of establishments holding liquor licenses to the Antioch liquor control commissioner within ten days. New personnel must qualify, and changes may lead to license termination if ineligible individuals are involved.
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writing to the Antioch liquor control commissioner within ten (10) days after the change. All new persons shall fill out a new application and meet all of the standards of this chapter and shall otherwise qualify to hold a liquor license. All such changes in personnel shall be subject to review by the liquor control commissioner.
B. Termination If Partnership Change: When a license has been issued to a partnership and a change of ownership occurs resulting in a partnership...interest by any person who is not eligible to hold a liquor license, the license shall terminate immediately.
C. Termination If Corporate Change: When a license has been issued to a corporation and a change takes place in the corporate manager or in the officers, directors or stockholders of more than five percent (5%) of the stock, resulting in the holding of office or such shares of stock by any person who is not eligible for a license, the license
Business & Licensing
Beach Park·5.20.020
Liquor
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liquor license shall be issued and no liquor shall be sold, or consumed, on the premises of any adult
Business & Licensing
Riverdale·17.13.020
Liquor
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liquor license shall be issued and no liquor shall be sold or consumed on the premises of any adult
Zoning & Land Use
Matteson·111.46
Class “H” License
Summary
This section authorizes the issuance of Class 'H' special event or temporary liquor licenses for fundraising events. It outlines specific operating hours restrictions for these licenses, with an exception for New Year's Eve.
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Liquor Commissioner is authorized in his or her discretion to issue Class “H” special event or temporary liquor licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. A Class “H” special event or temporary license shall be issued solely in connection with an event held to raise funds for religious, charitable, benevolent or educational purposes. No such Class “H” license may be for a period of more than three days. No fee shall be charged...Class “H” license.
(B) It shall be unlawful for holders of Class “H” licenses to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor in the village between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., except on Sunday; however, it shall be lawful for holders of Class “H” licenses to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor in the village until 2:00 a.m. on Saturday.
(C) It shall be unlawful for holders
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Wood Dale·5.101
Rules And Definitions
Summary
This section outlines general rules for interpreting language within the chapter and provides definitions for terms such as Alcohol, Alcoholic Liquor, and Automatic Amusement Device. It clarifies mandatory vs. permissive language and gender/number inclusivity.
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fixed and voted at any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors or other governing body out of the general revenue of the club.
DISTRIBUTOR: Any person, other than a manufacturer of alcoholic liquor licensed as such by the state of Illinois, who is engaged in the purchasing, storing, possessing or warehousing of any alcoholic liquors for resale or reselling at wholesale, whether within or without the city.
DRIVE-IN, DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT: A food service...sleeping accommodations and dining rooms being conducted in the same building or buildings in connection therewith and such building or buildings, structure or structures being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity.
LICENSE OR LIQUOR LICENSE: That specific grant of a specific privilege authorizing a licensee to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor at retail only in the manner set forth in the wording of the license classification itself as well as in compliance
General Provisions
Campton Hills·4.1.16
Change Of Location Or Ownership
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for changing the location or ownership of an alcoholic beverage license. Location changes require approval from the local liquor control commissioner, and new locations must comply with chapter regulations. Ownership changes that result in ineligible individuals or a failure to notify the commissioner within 30 days can lead to license termination.
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provisions and regulations of this chapter.
B. Ownership Change:
1. When a license has been issued to a partnership and a change of ownership occurs resulting in a partnership interest by one who is not eligible to hold a liquor license, the license shall terminate effective on the date of the change.
2. When a license has been issued to a corporation and a change takes place in the officers, directors, or shareholders of more than five percent...chapter or a change of managers, and the licensee does not contact the liquor control commissioner within thirty (30) days of the change, said license shall terminate effective on the date of the change.
4. A license will not terminate if the liquor control commissioner has been notified of the change within thirty (30) days and all necessary background checks and BASSET requirements are pending. (2013 Code
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Elburn·804.09
Sales To Minors; Provisions Relating To Minors
Summary
This section prohibits the sale, gift, or delivery of alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21 years of age and prohibits minors from purchasing, possessing, or accepting alcoholic liquor. It also outlines responsibilities for premises owners, parents, and licensed establishments regarding minors and alcohol.
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parent or guardian shall knowingly suffer or permit any minor child, or whom he or she may be the parent or guardian, to violate any provision of this chapter.
No person who is the holder of a retail liquor license, or his or her agent or employee, shall allow any person under the age of twenty-one years to be on the licensed premises. This subsection shall not apply to any minor who is accompanied by his or her parent...Village of Elburn if you purchase alcoholic liquor or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor.
No minor under the age of twenty-one years shall tend bar or be issued a liquor license.
No minor under the age of twenty-one years shall draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any licensed premises.
In addition to all other fines and penalties herein provided, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend or revoke
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Chicago Heights·5.164
VGT "establishment license"
Summary
This section requires any establishment in Chicago Heights operating video gaming terminals (VGTs) to obtain an annual VGT "Establishment License" from the City Clerk. This license is a condition for obtaining or renewing a local liquor license and costs $250 per VGT.
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year. The fee for such license shall be two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per VGT. Said license fee is imposed directly upon the "licensed establishment" and said license application shall be submitted with the licensed establishment's annual liquor license renewal or new application and approval of said "Establishment License" shall be a condition precedent to issuance of the applicant's annual local liquor license. The rules set forth in Chapter 26 of the City Code regarding licenses issued
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Blue Island·113.186
Video Gaming
Summary
This section permits video gaming in Blue Island, outlining requirements for licensed establishments, including those with liquor licenses and truck stops, to obtain specific city licenses and comply with state regulations.
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with the Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/1 et seq.) shall be permitted in the city if in compliance with the following:
(A) Any licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment or licensed veterans establishment within the city which holds a liquor license which allows for gaming and has obtained a license to operate a video gaming terminal from the Illinois Gaming Board at such premises shall be required to apply for and obtain the applicable city liquor license with video gaming...classification as specified in and required by Chapter 111, Alcoholic Liquor of this code of ordinances;
(B) Any licensed truck stop establishment, shall in addition to a business license, as required by Chapter 119, Vehicles; Parking Lots, Filling Stations, § 119.002, License Required of this code of ordinances, obtain a city video gaming license; and
(C) Every licensed establishment shall comply with all provisions of the Video Gaming Act and all rules, regulations and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board
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Beach Park·5.16.150
Closing Hours
Summary
This section outlines the closing hours for various classes of liquor licenses in Beach Park, differentiating between weekday hours, Sunday hours, and specific holidays. It also includes provisions for daylight saving time adjustments and requirements for illumination for certain license classes.
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hours following the six o’clock (6:00) A.M. opening time in conformance with the time standardization act, commonly known as daylight saving time.
4. Persons holding class H licenses shall require the portion of the licensed premises designated for retail package liquor sales, with no on site consumption, to conform to the business hour restrictions set forth above for class C licenses, and shall further require the portion of the licensed premises designated for on site consumption to conform...which the sale of alcoholic liquors is prohibited or to permit or allow persons to remain in or about the licensed premises either before or after the hours designated within which the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor is prohibited on the licensed premises; provided, however, that restaurants, clubs, drugstores, retail grocery stores and hotels may keep their place of business open, subject only to the provisions that no sale at retail of alcoholic liquors or the consumption by persons
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New Lenox·6.136
Powers and duties of the liquor control commissioner
Summary
This section outlines the powers and duties of the New Lenox Liquor Control Commissioner. The commissioner is responsible for issuing, suspending, and revoking local liquor licenses, conducting inspections, receiving and acting on citizen complaints, and managing license fees and fines.
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liquor control commissioner shall have the following powers, functions, and duties with respect to licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquors:
(1) To grant, or suspend for not more than 30 days, or to revoke for cause, all local licenses issued to persons, partnerships, corporations, or clubs subject to jurisdiction.
(2) To enter or to authorize any law enforcement, peace officer, deputy liquor control commissioner, or inspector to enter any time upon the licensed premises and property, to determined whether...forthwith to the finance department. The village finance department shall deposit all money to the general fund.
(6) The liquor control commissioner shall have the right to examine or cause to be examined under oath, any applicant for a liquor license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served in the manner hereinafter provided, and to examine or cause to be examined, the books and records of any applicant
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Monee·3.3.13
Personal Nature Of License; Transferability
Summary
This section establishes that an alcoholic liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and is generally non-transferable. It outlines specific provisions for the continuation of a business under a license in cases of the licensee's death or bankruptcy, and addresses changes in corporate stock or partnership.
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official corporate records and that shares of stock in said corporation have been issued to them in their respective names.
b. That in the case of the sale or transfer of an interest in a partnership holding a liquor license, or in the event of the addition of a new partner or partners, the partnership shall file an affidavit with the Village Clerk, on forms to be supplied by the Village, setting forth the names, ages, addresses and other information...license is issued by the Village President.
3. The requirements of subsections B1 and B2 of this section shall not apply to the transfer of less than five percent (5%) of the total stock of any corporation holding a liquor license in the corporate name
Business & Licensing
Morton Grove·1.4.2
Monetary Penalties And Fines For Specific Violations And Offenses
Summary
This section outlines the monetary penalties and fines for specific violations of Morton Grove's municipal code, including those related to tax collection and liquor control.
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subject to reporting to the Illinois Gaming Board 4-3-14F Failure to post surgeon general warning sign $20.00 - $100.00 4-3-20C9a Finding of guilty by local liquor control commission - first violation $25.00 - $1,000.00 and/or suspension and revocation of licenses and payment of fees and costs 4-3-20C9a Finding of guilty by local liquor control commission - second violation $50.00 - $2,500.00 and/or suspension and revocation of licenses and payment of fees and costs...Sale of alcohol without license - second violation $250.00 - $1,500.00 4-3-21C Sale of alcohol without license - third violation $500.00 - $2,500.00 4-3-21D False statement in attempt to obtain liquor license - first violation $75.00 - $500.00 4-3-21D False statement in attempt to obtain liquor license - second violation $250.00 - $1,500.00 4-3-21D False statement in attempt to obtain liquor license - third violation $500.00 - $2,500.00 4-3-21E Underage purchase
Taxation & Revenue
Northlake·3.3.4.11
Suspension And Revocation Of License
Summary
This section outlines the authority of the local liquor control commissioner to revoke, suspend, or fine licensees for violations of liquor control laws and ordinances. It specifies the process, including notice and a public hearing, unless immediate community welfare is threatened.
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Authority Of Local Liquor Control Commissioner: The local liquor control commissioner may, in accordance with the liquor control act, revoke or suspend any license issued under the provisions of this chapter, if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of the liquor control act, this chapter or any other ordinance or resolution enacted by the corporate authorities of the city, or any applicable rules or regulations established by the local liquor control commissioner or the Illinois...When any license shall have been revoked for any cause, no license shall be granted to any person for the period of one year thereafter for the conduct of the business of selling alcoholic liquor at retail in the premises described in such revoked license
Business & Licensing
Warrenville·3.2.18
Condition Of Premises/Conduct Of Licensed Businesses
Summary
This section outlines requirements for licensed businesses in Warrenville, covering premises condition, business conduct, prohibited activities such as serving intoxicated persons or minors, and restrictions on certain types of entertainment and solicitations.
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provisions of this section, the liquor commissioner shall have the right to require the filing of plans, drawings and photographs showing the clearance of the view as above required.
K. From and after August 15, 2010, a new liquor license shall not be issued for any premises where alcoholic liquor is sold for on site consumption unless the exterior site and parking lot of the premises comply with the illumination and glare standards set forth in section...city of Warrenville zoning ordinance, as now existing or hereafter amended. The foregoing shall not apply to renewals of existing license with respect to premises for which a liquor license has been issued prior to August 15, 2010.
L. The licensee shall have at least one manager, or person designated by the licensee to have operational decision making authority, who has been approved after a police records check by the city, to be on the licensed premises at all times
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Mokena·3.3.17
Minors
Summary
This section prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing, possessing, consuming, or misrepresenting their age to obtain alcoholic liquor within Mokena. It also mandates the display of a warning card to minors regarding potential fines.
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other person. (Ord. 1515, 1-13-1997)
H. Employment: It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty one (21) to draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor, attend any bar, or sell packaged liquor in any licensed establishment. It shall be unlawful for any person under eighteen (18) years of age to serve or deliver alcoholic beverages to patrons of establishments licensed pursuant to this section. However, such persons may carry out alcoholic beverages...under eighteen (18) years of age as stock persons or in other positions of a similar nature. (Ord. 2004-O-001, 1-12-2004)
I. Presence Within Licensed Establishment: It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor license or his agent or employee to suffer or permit any minor to remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where such licensed premises are located; provided, that this subsection