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This section prohibits the installation or maintenance of video or visual surveillance devices in private spaces, defining private spaces broadly to protect individual privacy. Exceptions are provided for certain public and private correctional or medical institutions.

This section prohibits entertainment facilities from being located on premises with adult establishment, massage establishment, or liquor sales licenses. It also mandates adequate toilet and sink facilities and requires compliance with all applicable codes and laws.

This section prohibits liquor license holders and their employees/agents from allowing patrons to park illegally on public roads or on private property without permission. It also requires licensees to provide sufficient parking for their patrons.

This ordinance requires licensees selling alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption to annually provide financial documentation to the city license officer. This documentation must verify the percentage of gross sales attributable to food, non-alcoholic beverages, and alcoholic liquor.

This section outlines the Local Liquor Commissioner's authority to suspend or revoke liquor licenses for violations of municipal code, state statutes, or other ordinances. It also details penalties, including fines up to $2,500 per violation (with a maximum of $15,000 per license term), which can be imposed in addition to or instead of license suspension or revocation.

This section prohibits the sale, delivery, or possession of alcoholic liquor by minors and certain vulnerable populations, while establishing identification requirements for licensees and outlining narrow exceptions for religious and parental contexts.

This section outlines the criteria the Adult Use Commissioner must meet to issue an Adult Establishment License. It requires applicants to provide all necessary documents, ensure material statements are true, and that individuals identified in the application meet age, legal disability, and criminal conviction/ordinance violation restrictions within a specified timeframe, and are current on village payments.

This section prohibits the possession or consumption of alcoholic liquor in public ways, parks, public libraries, and public mass transit facilities, unless specifically designated as licensed premises by the liquor commissioner. An affirmative defense exists if authorization was specifically granted for the possession or consumption.

This section exempts most businesses from annual renewal application requirements for their business licenses and registrations. However, specific types of businesses, including day care facilities, massage establishments, mobile food vendors, chauffeur services, taxicab operators, and manufactured home parks, are excluded from this exemption and must still renew annually.

This section outlines eligibility restrictions for obtaining or renewing an alcoholic beverage license in Oswego. It specifies disqualifications based on residency, character, citizenship, criminal convictions, past license revocations, and the qualifications of individuals associated with corporate or partnership applicants.

This section outlines the requirements for applying for a license in Wilmette, detailing the information and documentation necessary from individual applicants, co-partnerships, corporations, and clubs. It specifies details such as name, age, address, citizenship, business character, and the amount of goods on hand.

This section mandates that all liquor license holders in Glen Ellyn must obtain and maintain dramshop insurance. The insurance must align with the license year, and certificates submitted to the Village must include a ten-day notice requirement for expiration, cancellation, or non-renewal. Failure to maintain insurance will result in immediate license suspension.

This ordinance prohibits card games and gambling on premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor in Palatine. Exceptions exist for legal exemptions or specific Class VG liquor licenses.

This section outlines the requirements for not-for-profit corporations seeking a local retail liquor dealer's license in Berwyn. Applicants must submit a copy of their latest annual report filed with the Secretary of State and a current list of their board of directors and corporate officers.

This section prohibits the issuance of a new local liquor license for premises where a license was previously revoked, for a period of one year. Exceptions are made if the revocation order is vacated or if the new licensee is unrelated to the previous licensee.

This section of the Homer Glen municipal code outlines the number of liquor licenses that may be issued, categorized by specific license classifications. The number of licenses for each class is determined by the corporate authorities and is subject to change through ordinance amendments.

This section defines a "coin-operated game room" in Chicago Heights as an establishment with three or more coin-operated amusement machines, excluding areas of establishments that hold liquor licenses.

This section establishes specific prohibited hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages by licensees in Campton Hills. It also prohibits keeping licensed premises open for business during these prohibited sales hours, with exceptions for restaurants and Sunday brunch endorsements.

This section of the South Holland municipal ordinance establishes the operating hours for licensed establishments, differentiating by license class and day of the week. It also outlines rules for patron departure after closing and allows for special permits to sell mimosas earlier.

This section requires licensees with a recent history of liquor license revocation or suspension to obtain a surety bond. This bond ensures compliance with liquor laws and payment of fines, and is subject to forfeiture if the licensee fails to meet these conditions.

This section outlines the requirements for a Class 'C' liquor license in Matteson, which permits on-premises consumption and live entertainment, and specifies operating hours for alcoholic liquor sales, with a special exception for New Year's Eve.

This section outlines the criteria that disqualify an applicant from obtaining a liquor license in Crystal Lake. It includes requirements related to residency, character, citizenship, criminal history, past license violations, and the qualifications of partnership members or corporate officers.

This section outlines the Village Clerk's responsibility for issuing all permits and licenses, excluding liquor licenses, and coordinating fee collection with the Finance Director. It also specifies that either the Village Clerk or the Village President will sign licenses when the issuing authority isn't otherwise defined.

This section prohibits the use of mechanical devices that depend on chance or skill, or devices that propel light or impulses to a target, within Riverdale. It also outlines potential license suspension or revocation for liquor establishments that permit violations.

This section establishes the requirements and limitations for a Class H-1 liquor license in Palos Hills. It permits the retail sale of packaged and sealed alcoholic liquor for off-premises consumption only, with specific restrictions on hours of operation, sale of food, and entertainment.