ILCC News

              Gov. Blagojevich expands programs in wake of crash
Inside This Issue that takes five young lives
Liquor licensees
doing their job. . . . . . . . . 2
Increased vigilance
yields more violations . . . 3
Direct wine shipment . . . 4
FREE ILCC materials. . . 4
‘Alcopop’ advertising . . . . 5
BASSET
Trainer-of-the-Quarter . . 6
Education and
training seminar. . . . . . . . 6
Top 10 reasons to
Card Hard. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Underage drinking
can now result in
a felony FOR ADULTS . . 7
Lottery retailers get
big bonuses!. . . . . . . . . . . 8
www.state.il.us/LCC
See Page 4 for FREE ILCC materials
Are you prepared for the smoking ban?
On July 23, 2007, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich signed Senate Bill 500 “Smoke
Free Illinois” into law (Public Act 095-0017). Since the signing of this law,
Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) staff have received many questions
from liquor licensees and municipal officials regarding the new State of Illinois
smoking ban. Below are answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.
Q: When does the smoking ban take effect?
A: January 1, 2008.
Q: Is a “No Smoking” sign required in my state-licensed establishment?
A: YES. A “No Smoking” sign or the international “No Smoking” symbol, consisting of a pictorial
representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it, shall be clearly and
conspicuously posted by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of the place where
smoking is prohibited.
Q: How do I order the required “No Smoking” signs?
A: Please visit the “Latest News” section on the ILCC home page www.state.il.us/LCC over the next few
weeks for a link to the sign ordering form.
Q: Where should I post this sign?
A: Each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this Act shall have posted at
every entrance a conspicuous sign clearly stating that smoking is prohibited.
Q: What else am I required to do to be in compliance with the “No Smoking” law?
A: All ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited.
Q: Can I create a designated smoking area INSIDE my state-licensed establishment?
A: NO. Current and future designated smoking areas are no longer allowed.
Q: Can I create smoking areas in an outdoor patio?
A: YES, as long as the designated smoking area is part of your licensed premises and is at least
15 feet away from ANY door and/or window that opens and/or ventilation intake.
ILCC News Volume XXIII
Fall 2007
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