(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 without violating paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Section 6-28 or paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Section 6-28 of this Act, provided the total quantity of the sampling package, regardless of the number of containers in which the alcoholic liquor is being served, does not exceed 1 ounce of distilled spirits, 4 ounces of wine, or 16 ounces of beer. In any event, all provisions of Section 6-28 shall apply to an on-premises retail licensee that conducts product sampling.
(Source: P.A. 90-432, eff. 1-1-98; 90-626, eff. 1-1-99.)
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