Illinois Code § 7-2-16
Illinois Code § 7-2-16. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 7-2-16.
All valid ordinances or resolutions of and all valid decisions determined through a referendum of the voters in any municipality which becomes a borough of a united city, regulating or prohibiting the sale of alcoholic liquor shall remain valid, notwithstanding the formation of the union, until validly changed by a compliance with "An Act relating to alcoholic liquors," approved January 31, 1934, as heretofore and hereafter amended. The local liquor control commissioner of any municipality, which becomes a borough of a united city, shall continue as such until superseded by the mayor of the united city. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 576.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-2-16
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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