Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934 (the Dramshop Act)

Now we turn to an Illinois law that applies to facilities where alcoholic beverages are sold.

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Section 6-21 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, also known as the Dramshop Act, creates liability for owners of businesses that sell alcohol, and also for property owners or landlords of premises on which alcohol is sold, if they sold or served alcohol to anyone who later caused injury or injuries due to being intoxicated.

The Dramshop Act includes injuries such as physical injury to a person, damage to property, and/or injury to means of support or loss of society caused by an intoxicated person.

Monetary damages under the Dramshop Act are capped based on a formula, with the amount provided each year by the Illinois Comptroller’s Office. Suspected violations of the Dramshop Act are investigated by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.

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