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Riverside · 3.2.15

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines the penalties for violations of Riverside's liquor control ordinance. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner can suspend or revoke a license, impose fines up to $2,500 per violation (with a $15,000 maximum per license period), or a combination of suspension and fines. Each day of a continuing violation is considered a separate offense.

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Suspension Or Revocation Of License: The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the power to suspend or revoke any liquor license issued under the provisions of this chapter for cause, or if he or she determines that the licensee shall have violated any of the provisions of this Code, any of the statutes of the State or any other valid ordinance or resolution enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village. However, no such license shall be revoked...Each day on which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. No more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) in fines may be imposed against any licensee during the period of the license. (C) Penalty Options: Based upon the evidence at hearing, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may enter an order: 1. Revoking the licensee's license; or 2. Suspending the licensee's license; or 3. Suspending the licensee's license and fining the licensee as provided above

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Joliet · 4.1

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Joliet municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms used within the chapter, focusing on alcohol-related establishments and concepts. It clarifies terms such as accessory premises, alcohol, alcoholic liquor, beer, brewpub, and BYOB.

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wine and beer and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by human beings. Applicant. The person or persons required to sign the application for liquor license pursuant to this chapter. Beer. A beverage obtained by alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops of water, and includes, among other things, beer, malt liquor, ale, stout, lager beer, porter...miniature golf course. Hotel. Any public area held out to the public as a place where sleeping accommodations are offered for consideration whether on a transient or permanent basis. Licensee. That person or persons named in the retail liquor license and shall include all officers, partners, agents or employees. Minor. Any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years. Not-for profit organization. An educational, civic or religious organization or other similar not-for-profit corporation. Original package

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Skokie · 10.67

Distance between licensed premises

Summary

This section establishes a 600-foot distance requirement between new and existing Class O licensed premises, with specific exemptions for existing package goods sales establishments and exceptions for planned developments.

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proposed location. (b) An existing establishment or premises used solely for package goods sale of alcoholic liquor, whether the business is conducted as a Class A license or subsequently as a Class O license, under an existing liquor license on the effective date of Village Ordinance Number 09-4-C-3672, and made non-conforming as a result of the provisions hereof, shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. The restrictions in paragraph (a) are applicable...Class A licensee that operates a business that does not sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on its premises. (c) Nothing herein contained shall prohibit the issuance of a Class O license within a planned development as provided in the zoning ordinance of the Village, and as from time to time amended

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Pingree Grove · 4.2.14

Renewal Of License

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which a liquor license can be renewed, requiring the licensee and the premises to remain qualified and suitable. It explicitly states that renewal is not a vested right and does not prevent the village from reducing the total number of licenses issued.

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licensee may renew his liquor license at the expiration thereof; provided, that he is then qualified to receive a license, and the premises for which such renewal license is sought is suitable for such purpose; provided further, that the renewal privilege herein shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the reduction of the number of licenses to be issued within the village

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Gurnee · 6.62

Renewal of license

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which a licensee can renew their liquor license. It emphasizes that renewal is not a guaranteed right and the village can reduce the number of licenses issued.

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licensee may renew his liquor license at the expiration thereof, provided that he is then qualified to receive a license for the premises for which such renewal license is sought or suitable for such purpose, and provided further that the renewal privilege provided for in this chapter shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the reduction of the number of licenses to be issued within the village. (Code

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Lake Forest · 111.077

Hours Of Operation

Summary

This section prohibits the sale of alcoholic liquor between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. with exceptions for outdoor dining areas closing at midnight or restaurant closure, and for licensees with other business operations whose liquor facilities are segregated or locked during prohibited hours.

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shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license issued under this chapter, to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor in the city between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. in the morning on any day. (B) Notwithstanding the foregoing: (1) Sale of alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption may not occur in outdoor dining areas after the earlier of: (a) 12:00 midnight; (b) The close of restaurant operations at such licensed...premises; or (c) As otherwise limited by ordinance or any conditions placed on the liquor license. (2) Any licensee whose business operations include activities other than the sale of alcoholic liquor may continue to operate between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; provided that: (a) Such operations may otherwise continue to operate during such hours under applicable laws; and (b) The facilities involved in the sale of alcoholic liquor must either be segregated from other facilities

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Schaumburg · 112.76

INSPECTION OF LICENSED PREMISES BY HEALTH OFFICER

Summary

This section outlines the authority and duty of the Director of Community Development and their designees to inspect licensed liquor businesses at least twice annually. License holders must permit these inspections, and violations of critical health regulations are reported to the Liquor Control Commissioner.

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such business are being complied with at such premises. Said inspection shall be made at least two (2) times annually and more frequently if required by the community development department. It shall be the duty of each liquor license holder, its employees or agents, to permit such inspections to be made and to exhibit the premises to community development department representatives making such inspection. A report of each inspection shall be kept on file at the community development department...annual report forwarded to the liquor commissioner. (B) The director of community development shall report to the liquor control commissioner the name of any liquor license holder who has violated the provisions of any critical health regulation within the Village of Schaumburg relating to the carrying on of the business named in the license. (Ord. 132, passed 2-13-1961; Am. Ord. 97-122, passed 10-28-1997; Am. Ord. 07-110, passed

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Villa Park · 3.408

Sales, purchases or possession by minors, drunkards, etc

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and individuals from selling, giving, or delivering alcoholic liquor to minors, intoxicated persons, habitual drunkards, or those known to be mentally ill or in need of mental treatment. It also outlines requirements for licensees to verify age and identity before selling alcohol.

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parents or parent of such person or persons standing in loco parentis to such person in the privacy of a home, is not prohibited by this chapter. (j) It shall be unlawful for any licensee of a liquor license which permits the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, or his agent or employee, to allow any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years in any room, or any portion or compartment in any room where...sale of food, services or commodities other than alcoholic liquor. (k) Any person under twenty-one (21) years of age is prohibited from attending bar, selling, drawing, pouring, mixing, conveying, delivering, or in any way serving any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail establishment, which serves or sells alcoholic liquor. (l) Any person under twenty-one (21) years of age is prohibited from attending bar, selling, drawing, pouring, mixing, conveying, delivering, or in any way serving any alcoholic liquor

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Harwood Heights · 4.12.010

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms related to alcoholic beverages within the Harwood Heights chapter on Alcoholic Beverages, establishing specific meanings for alcohol, alcoholic liquors, beer, clubs, and hotels.

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such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances. "Tasting" means a supervised presentation of alcoholic products to the public at an off-premise licensed retailer holding both a Class B and a Class G liquor license issued by the village, for the purpose of disseminating product information and education, with consumption of alcoholic products being an incidental part of the presentation. Only products registered with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission may be tasted...following amounts per serving: distilled spirits—one-quarter ounce; wine—one ounce; beer—two ounces. Tasting may only be done under the supervision of a village-issued Class G liquor license or by a tasting representative registered by the Illinois Liquor Commission pursuant to Section 100.40 of Title 11 of the Illinois Administrative Code, 11 Ill. ADC 100.40. Tastings, as defined herein, shall constitute an exception to the village's general prohibition against the giving away of alcoholic liquors

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Indian Head Park · 8.346

Duties of licensed video gaming locations

Summary

This section outlines the ongoing duties of licensed video gaming locations in Indian Head Park. It mandates compliance with state laws and local ordinances regarding secure premises, terminal operation, communication systems, advertising, removal of inoperable terminals, use agreements, terminal placement, age and intoxication restrictions, and general law adherence.

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visibly intoxicated; (10) Commit no violations of the laws of this state or the ordinances of the village concerning the sale, dispensing or consumption on premises of alcoholic beverages that result in suspension or revocation of any liquor license held by or associated with a licensed video gaming location; (11) Maintain at all times an approved method of payout for valid receipt tickets and pay all valid receipt tickets; (12) Extend no form of deferred payment for video gaming terminal...violation of section 35 of the Video Gaming Act; (16) Exercise control over the licensed video gaming location; (17) Promptly notify the state gaming board and the commissioner of any action taken on or related to any state liquor license held; (18) Maintain insurance coverage on all gaming devices in an amount set by the state gaming board; and (19) Allow maintenance or service of video gaming terminals and associated video gaming equipment only by licensed technicians and licensed terminal

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Manhattan · 2.3.17

Conduct Of Business

Summary

This section establishes a "maintenance of order standard" requiring liquor licensees to take practical precautions and actions to prevent and deter fighting on their premises. It outlines the process for hearings conducted by the local liquor control commissioner to determine if a licensee failed to meet this standard, considering various factors related to incidents, intoxication, and licensee response.

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applicable thereto. (Ord. 459, 12-21-1977) C. Leaving Premises With Open Container Prohibited: No person shall leave a licensed premises with an open container of any alcoholic liquor. Any person removing an open container of any alcoholic liquor from a licensed premises shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00). (Ord. 938, 2-6-2007) D. Reporting Of Violations: 1. The licensee, or his agent or employee on the licensed premises, shall immediately notify the village police...fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first offense, and for subsequent offenses a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) and a possible suspension or revocation of the licensee's liquor license

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Lake Bluff · 3.2.38

Liquor Service In Outdoor Service Areas

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for serving liquor in outdoor service areas accessory to licensed premises. It restricts service hours, mandates specific barrier heights and emergency egress, prohibits service to adjacent public areas, and requires continuous employee supervision.

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Where a class of liquor license authorizes liquor service to be conducted in a outdoor service area accessory to the licensed premises, service in the outdoor service area is subject to the following requirements: A. The sale and service of alcoholic liquor in the outdoor service area shall be permitted only when the indoor area of the establishment is open and in no case between the hours of eleven o’clock (11:00) P.M. and six o’clock

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Chicago Ridge · 14.282

Mobile food vendors

Summary

This section of the Chicago Ridge municipal ordinance defines mobile food vendors and vehicles, outlines licensing requirements including a cap of five licenses, and details the application process, requiring permits from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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manner that maintains a clear path along the sidewalk and does not interfere with or obstruct the free passage of pedestrians. (13) The sale or service of alcohol by a mobile food vendor is strictly prohibited unless temporary liquor license approval has been granted by the village. (l) Special event requirements. The following provisions apply to mobile food vendors operating as part of a special event sponsored by the village or other governmental entity: (1) Mobile food vendors must abide...organizing customer lines in an orderly manner that maintains a clear path along the sidewalk and does not interfere with or obstruct the free passage of pedestrians. (8) The sale or service of alcohol is strictly prohibited unless temporary liquor licenses approval has been granted by the village liquor control commissioner

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Palos Hills · 5.10.200

License—Number

Summary

This section establishes the maximum number of licenses permitted for various classes of alcoholic liquor in Palos Hills, with specific limits for most classes and no limits for Class K and Class L licenses. It also outlines the process for increasing the number of licenses, requiring approval from the local liquor commissioner and a majority vote of a quorum of the city council.

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licenses; 4 Class C-2 licenses; 1 Class D license; the number of Class E licenses would be determined by the purchase of same by Class A, B, C, C-1, D, I, J, K or L liquor licenses; 3 Class F licenses; 8 Class H licenses; [2] Class H-1 licenses; 2 Class I licenses; no Class J licenses; there shall be no limit on Class K and no limit on Class L licenses. B. An increase...number of licenses allowed per class shall be allowed only with the approval of the local liquor commissioner and with the consent of the majority vote of a quorum of the city council. Thereafter, the city council shall amend this chapter to increase the number of licenses issued in the approved classification

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Deerfield · 7.4

Sales Of Delta-9 Thc Products Limited:

Summary

This section limits the sale of Delta-9 THC products to licensed package liquor stores and medical cannabis dispensaries, prohibits sales to individuals under 21, mandates clear labeling of THC content, and requires non-beverage products like gummies to be kept behind a counter.

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sale of Delta-9 THC Products is limited to package liquor store licensees that hold a Class A liquor license under Section 3-8 this Code and cannabis business establishments duly licensed under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (410 ILCS 130/1, et seq.) or the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705/1-1, et seq.). (b) The sale of Delta-9 THC Products to any person under the age of 21 years is prohibited. (c) All Delta...Delta-9 THC Content of the product. (d) Non-beverage Delta-9 THC Products, such a gummies, may not be directly accessible to customers, and must be sold from behind a counter controlled by an employee of the licensed package liquor store or medical cannabis dispensary

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Deerfield · 7.4

Sales Of Delta-9 Thc Products Limited:

Summary

This section limits the sale of Delta-9 THC products to licensed package liquor stores and medical cannabis dispensaries, prohibits sales to individuals under 21, mandates clear labeling of THC content, and requires non-beverage products like gummies to be kept behind a counter.

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sale of Delta-9 THC Products is limited to package liquor store licensees that hold a Class A liquor license under Section 3-8 this Code and cannabis business establishments duly licensed under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (410 ILCS 130/1, et seq.) or the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705/1-1, et seq.). (b) The sale of Delta-9 THC Products to any person under the age of 21 years is prohibited. (c) All Delta...Delta-9 THC Content of the product. (d) Non-beverage Delta-9 THC Products, such a gummies, may not be directly accessible to customers, and must be sold from behind a counter controlled by an employee of the licensed package liquor store or medical cannabis dispensary

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Hazel Crest · 17.142

Prohibited acts

Summary

This section prohibits Short-Term Entertainment Venue (STEV) events from operating past midnight, restricts alcohol sales and consumption unless licensed, prohibits cannabis sales and consumption, and mandates staff presence. It also requires licensees to provide security plans and install audio-video security systems if directed by the police department.

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STEV event shall operate past 12:00 midnight. (b) (1) No alcohol may be sold, served or consumed on the licensed premises unless the license has a current liquor license so allowing. (2) No legal cannabis may be sold, served, or consumed on the licensed premises. (3) One (1) or more staff members must be present at the licensed premises during all STEV events. (c) If directed by the village police department, licensee shall provide and implement a security plan

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Vernon Hills · 3.18

Change of location, personnel

Summary

This section outlines the procedures for changing the location of a licensed premises or the personnel/owners of a licensee. Both require written authorization and approval from the liquor and license commission, with specific filings required for personnel changes.

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chapter shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only when and upon written authorization to make such change shall be issued by the liquor and license commission. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location complies with the provisions and regulations of this chapter. A request for change of location shall be sent to the chief of police, village manager...licensee shall file the required documents with the village clerk not later than the effective date of the proposed change. Any such change shall be subject to the final approval of the liquor and license commission as provided in this chapter. (Code

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Northlake · 3.3.5.1

Insurance

Summary

This section requires all applicants for liquor licenses in Northlake to provide proof of dramshop insurance from a licensed company. Failure to maintain this insurance will void the license retroactively.

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insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the state insuring such applicant against liability which applicant may incur under the provisions of 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-21 of the liquor control act. The provisions of said statute shall be liberally construed and each applicant and license holder shall have the burden...providing the local liquor control commissioner with satisfactory evidence that said insurance is in full force and effect at any particular time during the term of any such license. Failure to do so after the issuance of any local liquor license shall render said license void ab initio

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Northlake · 3.3.4.1

License Required

Summary

This section requires a local retail liquor dealer's license to sell, offer, give away, or possess alcoholic liquor with the intent to sell or give away. It also prohibits the consumption or possession of open alcohol beverages on the premises of businesses not licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption.

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shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail, to give away or to keep with intention of selling at retail or giving away, alcoholic liquor without having a local retail liquor dealer's license. Further, it shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail or to give away, alcoholic liquors in violation of the terms of a local retail liquor dealer's license issued by the city; provided, however, nothing herein contained shall prevent...possession and transportation of alcoholic liquor for lawful, personal use of the possessor, his family and his guests, over the age of twenty one (21) years or the service of beer and wine to residents of a retirement home in conjunction with the service of meals. B. It shall be unlawful for any person to consume or be in possession of any open alcohol beverages while on the premises of any licensed business other than a business licensed

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Kildeer · 3.8.8

License Revocation

Summary

This section authorizes the Kildeer Village Liquor Control Commission to revoke a Coin Operated Amusement Device License after a noticed hearing if a violation of the chapter is found. The revocation order is only effective after the hearing.

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village liquor control commission is hereby authorized to revoke any license issued by it after notice and hearing if it finds that there has been a violation of this chapter. No license shall be revoked except after a hearing by the village liquor control commission. The village liquor control commission may fix the time and place of such hearing, but shall give at least seven (7) days' notice of the time and place of the hearing to the person displaying

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Lockport · 110.26

Maximum Video Gaming Operator License

Summary

This section limits the number of establishments authorized to operate video gaming terminals within the city. A maximum of two Class N liquor license holders and eighteen other liquor licensed establishments are permitted.

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number of establishments with a Class N liquor license authorized to operate video gaming terminals within the corporate limits of the city shall not exceed two. (B) For all other liquor licensed establishments, the number of establishments authorized to operate video gaming terminals within the corporate limits of the city shall not exceed 18. (Ord. 19-031, passed 10-2-19; Am. Ord. 22-023-A, passed

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Lake Bluff · 3.2.30

Display Of License

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Every licensee shall cause his liquor license to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises

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Rosemont · 4.2.24

Revocation Or Suspension Of License

Summary

This section outlines the grounds and conditions under which a Local Liquor Control Commissioner in Rosemont can revoke or suspend an alcoholic beverage license. It includes violations of state law, local ordinances, and operational dormancy.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner may, in accordance with law and the provisions of the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended, revoke or suspend any license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of the act, this Code or any ordinance or resolution enacted by the Corporate Authorities of the Village, or any applicable rule...regulation established by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or the State Commission which is not inconsistent with law. B. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may, in accordance with law and the provisions of the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended, revoke a license any time it is determined that any of the requirements of section 4-2-4 of this chapter are no longer met or any time the license holder has ceased operations for a period

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Glencoe · 4.33

Special Events

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for selling or dispensing alcoholic liquor at special events in Glencoe. It mandates a Class E license for sellers, limits individual purchases to two beverages at a time, and specifies maximum quantities per beverage.

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limited liability company may sell, offer for sale, or dispense any alcoholic liquor at a special event located in the village, except in compliance with the following: (1) The seller shall obtain a Class E license as required pursuant to this chapter and the Liquor Control Act; (2) No individual shall be permitted to purchase more than two alcoholic beverages at any one time; and (3) The quantity of alcoholic liquor within each beverage sold shall not exceed 12 ounces...wine, or one and one-half ounces of distilled spirits. (b) Licenses. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, no Class A, B, or G local liquor licensee shall be required to obtain an additional local liquor license for the sale of alcoholic liquor at a special event

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