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Skokie · 10.79

Suspension or revocation; appeals

Summary

This section outlines the grounds and process for the suspension or revocation of liquor licenses by the Liquor Control Commissioner, including the possibility of fines and mandatory alcohol awareness training. It also references general penalty provisions for ordinance violations where specific penalties are not otherwise defined.

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Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend or revoke any license issued, if it is determined by the Liquor Control Commissioner, subsequent to a hearing in accordance with the Liquor Control Act, that the licensee has violated any ordinance of the Village of Skokie, Illinois statute or federal law pertaining to the operation of the licensee's business or the premises where it is located, or any regulation or rule that has been established by the Liquor Control Commissioner, which...month period. Each and every day which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. Not more than $15,000.00 in fines under this Section may be imposed against any licensee during the period of the license. Additionally, if the Liquor Control Commissioner deems it necessary, he or she may order the Licensee to undergo alcohol awareness training in a program approved by the Liquor Control Commissioner. (b) Whenever in this Code, in any ordinance or in any rule

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Round Lake · 5.32.040

License Application

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for applying for or renewing a liquor license in Round Lake. It specifies the format of the application, the information it must contain, and disclosures regarding past applications and criminal history.

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proportion of stock held by each, the names and addresses of all members of a club. In the event a license application is made for a corporation, then such application shall state the name of the manager of the liquor license business to be conducted as well as the age and residence address of such manager; 2. The character of the business or operation with which the desired license is to be used and the class of license for which...date on which its charter was issued; 4. The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under the desired license; 5. Whether applicant has ever made application for license to retail alcoholic liquor on premises other than described in this application and the disposition of such application; 6. That applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing

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Glen Ellyn · 3.19.12

Restriction on number of licenses

Summary

This section establishes a cap on the number of liquor licenses that can be issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for each specific license class in Glen Ellyn.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall not issue more than the number of licenses set forth hereinbelow for each class: Class A-1 - No more than four (4) Class A-2 - None (0) permitted Class A-3 - None (0) permitted Class A-4 - None (0) permitted Class A-5 - None (0) permitted Class A-6 - No more than one (1) Class A-7 - No more than one (1) Class B-1 - No more than twenty (20) Class B-2 - No more

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Carpentersville · 5.12.120

Insurance requirement

Summary

This section mandates that all retail liquor dealers in Carpentersville must maintain liquor liability (dram shop) insurance for the duration of their license. The insurance coverage must be sufficient to meet the maximum monetary awards for damages specified by state law, and proof of such insurance must be filed with the liquor commissioner before a license is issued.

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Every retail liquor dealer or licensee, licensed under this chapter, shall have liquor liability (dram shop) insurance for the full period for which said license is issued. Said liability insurance shall be of a sufficient amount so as to comply with the maximum monetary awards for damages caused by intoxication as set out in 235 ILCS 5/6-21. No license shall be issued hereunder unless the applicant shall file with the liquor commissioner a certificate by an insurance company authorized

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Roselle · 3.36

Notification and application for new managers

Summary

This section requires businesses operating under a retail liquor license to submit a new manager application to the local liquor commissioner within seven days of hiring a new manager. The application requires extensive personal information about the new manager, a criminal background check, and a fee.

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person whose place of business is conducted by a manager(s), and who acquires, hires, transfers in, promotes or appoints new manager(s), not listed as a manager(s) in the original application for a retail liquor license, shall, within seven (7) calendar days, of the date the new manger(s) commences his/her duties, submit a "new manager's application" to the local liquor commissioner which shall contain the following information: (1) The new manager's full name, birth date...person under the minimum age required to purchase or possess liquor; (4) The new manager shall affirm by his signature that he/she has never been convicted of a felony and would not be disqualified to receive a liquor license by reason of any manner or thing contained in the laws of the State of Illinois provisions of this chapter; (5) Arrange for fingerprinting at the Roselle Police Department; and (6) A fee of $100.00 shall be paid to the village

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Woodstock · 3.3.4

Insurance Requirements

Summary

This section mandates dram shop (liquor liability) insurance for all liquor license applicants and holders in Woodstock. It specifies minimum coverage amounts, additional requirements for sales in city rights-of-way or property, and conditions regarding policy acceptability, naming the city as an additional insured, and maintaining continuous coverage with notification of cancellation.

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Required Insurance for All Applicants/License Holders: Every application for any class of license, including special event and BYOB licenses, shall be accompanied by a certificate of insurance that evidences that the applicant and the applicant’s premises have or will have dram shop (liquor liability) insurance with minimum coverages of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the aggregate in full force and effect throughout the time period covered...time as licensee procures dram shop insurance coverage at the limits described in this section. 5. The failure of the applicant/licensee to have such insurance coverage in full force and effect at any time during the term of its liquor license shall be cause for the immediate suspension and for the revocation of the liquor license

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Lake Bluff · 3.2.3

License Required; General Conditions And Restrictions

Summary

This section establishes that a license is required to sell or offer alcoholic liquor in Lake Bluff. It also states that all licenses are subject to conditions and restrictions imposed by the local liquor control commissioner and approved by the board of trustees for the public health, safety, and welfare.

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License Required: No person shall sell or offer for sale in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a license, or in violation of the terms of such license. B. Conditions And Restrictions: Every license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to such conditions and restrictions of operation as the local liquor control commissioner, with approval of a majority of the board of trustees, may deem necessary and appropriate in connection with the public health, safety, and welfare...such conditions and restrictions shall be approved by a resolution duly adopted by the board of trustees, which resolution shall be incorporated by reference into the license by the local liquor control commissioner

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Northlake · 3.3.4.8

Duration Of License

Summary

This section establishes that all city retailer's licenses for selling alcoholic liquor, excluding class S licenses, are issued on an annual basis, running from January 1st to December 31st.

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Every city retailer's license for the sale of alcoholic liquor, except for class S licenses, shall be issued for annual periods to begin on January 1 and end December 31 of the same year

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Cary · 5.08.060

License—Issuance; restrictions

Summary

This section outlines various criteria that prohibit the issuance of alcoholic liquor sales licenses in Cary. It lists disqualifications based on residency, character, citizenship, criminal convictions, prior license revocations, and the eligibility of business entities.

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prostitution, or promoting juvenile prostitution that involves keeping a place of juvenile prostitution; 6. A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality; 7. A person whose license issued under the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.) has been revoked for cause; 8. A person who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued under this chapter would not be eligible for such license...corporation, limited liability company, or trust or any subsidiary, affiliate, or agent thereof, or any other form of business enterprise licensed as a manufacturer of beer; 21. Any person, association or corporation not eligible for a State retail liquor dealer's license. B. A criminal conviction of a corporation is not grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license applied for or held by the corporation if the criminal conviction was not the result of a violation

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Rolling Meadows · 6.37

Restriction on number and classification

Summary

This section establishes the maximum number of liquor licenses of various classifications that can be issued by the City of Rolling Meadows. It also specifies that if a license is not renewed or is terminated, the total number of licenses of that class will be reduced and not restored.

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total number and classification of liquor licenses to be issued by the city shall be, unless otherwise changed by action of the city council: (1) Eight class A-1 licenses. (2) Fifteen class A2 licenses. (3) Zero class A-3 license. (4) Seven class B licenses. (5) Four class B-1 licenses. (6) Class C licenses as required for persons with entities meeting the requirements of subsection 6-36(d) of this Code. (7) Six class D licenses...class K license. (b) If any license of any class is not renewed or the license is surrendered, canceled, revoked, suspended, or otherwise terminated, such license shall be rescinded and not be restored, and the total number of liquor licenses of that class to be issued by the city shall be reduced accordingly. (Code

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Green Oaks · 13.5.4

Regulations For Operating Video Gaming Terminals

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This section outlines the regulations for operating video gaming terminals in Green Oaks, covering licensing, display requirements, terminal limits, age restrictions for players, operating hours, and compliance with state law.

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years to use, play or operate a video gaming terminal. 7. No video gaming terminal may be played except during the legal hours of operation allowed for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the licensed establishment pursuant to title 10, "Liquor Control", of this code. 8. The licensed establishment must fully comply with the Illinois video gaming act 1 , as amended and all rules, regulations and restrictions imposed by the Illinois gaming board. 9. The licensed establishment must fully comply

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Chicago Heights · 5.165

Video gaming "terminal operators" license

Summary

This section requires video gaming terminal operators to obtain an annual license from the City Clerk for each Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) operated within Chicago Heights. The license fee is $1,000 per VGT and is a prerequisite for licensed establishments to obtain their local liquor license.

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such license shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per VGT. Said license fee is imposed directly upon the "terminal operator". The issuance of such license is a condition precedent to the issuance of the annual local liquor license to the "licensed establishment" in which the VGT(s) will be placed. The rules set forth in Chapter 26 of the City Code regarding licenses issued for less than a full year shall apply hereto

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South Chicago Heights · 50.380

Video gaming terminal operators license

Summary

This section requires video terminal operators to obtain an annual license for each video gaming terminal (VGT) they operate within South Chicago Heights. The license fee is $1,000 per VGT and is a prerequisite for the establishment to obtain its local liquor license.

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each year. The fee for such license shall be $1,000.00 per VGT. Said license fee is imposed directly upon the terminal operator. The issuance of such license is a condition precedent to the issuance of the annual local liquor license to the "licensed establishment" in which the VGT(s) will be placed

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Round Lake · 5.60.040

License Requirements

Summary

This section outlines the licensing requirements and operational conditions for outdoor seating and sidewalk cafes in Round Lake. It specifies compliance with laws, health and safety considerations, operational hours, storage limitations, alcohol regulations, fire safety, smoking prohibitions, and insurance requirements.

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Outdoor storage of any materials, food or beverages is not permitted. d. The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the outdoor seating area and sidewalk café shall be restricted by the liquor license governing the business. No alcoholic beverages may be removed from the outdoor seating area and sidewalk café, except to the interior of the business. e. No fire exit, fire escape or other required ingress or egress shall be obstructed by the outdoor seating area and sidewalk...café. f. Smoking shall not be permitted within the outdoor seating area. g. Any outdoor seating or sidewalk café where liquor will be served shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5.32 Liquor Licenses , of this Code. 2. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 5.60.040(A) , the issuance and continued enjoyment of a sidewalk café license shall be conditioned on the following: a. The use of public sidewalks or right-of-way for sidewalk cafés shall

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Willow Springs · 4.3.14

Persons Ineligible For License

Summary

This section outlines specific eligibility criteria that individuals and business entities must meet to be granted a license to sell alcoholic liquor in Willow Springs. It enumerates various disqualifications, including age, citizenship, character, criminal convictions, and prior license revocations.

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promoting juvenile prostitution that involves keeping a place of juvenile prostitution. 6. A person who has been convicted of pandering, sexual molestation or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality. 7. A person whose license to sell alcoholic liquor, whether issued under this chapter or by any other governmental entity has been revoked for cause. 8. A person who at the time of application for renewal of license issued hereunder would not be eligible for such license upon...Criminal Code of 2012, or as proscribed by a statute replaced by any of the aforesaid statutory provisions. 18. 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 at least equal to the maximum liability amounts set forth in the Illinois Liquor Control

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Lake Zurich · 3.3C-2

Display Of License; Basset Certificate

Summary

This section requires licensees to display their alcoholic liquor license and ensures that employees involved in selling or serving alcohol, checking IDs, or managing premises have completed a state-certified Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program. Licensees must maintain proof of BASSET certification for these employees.

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Every licensee shall cause his or her current alcoholic liquor license to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. B. Every licensee shall ensure that any person who sells or serves alcoholic beverages, anyone whose job description entails checking of identification cards of patrons for the purchase of alcohol or for entry into a licensed premises, and all management personnel, have completed a state certified beverage alcohol sellers and servers education...training ("BASSET") certification. A state certified BASSET training program shall be defined as a BASSET program licensed by the state of Illinois liquor control commission (ILCC) as required by 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/3- 12 (11.1) and 6-27 and title 77 Illinois administrative code, chapter XVI, section 3500. Any new owner, manager, employee, or agent requiring BASSET training, shall within one hundred twenty (120) days from the beginning of their employment with that licensee, complete an ILCC BASSET approved

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North Chicago · 8.13.19

PROHIBITED ACTS AND CONDITIONS

Summary

This section prohibits gambling on licensed premises, drinking in public places during restricted hours, drinking on specific public areas like streets and sidewalks, and peddling alcoholic liquor within the City of North Chicago.

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Gambling: There shall be no card games or gambling allowed on any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor. B. Drinking: It shall be unlawful to drink any alcoholic liquor in any public place whether licensed under this Chapter or not during the hours when alcoholic liquor is prohibited from being sold. C. Drinking On Certain Public Areas: It shall be unlawful for any person to drink intoxicating liquor on a public street, highway, sidewalk, parkway, or thoroughfare within the City

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Crystal Lake · 329.11

Enforcement; In-House Controlled Purchase Programs

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This section authorizes law enforcement officers to inspect licensed premises for violations of liquor laws and rules. It also establishes and outlines requirements for an "In-House Controlled Purchase Program" where licensees can use individuals aged 18-21 to test their compliance with underage alcohol sales policies, subject to approval by the Liquor Commissioner or Chief of Police.

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licensee has written procedures that ensure any liquor purchased by an eighteen-, nineteen- or twenty-year-old person during an In-House Controlled Purchase Program is not consumed by that person and/or removed from the licensed premises, and that the liquor is adequately secured by the licensee or an employee who is at least 21 years of age immediately following an occurrence of any purchase; and (g) Any licensee that conducts an In-House Controlled Purchase Program and determines employees...tavern, or sports/entertainment facility licensees must keep on file either such a statement for each employee or a copy of the employee's mandatory alcohol server training permit. These records must be maintained on the licensed premises, available for inspection by the Police Department, Liquor Commissioner or any designee as approved by the Liquor Commissioner. (3) During an In-House Controlled Purchase Program, the person supervising the program must possess: (a) The licensee's controlled purchase program procedures

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Glen Ellyn · 3.19.29

Location restrictions

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This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses for establishments within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or certain other facilities. Exemptions exist for hotels, restaurants, and food shops where alcohol sales are not the primary business, and for existing licenses where a church or school is established nearby after the license was issued.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of the exterior of the structure from which alcoholic liquors will be sold by the applicant for a liquor license, to the closest part of the exterior of any church, school, hospital, home for the aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their wives or children, or any military or naval station; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service...nearest part of any building used for worship services or educational programs and not to property boundaries. The location restriction set forth in this section shall also not apply to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church or school where the church or school has been established within such 100 feet since the issuance of the original license

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Sugar Grove · 3.2.13

Restrictions

Summary

This section establishes location-based restrictions for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor, including proximity to certain public institutions and places catering to minors. It also outlines sanitary requirements for licensed premises and a general process for requesting exemptions.

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laws of the village affecting all other land within the Village. Further, no specific sale of alcoholic liquor shall be authorized unless the Village therefor has issued a license. E. Change Of Location: A license issued hereunder shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only when and upon the written permit to make such change shall be issued...Commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is in compliance with the provisions and regulations of this section. F. Miscellaneous Provisions: 1. Entertainment: a. Entertainment shall be allowed for all licenses that allow for consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises. 2. Lingerie; Explicit Clothing: No licensee shall allow the sale, modeling or display of lingerie or sexually explicit clothing on the Licensed Premises. 3. Prohibited Conduct: The following kinds of conduct are prohibited

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La Grange · 4.2.110

Location Restrictions

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This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or military stations, with specific measurement rules for churches and other institutions. It also restricts licenses in residential districts, with exceptions for caterers and event services.

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Distances from certain establishments. No license may be issued for the Sale at Retail of any Alcoholic Liquor within 100 feet of any church, school, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for Veterans and their spouses and children, or any military or naval station except as provided in 235 ILCS 5/6-11 et seq., part of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. The 100-foot prohibition does not apply to a Restaurant, food shop...veterans and their spouses and children, or any military or naval station, the distance of 100 feet will be measured from the center of the proposed Licensed Premises to the center of the institution. (b) Residential districts. A liquor license may not be issued to a premises located within any residential district except a license for a Caterer or for sale or service of Alcoholic Liquor at an Event as defined in the particular license class regulations

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Richton Park · 806.16

Change Of Location Of Business.

Summary

This section requires a written permit from the President of the Board of Trustees to change the location of a retail liquor sales establishment. The proposed new location must also comply with state and village laws for alcoholic liquor sales. Licenses are terminated if the business ceases operations due to insolvency, bankruptcy, abandonment, or closing.

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retail liquor dealer's 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 the issuance, by the President of the Board of Trustees, of a written permit to make such change. 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

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Willow Springs · 4.4.2

License Required

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amusements, entertainments license shall be in addition to any other licenses provided for in this Code , including a general business license and alcoholic liquor license, if applicable

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Richton Park · 806.17

Renewal Of License.

Summary

This section outlines the process for renewing an alcoholic liquor retail license, requiring the licensee to be qualified and the premises suitable. It also states that failure to renew within 30 days or to operate the licensed business for 90 days without cause results in the termination of the license.

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person who is licensed to sell alcoholic liquor at retail may renew his or her license at the expiration thereof, provided that he or she is then qualified to receive such a license and that the premises for which such renewal license is sought are suitable for such purpose. Such renewal privilege shall not be construed as a vested right which would in any case prevent the President of the Board of Trustees from decreasing the number of licenses

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Elmhurst · 36.15

Change of location

Summary

This section states that a retail liquor license is tied to a specific location. Any change in location requires prior notice to and written permission from the local liquor commissioner, and the new location must comply with all relevant state and local laws.

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retail liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only on the premises described in the application for the license. Such location may be changed only upon prior notice to the local liquor commissioner by the licensee, and written permission to make such change issued by the local liquor commissioner. 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

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