BYOB Fees at Restaurants

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BYOB Fees at Restaurants

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QUESTION:
Are BYOB fees permitted in restaurants?
ANSWER
Yes and no.

If the restaurant has a liquor license, YES.

If the restaurant DOES NOT have a liquor license, NO

"There should not be any direct or indirect fees charged for the allowance of BYOB unless the business location has a liquor license"

Below are words and a link to the City of Chicago website (bottom of page, under FAQ

Am I permitted to allow BYOB inside my restaurant?
Yes, BYOB is permitted inside a restaurant; however the City encourages business owners to obtain liquor liability insurance to protect against potential lawsuits. There should not be any direct or indirect fees charged for the allowance of BYOB unless the business location has a liquor license.

http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/we...