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Gilberts · 3.2.21

Video gaming

Summary

This section permits video gaming within Gilberts, aligning with Illinois state law. It outlines terminal limits for different establishment types and imposes an annual fee per terminal.

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each may be amended from time to time. C. Except as expressly provided below for "large truck stops" (as defined by the video gaming act), not more than six video gaming terminals may be located in a licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. Video gaming terminals may also be located at licensed fraternal establishments, licensed veterans' establishments and licensed truck stop establishments as defined by the video gaming...Illinois gaming board and a copy of the license issued by the Illinois gaming board, and shall pay the fee each year on or before December 31 in conjunction with the licensee's application for or renewal of a liquor license. E. Video gaming terminals must be located in an area restricted to persons over 21 years of age, the entrance to which is within the view of at least one employee of the establishment who is over 21 years
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Round Lake Park · 111.25

REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION; HEARINGS AND APPEALS

Summary

This section outlines the process for suspending or revoking liquor licenses in Round Lake Park, detailing grounds for action, hearing procedures, appeal processes, potential penalties including fines and mandatory retraining, and notification requirements to the Village Board.

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suspend or revoke any license issued hereunder for any violation of any provision of this chapter, or for any violation of any State or Federal law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend any license for a period of time up to 30 days or may fine the licensee up to $1,000 for each violation. (B) All liquor hearings before the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall be conducted according to State...penalties imposed in this chapter, a person violating any provision of this chapter may be required to again complete a BASSET training program as required in Section 111.45. (D) The Local Liquor Control Commissioner will notify the Village Board of Trustees of a suspension or revocation of any license within 24 hours of such action taken. (Ord. 94-8, passed
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Palatine · 20.50

Coin-operated amusement devices

Summary

This section of the Palatine municipal ordinance defines coin-operated amusement devices and establishes a licensing requirement for their operation. It also outlines different classifications for these licenses based on the type of establishment where the devices are located.

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granted only to facilities (not including those in subsection (c)(1)a of this section) which are duly licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the premises. In such facilities where the holder of the liquor license is also engaged in another business, coin-operated amusement devices may only be located in the area in which alcoholic liquors are sold and to which access is limited to no person, other than an employee of the licensee, less
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Campton Hills · 4.1.9

Instructional Program For Personnel; Attendance Required

Summary

This ordinance requires individuals involved in selling, serving, or checking identification for alcoholic beverages, as well as management personnel, to complete a state-certified BASSET program. Licensees must maintain proof of training for inspection.

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training (BASSET) program, as hereinafter defined, for all persons who sell or serve alcoholic liquor, all management personnel working on the premises, and anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of alcoholic liquor, pursuant to that license. Class F and I licensees must have a BASSET trained person on the premises during an event and must provide the name and proof of BASSET training for that person when applying for a class...license. (2013 Code § 3-1-5; amd. 2016 Code) B.   A "state certified BASSET program" shall be defined as a BASSET program licensed by the state of Illinois liquor control commission as required by 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/3-12(11.1). All licensed BASSET providers shall be required to have on file all licenses and certificates to prove current qualifications and provide a certificate of course completion and a card to participants as proof of completion. A photocopy of certificates
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La Grange Park · 112.44

Mandatory Alcohol Awareness Training

Summary

This section mandates that licensed establishments selling alcohol for on-premises consumption must always have a manager or designated employee present who has completed an approved alcohol server/seller training program. Non-compliance can lead to denial of a liquor license or other penalties.

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shall be the responsibility of each licensed establishment which sells alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises to have present on the premises at all times when alcoholic liquor may be sold, a manager or other employee in charge of such establishment who shall have successfully completed a training program...servers and sellers approved by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and the Local Liquor Commissioner. In addition to the penalties otherwise provided in this chapter, failure to comply with this section shall be cause for denial of a liquor license or subject a licensee to the penalties set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 729, passed
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Olympia Fields · 4.54

Video gaming establishment license

Summary

This section requires establishments, excluding truck stops, to obtain valid liquor licenses from both the Illinois Liquor Commission and the Village of Olympia Fields to operate video gaming terminals.

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order for an establishment, except for a truck stop establishment, to operate a video gaming terminal, the establishment must possess valid liquor licenses issued by the Illinois Liquor Commission and the village
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Stickney · 6.108

Violations

Summary

This section outlines violations related to entertainment licenses and permits in Stickney. It prohibits providing entertainment without a license, allowing minors on premises during entertainment unless accompanied by a parent/guardian, allowing necessary licenses to expire or be revoked, operating in violation of code or statutes, conducting obscene entertainment, and permitting specific types of performances like striptease and certain contests.

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permit under this article. (2) To allow or permit any minor to enter or remain in the licensed premises during the performance of any entertainment, unless the minor is accompanied by his parent or guardian. (3) To allow its liquor license or any other license or permit from the village or from the State of Illinois, necessary to conduct its business, to expire or to be revoked or suspended. (4) To operate its business in a way that violates
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Shorewood · 3.3.22

Suspension Or Revocation Of License

Summary

This section outlines the authority of the local liquor control commissioner to impose penalties on licensees. The commissioner can levy fines, suspend a license for up to 30 days, or revoke a license if the licensee violates any relevant laws, ordinances, or established rules and regulations.

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local liquor control commissioner may fine, suspend for not more than thirty (30) days 1 or may revoke for cause any license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of law or ordinance or any rule or regulation established by the local liquor control commissioner or state liquor commissioner, which is not inconsistent with law, all in the manner and as provided
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West Dundee · 6.1.18

Video Gaming

Summary

This section permits video gaming within West Dundee, outlining licensing requirements for qualified liquor establishments and specific regulations regarding signage and the number of video gaming terminals allowed per establishment.

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Statutes 40, video gaming act, video gaming is hereby permitted within the corporate boundaries of the village of West Dundee, Illinois. The village of West Dundee hereby adopts by reference the aforementioned compiled statute. B.   License Required: Any appropriately licensed liquor establishment within the corporate limits of West Dundee who may qualify for video gaming as defined under the act shall obtain a license to permit video gaming within at its local address, which must be issued by the village
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Sleepy Hollow · 3.3.8

Restrictions on licensee

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses to individuals who do not meet the qualifications outlined in the Illinois Liquor Control Act. It also disqualifies individuals convicted of offenses under the Illinois Video Gaming Act from obtaining a liquor license.

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license for the sale of alcoholic liquor in the village shall issue to any person who shall fail to qualify under the provisions of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., and further, no license for the sale of alcoholic liquor in the village shall issue to any person who has been convicted of an offense as proscribed by the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., as now in effect or as hereafter amended
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Westchester · 5.36.060

Restrictions on licenses

Summary

This section outlines the eligibility requirements for obtaining a liquor license in the Village of Westchester, Cook County, Illinois. It specifies disqualifying factors such as non-residency, poor character, non-citizenship, felony convictions, and prior license revocations, and also addresses requirements for partnerships and corporations.

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convicted of being the keeper or is keeping a house of ill fame; (6) A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality; (7) A person whose license issued under this chapter or the Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.) of the State of Illinois has been revoked for cause; (8) A person who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder would...eligible to be issued a license under the Raffles Act or the Illinois Pull Tabs and Jar Games Act; (19) A person who intends to sell alcoholic liquors for use or consumption on his or her licensed retail premises who does not have liquor liability insurance coverage for that premises in an amount that is at least equal to the maximum liability amounts set out in subsection 235 LCS 5/6-21(a). (b) A criminal conviction of a corporation
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Round Lake Heights · 3.3.2

License required

Summary

This section requires individuals or entities to obtain a retailer's license from the Village of Round Lake Heights, in addition to a state license, to sell or possess alcoholic liquor for retail sale within the Village. Exemptions apply to certain medical professionals, hospitals, and churches when dispensing liquor as permitted by state law.

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person shall sell or offer for sale or possess with intention to sell at retail in the Village any alcoholic liquor without a retailer's license from the Village in addition to a State license. No person shall sell or offer for sale at retail in the Village any alcoholic liquor in violation of the terms and conditions of the license or in violation of any provision of this Chapter or any provision of the Illinois Liquor Control...requirement that a Village license be procured shall not apply to physicians, dentists, pharmacists, hospitals or churches when these persons or institutions possess or dispense alcoholic liquor, in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 43, Section 96 as from time to time amended
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Oakbrook Terrace · 111.023

Unlawful sale or purchase of alcoholic liquor

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from selling or delivering alcoholic liquor to minors or intoxicated persons, with an exception for authorized sting operations. It also prohibits minors from purchasing or accepting alcohol and establishes a presumption of sale to a minor found in possession on licensed premises.

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provided that a licensee may sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor, or authorize the sale, gift or delivery of alcoholic liquor to a person under the age of 21 years pursuant to a plan or action to investigate, patrol, or otherwise conduct a "sting operation" or enforcement action against a person employed by the licensee or on any licensed premises if the licensee provides written notice at least 14 days before the "sting operation" or enforcement action to the city...city's Police Department or the Commissioner pursuant to a plan or action to investigate, patrol or conduct a similar enforcement action. (C) If a person under the age of 21 years is in possession of alcoholic liquor, on the premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on such premises, it shall be presumed that the licensee sold, gave or delivered such alcoholic liquor to the minor in possession thereof. (D) For the purpose of preventing the violation
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Dolton · 111.005

Restrictions On Issuance Of License

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the issuance of licenses in Dolton. It prohibits issuance to individuals of poor character, non-citizens, those convicted of felonies or crimes against morality, and those whose prior licenses were revoked. It also specifies qualifications for copartnerships and corporations.

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convicted of being a keeper of, or is keeping, a house of ill fame; (5)   A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality; (6)   A person whose license issued pursuant to the Liquor Control Act, being 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. as now or hereafter amended, or this chapter has been revoked for cause; (7)   A person, who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder...violation of any village ordinance. (B)   The Local Liquor Commissioner shall cause the Chief of Police, the Building Department and the Fire Chief to do an investigation of an application for the issuance or renewal of a liquor license. If such departments find that all applicable ordinances of the village have been complied with and the applicant is eligible for issuance or renewal of the license, said application or renewal shall be forwarded to the Commissioner. From time to time
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Bolingbrook · 6.35

Examination of applicant for local license

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner broad authority to examine applicants and licensees, including their books and records, and to issue subpoenas. This power extends to agents acting on the commissioner's behalf to gather necessary information.

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local liquor control commissioner shall have the right to examine or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licenses upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; to hear testimony and take proof for his or her information in the performance...duties, and for such purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of the state. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the local liquor control commissioner under this chapter, he or she may authorize his or her agent to act on his or her behalf, as provided by statute. (Code
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Mokena · 3.3.6

Examination Of Applicant For Local License

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner broad authority to examine applicants and licensees, including their books and records, under oath. The Commissioner can issue subpoenas and authorize agents to gather necessary information for their duties.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee, to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the performance of his duties
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Batavia · 3.3.12

Examination Of Applicant For Local License

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner broad authority to examine applicants, licensees, and their records under oath, issue subpoenas, and authorize agents for information gathering. Submitting an application signifies consent to these examination provisions.

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local liquor control commissioner shall have the right to examine or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any applicant or licensee; to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the performance of his duties, and for such...purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of this state. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the local liquor control commissioner under this section, he may authorize his agent to act on his behalf, as provided by statute. Submittal of an application pursuant to this chapter is evidence of consent to the examination provisions of this section
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Mundelein · 2.68.060

Examination of applicant for local license

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner broad authority to investigate applicants and licensees. This includes the power to examine records, administer oaths, hear testimony, and issue subpoenas throughout the state.

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local liquor control commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served in the manner hereinafter provided, and to examine or cause to be examined, the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the performance of his duties...such purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of the state. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the local liquor control commissioner under this section, he may authorize his agent to act on his behalf
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Worth · 3.6.5

Examination Of Applicant For Local License

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner broad authority to examine applicants and licensees, including their books and records, and to issue subpoenas for information necessary to perform their duties. The Commissioner can delegate these examination powers to an agent.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any application for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the performance of his duties...such purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of this State. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner under this chapter he may authorize his agent to act on his behalf, as provided by statute. (1970 Code
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Round Lake Heights · 3.3.5

Examination of applicant for local license

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner broad authority to examine applicants and licensees, including their books and records, under oath and through authorized agents, with subpoenas effective statewide. This power is for gathering information necessary for license issuance and enforcement actions.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to examine or cause to be examined under oath any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee, to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the performance of his duties...such purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of this State. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner under this Section, he may authorize an agent to act on his behalf as provided by statute
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Streamwood · 3.4.6

Examination Of Applicant For Local License

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner broad authority to examine applicants and licensees, including their books and records, and to administer oaths and issue subpoenas to gather information necessary for performing their duties. The Commissioner can authorize agents to act on their behalf.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any application for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee, to hear testimony and take proofs for his information in the performance of his duties...such purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of this State. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner under this section, he may authorize his agent to act on his behalf, as provided by statute. (1994 Code
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Rolling Meadows · 6.33

Additional licenses

Summary

This section clarifies that holding one license from Rolling Meadows does not exempt the holder from obtaining other required licenses and paying associated fees for product sales or services, with an exception for liquor license holders serving soft drinks.

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shall not relieve the holder thereof from acquiring other licenses and paying any fees therefor required by this city for the sale or distribution of products or the performance of any other service; provided, however, a holder of a liquor license may, without further licenses or fees, serve soft drinks incident to the principal purpose. (Code
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Lemont · 5.18.070

Consumption of alcoholic beverages at sidewalk cafes

Summary

This section outlines regulations for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at sidewalk cafes and outdoor dining/drinking areas in Lemont. It specifies that consumption is restricted by the liquor license, beverages cannot be removed from the area, and certain conditions like patron seating and food service must be met.

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sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the sidewalk cafe and/or outdoor drinking or dining area shall be restricted by the liquor license governing the properly licensed drinking or eating establishment. No alcoholic beverages may be removed from the sidewalk cafe and/or outdoor drinking or dining area, except into the interior of the properly licensed drinking and eating establishment. The grant of a sidewalk cafe and/or outdoor drinking or dining area licensee shall be an exception to the general prohibition...director of planning and economic development prior to its placement and installation. (d) The consumption of alcoholic beverages at the sidewalk cafe and/or outdoor dining or drinking area shall be prohibited unless approval is expressly granted by the Lemont Liquor Commissioner. (e) Patrons consuming alcoholic beverages in the demarcated sidewalk cafe and/or outdoor dining or drinking area must be seated at a table. If the establishment serves food, food service must be offered in the demarcated sidewalk cafe and/or outdoor
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Berwyn · § 879B.05 Continuing Duty To Report Violations.
Summary

This section requires licensees, applicants, and individuals with significant influence or control over video gaming operations in Berwyn to promptly report specific violations, significant business changes, criminal charges, and adverse actions related to their licenses to the Liquor Commissioner.

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Licensees and applicants for licensure under this chapter and persons with significant influence and control shall promptly report all of the following to the Liquor Commissioner or his or her designee: (A)   A violation of the Video Gaming Act, the regulations promulgated under the Video Gaming Act, this chapter or any illegal conduct including, but not limited to, the possession, maintenance, facilitation or use of any illegal gaming device; (B)   Any fact, event, occurrence, matter or action that may affect...change in persons identified as having significant influence or control; (C)   Each arrest, summons, citation or charge for any criminal offense or violation, excluding minor traffic violations; and (D)   Any adverse action taken or nonrenewal relative to a liquor license or state gaming license. (Ord. 16-11, passed
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Libertyville · 13.72

Amusement facilities

Summary

This section of the Libertyville municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms related to amusement facilities. It clarifies what constitutes an amusement facility, an amusement operator, and an automatic amusement device, as well as defining billiard tables and amusement areas accessory to other businesses.

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meal. Motion picture theater means a theater which has as its principal purpose the display of films for viewing by the public. Restaurant means an establishment that offers its patrons meals and does not serve liquor or hold a liquor license pursuant to chapter 4. Sports facility means an establishment which has as its principal purpose the provision of space, equipment or facilities for the purpose of engaging in various sport and fitness activities. (b) Penalty. Any person who shall
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