OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RICHARD M. DALEY
MAYOR
February 9, 2011
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Chapter 4-276 of the Municipal Code regarding regulation of the retail industry.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION I. Chapter 4-276 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding new sections 4-276-005 and 4-276-265, by deleting the language struck through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
CHAPTER 4-276
REGULATION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES MARKETPLACE 4-276-005 Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply for purposes of this chapter:
"Advertisement" means any offer to sell a commodity to the public at retail by any form of public notice, however disseminated or utilized!
"Avoirdupois weight" means weight based on the 16-ounce pound as well as decimal or common fractions thereof.
"Bulk foods" means food for sale in aggregate containers from which specific quantities desired by the consumer are withdrawn by the consumer (otherwise known as "self-service"). The term does not include fresh whole fruits or fresh whole vegetables.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of business affairs and consumer protection or the commissioner's designee.
"Consumer commodity" means a consumer item that is consumed and replaced by consumers on a regular basis. The term "consumer commodity" includes, but is not limited to, the following items, however packaged or contained:
(1) Food, beverages (including liquor), other items intended for consumption by humans or animals and all substances or ingredients to be added to food:
(2) Paper, metal, and plastic products, including but not limited to napkins, facial tissues, toilet tissues, foil wrap, plastic wrap, pape...
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