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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 9-13. It is unlawful to sell alcoholic liquor at retail or to grant or issue, or cause to be granted or issued, any license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail within the limits of any political subdivision or precinct or at any premises while the prohibition against such sales is in effect, or to sell at retail alcoholic liquor other than beer containing not more than 4% of alcohol by weight, or to grant or issue or cause to be granted any license to sell such alcoholic liquor at retail within the limits of such political subdivision or precinct while the prohibition against such sales is in effect, or to sell at retail alcoholic liquor containing more than 4% of alcohol by weight except in the original package and not for consumption on the premises, or to grant or issue or cause to be granted or issued any license to sell such alcoholic liquor at retail within the limits of such political subdivision or precinct while the prohibition against such sales is in effect. If any such license be granted or issued in violation of this section, the license shall be void. This section shall not prohibit the issuance of and operation under a manufacturer's or distributor's or importing distributor's license in accordance with law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 235. Liquor § 5/9-13. Retail sales and granting of retail licenses prohibited; manufacturers', distributors', and importers' licenses permitted - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-235-liquor/il-st-sect-235-5-9-13/
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