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Crystal Lake · 329.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used within Chapter 329 concerning liquor licenses. It clarifies what constitutes alcohol, alcoholic liquor, a bar, bowling alley, catered event, catering business, city, and club, with specific exclusions and inclusions for each.

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manufacture of denatured alcohol produced in accordance with Acts of Congress and regulations promulgated thereunder, nor to any liquid or solid containing 1/2 of 1%, or less, of alcohol by volume. BAR — A business establishment, holding a liquor license issued pursuant to Chapter 329 of this Code, in which the principal business is the sale of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the premises and may include the incidental sale of food for consumption on the premises.[Added...eaten at tables or counters. This restaurant facility provides no table service by employees of the restaurant. C. Sealing and removal of open wine bottles from a restaurant. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, a restaurant licensed to sell alcoholic liquor in this City may permit a patron to remove one unsealed and partially consumed bottle of wine for off-premises consumption, provided that the patron has purchased a meal and consumed a portion of the bottle of wine

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Forest Park · 3.3.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to alcohol and clubs under Forest Park's liquor control ordinance. It clarifies what constitutes alcohol and alcoholic liquor, including exemptions and specific conditions for certain uses.

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article VIII of the liquor control act shall apply to wine intended for use and used by any church or religious organization for sacramental purposes, provided that such wine shall be purchased from a licensed manufacturer or importing distributor under said liquor control act. CLUB 3 : A corporation organized under the laws of this state, not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors, kept, used and maintained...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 the liquor control act two (2) copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly files within ten (10) days of the election of any additional member his name and address; and, provided further, that

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Carpentersville · 5.12.190

Containers of alcoholic liquor—Regulations

Summary

This ordinance prohibits open containers of alcoholic liquor in public areas and on commercially maintained private parking lots and sidewalks, with exceptions for licensed premises and authorized block parties. It also regulates the sale and removal of alcoholic liquor from licensed premises, requiring it to be in its original sealed package.

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Section 5.12.020.D, or at a block party authorized in accordance with the provisions of this Code. B. It is unlawful for any licensee, his or her agent or employee to sell for consumption not on the licensed premises any alcoholic liquor in other than its original package ("original package" shall mean bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg, hogshead or other receptacle or container, whatsoever, used, corked, or capped, sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of alcoholic liquor...liquor original package shall mean "in the case or carton and not single containers of less than seven oz. capacity". No licensee, his or her agents or employees shall permit and no person shall remove from the licensed premises any alcoholic liquor except in its original package as above defined

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Wheaton · 6.81

License required

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or offer for sale of alcoholic liquor within the city without the necessary state and local retail or special event licenses, or in violation of license terms.

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shall be unlawful to make in the city any sale or offer for sale, as defined in this chapter, of any alcoholic liquor without having a state and local retail liquor license, or a state and local special event license, or in violation of the terms of this chapter or such license. (Code 1968, § 3-8; Code

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Hazel Crest · 4.32

Restrictions on issuance

Summary

This section outlines conditions under which a retail liquor dealer's license will not be issued in Hazel Crest. These restrictions include ineligibility based on state law, proximity to certain institutions, classification of licensed premises, and location within a residential zone (with an exception for renewals of pre-existing licenses).

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village retail liquor dealer's license of any kind shall be issued under any of the following conditions: (1) To a person, partnership or corporation declared ineligible for license under 235 ILCS, as amended from time to time, or to a person, partnership or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license; (2) For use on premises adjacent to churches, schools, hospitals or other institutions or places of business, if issuance of such license would be contrary...ILCS 5/6-11, 6-12 or 6-15. (3) For premises to be licensed under a restaurant, hotel, club or bowling alley classification, unless such premises shall fully qualify under the definition of such places as given in the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.). (4) For premises located in a residential zone; provided, that this prohibition shall not preclude the renewal of a license issued prior to the adoption of the ordinance from which this section

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Darien · 3.3.7.13

Class M License

Summary

This section establishes a Class M liquor license for nonprofit organizations, allowing them to sell and serve alcohol to members, guests, and the public on their premises. It specifies operating hours, limits the number of licenses, sets an annual fee, and mandates that all profits go to the nonprofit.

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Class M license shall authorize the sale at retail and serving of alcoholic liquor at a counter or bar and at tables in premises operated by a nonprofit organization for members of the organization, their...guests, and public patrons. The sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor shall be limited to the premises. (B) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor in conjunction with a Class M liquor license between eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and eleven o'clock (11:00) A.M. The Commissioner may extend the hours for lawful sale and service of alcoholic liquor on special occasions such as New Year

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Hazel Crest · 4.53

Video gaming establishment license

Summary

This section mandates that establishments must hold valid liquor licenses issued by both the state liquor commission and the village in order to operate video gaming terminals.

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order for an establishment to operate a video gaming terminal, the establishment must possess valid liquor licenses issued by the state liquor commission and the village

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Brookfield · 6.91

Class 2C license

Summary

This section defines a Class 2C license for the on-premises sale of alcoholic liquors and specifies the hours during which liquor sales are prohibited for holders of this license, varying by day of the week and holidays.

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Class 2C license authorizes the primary sales of alcoholic liquors to be consumed on the premises and incidental thereof. (b) For holders of Class 2C licenses, the hours which no liquor shall be sold shall be as follows: (1) Every day except Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, between 1:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. (2) On Saturday and legal holidays, between 2:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. (3) On Sunday, between

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Burbank · 2.153

Municipal records; retention, destruction

Summary

This ordinance section outlines the retention periods and destruction procedures for various municipal documents and records. It specifies how long different types of records, such as bonds, insurance policies, building permits, financial reports, and election materials, must be kept before they can be destroyed.

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destroy after audit. (h) Monthly financial reports to council: Retain one (1) year and destroy after audit if reflected in minutes. (i) Annual treasurer's reports: Retain seven (7) years and destroy after audit. (5) Licenses: (a) Applications for liquor licenses: Retain one (1) year and destroy if no legal action pending against licensee and if audited. (b) Miscellaneous license applications: Retain one (1) year from date of expiration and destroy if audited. (6) Motor Fuel Tax: (a) Motor fuel

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Naperville · 2.18.3

POWERS AND DUTIES

Summary

This section outlines the functions and duties of the Local Liquor Commission in Naperville, focusing on its advisory role to the Liquor Commissioner regarding liquor license applications, disciplinary hearings, and potential changes to the liquor chapter. It also mandates public record-keeping with privacy considerations.

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Commission shall perform such functions and duties as directed or requested by the Liquor Commissioner in relation to the regulation of licensed activities, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Review applications and the investigation of applicants for liquor licenses, and to submit findings and recommendations to the local Liquor Commissioner setting forth its conclusions respecting such applications. 2. Conduct disciplinary hearings and submit findings and recommendations to the Commissioner setting forth its conclusions respecting the existence and nature

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Frankfort · 113.19

Issuance Of License

Summary

This section outlines the process for issuing a liquor license in Frankfort. Once approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, the license is granted upon payment of the required fee, and it must be formally written, sealed, and signed by village officials.

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When the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall approve any application, the applicant shall be issued a license upon the payment in advance of the required fee, which license shall be in writing over the name and under the seal of the village and executed by the President of the Village and attested by the Village Clerk. (Ord. 1105, passed

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Lynwood · 10.56

Required

Summary

This section requires individuals or entities to obtain a village license for selling or offering alcoholic liquor for sale, in addition to a state license. It also prohibits violations of the license terms, chapter provisions, or the Illinois Liquor Control Act.

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person shall sell or offer for sale in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a village license for the current fiscal year, in addition to a state license, for each place, location or premises where the retailer is located. It shall likewise be unlawful to violate the terms and conditions of any such license or to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the provisions of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/9-1...State Law reference— Authority of village to license alcoholic liquor, 235 ILCS 5/4-1

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North Chicago · 8.13.8

LIMITATION ON NUMBER

Summary

This section establishes numerical limits for various classes of liquor licenses in North Chicago. It also details how relinquishing a license affects the overall number of available licenses.

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relinquishment is meant the surrender of the license to the local liquor control commissioner and/or any discontinuance of business pursuant to this chapter or any conclusion or cessation of the sale of alcoholic beverages by the liquor license holder be it an individual, partnership or corporation in any manner whatsoever. (7-3-1989; amd. 5-21-1990; 10-3-1994; 1-17-1995; 1996 Code

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Forest View · 3.1.6

Limitation On Number Of Devices

Summary

This section limits the number of coin-operated amusement devices allowed on a business premises to five, with an exception for businesses holding a Class 'A' liquor license, which can have up to eight devices.

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premises or place of business within the Village shall maintain nor receive licenses for more than five (5) coin- operated amusement devices in any such premises. However, businesses which are holders of Class "A" liquor licenses may receive licenses for up to eight (8) coin-operated amusement devices in such premises

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Diamond · 110.24

Conduct Of Employees And Agents

Summary

This section establishes that any action or inaction by a licensee's employee or agent is considered the licensee's act. It also prohibits the consumption of alcohol by employees on licensed premises while on duty and prohibits any individual associated with the license from consuming alcohol on the premises outside of permitted operating hours.

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licensee or a management company with respect to the licensed business shall be deemed to be the act of the licensee. (B) No employee or other deliverer of alcohol may consume or be permitted to consume any alcoholic liquor on the license premises while on duty or while performing any duties of employment. (C) No person, including any employee, manager, owner or agent of the licensee may consume alcoholic liquor on the licensed premises before or after the licensee

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Plainfield · 4.39

Conduct of employees and agents

Summary

This section holds licensees responsible for the actions of their employees and agents, prohibiting alcohol consumption by employees on licensed premises while on duty and by anyone associated with the license during non-operational hours.

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licensee or a management company with respect to the licensed business shall be deemed to be the act of the licensee. (2) No employee or other deliverer of alcohol may consume or be permitted to consume any alcoholic liquor on the license premises while on duty or while performing any duties of employment. (3) No person, including any employee, manager, owner or agent of the licensee may consume alcoholic liquor on the licensed premises before or after the licensee

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Phoenix · 10.24

Devolution; transferability; alienability

Summary

This section outlines the rules for transferring, or what happens to, a retail liquor dealer's license upon the death, insolvency, or bankruptcy of the licensee. Generally, licenses are not transferable without board approval and cease upon death, though executors or administrators can continue the business for a limited time under court order.

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Transfer. A retail liquor dealer's license issued under this article shall not be transferable except upon express approval by the board of trustees. (b) Death, insolvency, or bankruptcy of licensee. A retail liquor dealer's license issued under this article shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution, but shall cease upon the death of the licensee; provided that executors or administrators of the estate of any deceased licensee, and the trustee of any insolvent...licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. (c) Refund of license fees. A refund

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Oakbrook Terrace · 111.016

Change of location

Summary

This section outlines the process for a retail liquor dealer to change the location of their licensed premises. It requires written permission from the Commissioner, compliance with state and local laws (including zoning), and payment of a $1,000 fee, with a new license issued for the updated location.

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retail liquor dealer°s license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application for the license. Such location may be changed only upon written permission of the Commissioner to make such change, and upon receipt of any required permits or approvals from the Community Development Department. (B) 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

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Posen · 7.3.11

Change Of Location

Summary

This section requires retail liquor dealers to sell alcohol only at the licensed location. Any changes to the licensed premises must follow specific procedures and meet the requirements outlined in other sections.

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retail liquor dealer's license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only upon the premises described in the application and any license application for a change of location must comply and must be accompanied by the necessary documents to establish compliance with the requirements of sections 7-3-15 and 7-3-16 of this chapter. (1965 Code

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Elburn · 804.15

Employees

Summary

This section prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious diseases in establishments selling alcohol and sets age restrictions for serving alcohol. It also mandates specific server training programs (BASSET/TIPS) for employees involved in alcohol sales and service.

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engage in any way in the handling, preparation or distribution of such liquor. It shall be unlawful for any person who has not attained twenty-one years of age to serve, sell, draw, pour or mix alcoholic liquors in any establishment licensed under this chapter. b. For purposes of this section "to sell" shall be defined as the act of allowing customers to acquire alcoholic liquors wherein the employee, contractor or other party or entity acting under authority...having the required training. Volunteers serving alcoholic beverages at a charitable function are exempt from this section. 3. Supervisory Requirements . A person eighteen years of age and over may serve alcoholic beverages within an establishment holding a class E liquor license granted under this chapter, if said service is in the dining area (but excluding a bar area of the premises, regardless of whether food is served in the bar area) of the establishment during times in which meals

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Hanover Park · 10.41

Employment of underage persons

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and their employees from employing individuals under 21 to attend bar or prepare alcoholic drinks, and from employing individuals under 18 to sell alcoholic liquor on licensed premises.

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licensee, or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of such licensee, to engage, employ or permit any person under the age of 21 years to attend bar and/or to draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any licensed premises. (b) It shall be unlawful for any licensee or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of such licensee, to engage, employ or permit any person under 18 years of age to sell any alcoholic liquor

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Elwood · 94.08

Alcohol Permits

Summary

This section outlines the regulations for the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages in Elwood's parks. It requires permits, specific insurance, police presence for larger events, and designated areas for alcohol use, with all activities needing to occur in a structure consistent with the Liquor Control Act.

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recognized community group, organization or responsible adult individual. (B) The user must complete and obtain the alcoholic use permit. (C) To sell alcoholic beverages, a Village Park and Recreation Department permit is required, along with a temporary liquor license from the village liquor control authority, which requires evidence of dram shop insurance. (D) To serve alcoholic beverages, groups must obtain host liquor liability insurance. (E) A village police officer must be provided when alcoholic beverages are present. One officer

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Lindenhurst · 111.41

Prohibited Conduct

Summary

This section outlines prohibited conduct for licensed establishments in Lindenhurst, requiring licensees to report disorderly conduct and criminal violations, and prohibiting nude dancing and sexually provocative performances, including specific depictions and displays.

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shall have the affirmative duty of reporting to the Police Department any and all incidents of disorderly conduct of any and all criminal violations or violations of this chapter which take place within or upon premises for which a liquor license has been issued pursuant to this chapter immediately upon observance or notification of the incident. The licensee, employee or agent making a report of an incident shall identify himself to the police dispatcher and state the nature...upon such premises. Failure to report to the police as herein provided shall be a violation of the license issued hereunder. (B) Nude Dancing, Sexually Provocative Conduct: The following kinds of conduct on premises in this Village licensed to sell alcoholic liquor are prohibited: (1) The performance of acts, or simulated acts, of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation or any sexual acts which are prohibited by law. (2) The actual or simulated touching, caressing or fondling

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Frankfort · 113.60

Tending Bar By Underage Persons Prohibited

Summary

This ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from tending bar, which includes dispensing, drawing, pouring, mixing, or selling alcoholic liquor in licensed retail premises. It also makes it unlawful for licensees and their employees to permit underage individuals to perform these actions.

Section Text

shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to attend any bar, dispense, draw, pour, mix or sell any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises. It shall be unlawful for any licensee, officer, member, representative, agent or employee of such licensee to allow any person under the age of 21 to attend any bar, dispense, draw, pour, mix or sell any alcoholic liquor in the licensed retail premises. (Ord. 1105, passed

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Stone Park · 111.20

Sale To, Possession By And Responsibility For Minors

Summary

This ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing, possessing, or drinking alcoholic beverages and makes it illegal for licensees and parents/guardians to facilitate or permit such violations. It also outlines penalties, including license revocation.

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person under the age of 21 years to drink, deliver or possess any alcoholic beverages within the village. (B) Illegal acts by licensees or others. (1) It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer’s license, or his or her agents or employees, to suffer or permit any minor under 21 years of age to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where...person, relative or otherwise, for the purpose of dispensing, selling, transferring or conveying alcoholic beverages, under the age of 21 years. (4) In addition to all other fines and penalties, the Village President may revoke the retail liquor dealer’s license for any violation of this section. (C) Parental responsibility . It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian to permit any minor child of which he or she may be parent or guardian to violate any provision of this

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