Title
Ordinance amending the Lake County Liquor Control Ordinance.
Staff Summary
· The Lake County Board adopted the Lake County Liquor Control Ordinance for unincorporated Lake County on February 14, 1984.
· The Lake County Liquor Control Commissioner has made recommended housekeeping changes to the Ordinance to update formatting and terminology.
· The Liquor Commissioner additionally recommends reducing the number of available liquor licenses to 120 licenses.
· The Lake County Liquor Commissioner also recommends amending Article 3 - Licenses to create a new Section 7 applicable to liquor licensees with state video gaming licenses.
Body
Ordinance Amending the Lake County Liquor Control Ordinance
WHEREAS, the Lake County Board adopted the Lake County Liquor Control Ordinance for unincorporated Lake County on February 14, 1984; and
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the people of Lake County for the Liquor Commission to limit the number of liquor license in unincorporated Lake County; and
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the people of Lake County for the Liquor Commission to regulate liquor licensees who also hold video gaming permits in unincorporated Lake County; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Liquor Control Commissioner has recommended housekeeping changes to the ordinance, a reduction in the number of liquor licenses, and an amendment of Article 3 - Licenses to create a new Section 7.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that amendments to the Lake County Liquor Control Ordinance (attached as "Exhibit A") be adopted and be made effective immediately.
DATED, at WAUKEGAN, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, on this 13th day of August, 2013.