File #: 15-0253    Version: 1 Name: Miscellaneous Misconduct ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Type: Ordinance Amendment Status: Approved
File created: 3/20/2015 In control: Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations
On agenda: 4/14/2015 Final action: 5/19/2015
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Misconduct BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 3 Alcoholic Beverages of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: Section 3-3-2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. A. Words and Terms Defined: The term "alcoholic beverage(s)" in this provision is used to include products of or containing alcohol, alcoholic liquor or intoxicating liquor. Except for products one-half (1/2) of one (1) percent, or less, of alcohol by volume. Alcohol means the products of distillation of any fermented liquid, but does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol. Alcoholic liquor includes products of or containing alcohol, spirits, wine and beer for human consumption as a beverage. Beer means a beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion of barley or other grain, malt...
Sponsors: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President)
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Misconduct

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 3 Alcoholic Beverages of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:

Section 3-3-2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

A. Words and Terms Defined: The term "alcoholic beverage(s)" in this provision is used to include products of or containing alcohol, alcoholic liquor or intoxicating liquor. Except for products one-half (1/2) of one (1) percent, or less, of alcohol by volume.
Alcohol means the products of distillation of any fermented liquid, but does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
Alcoholic liquor includes products of or containing alcohol, spirits, wine and beer for human consumption as a beverage.
Beer means a beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion of barley or other grain, malt and hops in water and includes, among other things, beer, ale, and stout.
Spirits means beverages which contain alcohol obtained by distillation and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin or other spirituous liquors.
Wine means any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits and vegetables, except wine intended for use and used by any church or religious organization for sacramental purposes.
B. Sale of Alcoholic Beverages: The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed on District land only under the following circumstances:
1. Alcoholic beverages may be sold in connection with the operation of the facilities of the Chicago Zoological Society or the Chicago Horticultural Society on land owned by the District.
2. Alcoholic beverages may be sold on any land used for a golf course owned by the District. pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Special Use Permit, duly approved by the Board.
3. Subject to the requirements described belo...

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