G59-88 Ordinance No. G59-88
AN ORDINANCE
REQUIRING SERVERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO HAVE COMPLETED A
BEVERAGE ALCOHOL SELLERS AND SERVERS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a municipal corporation and a home rule unit by
virtue of the provisions of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin may exercise any power and perform any function
pertaining to its government and affairs including the power to regulate for the protec-
tion of the public health, safety, morals and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Chapter 6.06 entitled "Alcoholic Liquor Dealers" of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding Section
6.06.1 15 to read as follows:
"6.06.115 BASSET Training Requirements.
A. For licenses effective on or after May I, 1990, the original or
renewal application for a Class A, AA, B, C, E, F, H and J license shall be
accompanied with proof of completion of a state certified Beverage
rib Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training Program (BASSET), for
all persons who serve or sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to that license.
B. After May I, 1990 new employees or managers of a licensee, who
are required to complete BASSET training, shall within sixty (60) days from
the beginning of their employment with that licensee complete the BASSET
program, and shall until completion of the BASSET program work under the
supervision of a person who has completed the BASSET program.
C. A photocopy of the certificate of completion of the BASSET
program must be filed with the City Clerk and maintained in the manager's
office on the premises of the licensee."
Section 2. That Section 6.06.140 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
be and is hereby further amended by adding Paragraph S to read as follows:
"S. Permit any person in a Class A, AA, B, C, D, E, F, H or J
licensed establishment to serve or sell alcoholic beverages unless that
person has completed the BASSET training program as required in Section
6.06.115."
Section 3. That Section 6.06.120A of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
be and is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"A. The local liquor control commmission may revoke or suspend any
license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter for cause. In lieu of
•• suspension or revocation, the local liquor control commission may impose a
fine on the licensee provided such fine shall not exceed one thousand
dollars for each violation; each day on which a violation continues or occurs
shall constitute a separate violation. Provided further, not more than ten
thousand dollars in fines under this chapter may be imposed against any
licensee during the period of his license. In addition to other penalties
imposed in this chapter, a person violating any regulation of this chapter
may be required to again complete a BASSET training program as required
in Section 6.06.115."
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provi-
sions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication in the manner provided by law.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: July 27, 1 988
Passed: July 27, 1988
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
5/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk