HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 802 - 4/25/1972 - HALLOWEEN SOLICITING AMENDEDORDINANCE NO. 0('6Z
AN ORDINAIC E AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY ADDING
THERETO A NEW ARTICLE
WHEREAS, the Village has the responsibility of caring for
the safety, health and welfare of the conununity, and of protecting
the property of its citizens; and
M EREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have deemed
that the aforementioned interests are jeopardized by unregulated
soliciting on October 31 (Hal°oween Day);
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the president and board
of trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook
and DuPage, as follows:
Section 1: That Chapter 23, of the Municipal Code of the
Village of Elk Grove Village is hereby amended by adding thereto
Article RI, Haloween Solicitation, which shall read as follows:
23.1101 Solicitation. For the purpcs-- of this section
solicitation shall mean seeking or obtaining gifts,
food, candy or contributions of money, as is customary
in the celebration of Haloween Day.
23.1102. It shall be unlawful for any person, whether
alone or in a group, to conduct such solicitation as
set forth in the preceding section on any day other
than October 31, provided further that all solicitation
on October 31 be terminated by 8:00 P.M.
Section 2: Any person violating any provisions of this
article shall be fined not less than $5.00, nor more than $200.00
for each offense.
Section 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage, approval and pub lim tion,
according to law.
PASSED this 25th day of April 1972.
APPROVED this 25thday of April 1972.
Vote: Ayes 4 Nays 0 Absent
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
ATTEST:
Richard A. McGrenera
Village Clerk
Published: May 3, 1972 in the Elk Grove Herald.