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235 ILCS 5/6-31

(235 ILCS 5/6-31)

Sec. 6-31. Product sampling.

(a) Retailer, distributor, importing distributor, manufacturer and
nonresident dealer licensees may conduct product sampling for consumption at a
licensed retail location.  Up to 3 samples, consisting of no more than (i) 1/4
ounce of distilled spirits, (ii) one ounce of wine, or (iii) 2 ounces of beer
may be served to a consumer in one day.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), an on-premises retail
licensee may offer for sale and serve more than one drink per person for
sampling purposes.
In any event, all
provisions of Section 6-28
shall apply to an on-premises
retail licensee that conducts product sampling.

(c) A craft distiller tasting permit licensee may conduct product sampling of distilled spirits for consumption at the location specified in the craft distiller tasting permit license. Up to 3 samples, consisting of no more than 1/4 ounce of distilled spirits, may be served to a consumer in one day.

(Source: P.A. 99-46, eff. 7-15-15; 99-902, eff. 8-26-16.)