HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - 24-47 - 10/07/2024 - Class E BYOA Liquor License CITY OF MCHENRY
MCHENRY COUNTY
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Ordinance 24-47
Amending Title 4-2-6, Subsection D-5. Class E BYOA License
Passed by the
Mayor and City Council
Of the
City of McHenry
McHenry County
State of Illinois
October 7, 2024
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois this 8th Day of October 2024
ORDINANCE NO. 24-47
Amending Title 4-2-6, Subsection D-5. Class E BYOA License
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule
municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of
Illinois, and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule
powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 4-2-6, subsection D-5, of the Municipal Code relating to
liquor license classifications, shall be amended as follows:
D.S. Class E BYOA License: Issuance of a Class E license shall allow for the legal consumption
of alcohol within the premises of an establishment or business that is open to the public and
does not otherwise possess a City issued liquor license. Issuance of a Class E license does
not permit the owner, manager or staff of the business to sell or serve alcoholic liquor to
customers. The annual fee for a BYOA license shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
No more than three (3) Class E licenses shall be in force in the City at any time. Conditions
of a BYOA license are as follows:
a. The licensee shall only permit BYOA to occur on the premises in conjunction
with the purchase of a service within the establishment;
b. Only patrons who are over the age of twenty one (21) and that are participating
in the service of the business shall be permitted to consume alcohol that has been
provided by the patrons;
c. The licensee may provide glassware and ice to patrons, but may not serve
alcohol; and
d. It shall be unlawful for any person to carry, transport or possess liquor in an
unsealed and open condition.
SECTION 2: If any section,paragraph, subdivision, clause,sentence or provision of
this Ordinance shall be adjudged by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
judgment shall not effect, impair, invalidate or nullify the remainder thereof,which remainder
shall remain and continue in full force and effect.
SECTION 3: All ordinances,orparts thereof,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the
authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, Illinois.
SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, as provided by law.
Passed this 7th day of October, 2024.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderwoman Bassi x
Alderman Davis x
Alderman Glab x
Alderman Koch x
Alderman McClatchey x
Alderwoman Miller x
Alderman Santi x
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