ILCC News

              Inside This Issue
Director’s Note . . . . . . .2
Are You Violating
the Law? . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ILCC Offers Regional
Education & Training
Seminars . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Easy Operating Tips for
Licensees . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Up in Smoke? . . . . . . . .4
Tobacco Program
Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tobacco Retailer Kits . . .5
2005 New BASSET
Licensees . . . . . . . . . . . .6
BASSET
Trainer-of-the-Quarter . .6
Proper Training Can
Reduce the Number
of Traffic Deaths . . . . . .6
Bottle Service” &
the Happy Hour Law . . .7
Card Hard Tips! . . . . . . .8
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ILCC News
With liquor laws being the focus of intense media scrutiny lately, now
is a good time to review the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s
(ILCC) role in enforcing and educating the public on state liquor laws.
The nature and responsibilities of this Commission are complex and many.
This includes administrative and policy matters—but most importantly—
appellate legal decisions.
While adhering to strict qualifying criteria, the ILCC annually issues over
26,000 liquor licenses in 28 different license categories. These categories
are split into the “three tiers” of the liquor industry—manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Please
note that a licensee can belong to only one of the three tiers; for example, a retail liquor establishment
cannot distribute or manufacture alcohol.
The ILCC’s work is not done once a license is approved, the Commission is also charged with
ensuring that licensees are complying with the provisions of the Illinois Liquor Control Act. In this
role, ILCC special agents respond to all complaints regarding violations and conduct approximately
20,000 yearly liquor inspections. Additionally, these agents serve as liaisons to local liquor
commissioners and law enforcement officials. They also perform orientation inspections for new
licensees upon request.
Finally, to meet the responsibility of protecting health, safety and welfare, the ILCC encourages the
responsible selling and serving of alcohol. Through licensing and promotion of the Beverage Alcohol
Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program—along with a variety of other ILCC
educational initiatives—the ILCC places an emphasis on reducing incidents of driving under the
influence of alcohol and preventing its sale to minors.
It is our goal to strictly enforce all laws regarding the sale of alcohol. Your license is a valuable
asset, and it is your responsibility to adhere to the rules. Violators of the law will be penalized.
Irving J. Koppel
Chairman
Illinois Liquor Control Commission
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A Letter from the Chairman
Volume XVI
Fall 2005
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