HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1988ORDINANCE NO. ~ o,~
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (INTOXICATING LIQUORS) OF THE
CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee has determined that it is necessary and
in the best interests of the citizens of Canton, Illinois to amend Chapter 8 (Intoxicating Liquors)
of the Canton Municipal Code by deleting BASSETT training as a mandatory requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made a similar determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois, as follows:
That Chapter 8 (Intoxicating Liquors) of the Canton Municipal Code be amended to read
as follows:
3-8-5: LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER:
(A) Duties:
1. The mayor of the city shall be the local liquor control commissioner.
2. The local liquor control commissioner shall have the following powers, functions
and duties:
(a) To receive applications for liquor licenses under this chapter, to
investigate applicants, and to grant or renew liquor licenses;
(b) To receive complaints from citizens of the city that the provisions of this
chapter or state law have been or are being violated and to investigate and act upon such
complaints;
(c) To enter or authorize any law enforcement officer to enter at anytime upon
any premises licensed under this chapter to determine whether any provisions of this
chapter or state law have been or are being violated and at such time to examine the
premises of the licensee;
(d) To appoint deputies or other persons to assist him in the performance of
his duties and responsibilities as local liquor control commissioner;
(e) To require any licensee at any reasonable time to produce such licensee's
books and records of his operations under his liquor license for inspection and
examination;
(f) To require any licensee at reasonable times, and from time to time, to file
reports or provide information concerning such licensee's operation of his licensed
establishment as may be convenient to permit proper enforcement of this chapter or state
law;
(g) To promulgate rules and regulations under this chapter and state law
consistent therewith;
(h) To convene and conduct hearings upon complaint or upon information that
a violation of this chapter has occurred; to conduct hearings concerning the fitness of any
person to receive, continue to hold or renew any license issued under this chapter; to
administer oaths, issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the
production of relevant documents or other evidence; to receive testimony and take proof;
to make findings of fact and determinations of law; to enter written orders and decisions;
(i) To require all license holders to comply with the fire codes of the city of
Canton. Any violation of the fire codes may result in a suspension or revocation of the
license pursuant to the penalties set forth in subsection (A)2(k) of this section;
(j) To represent the city on any appeal of any action taken under this chapter;
(k) To prescribe penalties for violations of this chapter and state law and
enforce such penalties. Permissible penalties shall include:
(1) A written reprimand;
(2) ']'o attend T3ASSI~ ' (E3evcrage Alcahol Servers and Sellers Education
Training) training,~rogram licensed by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
and. provide evidence of'successful completion;
(~3) A fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation
but not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) against any licensee
during any license year;
(~4) To suspend any licensee's license for not more than thirty (30) days
for any violation;
(45) To revoke any license issued under this chapter for cause.
(1) To keep and maintain books and records concerning the performance of
his duties, functions and responsibilities under this chapter;
(m) To receive license fees, fines and other monies under this chapter and to
promptly deposit such funds with the city treasurer;
(n) To cause legal proceedings to be initiated on behalf of the city regarding
the duties, functions and responsibilities under this chapter;
(o) To declare the existence of any emergency and thereafter to alter the hours
of operation of any licensee and take all other actions that may be necessary or proper
due to such emergency;
(p) To notify the Illinois secretary of state where a club incorporated under the
general not for profit corporation act or a foreign corporation functioning as a club in
Illinois under a certificate of authority issued under that act has violated the Illinois liquor
control act or this chapter by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquor without a
license;
(q) To take any and all actions necessary and incidental to the furtherance of
his duties and functions as set forth in this chapter or by state law. 3
(B) Salary Of Liquor Commissioner And Assistants: The local liquor control commissioner
and his duly appointed assistants shall receive the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00)
per annum for their services; provided, however, that not more than two (2) assistants
shall receive said salary.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting
this 4th day of August , 2009 upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES• Aldermen Strandberg, Schenck, West, Sarff, Rivero, Ellis,
• Hartford, Strandberg.
NAYS: None .
ABSTAIN: None .
~~' ~~~'~ APPROVED:
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Kevin R. Meade, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nancy Whi s, City Clerk
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