Policy 3.31 Alcohol Liquor Policy

The sale and/or delivery of Alcoholic liquor in buildings owned by the Niles-Maine District Library shall be in compliance with the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended from time to time hereafter (the "Act"), and pursuant to the requirements set forth in this Policy.

Alcoholic Liquor

"Alcoholic liquor" includes alcohol, spirits, 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 a human being, or as otherwise defined under the Act.

Special Event

"Special Event" means a Niles-Maine District Library fundraiser or programs of a cultural or educational nature occurring in a building owned or leased by the Niles-Maine District Library, at which alcoholic liquor is sold and/or delivered.

Sales of Alcoholic Liquor Limited

Alcoholic liquor may only be sold at retail or delivered in a building owned the Niles-Maine District Library during a Special Event as follows:

1. The sale and/or delivery of alcoholic liquor shall only be permitted during and as part of a Special Event; and
2. No alcoholic liquor may be sold, distributed, or consumed in any area of the Library District's property accessible to the general public during a Special Event; and
3. No alcoholic liquor may be removed from the portion of the Library District building during a Special Event; and
4. No alcoholic liquor may be sold, distributed, or in the possession of any person under the age of 21 at any time on the Library District's property; and
5. A local liquor license shall first be obtained, if required.

Approval Required before Sales of Alcoholic Liquor

Alcoholic liquor shall not be sold or delivered at a Special Event in any building owned or leased by the Niles-Maine District Library unless the Library District's Board of Trustees has first approved the sale and/or delivery of Alcoholic Liquor at the Special Event.

Dram Shop Liability Insurance

Alcoholic liquor shall not be sold and/or delivered at a Special Event in any building owned or leased by the Niles-Maine District Library unless dram shop insurance coverage for liability arising from the sale and/or delivery of Alcoholic liquor in the maximum coverage limits required under the Act, has first been obtained to save harmless the Niles-Maine District Library from all financial loss, damage or harm. Reference: Public Act 99-0559; 235 ILCS 5/6-15