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Countryside · 3.5.15

Employment Restrictions

Summary

This section outlines employment restrictions for individuals working in licensed liquor establishments in Countryside. It prohibits persons under 21 from serving alcohol and requires alcohol servers and bouncers to complete BASSET training. Additionally, it mandates health certifications for all employees working on licensed premises.

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sell any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises, except as provided in subsection 3-5-18E of this chapter. All alcohol servers and "bouncers" (i.e., employees responsible for checking patrons' identification for entry into a liquor licensed premises) in city of Countryside bars, restaurants, and banquet facilities shall complete a four (4) hour beverage alcohol sellers/servers education and training (BASSET) prior to employment or within one hundred twenty (120) days after being hired. Any person trained does

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Rolling Meadows · IV

Alcoholic beverages

Summary

This section outlines the annual license fees for various classes of alcoholic beverage licenses in Rolling Meadows. It also details the penalty structure for violations, including escalating fines based on the number of offenses within a 12-month period, and specifies administrative fees for services like the release of impounded vehicles.

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Chapter 6 A. Reserved. (Ord. No. 12-04, § 5, 2-14-2012) B. License fee (section 6-39): Class Annual Fee A-1 $4,600.00 A-2 $3,800.00 A3 $5,200.00 B $3,700.00 B-1 $3,700.00 C $75.00 D $3,600.00 D-1 $3,700.00 E $3,800.00 GA $120.00 GC $3,920.00 through December 31, 2021; $4,500.00 effective January...lieu of or in addition to a suspension or revocation of the local liquor license, the city liquor control commissioner may levy a fine upon any person determined to have violated any provision of chapter 6 of the Rolling Meadows Code of Ordinances, the Illinois Liquor Control Act or any other applicable state law or city ordinance. The fine imposed shall not exceed $5,000.00 for a first violation within a 12 month period, $10,000.00 for a second violation

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Evanston · 3.5.2

REGISTRATION REQUIRED; APPLICATION

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This section requires a license to manage, conduct, operate, or carry on a public place of amusement. The application process for this license must align with the requirements for food establishment and liquor licenses, and specific details about the location and seating capacity must be provided. Approval from the City Manager's Office and the Public Health Director is necessary before a license can be issued.

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therefore. The application for a license for the business of managing, conducting, operating or carrying on a public place of amusement shall conform to the provisions of this Code relating to applications for food establishment business license and/or a liquor license. Such application shall specify the location of the building or place in which it is proposed to keep such public place of amusement and the seating capacity of such building or other place. Every such application shall be approved

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Montgomery · 31/2.1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for 'pinball,' 'amusement devices,' and categorizes amusement devices into 'entertainment devices,' 'casino entertainment devices,' and 'pool tables.' It also begins to define 'billiards' but is incomplete.

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times and must be licensed through the village in accordance with this chapter; b. Pool or billiard tables may not be coin-operated; c. Pool or billiard tables must be regulation size; d. No business holding a village liquor license or allowing liquor or alcoholic beverages on the premises, may be considered a billiard parlor for purposes of this chapter; e. The entire interior of the business premises must be visible, without obstruction, from the front exterior of such business

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Chicago · 4.156.300

License – Required – Special Requirements For Establishments Catering To Minors.

Summary

This section mandates that any property hosting an amusement activity must obtain a public place of amusement license, with specific requirements for establishments catering to minors. It outlines who is considered in violation and the potential fines, and clarifies licensing requirements regardless of the property's principal use or the number of amusements offered.

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dance hall, nonalcohol bar, "dry cabaret", "juice bar" or "teenage cabaret". No public resort for underage persons, as defined herein, may operate between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. or be eligible for a retail liquor license under Chapter 4-60 of this Code. (e) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any violation of any requirement set forth in subsection (d) of this section or any rule promulgated thereunder may result in revocation...month period preceding the production, presentation or conduct of any amusement; and (2) the sponsor of the event is affiliated with the church, temple, synagogue or other place of worship, or school; and (3) all necessary food, liquor and other licenses and permits required by this Code have been obtained. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 7-13-94, p. 53392; Amend Coun. J. 7-2-97, p. 48017; Amend Coun

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Bensenville · 3.3.23

Instructional Program For Personnel; Required Attendance

Summary

This ordinance requires individuals selling, serving, or checking identification for alcoholic beverages to obtain a certificate of attendance from a beverage alcohol sellers and servers education and training seminar. Certificates are valid for three years, and training must be completed within 120 days of employment.

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From time to time it may be necessary and advisable for licensees and employees to be apprised of the requirements of this section and State law directly affecting the conduct of businesses operating under liquor licenses. The Local Liquor Commissioner is hereby authorized to require persons who sell or serve open and unopened containers of alcoholic beverages at retail and anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of open and unopened containers of alcoholic beverages...retail or for entry into the licensed premises to have a valid beverage alcohol sellers and servers education and training seminar certificate of attendance. B. Certificate of attendance shall be good for three (3) years. Every person required to attend must complete instruction within one hundred twenty (120) days of employment. Police Department or Village representative instruction will be offered in odd numbered months on the second Saturday at nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. at the Police Station

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Chicago · 4.155.090

Duty To Report.

Summary

This section mandates that video gaming licensees in Chicago must promptly report specific violations, adverse actions from the Illinois Gaming Board, and any negative impacts on their liquor license to the Department.

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possession, maintenance, facilitation or use of any unlicensed video gaming terminal or other illegal gaming device; (b) Any adverse action taken by the Illinois Gaming Board; and (c) Any adverse action taken relative to the licensed location’s liquor license, including suspension, revocation, summary closure, or nonrenewal. (Added Coun. J. 12-19-25, p. 38125, Art. XIII

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Lake Barrington · 8.2.2

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used throughout Title 4 of the Lake Barrington Village Code. It defines various terms related to structures, uses, and specific types of adult entertainment establishments.

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CENTER: A private establishment enrolling four (4) or more children between two (2) and five (5) years of age and where tuition, fees or other forms of compensation for the care of the children is charged and which is licensed or approved to operate as a childcare center. CHURCH: A building or structure, or groups of buildings or structures, which by design and construction are primarily intended for the conducting of organized religious services and associated accessory uses. CLINIC...imaginary rectangle that encloses the extreme limits of the individual letters, words, symbols or elements. TAVERN, COCKTAIL LOUNGE: An establishment in which the principal business is the sale of alcoholic beverages to patrons for consumption on the premises. A liquor license from the Liquor Commissioner of the Village is required. TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY: Property which because of its ownership or use is not subject to property taxation and meets State requirements for tax exempt status. TEMPORARY SIGNS: Any sign that

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Lake Villa · 10.2.2

Definitions And Abbreviations

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms and abbreviations used throughout the Lake Villa municipal ordinance, including zoning-related terms, stormwater management concepts, and definitions for adult care and cannabis uses.

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more of the following facilities: boat launching ramps, boat livery, boat sales, maintenance shops, marine supply store, and fuel dock. MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT: For the purposes of these Zoning Regulations, the respective definition of “massage establishment”, “massage”, “licensed massage therapist”, and other related terms shall be as set forth in Section 3-7-1 , “Definitions”, of Chapter 7, “Massage Establishments; Services”, of Title 3 of the Lake Villa Village Code; and the exemptions from the provisions of Chapter 7, “Massage Establishments...pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. TAVERN: An establishment in which the principal business is the sale of alcoholic beverages to patrons for consumption on the premises. A liquor license from the Liquor Commissioner of the Village is required. (A tavern is sometimes also referred to as a "bar", or as a "cocktail lounge", or as a "nightclub".) TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL (TRM): The "Lake County Stormwater Management Commission Technical Reference

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Yorkville · 3.9.11

Conditions and restrictions of licenses

Summary

This section outlines conditions and restrictions for massage establishment licenses in Yorkville, including requirements for separate licenses per premises, prohibitions on transfer, restrictions on minors and alcoholic beverages, and limitations on advertising.

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chapter, and shall not constitute a property interest. No bodywork establishment license is transferrable, separate or divisible, and such authority as license confers shall be conferred only on the licensee named therein. C. Minors prohibited: No establishment or person licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall permit any person under the age of eighteen (18) to come or remain on the premises of any massage or bodywork establishment including employees and patrons unless accompanied by or with the written...prohibited: No person shall sell, give, dispense, provide, keep, possess or consume, or cause to be sold, given, dispensed, provided, kept, possessed or consumed, any alcoholic beverage on the premises of any massage or bodywork establishment without a valid liquor license, and no liquor shall be sold, offered or consumed in the rooms in which bodywork services are performed unless the room is open to the public. E. Solicitations prohibited: No massage or bodywork establishment or person in connection therewith

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Batavia · 3.12.11

Conditions And Restrictions Of Licenses

Summary

This section outlines conditions and restrictions for bodywork establishments, including supervision requirements, sanitary standards, employee dress codes, and prohibitions on minors. It also details license transferability and applicability to specific premises.

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chapter, and shall not constitute a property interest. No bodywork establishment license is transferable, separate or divisible, and such authority as license confers shall be conferred only on the licensee named therein. F. Minors Prohibited: No establishment or person licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall permit any person under the age of eighteen (18) to come or remain on the premises of any bodywork establishment including employees and patrons unless accompanied by or with the written consent...Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited: No person shall sell, give, dispense, provide, keep, possess or consume, or cause to be sold, given, dispensed, provided, kept, possessed or consumed, any alcoholic beverage on the premises of any bodywork establishment without a valid liquor license, and no liquor shall be sold, offered or consumed in the rooms in which bodywork services are performed unless the room is open to the public. H. Solicitations Prohibited: No bodywork establishment or person in connection therewith shall place

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Vernon Hills · 21.2

Certificate of occupancy

Summary

This section requires a certificate of occupancy for various situations including new construction, expansions, significant alterations, specific commercial districts, businesses on unimproved land, and relocated buildings. It prohibits occupancy without a valid certificate and outlines the application process.

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zoned districts, which is not used for residential purposes and is subject to a new occupancy, whether by owner or tenant. 21.2.1.5. A building subject to a liquor or other license as described under chapters 3 and 10 of the Village of Vernon Hills Code of Ordinances. 21.2.1.6. A parcel of land, unimproved by a building, which is used for a business. 21.2.1.7. A building which has been moved to another foundation on the same or any other parcel...parcel of land, under circumstances where a building permit application is not required. 21.2.3.3. Prior to occupancy of a building, or portion therefor, which had been vacant and unoccupied. 21.2.3.4. Concurrent with an application for a business or liquor license as outlined under chapters 3 and 10 of the Village of Vernon Hills Code of Ordinances where a building permit application is not required. 21.2.4. Conditions and standards for issuance of a final certificate of occupancy. A certificate of occupancy

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Winnetka · Section 5.09.250 Hours Of Service.

Summary

This section outlines the permitted hours for the sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages for different types of licenses in Winnetka, including restaurants, specialty restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, and special events.

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under a Class C license or by licensees under a Class X license, and the consumption of alcoholic beverages under such licenses, shall be permitted only on the dates and during the hours specified in the license. The sale, service and consumption of liquor may begin on or after the hour of 11:00 a.m. of one day and may continue until 2:00 a.m. of the following day, subject to the following limitations: a. Between the hours...alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. of any day. 2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in subsection 5.09.250.C.1, the sale and service of alcoholic liquor by a Class X special use license holder issued to an authorized vendor for the Winnetka's Farmers' Market may be made only on the dates set forth in the license and during the following hours: a. For alcoholic liquor sold in its original

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Northbrook · 4.84

Forfeiture of fees

Summary

This section mandates that any fees previously paid by a licensee are non-refundable if their local liquor license is revoked by the liquor control commissioner.

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Upon revocation of a local liquor license by the local liquor control commissioner pursuant to this article III, all fees paid by the local liquor licensee pursuant to this chapter shall be forfeited

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Lake Zurich · 7.3.4

Group Activities

Summary

This section requires organized groups to obtain a permit from the village to use park facilities for various activities, subject to fees, potential limitations by the chief of police, and specific restrictions on alcohol consumption in certain park areas.

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possession or service of any alcoholic beverages as part of any organized group activity authorized by permit in Breezewald or Paulus Park is strictly prohibited unless such group first qualifies for and has been issued a liquor license by the local liquor commissioner, after proper application for and approval of such a request under the liquor control requirements set forth in this code. F. No consumption or possession of alcohol is allowed in the water, on the beach

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Highland Park · 119.625

Forfeiture of Fees

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Upon revocation of a local liquor license by the Local Liquor Control Commission pursuant to this Article VI, all fees paid by the local liquor licensee pursuant to this Chapter shall be forfeited

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Bolingbrook · 12.171

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used within the Bolingbrook Video Gaming Regulations. It clarifies what constitutes a video gaming terminal, a licensee, and distinguishes between a Class A liquor license and sweepstakes machines.

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Gaming Act that allows users to participate in gambling activities. (b) Licensee means any entity holding a valid video gaming establishment license issued by the village for the allowance of video gaming terminals to operate therein. (c) Class A liquor license means a license issued by the village permitting the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption as defined by section 6-36 of this Code and as may be amended from time to time. (d) Hotel means

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Northlake · 7.8.3

Prohibited Activities

Summary

This section outlines prohibited activities within Northlake's city-owned park properties. It prohibits damage to park structures and natural features, unauthorized construction, harming animals, and consuming alcohol without a license.

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Bring within, have possession or control of, sell or give away, or drink any alcoholic beverages as defined in the Illinois liquor control act of 1934 at any time in any said park except in accordance with a liquor license issued by the liquor control commissioner; I. Throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any pond, lake, stream, or other body of water in or adjacent to any park or any tributary, stream

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Northbrook · 4.84

Forfeiture of fees

Summary

This section mandates that any fees previously paid by a licensee are non-refundable if their local liquor license is revoked by the liquor control commissioner.

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Upon revocation of a local liquor license by the local liquor control commissioner pursuant to this article III, all fees paid by the local liquor licensee pursuant to this chapter shall be forfeited

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St. Charles · 5.08.035

Local Liquor Control Commission—Powers and duties

Summary

This section outlines the functions and duties of the Local Liquor Control Commission in St. Charles. It details their responsibilities in reviewing liquor license applications, conducting disciplinary hearings, recommending changes to the liquor code, maintaining meeting records, and holding regular meetings as directed by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.

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relation to the regulation of license activities, including but not limited to the following: A. Upon the request of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, the Local Liquor Control Commission shall review the applications and the investigations of applicants for liquor licenses and submit its findings and recommendations to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. B. Conduct disciplinary hearings and submit findings and recommendations to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner setting forth its conclusions with respect to the existence and nature

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Harvard · 25.08

CLOSING HOURS

Summary

This section establishes closing hours for licensed premises selling alcoholic liquors, with different regulations for standard licenses and those with extended hours licenses. It also specifies who may remain on the premises after closing.

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With the exception of those who purchase an extended hours license, it shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail, give or knowingly permit the consumption of alcoholic liquors on any licensed premises pursuant to this Chapter 25, between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Saturdays and 2 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sundays. B. Those purchasing an extended hours license shall not be permitted...sell or offer for sale at retail, give or knowingly permit the consumption of alcoholic liquor on any licensed premises pursuant to this Chapter 25, between the hours of 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. Mondays through Fridays and 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturdays and 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Sundays. C. After closing hours, no person shall be permitted to remain on any licensed premises licensed pursuant to this Chapter 25 except the owner of the licensed

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Steger · 6.36

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used within the article, including alcoholic liquor, banquet facility, beer, and club, to ensure consistent interpretation of the ordinance.

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space and equipment and maintaining a sufficient number of servants and employees for cooking, preparing, and serving food and meals for its members and their guests; provided, that such club files with the local liquor control commissioner at the time of its application for a license under this article two copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly files within ten days of the election of any additional member his name and address; and, provided...matters impacting the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor. Further, the appointee: (1) Shall be qualified and knowledgeable regarding the laws and regulations regarding the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor, (2) Shall not legally represent liquor license applicants or holders before the village or before an adjacent jurisdiction, (3) Shall not have an interest in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor, and (4) Shall not be appointed to a term to exceed one year. Wine

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Frankfort · 113.22

Renewal

Summary

This section outlines the process for license renewal, stating that renewals are permitted if the licensee and premises remain qualified. It clarifies that renewal is not a vested right and the village can reduce the number of licenses issued. In cases of oversubscription, prior licensees are given preference over new applicants.

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vested right which shall in any case prevent the President and Board of Trustees of the village from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within the village. However, when the number of applications made for a liquor license, or for any class of license, exceeds the number of licenses permitted under this chapter, prior licenses shall be given preference over new applicants provided such prior licenses otherwise qualify for such license. (Ord. 1105, passed

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Northfield · 16.10

Nature Of License; Transfer Prohibited

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This section establishes that a license is a personal privilege and generally non-transferable. It outlines specific conditions under which transfers of ownership or control in corporations and LLCs will be deemed illegal, voiding the license, with exceptions for receivership or bankruptcy.

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from the date of appointment of a receiver or trustee whichever comes first. 5. Upon the alienation, sale, transfer, assignment or donation of the business for which the license is issued to any person other than the licensee, the liquor license shall automatically become void. 6. Any licensed establishment that has discontinued the sale or service of alcoholic beverages or that has not been open for business at least four (4) days per week for a period of thirty

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Olympia Fields · 4.15

Underaged persons

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 from consuming or possessing alcoholic liquor, with exceptions for religious ceremonies or consumption under parental supervision at home. It also prohibits illegal sales to minors, parental responsibility for violations, and knowingly allowing underage possession or consumption on premises, as well as employing individuals under 21 in certain alcohol-serving roles.

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licensed premises; provided that the provisions of this section shall not be construed to prevent persons who are at least nineteen (19) years of age and employed as waiters or waitresses in restaurants from serving alcoholic liquor on licensed retail premises in the ordinary course of such employment. (f) Misrepresenting age. No person shall represent that he is of age for the purpose of buying, accepting, or receiving alcoholic liquor from a licensee if such person

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REGISTRATION REQUIRED; APPLICATION

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License – Required – Special Requirements For Establishments Catering To Minors.

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