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Zion · 56.68

Revocation of license upon conviction of violation

Summary

This section mandates the revocation of any local retail liquor dealer's license upon a licensee's conviction for violating provisions of the Liquor Control Act, this article, or other city ordinances regulating alcoholic liquor sales. This revocation occurs in addition to any other penalties for the offense.

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been convicted by any court of a violation of any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act, or of this article or any other ordinance of the City of Zion controlling or regulating the sale of alcoholic liquors, the license shall, in addition to all other penalties for such offense, incur a forfeiture of any local retail liquor dealer's license issued pursuant to this article and all monies that have been paid therefore
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Yorkville · 3.3.9

Transfer of license; change of location

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which liquor licenses issued by Yorkville can be transferred or if the licensee can change their business location. It generally defers to the state Liquor Control Act for these procedures and specifies refund exceptions.

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licenses issued hereunder shall partake of all the qualities of a license as set forth in the state Liquor Control Act, and shall not be alienated or transferred except under the conditions similar to those set forth in the state Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS), and no refund of any license fee shall be made except in case of death or insolvency of the licensee...case of cessation of business caused by a local option vote under the state Liquor Control Act; provided, further, a licensee may be permitted to change locations, in like manner as provided in case of a license issued under the state Liquor Control Act, and provided such location complies with the provisions of this chapter
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Wonder Lake · 111.10

TRANSFER OF LICENSE; CHANGE OF LOCATION

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which liquor licenses in Wonder Lake can be transferred or a licensee can change their business location, referencing the state Liquor Control Act for specific requirements and conditions, and limiting fee refunds to specific circumstances.

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licenses issued hereunder shall partake of all the qualities of a license as set forth in the state Liquor Control Act, and shall not be alienated or transferred except under the conditions similar to those set forth in the state Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS), and no refund of any license fee shall be made except in case of death or insolvency of the licensee...case of cessation of business caused by a local option vote under the state Liquor Control Act; provided, further, a licensee may be permitted to change locations, in like manner as provided in case of a license issued under the state Liquor Control Act, and provided such location complies with the provisions of this chapter
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Richmond · 5.2.1

Table of Permitted Uses

Summary

This section establishes the framework for land use and development within the Village of Richmond by defining the permissions (permitted, special, or temporary) for specific activities across various zoning districts. It also sets forth specific regulatory status for adult-use cannabis business establishments in the i-1 district.

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Cream Store P P P P P Liquor Store S S S Meat Market (Butcher Shop) P P P P Outdoor Cafes, accessory to a restaurant, delicatessen, bakery, ice cream store or other retail use not requiring a liquor license P P P P P Outdoor Cafes, accessory to a restaurant, tavern, pub, on-site brewery, or other food service use having a liquor license P P P P Restaurant, with On-Site Brewery ("Brew
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Hinsdale · 3.3.17

Insurance Required

Summary

This section requires any applicant for a local liquor license in Hinsdale to provide proof of adequate liquor liability insurance. Licensees must also provide a certificate of insurance and notify the commissioner of any cancellation at least 30 days in advance.

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local liquor license shall be granted to any applicant until such applicant furnishes evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that such applicant is covered by a policy of liquor liability insurance in an amount sufficient to cover the maximum amount of liability under the state liquor control act and provided by a company satisfactory to the village and, in the event the applicant is not the owner of the premises described in said application, that the applicant has a lawful right...possession of the same until the expiration of the term of the local liquor license for which application is made. Each licensee shall furnish the commissioner with a certificate of such insurance and in the event of cancellation, the commissioner shall be notified no less than thirty (30) days prior to such cancellation. (Ord. O2015
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Hinsdale · 3.3.17

Insurance Required

Summary

This section requires any applicant for a local liquor license in Hinsdale to provide proof of adequate liquor liability insurance. Licensees must also provide a certificate of insurance and notify the commissioner of any cancellation at least 30 days in advance.

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local liquor license shall be granted to any applicant until such applicant furnishes evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that such applicant is covered by a policy of liquor liability insurance in an amount sufficient to cover the maximum amount of liability under the state liquor control act and provided by a company satisfactory to the village and, in the event the applicant is not the owner of the premises described in said application, that the applicant has a lawful right...possession of the same until the expiration of the term of the local liquor license for which application is made. Each licensee shall furnish the commissioner with a certificate of such insurance and in the event of cancellation, the commissioner shall be notified no less than thirty (30) days prior to such cancellation. (Ord. O2015
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Beach Park · 5.16.090

Number Of Licenses

Summary

This section establishes the maximum number of liquor licenses that can be issued for various classes in Beach Park. It also specifies that the number of available licenses for a class will automatically decrease if a license is revoked, forfeited, not renewed, abandoned, or voluntarily surrendered.

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license, the number of licenses available for such class shall automatically be reduced accordingly and then subsection A of this section shall be deemed to be amended in conformance with such reduction. C.   An applicant or holder of a liquor license shall not be indebted to the Village. Any indebtedness in excess of thirty (30) days shall constitute the basis for the denial and/or revocation of a liquor license
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Pingree Grove · 4.2.7

Outstanding Debts

Summary

This section prohibits individuals from holding or applying for a liquor license if they are indebted to the village. Indebtedness exceeding 30 days can lead to the denial or revocation of a liquor license.

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applicant or holder of a liquor license shall not be indebted to the village. Any indebtedness in excess of thirty (30) days shall constitute the basis for the denial and/or revocation of a liquor license
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Justice · 3.83

License - Application:

Summary

This section outlines the detailed requirements for applications seeking an alcoholic liquor license. It specifies the format, signatory authority, and comprehensive information applicants must provide, covering personal details, business operations, prior licensing history, and legal qualifications.

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laws of the state or of the United States, or any provisions of this code in the conduct of his or her place of business. (b)   At the time of filing of an application for a new liquor license the applicant shall tender to the village a non-refundable application processing fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a new liquor license. (Code
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Hinsdale · 3.9.4

Minimum Required Qualifications

Summary

This section outlines the minimum qualifications for applicants seeking annual or daily catering licenses. Applicants must provide proof of health department certification and recent inspection, maintain specific insurance coverage with the village named as an additional insured, and possess a valid state liquor license.

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establishing a minimum of a one million dollar ($1,000,000.00) policy limit for both general liability and dramshop coverage. The village shall be named as an additional party insured on said certificates. (Ord., 4-5-1994) C.   State Liquor License: The caterer shall furnish the village, prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to this chapter, with a copy of the caterer's current, valid state liquor license. (Ord. O2001
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Hinsdale · 3.9.4

Minimum Required Qualifications

Summary

This section outlines the minimum qualifications for applicants seeking annual or daily catering licenses. Applicants must provide proof of health department certification and recent inspection, maintain specific insurance coverage with the village named as an additional insured, and possess a valid state liquor license.

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establishing a minimum of a one million dollar ($1,000,000.00) policy limit for both general liability and dramshop coverage. The village shall be named as an additional party insured on said certificates. (Ord., 4-5-1994) C.   State Liquor License: The caterer shall furnish the village, prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to this chapter, with a copy of the caterer's current, valid state liquor license. (Ord. O2001
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Vernon Hills · 3.33

Instructional program for personnel; required attendance

Summary

This section mandates instructional programs for individuals involved in selling or serving alcohol. Owners/managers must attend annual retraining, and the local liquor control commissioner can require attendance at longer seminars for a broader group of personnel.

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necessary of the licensees and employees to be apprised of the requirements of this chapter and state law directly affecting the conduct of businesses operating under liquor licenses. Owners/managers shall attend a two-hour retraining session annually and police personnel would conduct this retraining session. The local liquor control commissioner, at his discretion, is hereby authorized to require the attendance of owner(s), manager(s), assistant manager(s), bartender(s), and any person(s) who sell or service alcoholic beverages...indication attendance; however, no individual shall be required to attend any such programs more frequently than once per year. (b) Failure of an owner, manager or employee to attend a seminar or program, when specifically required by the liquor and license commission, shall constitute a violation of this chapter by the licensee. (Code
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Arlington Heights · Section 13.611

Sales of Single Servings of Alcoholic Beverages

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of single servings of alcoholic beverages in containers below certain volume thresholds, with specific rules for beer, malt liquor, wine, and other liquors. It also restricts how these items can be bundled and exempts Class 'N' license holders.

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shall be unlawful for a holder of any classification of liquor license for retail sale not for consumption on the premises, to offer for sale or sell any of the following: a. A single can of beer or malt liquor unless the volume of the container is greater than 24 fluid ounces (or approximately 710 ml) but any such can of beer or malt liquor cannot be sold refrigerated or chilled; b. A single bottle of beer or malt liquor...alcoholic liquor other than beer, malt liquor or wine, unless the container is greater than 6.4 ounces (or approximately 190 ml). (Effective 03/01/10 per Ord. #09-042) It shall further be unlawful for any holder of any classification of liquor license for retail sale to sell any of the above prohibited items attached together in any method other than that done by the distributor or manufacturer. This limitation shall not apply to products permitted to be sold pursuant to subsection
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Darien · 8.8.3

Limitation

Summary

This section limits the number of automatic amusement devices allowed per premises to four, with grandfathering provisions for existing higher numbers and exceptions for special uses or liquor license conditions.

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Zoning Ordinance to allow the utilization of automatic amusement devices as an accessory ancillary use to another business or has granted permission to have a greater number of such devices as a condition to the issuance of a liquor license, the number of automatic amusement devices which may be placed at such a location shall be that number as it is authorized within the special use or the liquor license
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Westchester · 5.36.210

Premises—Employees

Summary

This section prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious diseases in liquor sales premises and sets age restrictions for bartenders and servers. It also mandates completion of a BASSET program for individuals involved in selling or serving alcohol, with specific exceptions for class C licenses.

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alcoholic liquor for the sole purpose of taking an order of alcoholic liquor and delivering such order to the patron. (c) All persons who sell or serve alcoholic beverages, all management personnel working on the premises for which a liquor license has been issued, and anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, shall complete an Illinois State certified Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (hereinafter referred to as "BASSET") program...Chapter XVI, Part 3500 of the Illinois Administrative Code. Proof of completion of a BASSET program for all individuals required to complete a BASSET program pursuant to this section, shall be maintained on the premises for which a liquor license has been issued, and will be provided to the village manager, or his designee, for inspection upon request. Completion of a BASSET program is not required for persons seeking or operating under a class C license, except for one individual
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Rosemont · 4.7B-11

Loss Of Licenses

Summary

This section prohibits the operation of video gaming terminals in Rosemont under specific circumstances, primarily focusing on the validity of required licenses for both terminal operators and the establishment locations. It requires operators and locations to possess licenses issued by both the Illinois Gaming Board and the Village, in addition to specific liquor license classifications for the establishment.

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located does not possess a valid video gaming establishment license issued by both the Illinois Gaming Board and the Village; C.   If the location where the video gaming terminal is located does not possess a valid Class VG liquor license issued by the Village; or D.   If the location where the video gaming terminal is located does not possess a valid Class A, Class B, Class E(1), Class E(3), or a Class L liquor license issued
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Western Springs · 4.1.11

Initial Application Fee

Summary

This section establishes an initial application fee for any liquor license, which is non-refundable and paid in advance. The specific fee amount is detailed in a separate section of the municipal code.

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initial application fee for any liquor license shall be as set forth in title 3, chapter 3 of this code, payable in advance, and shall not be refundable. This fee is in addition to the annual liquor license
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Barrington · 7.6.21

Fees; waiver of fees

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This section outlines the nonrefundable nature of application and permit fees for parades, public assemblies, and special events in Barrington. It also details various applicable fees and establishes that waivers require specific written authorization from the corporate authorities or the village manager.

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applicable fees which may be applicable to any event include, but shall not be limited to, the following: 1. Estimated special village services. 2. Sound amplification. 3. Raffle. 4. Temporary tents (structures). 5. Temporary signs. 6. Gazebo banner. 7. Liquor license. Such fees shall be in such amount(s) as provided by the corporate authorities in this Code or by other ordinance or resolution from time to time. D. No permit shall be issued pursuant to this chapter until...unless all required permit and license fees and required deposits have been paid or waived. E. Permit fees, including, but not limited to, those related to sound amplification, raffle(s), tent(s), sign(s), banner(s), and liquor license(s), etc., shall not be waived unless specifically authorized in writing by the corporate authorities and/or unless such authority to waive any fees is granted by the corporate authorities to the village manager
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Pingree Grove · 4.2.27

Mandatory Meeting; List Of Owners, Managers And Employees

Summary

This section mandates annual meetings for liquor license holders with the commissioner to discuss policy changes and issues. It also requires licensees to submit an annual list of owners, managers, and employees involved in alcohol preparation, dispensing, selling, or serving, along with their personal information and BASSET training status.

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Mandatory Licensee Meeting: All liquor license holders or their representatives shall be required to attend a mandatory meeting hosted by the commissioner in March of each year to discuss changes in this chapter, identify/address issues and concerns and provide for open communication between the licensees and the commissioner. The village will provide notice of the date, time and location for this meeting no less than fourteen (14) days in advance. Failure to attend the mandatory meeting could result...revocation of the renewal privileges upon the expiration of the liquor license. B.   Listing Of Owners, Managers And Employees: All licensees shall, by May 1 of each year, submit to the village police department a listing of all owners and managers of the licensed premises, as well as a list of any and all employees who prepare, dispense, sell or serve alcoholic beverages at the licensed premises. The listing shall include the names, home addresses and dates of birth
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Elburn · 810.06

Hours Of Operation

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This ordinance section restricts the operating hours for billiard and pool table establishments. Licensed premises must close by 11:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and by 11:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays, with an exception for establishments with a valid liquor license.

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every Monday through Saturday, and except during the hours of 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. on every Sunday and every legal holiday, unless the said premises are being operated in accordance with a valid liquor license, in which case the said billiard, pool or other like tables may be used at all times during which the said premises are allowed to remain open for business in accordance with the said liquor license. (Ord. 76-20. Passed
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Huntley · 110.033

Transfer of ownership

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This section states that liquor licenses issued to corporations are not transferable. Any sale or assignment of an individual's or entity's interest in a licensed corporation constitutes a new ownership that must apply for a new license.

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liquor license issued hereunder to a corporation shall not be transferable. A transfer, assignment or sale, whether or not for monetary or other consideration, of all of the interest held by an individual or other entity in a corporation licensed under this title and chapter, shall create an incident of new ownership, regardless of whether or not the existing corporation continues to do business. The new ownership shall be required to apply for a liquor license under this chapter
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Maple Park · 4.3B-9

Prohibitions and restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits minors from operating amusement devices during school hours, requires adult supervision for their operation, restricts their location near churches and schools, limits the number of devices per establishment, and sets specific operating hours with an exception for establishments with liquor licenses.

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every Monday through Saturday, and except during the hours of 12:00 noon until 11:00 p.m. on every Sunday and every legal holiday, unless the said premises are being operated in accordance with a valid liquor license, in which case the said mechanical amusement devices and video amusement devices may be used at all times during which the said premises are allowed to remain open for business in accordance with the said liquor license
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Darien · 3.3.7.11

Class K License

Summary

This section outlines the regulations for a Class K liquor license in Darien, permitting the retail sale of beer and wine for on-premises or carryout consumption accessory to food service. It specifies operating hours and imposes a limit on the number of licenses and an annual fee.

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accessory to the main purpose of serving food on the premises or on a carryout basis. (B) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale beer or wine in conjunction with a Class K liquor license between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and eleven o'clock (11:00) A.M., except Sundays when it shall be unlawful for anyone to sell or offer for sale beer or wine under a Class K liquor license between
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Romeoville · 112.007

Hours Of Sale

Summary

This section establishes the daily hours of sale for licensed liquor dispensing establishments in Romeoville. It specifies different opening hours for Sundays compared to other days of the week.

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Hours of sale for all licensed liquor dispensing establishments within the corporate limits of the village shall be 12:00 midnight until 2:00 a.m., and from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight, except that on Sundays, the hours of sale for all licensed liquor dispensing establishments with the corporate limits of the village shall be 12:00 midnight until 2:00 a.m., and from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight. (Prior Code, § 112.08) (Ord. 223, passed
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Hawthorn Woods · 11.1.1

Fees For Certain Activities And Purposes

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This section outlines the fee structure for various activities and purposes within Hawthorn Woods, including facility rentals and aquatic center bookings. It also details the Village Board's discretion to waive fees for government entities and non-profits under certain conditions.

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Purpose Fee Or Charge A. Facility usage: 1. Barn rental: a. Resident $500.00 for the first 3 hours; $150.00/hour thereafter b. Nonresident $700.00 for the first 3 hours; $200.00/hour thereafter c. Alcohol - Sale or service (Sale - liquor license is also required - See Section 3-3-8 of this code) $100.00 d. Security deposit $200.00, not refundable if canceled by renter. $350.00 for events selling or serving alcohol, not refundable if canceled by user. e. Lighting Rental (Bistro...upon property owned by said person, provided said person otherwise complies with all applicable provisions of this Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no registration shall be required of any contractor or subcontractor where prohibited by State law I. Liquor licenses (see section 3-3-9 of this Code), and Video Gaming Terminal Annual Fee (see section 3-3-8 of this Code): Class A $3,200.00 Class B $2,800.00 Class C $250.00 Class C license fee may be lowered
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