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Shorewood · 3.3.8

Issuance Of License And Determination Of The Number, Classification And Fees

Summary

This section outlines the process for issuing liquor licenses in Shorewood. The Village President (or designee) approves or denies applications, and approved applicants receive a license upon payment of fees. The Village President and Board of Trustees determine the types and costs of available licenses.

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President, as the Liquor Control Commissioner, or his or her designee, shall receive and approve or deny liquor license applications. If an application is approved, the applicant shall be issued a license upon the payment, in advance, of the required fee, which license shall be in writing over the name and under the Seal of the Village and executed by the Village President and attested by the Village Clerk. The Village President and the Board of Trustees shall determine...number, classification, kind, and fees of liquor licenses available for issuance in the Village
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Hawthorn Woods · 3.3.24

Records Kept

Summary

This section outlines the responsibilities of the village clerk in managing local retail liquor dealer licenses. It details the clerk's duties in record-keeping, processing applications and renewals, notifying the chief of police, and assisting the liquor control commissioner.

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village clerk shall keep a complete record of all local retail liquor dealers' licenses issued and shall immediately give written notice to the chief of police of the issuance, renewal, revocation or suspension of any license. The village clerk shall process all applications for local retail liquor dealers' licenses and any renewal thereof. In addition, at the request of the local liquor control commissioner, the village clerk shall perform such other duties as may be necessary to administer the provisions
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Diamond · 110.26

Regulations With Respect To Underage Persons

Summary

This section outlines regulations concerning underage persons and alcoholic liquors, covering employment restrictions for those under 21 in establishments serving alcohol, and prohibiting underage individuals from being in bars and lounges under specific conditions.

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from serving or delivering alcoholic liquor at dining tables for consumption on the licensed premises. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to draw, pour, mix or sell any alcoholic liquor to patrons of establishments licensed pursuant to this chapter. Persons under the age of 21 may however deliver or carry out alcoholic liquor in the original package and not for consumption on the licensed premises to the vehicles of patrons after the alcoholic liquor...stock persons or in other positions of a similar character. A person at least 18 years of age, employed at a convenience store, grocery store/supermarket or service station, may sell alcoholic liquor in the original package and not for consumption on the licensed premises if another employee at least 21 years of age registers the sale on the cash register or other similar device. (B) Bars and lounges . It shall be unlawful for any licensee to allow any person under
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Wauconda · 119.28

BASSET Training Program

Summary

This section mandates Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program completion for individuals serving or selling alcohol and for managers, with specific timelines and supervision requirements for those not yet certified.

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Department approved BASSET training course. This course is to be completed within 60 days of employment with the licensed establishment. Registration of employees is the responsibility of the licensee. (4) All persons who serve or sell alcoholic liquor in an establishment licensed under a class A, B, C, E license, and all managers of every licensee of all classes of licenses, shall within 60 days from the beginning of their employment with that licensee, complete a Police Department approved BASSET...BASSET program. As used in this chapter immediate supervision shall mean a BASSET certified manager on the licensed premises during all business hours when alcoholic beverages are being served or sold. (5) All persons who sell alcoholic liquor in an establishment licensed under a class D or E license, shall, at a minimum, be under the immediate supervision of a manager who has been certified as completing the BASSET Training Program. As used in this chapter immediate supervision shall mean
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Palos Hills · 5.11.080

License—Fees—Display of emblem

Summary

This section outlines the annual license fees for various types of automatic amusement devices in Palos Hills, including a standard device fee, an arcade license fee, and a higher fee for establishments holding specific liquor licenses. It also details the process of issuing self-voiding adhesive emblems as proof of payment and prohibits their mutilation.

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Every applicant, before being granted a license, shall pay the following annual license fee for each fiscal year: 1. Automatic amusement device $100.00 per machine 2. Arcade license 500.00 3. "E" license (for holders of a liquor license of Class A, B, C, C-1, D, J or K) 800.00. These fees shall commence as of May 1, 2002, and shall not be prorated. B. All fees shall be paid to the city clerk who shall issue as evidence
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Elburn · 804.02

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the Village President as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and outlines their powers, including appointing assistants, granting/suspending/revoking liquor licenses (with some exceptions for certain classes), and conducting inspections of licensed premises. The Commissioner is also responsible for receiving license fees and can examine applicants and licensees under oath.

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When in this chapter the Local Liquor Control Commissioner is referred to, it shall include any committee or other agency appointed by such Commissioner. 2. Licensing Duties . With respect to his or her powers, functions and duties concerning licenses, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall: a. Grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty days or revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons for premises within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, subject to approval by the Board...Corporation Act of 1986 or a foreign corporation functioning as a club in this State under a certificate of authority issued under that Act has violated this Act by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquors without a retailer's license. h. Notify the Secretary of State of any convictions or dispositions of court supervision for a violation of Section 6-20 of this Act or a similar provision of a local ordinance. i. The Local Liquor Commissioner
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Peotone · 112.99

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the chapter, including fines and license suspensions or revocations for selling alcohol to minors. It also allows for additional legal action to prevent or remedy violations.

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shall be subject, on the first offense, to a fine not to exceed $750; and on a second offense, a fine not to be less than $50 nor more than $750. If such offender is a liquor license holder, he shall be subject to the above provided fines as well as a discretionary suspension of his license: (1) for a period of 30 days, on the first offense; and (2) a permanent and automatic revocation on a second offense. Upon...revocation a license holder shall thereafter not be eligible to hold a liquor license in the village, providing such person shall be so convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction; nor shall any license be granted to any other applicant in which such second offender is interested directly or indirectly. ('70 Code, 9.18) (Am. Ord. passed 11-12-79; Am. Ord. 95-26, passed 11-20-95) (C)   In addition to whatever penalties are applicable under this chapter
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Orland Park · 7.4.29

Wine, Beer And Spirits Sampling And Tasting

Summary

This ordinance allows Class B and Class D licensed retail establishments in Orland Park to conduct wine, beer, and/or spirits sampling and tasting for bona fide customers. It outlines specific licensing requirements, fees, quantity limits for samples, and spatial restrictions for sampling areas.

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exceed 1/4 (0.25) ounce. A Class B licensee may conduct a one-day wine sampling event, a one-day beer sampling event or a one-day spirits sampling event at its licensed premises or any other licensed premises upon application to the Local Liquor Commissioner and payment of a $25.00 fee for a one-day wine sampling license, one-day beer sampling license or one-day spirits sampling license. Not more than two one-day licensed wine sampling, beer sampling...three hour period, each sample not to exceed one ounce. A Class D licensee may conduct a one-day wine sampling event or a one-day beer sampling event at its licensed premises or any other licensed premises upon application to the Local Liquor Commissioner and payment of a $25.00 fee for a one-day wine sampling license or one-day beer sampling license. Not more than two one-day licensed wine sampling or beer sampling events may be held
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Orland Park · 7.4.29

Wine, Beer And Spirits Sampling And Tasting

Summary

This ordinance allows Class B and Class D licensed retail establishments in Orland Park to conduct wine, beer, and/or spirits sampling and tasting for bona fide customers. It outlines specific licensing requirements, fees, quantity limits for samples, and spatial restrictions for sampling areas.

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exceed 1/4 (0.25) ounce. A Class B licensee may conduct a one-day wine sampling event, a one-day beer sampling event or a one-day spirits sampling event at its licensed premises or any other licensed premises upon application to the Local Liquor Commissioner and payment of a $25.00 fee for a one-day wine sampling license, one-day beer sampling license or one-day spirits sampling license. Not more than two one-day licensed wine sampling, beer sampling...three hour period, each sample not to exceed one ounce. A Class D licensee may conduct a one-day wine sampling event or a one-day beer sampling event at its licensed premises or any other licensed premises upon application to the Local Liquor Commissioner and payment of a $25.00 fee for a one-day wine sampling license or one-day beer sampling license. Not more than two one-day licensed wine sampling or beer sampling events may be held
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Evergreen Park · 3.50

Byob; Catering

Summary

This section prohibits the delivery or service of alcoholic liquor in public accommodations by anyone not possessing a caterer's liquor license. It also forbids bringing or consuming alcohol in public accommodations without a liquor license and explicitly prohibits BYOB facilities.

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shall be unlawful for any person not possessing a caterer's liquor license issued by the village to deliver or serve alcoholic liquor or to allow the delivery or service of alcoholic liquor in any place of public accommodation. (b)   It shall be unlawful for any person to allow alcoholic liquor to be brought into or consumed in any place of public accommodation within the Village which does not possess a liquor license. BYOB (bring your own bottle) facilities
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North Riverside · 5.02.080

Certain acts relating to persons under 21 years of age prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcoholic liquor in North Riverside, with limited exceptions. It also prohibits selling or delivering alcohol to minors and the use of fraudulent identification to bypass age restrictions.

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limited to licensees under this chapter, to employ, retain or use any person under twenty-one years of age to serve, mix, draw, pour or sell any alcoholic liquor on the premises or area described in any liquor license issued under this chapter, with the exception that restaurants may employ, retain or use persons who are eighteen years of age or older to serve and sell alcoholic liquor if it is sold incidentally to food sales and only if such...purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor, beer or wine." G. Minors on Premises Prohibited—Exceptions. It is unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer's license, or any agent or employee of the licensee, to permit any person under twenty-one years of age to be in, or remain in, any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room
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Oak Lawn · 3.3.5

Restrictions On License

Summary

This section outlines the criteria that disqualify individuals and entities from obtaining a liquor license in Oak Lawn. It covers residency, character, criminal history, prior license revocations, and the eligibility of partners, members, officers, directors, and significant stockholders in business entities.

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premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued; N.   Any law enforcing public official, including members of the Liquor and Tobacco Licensing Review Board, the President of the Village, any member of a Village Board of Trustees; and, no such official shall be interested in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor...issued a license under the Raffles and Poker Runs Act or the Illinois Pull Tabs and Jar Games Act; U.   A person who intends to sell alcoholic liquors for use or consumption on his or her licensed retail premises who does not have liquor liability insurance coverage for that premises in an amount that is at least equal to the maximum liability amounts proscribed by Section 6-21(a) of the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/6-21
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Prospect Heights · 2.3.21

General Conduct And Conduct Of Employees In Licensed Establishments

Summary

This section of the Prospect Heights municipal ordinance defines terms related to licensed establishments and outlines prohibited conduct for licensees and employees. It specifically prohibits employees from soliciting patrons to buy drinks for staff and prohibits serving patron-purchased drinks to employees. Additionally, it mandates state-certified beverage alcohol server training (BASSET/TIPS) for those selling or serving alcohol in certain licensed establishment classes.

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remuneration for services in such an establishment. Except as expressly allowed in this chapter, all such defined individuals must be at least twenty one (21) years of age. LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT: Any of those places of business which are issued liquor licenses from the local liquor control commissioner of the city. PATRON: Any person, customer or visitor of a licensed establishment who is not employed by such establishment
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Third Lake · 4.24

Records kept

Summary

This section outlines the duties of the village clerk regarding local retail liquor dealer's licenses, including record-keeping, notification to the county sheriff, and processing applications and renewals. The clerk also assists the local liquor control commissioner in administering related provisions.

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village clerk shall keep a complete record of all local retail liquor dealers' licenses issued and shall immediately give written notice to the county sheriff of the issuance, renewal, revocation or suspension of any license. The village clerk shall process all applications for local retail liquor dealer's licenses and any renewal thereof. In addition, at the request of the local liquor control commissioner, the village clerk shall perform such other duties as may be necessary to administer the provisions
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Woodridge · 3.3.26

Records Kept

Summary

This section outlines the responsibilities of the village clerk regarding local retail liquor dealer's licenses. The clerk is responsible for maintaining records, processing applications and renewals, and notifying the chief of police of license status changes.

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village clerk shall keep a complete record of all local retail liquor dealers' licenses issued and shall immediately give written notice to the chief of police of the issuance, renewal, revocation or suspension of any license. The village clerk shall process all applications for local retail liquor dealer's licenses and any renewal thereof. In addition, at the request of the local liquor control commissioner, the village clerk shall perform such other duties as may be necessary to administer
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Elwood · 112.27

Premises Requirements

Summary

This section mandates clear visibility into and out of licensed premises selling alcoholic liquor for on-site consumption. It requires unobstructed views from the street and within the premises, continuous lighting, and prohibits certain persons from remaining after closing.

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premises in which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises is licensed, other than in a restaurant, hotel, club or bowling alley other than one situated on the first or ground floor, no screen, blind, curtain, partition, article or other thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon the doors which would prevent a clear view into the interior of the licensed premises from the street, road or sidewalk at all times, and no booth, screen...Board may, in their discretion, further reasonably restrict the above general hours during which any licensee may keep open or allow his place of business to remain open or sell, offer for sale or give away any alcoholic liquor on any licensed premises when, in their joint judgment, a further restriction would be in the best interest of the public and the village and in furtherance of the general welfare and safety thereof. Any license so further restricted
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Streamwood · 3.4.26

Suspension And Revocation Of License; Fines

Summary

This section outlines the procedures for the local liquor control commission in Streamwood regarding fines, suspension, and revocation of liquor licenses. It details processes for immediate closure in cases of community welfare threats, post-hearing orders, and limitations on re-licensing revoked premises.

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Fines; Notice: The local liquor control commission may, in accordance with the Illinois liquor control act 1 B.   Premises Threatens Welfare Of Community: If the local liquor control commission has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community it may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason(s) for such conclusion and without notice or hearing order the licensed premises closed for not more than...After Revocation: When any license shall have been revoked for any cause, no license shall be granted to any person or entity for the period of one year thereafter for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in the premises described in the revoked license unless the revocation order has been vacated or unless the revocation order was entered as to the revoked licensee only
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River Forest · 8.5.18

Cessation Of Business

Summary

This section states that a liquor license can be forfeited if the licensee ceases business at the licensed premises or closes their establishment for 30 or more consecutive days without the local liquor commissioner's written permission.

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licensee who has ceased to do business at the premises for which he has obtained a local liquor license hereunder, or closes his place of business for a period of thirty successive days or longer without written permission from the local liquor commissioner, shall be subject to having its local liquor license declared forfeited and lapsed by order of the commissioner
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Plainfield · 4.41

Regulations with respect to underage persons

Summary

This section outlines regulations regarding underage persons and alcohol in Plainfield. It details permissible employment for individuals aged 18-20 in licensed establishments, prohibits them from certain roles like drawing or mixing alcohol, and restricts their presence in bars and lounges, especially after 10 p.m. for those under 18.

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from serving or delivering alcoholic liquor at dining tables for consumption on the licensed premises. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) to draw, pour, mix or sell any alcoholic liquor to patrons of establishments licensed pursuant to this article. Persons under the age of twenty-one (21) may however deliver or carry out alcoholic liquor in the original package and not for consumption on the licensed premises to the vehicles of patrons...stock persons or in other positions of a similar character. A person at least eighteen (18) years of age, employed at a convenience store, grocery store/supermarket or service station, may sell alcoholic liquor in the original package and not for consumption on the licensed premises if another employee at least twenty-one (21) years of age registers the sale on the cash register or other similar device. (b) Bars and lounges. It shall be unlawful for any licensee to allow
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Winthrop Harbor · 110.55

Byob Regulations

Summary

This section outlines the regulations for Bring Your Own Bottle (BYOB) in Winthrop Harbor, permitting certain businesses like restaurants and tobacco dealers to allow patrons to bring alcoholic beverages, provided they obtain a village-issued BYOB permit and meet specific qualification criteria.

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Village Clerk, submitting to a background check and paying the annual fee. (D)   No business shall allow any person to consume alcohol on the premises unless it holds a valid current BYOB permit or a valid current liquor license. (E)   No person under 21 may consume alcohol on the premises of any business. (F)   Patrons must be served food, cigars or other tobacco products and cannot simply sit and drink alcoholic beverages at the restaurant or tobacco dealer...hold a terminal operator’s license as that term is defined within the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., unless that restaurant also holds a valid and current local and state issued liquor license. (N)   The annual fee of $100 applies to all businesses holding BYOB permits. This fee is in addition to all other license fees applicable to the businesses. (O)   Any proven violation of the provisions of this section shall be considered
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Romeoville · 112.085

License Records; Notice Of Issuance Or Revocation

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The Liquor Control Commissioner is required to maintain a record of all liquor licenses issued. They must provide copies of these records to the Village Clerk, Treasurer, and Chief of Police, and notify them in writing within 48 hours of any new license issuance or revocation/suspension of an existing license.

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licenses issued by them pursuant to this chapter. They shall furnish the Village Clerk, Treasurer and Chief of Police with a copy thereof. On the issuance of any new license or the revocation or suspension of any old license, the Liquor Control Commissioner shall give written notice of the action to each of these officers within 48 hours of the action. (Prior Code, § 112.55) (Ord. 794, passed
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Joliet · 4.55

Record of licenses; copies; notice of issuance or revocation

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This section mandates the Joliet liquor control commissioner to maintain a comprehensive record of all liquor licenses. It requires the commissioner to provide copies of this record to the city clerk, treasurer, and chief of police, and to notify them in writing within 48 hours of any new license issuance or revocation/suspension.

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liquor control commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all licenses...issued by him pursuant to this chapter; he shall furnish the city clerk, treasurer and chief of police with a copy thereof and upon the issuance of any new license or the revocation or suspension of any old license, the liquor control commissioner shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within forty-eight (48) hours of the action. (Ord. No. 7344, § 1(Exhibit
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Crete · 4.16

Required license

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or giveaway of alcoholic liquor in a business or non-residential context within Crete without a retail liquor dealer's license. It also mandates adherence to the license terms for those issued one.

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shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale at retail or give away any alcoholic liquor in the village in conjunction with a business or any nonresidential context, without having a retail liquor dealer's license. No person issued such a license shall sell, offer for sale or give away an alcoholic liquor in violation of the terms of their license. (Code
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Libertyville · 4.51

Disposition, proration of fees

Summary

This section outlines the payment schedule for liquor license fees, specifying when fees are due for different license types. It also details a proration policy for licenses issued after January 1st and clarifies that no prorating or refunds are generally provided for license suspensions or revocations, with an exception for refunds under a separate section.

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Class H and Class I liquor license fees shall be paid at the time the application is made. All other liquor license fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of the license. (b) The fee for any license issued after January 1 of each year shall be pro-rated by one-half (½). (c) There shall be no prorating of license fees in the event of a suspension or revocation of a license; except that a refund may be granted
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Shorewood · 3.3.4

License And Compliance Required

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale or offering for sale of alcoholic liquor within Shorewood unless a person possesses a valid liquor license and adheres to its terms and the provisions of the chapter.

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shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale, at retail, in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a liquor license, or in violation of the terms of such license or in violation of the provisions of this chapter
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