Illinois § 5-2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-2.
All licenses, except a non-beverage user's, a special use permit, and a special event retailer's license, issued by the State Commission, shall be valid from the date of issuance through the last day of the eleventh month that begins after the month in which the license is issued unless sooner revoked or suspended as provided in this Act. A non-beverage user's license shall expire only when the quantity of alcoholic liquor which may be purchased under it has been exhausted. A special use permit license and a special event retailer's license (not-for-profit) shall be issued for a specific time period, not to exceed 15 days per licensee per location in any 12 month period. Licenses shall state thereon the class to which they belong, the names of the licensees and the addresses and description of the premises for which they are granted, or in the case of caterer retailers, auctions, railroads, airplanes and boats, a designation thereof by number or name; and shall state the dates of their issuance and expiration. (Source: P.A. 93-627, eff. 6-1-04.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-2 cover?
Section 5-2 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 5-2?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 5-2 apply to my situation?
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