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Villa Park · 3.311

Location restrictions

Summary

This section restricts the location of alcoholic liquor sales, establishing a 100-foot buffer zone around churches, schools (excluding higher education), hospitals, and military stations. It also prohibits sales in establishments catering primarily to minors or those whose principal business is school supplies or food for minors, with specific exceptions for hotels and clubs.

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apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within one hundred (100) feet of any church or school where the church or school has been established within such one hundred (100) feet since the issuance of the original license. In the case...school to sell at retail alcoholic liquor if any such sales are limited to periods when groups are assembled on the premises solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors. (c) No license shall be issued to any person for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor at any store or other place of business where the majority of customers are minors of school age or where the principal business
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Frankfort · 113.20.1

License Notification Requirements

Summary

This section requires liquor licensees in Frankfort to immediately notify specific village officials in writing of business cessation, cessation of alcohol sales, or sale/transfer of interest in the licensed business.

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later than the day of: (A)   The cessation of a business licensed under this chapter; or (B)   The cessation of the sale of alcoholic liquor by a business licensed under this chapter; or (C)   The sale, transfer, assignment or alienation of any interest in a business licensed under this chapter, the liquor licensee shall immediately notify the Village of Frankfort Liquor Control Commissioner, the Village Clerk and the Village Administrator of the event in writing by either personal service
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Third Lake · 4.3

Local liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section designates the mayor of Third Lake as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, outlining their responsibilities in administering state and local alcoholic beverage laws. It details the commissioner's powers, including issuing, suspending, and revoking liquor licenses, levying fines, and inspecting licensed premises.

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including: (1) To grant or suspend for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause, all local licenses issued to persons or entities for premises within the village. In addition to the suspension of a local license, the local liquor control commissioner may levy a fine on the licensee. The fine imposed shall not exceed $1,000.00 for each violation. Each day on which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. Not more than $10,000.00 in fines...receive a complaint from any citizen within the village when any provision of state law or this chapter have been or are being violated and act upon such complaint in the manner provided by law. (4) To receive local liquor license fees and deposit same to the credit of the village. (5) To examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for the renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation
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Joliet · 8.743

Licenses and permits

Summary

This section outlines the administrative appeal process for license denials and the notice and hearing requirements prior to license suspension or revocation. It specifically designates the liquor commissioner as the sole authority for actions concerning liquor licenses or permits.

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licensee shall be entitled to an administrative hearing. The administrative hearing shall be conducted pursuant to section 3-13, Administrative hearings. (c) Only the liquor commissioner shall be authorized to take such action with respect to a liquor license or liquor permit
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Wauconda · 110.035

Action to enforce payment

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This section outlines the process for enforcing hotel tax payments. If a hotel fails to remit due taxes, the Village Administrator will notify them of a hearing. If non-payment is confirmed, licenses can be suspended or revoked, though this does not absolve the hotel of civil liability for the unpaid taxes.

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village all hotel taxes due and owing, the Village Administrator may, in addition to any other authorized action, suspend or revoke any and all village licenses and approvals issued to such hotel, including without limitation any business licenses or liquor licenses. Any such suspension or revocation resulting from such hearing shall not relieve or discharge a hotel or its owner, manager or operator of civil liability for nonpayment of the Hotel Tax. (Ord. No. 2025-O-17, passed
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Matteson · 111.50

Automatic Reduction Of License Classification

Summary

This section automatically reduces the total number of available licenses for a specific class when an individual license expires, a business closes, or a license is revoked. The reduction reflects the non-availability of that particular license.

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Upon the expiration of any license, closure of the business receiving the license, or the revocation by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or the State Liquor Control Commission of any such license authorized by §§ 111.36 through 111.47 hereof, such license shall no longer be available and the number of licenses for such class authorized in §§ 111.36 through 111.47 hereof shall be automatically reduced to reflect the non-availability of such license. (Ord. 4473, passed
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Phoenix · 10.26

Qualifications

Summary

This section outlines the qualifications required for obtaining a liquor dealer's license in Phoenix, prohibiting issuance to individuals or entities that do not meet specific criteria related to residency, character, citizenship, criminal history, and ethical conduct, as well as restrictions on public officials and corporate ownership.

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liquor dealer's license shall be issued to: (1) A person who is not a resident of the village; (2) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he resides; (3) A person who is not a citizen of the United States; (4) A person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the state; (5) A person who has been convicted of being the keeper...member of the 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; (14) Any person not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license. (Code 1971, § 112.004) State Law reference— Similar provision, 235 ILCS 5/6-2
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Morton Grove · 4.6D-15

Prohibited Conduct

Summary

This section prohibits gambling on licensed premises unless permitted by state law, and prohibits peddling alcoholic liquor. It also outlines responsibilities for licensees regarding employee health, sales to intoxicated or alcoholic persons, and the transportation and consumption of alcoholic liquor.

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person shall transport, carry, possess or have any alcoholic liquor in, upon or about any motor vehicle, except in the original package with the seal unbroken. 6. No person shall drink or consume alcoholic liquor in an area adjacent to a licensed premise, including the parking area, or in any public right-of-way. 7. Any owner of a licensed premises or any person from whom the licensee derives the right to possession of such premises, or the agent...permit any conduct which shall tend to disturb the people or quiet of the neighborhood or the premise. 15. All licensees shall maintain a schedule of the prices charged for all drinks of alcoholic liquor to be served and consumed on the licensed premise. 16. Happy hours regulations: a. No retail licensee or employee or agent of such licensee shall: (i) Sell more than one drink of alcoholic liquor for the price of one drink of alcoholic liquor (ii) Serve
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Frankfort · 113.81

Outdoor Beer Garden/Cafe Construction And Requirements

Summary

This section outlines the requirements and conditions for obtaining a permit to operate an outdoor beer garden or cafe in Frankfort. It covers site plan submission, construction standards, operational hours, staffing, fees, and special event considerations.

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holder of a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E or Class H liquor license may apply to the Liquor Commissioner for a permit to serve liquor in an outdoor beer garden/cafe adjoining or contiguous to the premises operated by the licensee subject to the following conditions: (A)   The owner shall submit a site plan depicting the layout of the outdoor beer garden/cafe, including ingress, egress and occupant load. Canopies, screening and/or tents shall meet the flame
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River Forest · 8.5.37

General

Summary

This section outlines the fines and penalties for violations of the River Forest Liquor Control Ordinance. It differentiates penalties for non-licensees and licensees, with escalating fines for repeat licensee violations and potential license revocation.

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each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. C.   Other Penalties: If the local liquor commissioner determines that a licensee has violated any provision of this chapter, the licensee may be subject to having its local liquor license revoked, suspended, or not renewed, in addition to all other remedies set forth in this chapter. D.   False Statements: It shall be a violation of this chapter for any licensee or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent, or employee...this chapter. E.   BASSET Program: All class 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, and 4B licensees shall be required to have each manager who may, as part of his/her job, serve, sell, deliver, or distribute alcoholic liquor to a customer on the licensed premises, take and successfully complete the BASSET program for alcoholic liquor servers, and thereafter maintain a current certification from said program. Each licensee shall supply the village with copies of the course completion certificate(s) for each manager
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Wauconda · 119.40

Consumption on premises

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor on-premises unless specifically permitted by a liquor license. It also prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places or on public ways unless a liquor license is in effect for that location.

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consumption on the premises where sold, or to knowingly permit such alcoholic liquor to be consumed on the premises, even though such alcoholic liquors may have been purchased elsewhere, except as specifically allowed by the provisions of a liquor license granted pursuant to this chapter. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to consume alcoholic liquors or malt or cereal beverages (beer) in any public place, or on any public way, right-of-way, sidewalk, street or park...other public lands unless such place as aforesaid is subject to and operating under the terms and conditions of a liquor license, issued pursuant to this chapter. (1978 Code, § 3-5-9; Ord. 2002-O-49, passed 7-16-2002) Cross reference— Penalty
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Woodridge · 3.3.3

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section designates the Mayor of Woodridge as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. It outlines their responsibilities, including administering liquor laws, granting or revoking licenses, levying fines, and investigating violations within the village.

Section Text
grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke for cause, all local licenses issued to persons or entities for premises within the village. In lieu of suspension or revocation of a local license, the local liquor control commissioner may instead levy a fine on the licensee. The fine imposed shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation. Each day on which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. Not more than...receive complaints from any citizen within the village when any provision of the state statutes or this chapter have been or are being violated and act upon such complaints in the manner provided by law. 4.   To receive local liquor license fees and deposit same to the credit of the village. 5.   To examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for the renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation
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Harvard · 25.17

REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE; FINES; NOTICE; HEARING; APPEAL

Summary

This section outlines the process by which the Harvard Commissioner can revoke or suspend retail liquor licenses for violations of ordinances or state regulations. It details the potential for fines, the requirement for public hearings with notice, and the possibility of mandatory training for licensees involved in violations related to serving minors.

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Commissioner may revoke or suspend any local retail liquor license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any provision of this Chapter 25 or of any valid ordinance or resolution enacted by the City or any applicable rule or regulation established by the Commissioner or the State Liquor Control Commission which is not inconsistent with law, either in addition to said revocation or suspension or in lieu of suspension or revocation, the Commissioner may levy...Commissioner as a result of a sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor to a person under the age of 21, the Commissioner, within his sole discretion, may require all persons who sell or serve alcoholic liquor and/or management personnel working in a license premises, and/or anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of alcoholic liquor, successful completion of a BASSET training or other similar program. Said license shall be either revoked or suspended and fines
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South Elgin · 111.16

Restricted Areas

Summary

This section restricts the sale of alcoholic liquors in dwelling unit and industrial districts, with exceptions for Class E licenses. It also prohibits license issuance within 100 feet of certain sensitive locations like churches and schools, with specific measurement guidelines and exemptions.

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alcoholic liquors within a dwelling unit district or industrial district. (2)   The authority to issue a Class E license in any dwelling unit district or industrial district is subject to such other requirements as the Liquor Commissioner shall impose. (B)   No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, home for the aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their...hotels offering restaurant service, or to restaurants, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on, nor shall this prohibition 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. In the case of a church
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Palos Hills · 5.10.020

License—Required

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor without a license and forbids businesses from allowing customers to consume their own alcoholic beverages on the premises.

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unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail in the city any alcoholic liquor without having a retail liquor dealer's license, or in violation of the terms of such license. B. It is unlawful to allow the consumption of alcoholic liquor in any business or other non-residential establishment by individuals who bring alcoholic liquor into the premises for their personal consumption
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Roselle · 3.30

Change of location

Summary

This section requires written permission from the local liquor commissioner to change the location of a retail liquor dealer's license. The proposed new location must also comply with state and local laws for selling alcoholic liquor.

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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 only be changed upon 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 this state and this chapter
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Winthrop Harbor · 110.20

Change Of Location

Summary

This section outlines the process for changing the location of a retail liquor dealer's license in Winthrop Harbor. It requires a written permit from the Liquor Commissioner and mandates that the new location must comply with state laws and village ordinances for the sale of alcoholic liquor.

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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 written permit to make such change issued by the 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 and the ordinances of the village. ('79 Code
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Carol Stream · 11.2.17

Change Of Location

Summary

This section outlines the process and requirements for a retail liquor dealer to change the location of their licensed premises. It mandates written permission from the Liquor Control Commissioner, requires the new location to be suitable under state and village laws, and necessitates the same ownership of the premises, along with a non-refundable investigation fee.

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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 to make such change issued by the Liquor Control 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 this state and the ordinances of the village. Such relocation
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Hainesville · 5.08.220

Change of location

Summary

This section outlines the process and requirements for a retail liquor dealer to change the location of their licensed premises. Approval from the liquor control commissioner is required, and the new location must meet state and village standards, with the same ownership maintained. A nonrefundable investigation fee is also mandated.

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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 to make such change issued by the liquor control 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 this state and the ordinances of the village. Such relocation
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Diamond · 110.16

Licensed Premises; Restrictions

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the sale, advertising, and delivery of alcoholic liquor, requiring it to occur at licensed premises. It also establishes a minimum distance requirement from certain institutions for the issuance of retail liquor licenses, with specific exemptions.

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license/permit, unless otherwise authorized by this chapter. (B)   It shall be unlawful for anyone not having a license/permit which provides for consumption on the licensed premises, to offer for sale, deliver or donate any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the licensed premises, or to permit the same to be consumed on the licensed premises. (C)   It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell and/or offer for retail sale, alcoholic liquor in other than its original package, except as otherwise...Commissioner may, in his or her sole discretion, grant an exemption to this prohibition. This prohibition shall not apply to, regularly organized clubs, restaurants, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principal business, to the renewal of a license issued prior to the effective date of this chapter for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church or school, or where such church or school
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Plainfield · 4.31

Licensed premises; restrictions

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the sale, display, and delivery of alcoholic liquor within Plainfield. It prohibits sales outside licensed premises, consumption on premises not licensed for it, and selling liquor not in its original package. It also establishes a 100-foot buffer zone between licensed premises and certain institutions like churches and schools, with specific exceptions.

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license/permit, unless otherwise authorized by this article. (b) It shall be unlawful for anyone not having a license/permit which provides for consumption on the licensed premises, to offer for sale, deliver or donate any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the licensed premises, or to permit the same to be consumed on the licensed premises. (c) It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell and/or offer for retail sale, alcoholic liquor in other than its original package, except as otherwise...children or any military or naval station or any undertaking establishment or mortuary. This prohibition shall not apply to, regularly organized clubs, restaurants, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principal business, to the renewal of a license issued prior to the effective date of this article for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within one hundred (100) feet of any church or school, or where such church or school
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Shorewood · 3.9.8

Standards For Issuance Or Denial Of Massage Establishment License

Summary

This section outlines the mandatory conditions that must be met for a massage establishment license to be issued by the massage business commissioner. It includes requirements related to application completeness, applicant age, criminal history, outstanding debts to the village, and association with individuals whose licenses have been denied, revoked, or suspended, as well as compliance with building and safety codes.

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toilet and sink facilities, and have received all necessary zoning approvals required pursuant to the then applicable provisions of the village zoning ordinance. 8.   No massage establishment license shall be issued to any person for premises for which a liquor license or adult oriented business license has been issued. 9.   When a massage establishment license shall have been revoked or surrendered following notice of hearing as provided in section 3-9-13 of this chapter, no license shall be granted
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Chicago · 4.60.181

Revocation Order Not Stayed By Appeal.

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This section states that a liquor license revocation order in Chicago takes immediate effect if the Commissioner finds specific grounds, such as violations related to firearms, narcotics, prostitution, selling to minors multiple times, health and sanitation issues, or public nuisances. Appeals to the License Appeal Commission do not stay these immediate revocations.

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order of the liquor control commissioner revoking a city license under this chapter shall take immediate effect if the liquor control commissioner finds that any of the following circumstances are present: (a) the revocation is for violation of any federal or state law or city ordinance regulating the sale, use or possession of firearms; or (b) the revocation is for violation of any federal or state law or city ordinance regulating the sale, use or possession of narcotics or other...suspension, or imposition of a fine. In the event that a revocation order contains a finding described in this section, the effect of the revocation shall not be stayed pending an appeal by the licensee to the License Appeal Commission under the Liquor Control Act. (Added Coun. J. 12-13-95, p. 14284; Amend Coun. J. 3-10-99, p. 91044; Amend Coun. J. 1-11-07, p. 97475, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-9-07, p. 105047, § 3; Amend
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Maywood · 114.08

Music Devices

Summary

This section prohibits operating music devices without a license and restricts their operation between midnight and 6:00 a.m., with an exception for establishments holding a Class N liquor license. It also defines a music device as any mechanical instrument operated by coin insertion.

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person shall operate a music device without a license therefor, nor operate the same between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m., except that an establishment that holds a valid Class N liquor license may operate a music device during the permitted hours of operation for a Class N liquor license as set forth in § 117.41 (Hours of Operation) of this Code. The fee shall be as set forth in § 110.13 (vending machines). (B)   For the purpose
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Palatine · 20.60

Bowling alleys and billiard halls, etc.; hours of operation

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This section prohibits the operation of bowling alleys, billiard halls, and similar establishments between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Facilities with a village liquor license must adhere to the operating hours specified by that license.

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shall keep open, operate, or use any bowling alley or billiard hall or any other hall between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. If any bowling alley, billiard hall, or other hall holds a village liquor license, such facility shall operate in compliance with the corresponding permitted hours of operation for such liquor license. (Code
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