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Deerfield repeals local 'Class K' alcohol‑delivery license after state law change
Summary
Trustees voted to repeal a village subsidiary 'Class K' liquor license after a new state law removed municipalities’ ability to require separate delivery licenses; staff will refund 2026 application fees to the four affected businesses.
The Village of Deerfield voted Feb. 2 to repeal its Class K liquor license, a local subsidiary permit the village created during the pandemic to regulate alcohol delivery.
Justin, speaking for village staff, said a new state law that took effect Jan. 1 bars municipalities from requiring a separate or additional license for alcohol delivery. "Since it did go into effect January 1st, we do recommend that we refund those four businesses their $200 liquor license fee since they applied for the 2026 calendar year," Justin told the trustees.
The ordinance does not change how businesses sell alcohol to customers in person or curbside; it removes the duplicate village licensing requirement and refunds the $200 application fees for the four affected businesses. Trustees approved the ordinance by roll call vote.
No other regulatory changes were proposed at the meeting.
