Alsip § 12.400 Business & Licensing Section License required This section prohibits the conducting of any raffle within the village of Alsip unless a raffle license has been obtained beforehand, in accordance with the article's provisions. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.401 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section provides definitions for various terms used within the Alsip municipal ordinance, specifically related to raffles and chances. It clarifies the meaning of terms such as 'Act,' 'Board of trustees,' 'Business,' 'Charitable,' and 'Key location.' View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.402 Business & Licensing Section Qualifications This section outlines the eligibility criteria for obtaining a raffle license in Alsip. It specifies that only established not-for-profit organizations, certain fundraising groups for individuals in hardship, and law enforcement associations are qualified. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.403 Business & Licensing Section Ineligibility This section outlines the criteria under which individuals or organizations are deemed ineligible to obtain a raffle license in Alsip. It covers felony convictions, gambling history, moral character, and organizational involvement with ineligible persons. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.404 Business & Licensing Section Application This section outlines the application requirements for any organization wishing to conduct a raffle within the village. It details the specific information that must be submitted to the village clerk, including organizational details, eligibility proof, sales and winning timelines, and sworn statements. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.405 Business & Licensing Section License fee This section establishes a non-refundable license fee of $25.00 for each raffle conducted in Alsip. The fee must be submitted with the license application. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.406 Business & Licensing Section License issuance This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a raffle license in Alsip. Qualified organizations must submit an application, pay a fee, and provide a fidelity bond for their manager. The village has 30 days to grant or deny the license. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.407 Business & Licensing Section License terms This section outlines the validity and transferability of raffle licenses in Alsip. Each license is valid for a single raffle event or a defined number of raffles within a specific calendar year, and cannot be assigned or transferred to another party. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.408 Business & Licensing Section Exemption This section exempts political committees with a valid Illinois State Board of Elections raffle license from needing a local Alsip raffle license. It also exempts other organizations from local licensure if they are licensed by another municipality or county with jurisdiction over the raffle's key location. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.409 Business & Licensing Section Conduct of raffles This section outlines restrictions for licensed raffles in Alsip, focusing on the exclusive use of net proceeds for lawful purposes, limitations on who can manage raffles, and acceptable arrangements for third-party services and venue rentals. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.410 Business & Licensing Section Manager; bond This section mandates that a single manager, designated by the organization conducting a raffle, must be bonded for at least 50% of the anticipated prize value to ensure honesty. The board of trustees can waive this requirement with specific organizational approval. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.411 Business & Licensing Section Records This section mandates that organizations licensed to conduct raffles must maintain detailed financial records of gross receipts, expenses, and net proceeds for each raffle event. It also outlines reporting requirements and record preservation, making these records available for public inspection. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.412 Business & Licensing Section Suspension and revocation of licenses This section outlines the grounds and process for the Alsip Village Clerk to suspend or revoke a raffle license. Revocation or suspension can occur due to disqualifying events, violations of the article, or other village code violations, following board of trustees direction, notice, and an opportunity to be heard. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.413 Business & Licensing Section Penalties This section outlines the penalties for violating provisions related to raffles and chances in Alsip. Violators face fines between $250 and $1,500 per day, with penalties enforceable through license proceedings and administrative adjudication. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.500 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section of the Alsip municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms related to pool halls and billiard parlors. It defines key terms such as 'pool hall or billiard room', 'billiard or pool table', 'pool or billiards', 'licensee', and 'person'. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.501 Business & Licensing Section License required; number of licenses to be issued This section requires any person operating a pool hall or billiard parlor in Alsip to obtain a license. It also limits the total number of such licenses issued within the village to a maximum of two. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.502 Business & Licensing Section Application for license This section outlines the application process for a pool hall and billiard parlor license in Alsip. It details required application forms, applicant qualifications, background checks, inspections, and specific information to be provided. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.503 Business & Licensing Section Denial of license This section outlines the grounds for denial of a license to operate a pool hall or billiard parlor. Licenses will be denied if applicants have a history of certain criminal offenses or prior license revocations, if the application contains false information, or if the business location fails inspections. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.504 Business & Licensing Section Restrictions This section establishes restrictions for operating pool halls and billiard parlors in Alsip, including proximity to sensitive locations, age-based access controls during school hours, manager supervision, visibility for law enforcement, and prohibitions against loitering and disturbing the peace. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.505 Business & Licensing Section Hours of operation This ordinance section establishes specific operating hours for pool halls and billiard parlors in Alsip, prohibiting business operations and customer play during early morning hours on both weekdays and weekends. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.506 Business & Licensing Section Transfer of license This section states that pool hall and billiard parlor licenses are a personal privilege, not a vested property right, and cannot be transferred to another individual. It also prohibits operating the business at a location other than the one designated on the license. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.507 Business & Licensing Section Inspections; access by inspecting officers or officials This section mandates that licensees and others must grant free access to the premises at all times it is open to the public, and at other reasonable times or when occupied, to peace officers and inspectors from various government departments responsible for enforcing laws. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.508 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section establishes that violations of this article are considered a Class C ordinance violation and can lead to the suspension or revocation of a business license to operate a pool hall or billiard parlor. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 8.4B-1 Business & Licensing Section Purpose This section outlines the purpose of the William E. Brook Memorial Wetland Sanctuary And Entertainment Center project. Its goals are to restore and enhance the wetland, attract wildlife, create habitats, and increase public access for enjoyment. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.4B-2 Business & Licensing Section Regulations This section outlines regulations for the William E. Brook Memorial Wetland Sanctuary and Entertainment Center, covering traffic restrictions, operational hours for different seasons, and specific rules for the ice skating pond and sledding hills. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.4B-3 Business & Licensing Section Prohibited Acts And Conditions This section prohibits commercial activities like peddling within the William E. Brook Memorial Wetland Sanctuary and Entertainment Center without a special permit and restricts public access to parking lots during performances, defining specific areas for both the entertainment center and wetland sanctuary. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.201 Business & Licensing Section Intent and Purposes This section establishes the intent behind requiring a license for theaters, cabarets, and nightclubs. It clarifies that a license is generally needed when a separate charge is levied for entertainment beyond incidental music with food service, including increased prices for menus or drinks in conjunction with entertainment. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.202 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to entertainment venues in Arlington Heights, specifically distinguishing between background music and various forms of live entertainment, exhibitions, and performances that may require a cabaret, theater, or night club license. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.203 Business & Licensing Section License Required View in Arlington Heights’s full code →