The following definitions shall apply to the
words when used within this chapter:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Spirits, wine, beer, ale, whiskey, gin, brandy, rum or any
distilled or fermented liquid containing more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol
by volume, but for human consumption.
BEER
A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion
or concoction of barley or other grain, malt, and hops in water, and
includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter
and the like.
COMPLETELY ENCLOSED BUILDING
A building separated on all sides from the adjacent open
space, or from other buildings or other structures, by a permanent
roof and by exterior or party walls, pierced only by windows and normal
entrance or exit doors.
[Added 6-16-1987]
HOURS
Either Central Standard Time or Central Daylight Time, whichever
is in effect in McLean County.
OUTDOOR GARDEN
An approved and licensed outdoor area immediately adjacent
to the premises where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed and
where such premises holds a current and valid Class A or B liquor
license.
[Added 8-16-2005; amended 2-17-2015]
PREMISES
The completely enclosed permanent building wherein the sale
and consumption of alcoholic beverages by Class A, B and C licensees
occurs.
[Added 6-17-1986; amended 6-16-1987; 2-17-2015]
RETAIL SALE
Sale for use or consumption and not for resale.
SALE
Transfer, exchange or barter for consideration, including
any sale made by any person, including principal, proprietor, agent,
servant or employee, and includes, but is not limited to, all of the
following acts when done for consideration:
[Amended 12-21-1993]
A.
The selling of alcoholic beverages.
B.
The giving away of alcoholic beverages.
C.
The dispensing of alcoholic beverages.
D.
The providing of mix, ice, water, containers,
cups, glasses or soft drinks for the purpose of mixing drinks containing
alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.
E.
The pouring of alcoholic beverages.
F.
The providing of "set-up establishments."
G.
The storage of any alcoholic beverage.
SET UP ESTABLISHMENT
Any public or private place that:
[Added 12-21-1993]
A.
Does not hold a liquor license pursuant to this
chapter but which sells, gives away, provides, pours, stores, or otherwise
dispenses alcoholic beverages and/or mix, ice, water, containers,
cups, glasses, and soft drinks for the purpose of consumption of alcoholic
beverages on the premises; or
B.
Holds a liquor license and, after the hours
which it is permitted to be in operation, engages in any of the activities
in the immediately preceding subsection.
SELL
The act of making a sale, receiving an order for exposing
to the public for the purpose of selling or keeping with the intent
to sell.
WINE
Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the
natural contents of fruits or vegetables, containing sugar, including
such beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits,
as defined above.