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La Grange Park · 112.24

License Revocation, Suspension

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This section outlines the authority of the Village President to suspend or revoke liquor dealer licenses for violations of village ordinances or state law. It also specifies that appeals to the State Liquor Control Commission are limited to a review of the official record of the proceedings.

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Village President may suspend or revoke any liquor dealer’s license for any violation of any provision of this chapter or for any violation of any state law pertaining to the sale...alcoholic liquor. (B) All appeals to the State Liquor Control Commission by a village liquor licensee of a decision, order or action by the Village President having the effect of fining a licensee or suspending or revoking the village liquor license shall be limited to review of the official record of the formal proceedings before the Village President. (`70 Code, § 4-22) (Ord. 602, passed

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Plano · 3.2.6.8

Class E-1 License

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This section defines and outlines the requirements for a Class E-1 liquor license in Plano. It specifies that these licenses are for establishments primarily engaged in the restaurant business, allowing on-premises consumption of all alcoholic liquors and off-premises sales of beer and wine only.

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Description, Use Restricted: Class E-1 licenses shall authorize the licensee to sell at retail all kinds of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the licensed premises, and shall authorize the licensee to sell at retail beer and wine only, for consumption off the licensed premises; provided, that the issuance of a class E-1 license shall be restricted to establishments which are primarily engaged in the restaurant business. It shall be the duty of the commissioner to determine whether...annual license fee for class E-1 licenses shall be as set forth in this chapter and the number of licenses issued and in effect at any given time shall be as specified in this chapter. C. Conditions Of License, Liquor And Restaurant Facilities Required: The holder of a class E-1 license must have available on the premises, the necessary facilities and equipment for the dispensing of alcoholic liquors, and shall have available on the premises, the necessary facilities

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Des Plaines · 4.4.10

Hours Of Sales

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This ordinance section establishes the permissible hours for selling alcoholic liquor in Des Plaines, with varying restrictions based on the day of the week and specific license classes. It also outlines exceptions for licensees offering food and for certain holidays and election days.

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clock (4:00) A.M. on January 1 of each year. (Ord. M-16-15, 9-8-2015) B. Special Four A.M. License: No interpretation or construction of this provision shall prohibit the holder of a special four A.M. liquor license from selling alcoholic beverages between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. to four o'clock (4:00) A.M. each day Monday through Saturday morning and from twelve o'clock (12:00) noon Sunday to four o'clock...standard time, the actual permitted hours of operation shall not be affected and a licensed premises shall close on such days as if the time change had not occurred. G. Class P Coffee Shop License Restrictions: The sale of alcoholic liquor by a coffee shop that has obtained a class P coffee shop license is prohibited at any time before two o'clock (2:00) P.M. and after ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on Mondays through Fridays, and before

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Long Grove · 10.1.8

Gambling prohibited

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This section prohibits gambling and gambling devices within Long Grove, with an exception for video gaming terminals permitted for businesses holding a class V liquor license, subject to specific license conditions. It also defines what constitutes a 'gambling device' and provides exclusions for amusement devices and vending machines.

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made for the money invested and in which there is no element of chance or hazard. (B) Notwithstanding the prohibitions in subsection (A) of this section, video gaming terminals shall be permitted to persons holding a class V liquor license, subject to the terms and conditions incorporated into such class V liquor license for the particular business

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Bannockburn · 141.1002

Definitions

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This section defines key terms related to alcoholic liquors for the purposes of Article X. Definitions include 'Alcohol', 'Alcoholic Liquor', 'Beer', and 'Club', establishing specific criteria for each.

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laws of the state, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors, which shall have been in operation in the Village for one year prior to applying for a liquor license, kept, used, and maintained by its members, through the payment of annual dues, and owning, hiring, or leasing a building or space in a building, of an extent and character as may be suitable and adequate for the reasonable...labeled by the manufacturer of alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquor. OUTDOOR PATIO BAR — A designated area adjacent to a restaurant that is specifically authorized in the approval documents for a Class D-1 liquor license as being intended for sitting, eating and drinking, or similar activities. PATIO — A paved or surfaced level plane attached to or closely adjacent to a grocery store and a grocery store with pharmacy that is constructed entirely at, or within

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Mokena · 3.3.4

Application For License

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This section outlines the requirements for applying for a liquor license in Mokena. It details the format of the application, required information from individual and corporate applicants, and specific statements regarding business character, previous license history, and eligibility.

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Applications for such license shall be made to the local liquor control commissioner. Such applications shall be made in writing and shall be signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by two (2) duly authorized agents thereof, if a club, partnership, or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit. In addition, applications shall contain information relevant to a determination as to whether a license applied for hereunder should be granted, including the following information or any other information pertaining...incorporation. F. A statement as to whether applicant has made similar application for a similar license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application; and whether the applicant has ever had any previous liquor license suspended or revoked, and if so, the reasons therefor. G. A statement that the applicant is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, laws of the State or ordinances

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Wayne · 3.2.9

Location And Premises Conditions, Restrictions

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This section restricts the location of liquor sales to be at least 100 feet from churches, schools, hospitals, and similar institutions. It also mandates sanitary conditions for premises where alcohol is sold, requires regular inspections by the police department, and dictates that a liquor license is tied to a specific location, requiring village president approval for any changes.

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Locations Restricted: No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred feet (100') of any church, school, hospital, home for the aged or indigent persons, or for veterans, their spouses or children, or any military or naval station. In determining the distance provided for in this subsection, any point on the boundaries of the lot, parcel or land upon which a church, school, hospital or home, as herein defined, shall be construed...Inspections: All premises in the village where alcoholic liquors are sold shall be inspected at least every six (6) months by the police department to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. C. Change Of Location: A liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only on the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon a written permission to make such change issued by the village president

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Burbank · 8.895

Penalties

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This section outlines penalties for violations of the article, including fines, potential suspension or permanent revocation of City of Burbank licenses, and reporting requirements to the board. It also grants the local liquor control commissioner authority over license actions and preserves the city's right to pursue civil action.

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through chapter 9, Offenses and miscellaneous provisions, article II, Administrative adjudication of non-vehicular regulations violations. (b) Any terminal operator, owner or other person that violates any provision of this article may have its City of Burbank license (i.e., business, food, liquor) suspended for a period of sixty (60) days. Any terminal operator, owner or other person that violates any provision of this article after having its City of Burbank license suspended shall have its City of Burbank license permanently...board. (d) The local liquor control commissioner shall have the authority to suspend or revoke any license issued under this article with the proceedings to be in the same manner as for the suspension or revocation of a liquor license. (e) Nothing in this section shall constitute a waiver or prevent the City of Burbank from instituting a civil action to enforce or obtain compliance with the provisions of this article

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Lindenhurst · 111.15

License Required

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This section prohibits the sale, giveaway, or offer for sale of alcoholic liquor at retail in Lindenhurst without a village-issued license. It also mandates that licensees display their framed license in a conspicuous public area on the licensed premises.

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shall be unlawful for any person to sell, give away or offer for sale at retail in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a retail liquor dealer's license issued by the village or for any person to sell, give away or offer for sale at retail in the village any alcoholic liquor in violation of the terms of the license. Every licensee shall have their license framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place for viewing

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Bensenville · 3.3.11

Location Of Business

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This section regulates the location of retail liquor sales by requiring written permission for location changes and prohibiting new licenses within 100 feet of specific institutions, with some exemptions for established businesses.

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retail liquor dealer's license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon the written permission of the Village President. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Village. (1976 Code § 35.14) B. No license shall be issued

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Downers Grove · Sec 3.4

Local Liquor Commissioner

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This section designates the Mayor of Downers Grove as the Local Liquor Commissioner, responsible for administering local liquor control ordinances. It outlines the Commissioner's broad powers, including issuing, suspending, and revoking liquor licenses, conducting inspections, investigating complaints, and holding hearings.

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from time to time, enacted by the Village Council. 2. The Local Liquor Commissioner shall have all power and authority permitted under State law as well as the following powers and duties with respect to local liquor licenses: a. To grant, suspend or revoke for cause, all local licenses issued for premises within the Village. b. To enter or to authorize any law enforcement officer or other Village employee designated by the Village Manager to enter, at any time, upon...hearings or other meetings of the Local Liquor Commission as the Local Liquor Commissioner may deem necessary or appropriate. g. To report to the Village Council from time to time actions which have been taken to grant or deny liquor licenses or to discipline licensees. (Ord. No. 2735, § 1.) (Ord. 5413, Amended, 11/11/2014; Ord. 4768, Amended, 05/02/2006

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Harwood Heights · 4.12.030

Application

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This section outlines the application requirements for alcoholic beverage licenses in Harwood Heights, specifying the written information and documentation needed from individual applicants and partners in co-partnerships.

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license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, the laws of this state, or the ordinances of this village; 5. In the event that the individual or any co-partner has previously held a liquor license of any type issued by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government, a statement shall be made to that effect giving all pertinent data, including that as to the termination, and if revoked, the reason therefor...reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, the laws of this state, or the ordinances of this village; 5. In the event that any of the individuals named in this corporate application have previously held liquor licenses of any type issued by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government, a statement shall be made to the effect giving pertinent data as to the termination, and if revoked, the reasons therefor; 6. A statement that

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Orland Park · 7.1.18

License Not To Preclude Other Licenses

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This section clarifies that obtaining a business license does not exempt a business from complying with other Village ordinances and associated fees or permits, such as vehicle licenses, liquor licenses, building permits, or inspection fees.

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license required in this Chapter shall be in addition to any vehicle license, liquor license, building permit, inspection fees or any other fees or charges that may be required by other Village ordinances, whether now existing or hereafter adopted

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Manhattan · 2.7.17

License Not To Preclude Other Licenses

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This section clarifies that a license required by this chapter does not exempt businesses from obtaining other necessary licenses, permits, or paying fees mandated by other municipal ordinances.

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license required in this chapter shall be in addition to any vehicle license, liquor license, building permit, inspection fees or any other fees or charges that may be required by other village ordinances, whether now existing or hereafter adopted

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Orland Park · 7.1.18

License Not To Preclude Other Licenses

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This section clarifies that obtaining a business license does not exempt a business from complying with other Village ordinances and associated fees or permits, such as vehicle licenses, liquor licenses, building permits, or inspection fees.

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license required in this Chapter shall be in addition to any vehicle license, liquor license, building permit, inspection fees or any other fees or charges that may be required by other Village ordinances, whether now existing or hereafter adopted

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Willow Springs · 4.1.15

License Not To Preclude Other Licenses

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This section clarifies that the general business license required by the chapter is separate from and does not replace any other licenses, permits, fees, or charges mandated by Willow Springs' ordinances.

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license required in this chapter shall be in addition to any vehicle license, liquor license, building permit, inspection fees or any other fees or charges that may be required by other village ordinances, whether now existing or hereafter adopted

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Barrington · 3.3.19

Employee training requirements

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This ordinance requires all individuals serving or selling alcoholic beverages under a liquor license (except Class 4) to complete a state-certified BASSET program. New employees and managers must complete it within 90 days, and employees under 21 must complete it before employment and always work under a trained supervisor at least 21 years old. Certificates must be filed with the village clerk and kept on file.

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this chapter (other than a Class 4 license). C. Sales and/or serving without training prohibited. It shall be unlawful to sell and/or serve or to permit any other person to sell or serve alcoholic beverages pursuant to a liquor license authorized by this chapter unless the person(s) selling and/or serving have each completed the BASSET Program as required by this section. D. Other training programs. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Code to the contrary, any reference to the BASSET...which has been approved in writing as an equivalent program in advance by the village liquor control commissioner and by the chief of police. E. Training required. Any alcoholic liquor poured, served, and/or sold for consumption pursuant to a liquor license authorized by this chapter shall be poured, served, and/or sold only by a person who has successfully completed a state certified beverage alcohol sellers and servers education and training ("BASSET") program as specified in this section

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McCook · 6.44

Transfer; change of location

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This section outlines the process and fees associated with transferring a liquor license, including changes in interest or location. A $2,000 fee is generally required, with exceptions for death of the license holder without consideration and prorated fees for partial interest transfers. Transfers require the commissioner's consent.

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local liquor control commissioner may, at his discretion, issue a new license or permit the transfer of interest in or location of a license upon the payment to the village of the sum of $2,000.00 for such transfer, in addition to any other fees that may be required by section 6-42. For the purpose of this section, a transfer of any interest in a partnership, association, or in more than five percent of ownership in shares...times the full fee (i.e., if 50 percent of the shares of a corporation are transferred, then the fee shall be 50 percent of the applicable transfer fee). Except with the consent of the local liquor control commissioner, a liquor license is not subject to sale, assignment, or transfer or to a change of location. (Code

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Richton Park · 806.15

Personal Nature Of Licenses; Transferability.

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This section establishes that an alcoholic liquor retail license is a personal privilege, not property, and is generally non-transferable and valid for one year. It outlines exceptions for executors, administrators, or trustees to continue the business under court order for a limited time following the licensee's death or bankruptcy/insolvency. Surrendered or abandoned licenses may be reissued to qualified applicants.

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license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail is purely a personal privilege, good for not more than one year after its issuance unless sooner revoked as provided in this chapter, and shall not constitute property, be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution, be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or be subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. Such license shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution, but it shall cease upon the death of the licensee...licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy, until the expiration of such license but not longer than six continuous months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. Any license that is surrendered

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Glenwood · 10.40

Personal nature of license; transferability

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This section establishes that a license to sell alcoholic liquor is a personal privilege, non-transferable, and valid for no more than one year. It details how the license ceases upon the licensee's death or bankruptcy, with provisions for executors, administrators, or trustees to continue the business for a limited period under court order, and outlines refund eligibility.

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license to sell alcoholic liquor shall be purely a personal privilege, good for not to exceed one year after issuance unless sooner revoked and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution, nor shall it be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. Such license shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution, but it shall cease upon the death of the licensee, provided that...licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but no longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. A refund shall be made of that

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Riverside · 3.2.13

Posting License

Summary

This section mandates that all individuals licensed to sell alcoholic liquor must display their license in a clearly visible location within their place of business.

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Every person listed to sell alcoholic liquor shall post his license in a conspicuous place in his place of business

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Riverside · 3.2.13

Posting License

Summary

This section mandates that all individuals licensed to sell alcoholic liquor must display their license in a clearly visible location within their place of business.

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Every person listed to sell alcoholic liquor shall post his license in a conspicuous place in his place of business

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Maple Park · 4.2.6

Restrictions on licenses

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This section outlines the eligibility restrictions for obtaining and maintaining a liquor license in Maple Park. It specifies disqualifying factors for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, focusing on residency, character, citizenship, criminal history, and prior license revocations.

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restrictions contained herein shall be applicable to any applicant for a liquor license and said restrictions shall continue to be applicable during the term of the license, if granted. The term "person" when used in this section shall be defined to include an individual if the applicant is an individual; the general partners if a partnership is the applicant; the officers, directors and shareholders owning five percent or more of the stock if a corporation is the applicant...full period for which the license is issued. N. Any village law enforcement official or village president in a manner prohibited by 235 ILCS 5/6-2(14). O. Any person or applicant not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license

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Cary · 5.08.020

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

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This section designates the Village President or Mayor as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, responsible for administering the Liquor Control Act and local ordinances. The commissioner holds broad powers, including the ability to inspect records, suspend licenses for health and safety violations, and impose fines, suspensions, or revocations for violations.

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forth in this chapter, the commissioner may immediately suspend, pending the exercise of the right to a hearing, the privilege of service of alcoholic beverages of any licenses who does not display a currently valid state or local liquor license or who in the judgement of the commissioner is operating the business in such a manner as to endanger the health or safety of patrons of the premises or of the community. The commissioner may fine and/or suspend and/or revoke...liquor license of any licensee that the commissioner determines has violated any Village regulation or other law of any kind or nature if the violation is related to the operation of the licensed premises. In addition, the commissioner may fine any individual that the commissioner determines has violated any provision of this chapter even if that individual is not a licensee. (Code 1981, § 5.08.020; Ord. No. 98-5-2, § 1(part

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Montgomery · 31/2.10

Hours of operation

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This section establishes the daily closing hours for most licensed businesses in Montgomery, requiring them to be closed from midnight to 9:00 a.m. Billiard parlors and businesses with liquor licenses have specific, potentially different, closing times.

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places of business licensed under this chapter, with the exception of those places holding liquor licenses and billiard parlors as defined in section 3½-1, shall be closed and kept closed each night from 12:00 midnight until 9:00 a.m. the following morning. A billiard parlor may open at 9:00 a.m., but shall close at the same time as closing times established from time to time for businesses holding liquor licenses issued by the village

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