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92_SB1824
LRB9215466LDtm
1 AN ACT in relation to alcohol, amending named Acts.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The Department of Public Health Powers and
5 Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is
6 amended by adding Section 2310-585 as follows:
7 (20 ILCS 2310/2310-585 new)
8 Sec. 2310-585. To inspect the premises of a retailer who
9 sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises and
10 to enforce the requirement that such retailers post signs as
11 required under Section 6-32 of the Liquor Control Act of
12 1934.
13 Section 10. The Liquor Control Act of 1934 is amended by
14 adding Section 6-32 as follow:
15 (235 ILCS 5/6-32 new)
16 Sec. 6-32. Warning signs.
17 (a) A retailer who sells alcoholic beverages for
18 consumption on the premises shall post, in a conspicuous
19 place, a sign that clearly reads: "Warning: Drinking
20 alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can cause birth
21 defects." The sign shall include a picture, occupying not
22 less than one-half of the sign, illustrating a pregnant woman
23 and the international red "prohibited" symbol over an
24 alcoholic beverage. The illustration shall be no smaller than
25 11 inches by 17 inches.
26 (b) The Department shall make such warning signs
27 available to retailers of alcoholic beverages and shall
28 promulgate rules with respect to the form and the posting of
29 such signs. A fee may be charged by the Department to cover
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1 printing, postage, and handling expenses.
2 (c) A person who fails or refuses to post the sign as
3 required in this Section shall be guilty of a Class C
4 misdemeanor. A person who violates subsection (a) shall also
5 be liable for a civil fine in an amount not to exceed $150
6 for the first violation or $500 for a second violation or
7 subsequent violation. Such fine shall be imposed and
8 collected by the Department of Public Health after providing
9 the person with due process and an opportunity to be heard.