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Bensenville · 3.3.21

Suspension Or Revocation Of License

Summary

This section outlines the process for suspending or revoking a liquor dealer's license in Bensenville due to violations of village code or state statutes related to alcoholic liquor sales. It also details the appeal process, which is handled by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission based on the official record.

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Village President may suspend or revoke any liquor dealer's license for any violation of any provision of this Code or any violation of any State Statute pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor. Appeals from the decision of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall be taken to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission in the manner provided by the Illinois Liquor Control Act, as from time to time supplemented and amended. Every review by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission shall
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Kenilworth · 116.017

Number Of Licenses

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This section establishes that the number of liquor licenses of each class is determined by the annual fee ordinance, with the Liquor Control Commissioner setting the maximum number of Class E Special Event Licenses. It also clarifies that liquor licenses are personal privileges and not property rights, and outlines conditions under which the business can continue temporarily after the licensee's death, bankruptcy, or insolvency.

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provided in the annual fee ordinance, as amended from time to time. The maximum number of Class E Special Event Licenses authorized pursuant to this chapter shall be established by the Liquor Control Commissioner. (B) No property right. Each liquor license is purely a personal privilege and is not a property right in any form. No license is or may be subject to attachment, garnishment, or execution. No license is alienable or transferable, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, or is subject...estate of any bankrupt or insolvent licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcohol liquor, may continue the business of the sale of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court and may exercise the privileges of the deceased, bankrupt, or insolvent licensee until the original expiration date of that licensee's license but no longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy, or insolvency of that licensee. (Ord. 1191, passed
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Hoffman Estates · 8.3.2

Licenses required

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shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale in the Village any alcoholic liquor without having a liquor dealer's license
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Hinsdale · 3.3.30

Signs; Advertisements

Summary

This ordinance prohibits most visible outdoor and indoor signage advertising alcoholic liquor sales or identifying premises as places serving alcohol, while allowing general business name signage. It also mandates specific government warning signs regarding pregnancy and underage drinking to be displayed prominently within licensed premises.

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which is visible from outside of the premises where alcoholic liquor is sold, which promotes or advertises the sale of alcoholic liquor, or identifies the licensee's premises as a place where alcoholic liquor is served, shall be placed or erected inside or outside of the licensed premises. B.   Certain Signage Prohibited: No person shall post, permit, keep, maintain, or allow on or in any licensed premises any sign that is visible from any point or place outside...PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR MISREPRESENT YOUR AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR OBTAINING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. OFFICIAL PHOTO IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVE AGE BEFORE PURCHASE. E.   License Displayed: Every licensee shall cause his/her state and local liquor licenses to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. (Ord. O2015
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Hinsdale · 3.3.30

Signs; Advertisements

Summary

This ordinance prohibits most visible outdoor and indoor signage advertising alcoholic liquor sales or identifying premises as places serving alcohol, while allowing general business name signage. It also mandates specific government warning signs regarding pregnancy and underage drinking to be displayed prominently within licensed premises.

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which is visible from outside of the premises where alcoholic liquor is sold, which promotes or advertises the sale of alcoholic liquor, or identifies the licensee's premises as a place where alcoholic liquor is served, shall be placed or erected inside or outside of the licensed premises. B.   Certain Signage Prohibited: No person shall post, permit, keep, maintain, or allow on or in any licensed premises any sign that is visible from any point or place outside...PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR OR MISREPRESENT YOUR AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR OBTAINING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. OFFICIAL PHOTO IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVE AGE BEFORE PURCHASE. E.   License Displayed: Every licensee shall cause his/her state and local liquor licenses to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. (Ord. O2015
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Oak Park · 3.7.1

Authority Of Local Liquor Control Commissioner

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This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner the authority to investigate, conduct hearings, and revoke or suspend liquor licenses as outlined in the Illinois Liquor Control Act, and any additional powers granted by the chapter. It also establishes that the chapter's provisions supersede the Act in case of conflict due to the Village's home rule powers.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have such authority to investigate, conduct hearings and revoke or suspend local liquor licenses as is contained in the Illinois liquor control act, and other powers and duties conferred by this chapter. This chapter, having been enacted by the President and Board of Trustees in the exercise of the home rule powers of the Village, shall control in the event of any conflict between such Act and the terms hereof
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Oak Park · 3.7.1

Authority Of Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner the authority to investigate, conduct hearings, and revoke or suspend liquor licenses as outlined in the Illinois Liquor Control Act, and any additional powers granted by the chapter. It also establishes that the chapter's provisions supersede the Act in case of conflict due to the Village's home rule powers.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have such authority to investigate, conduct hearings and revoke or suspend local liquor licenses as is contained in the Illinois liquor control act, and other powers and duties conferred by this chapter. This chapter, having been enacted by the President and Board of Trustees in the exercise of the home rule powers of the Village, shall control in the event of any conflict between such Act and the terms hereof
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Chicago Heights · 4.10

Health, sanitation and inspection requirements

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This section outlines health, sanitation, and inspection requirements for establishments selling alcoholic liquor in Chicago Heights. It mandates specific sanitation facilities, displays warning signs regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy and impaired driving, and requires quiet departure from taverns with penalties for violations.

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Every person licensed hereunder who shall sell any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises of such licensee shall keep and maintain the licensed premises equipped with running...cold water and adequate sanitary washing facilities for the cleansing of glasses and service utensils, shall provide separate and adequate toilet facilities for both males and females pursuant to the requirements of this Code. (b) All persons licensed to sell alcoholic liquor shall have posted, in a conspicuous place, a sign which clearly reads: "Warning: According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs
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Green Oaks · 10.2.10

List Of Licenses In Force

Summary

This section mandates that the Local Liquor Control Commissioner maintain a record of all liquor licenses issued and report any new licenses or revocations to the Village Treasurer and Finance Chairman Trustee within 48 hours.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued by him and shall furnish the Village Treasurer and Finance Chairman Trustee with a copy thereof. Upon the issuance of any new license, or the revocation of any old license, the village president shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within forty eight (48) hours of such action
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South Chicago Heights · 6.29

Termination by dormancy

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This section outlines the conditions under which a liquor license in South Chicago Heights becomes dormant and abates. Licenses become dormant after 30 days of closure or no sale/service of alcohol without a request for transfer or extension, and immediately abate upon sale or conveyance of the premises.

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when no alcoholic liquor has been sold or served on the premises for 30 days, and no request for transfer to a new location or request for an extension of time has been received by the local liquor control commissioner. A license shall be rendered dormant and shall abate immediately when a licensee sells or otherwise conveys the licensed premises, and such license shall be deemed to have been surrendered to the local liquor control commissioner. Upon a determination
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Maple Park · 4.2.24

License revocation or suspension; hearing

Summary

This section outlines the grounds for revocation and suspension of liquor licenses by the local liquor control commissioner in Maple Park. It also details the requirement for a public hearing with a five-day notice to the licensee before any action is taken, and the subsequent service of a written order.

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Revocation. Licenses granted hereunder may be revoked by the local liquor control commissioner for the violation of any part or portion of this chapter, or of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, or of any valid resolution or ordinance enacted by the village, or of any applicable rule or regulation established by the local liquor control commissioner or any violation of the criminal code of the State of Illinois which occurs on the licensed premises or any violation of the criminal...code of the State of Illinois which occurs off the licensed premises where said violation involves or relates to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises. B. Suspension. Licenses granted hereunder may be suspended by the local liquor control commissioner for a period not exceeding 30 days for the violation of any part or portion of this chapter, or of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, or of any valid resolution or ordinance enacted by the village
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Rosemont · 4.7B-12

Suspension Or Revocation Of Licenses

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This section outlines the process by which the Village's Local Liquor Control Commissioner can suspend or revoke video gaming licenses for ordinance violations. It details the requirements for written charges, notice, hearings, licensee rights, and the commissioner's written decision.

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Village’s Local Liquor Control Commissioner or his designee shall have the jurisdiction to suspend or revoke any video gaming establishment license and any terminal operator’s license issued by the Village if, after a hearing, he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of any ordinance enacted by the corporate authorities of the Village. The hearing shall be based upon written charges setting forth the facts for the alleged violation that are served upon the licensee...type that is reasonable deemed reliable and probative of a matter relevant to the hearing. The hearing shall be transcribed by a certified court reporter. The Village’s Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall issue a written decision based on the facts presented at the hearing as to whether the license shall be suspended or revoked. A suspension of a license shall not be for more than thirty (30) days. If the hearing is conducted by a hearing officer designee
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Darien · 3.3.7.1

Class A License

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for a Class A license in Darien, which permits retail sales of alcoholic liquor in its original package for off-premises consumption. It specifies license limitations, operating hours, the number of licenses available, and the annual fee.

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Class A license shall authorize sale at retail of alcoholic liquor in the original package but not for consumption on the premises of sale. Provided, however, that the Commissioner may authorize the licensed premises to offer liquor samples without charge to invitees as part of a promotional or advertising program. The granting of permission to give away such liquor samples shall be within the sole discretion of the Commissioner who shall be petitioned in writing to allow such a promotional...Commissioner. (B) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor in the original package but not for consumption on the premises of sale in the City between one minute past twelve o'clock (12:01) A.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. (C)   The number of Class A licenses shall be ten (10). (D)   The annual fee for a Class A license shall be one thousand five hundred dollars
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Round Lake · 5.32.300

Suspension Or Revocation Of License

Summary

This section outlines the authority of the Round Lake Liquor Control Commissioner to suspend or revoke liquor licenses for violations of the chapter or the Illinois Liquor Control Act. It also details the power to temporarily close licensed premises if their continued operation poses an immediate threat to health, safety, or welfare.

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exceed thirty (30) days or revoke any local license issued by the Village if he or she determines that the licensee has violated any provision of this Chapter or of the Illinois Liquor Control Act. There shall be no refund of the license fee. These penalties shall be in addition to any other penalties that may be assessed for conviction of a violation. When any license shall have been revoked for cause, no license shall be granted to the licensee...written order, to order any licensed premises closed for not more than seven (7) days, giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard during that period, if the Round Lake Liquor Control Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the health, safety or welfare of the Village, except if such licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business or businesses on the licensed premises, such order shall
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Grayslake · 5.08.330

Employee age requirements

Summary

This section outlines age restrictions for employees involved with alcoholic liquor licenses in Grayslake. Generally, employees must be 21 or older, with specific exceptions for serving in restaurants with substantial meal components and for 18-20 year olds to serve (but not prepare) alcohol under supervision for on-premises consumption.

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purposes of this section, the term "serve" shall mean and be limited to the taking of orders from, and the delivery of goods to, a patron of the licensee when the order and goods include alcoholic liquor. C. Consumption off of the premises licenses...unlawful for any licensee or person in charge of a consumption off of the premises license under this chapter to permit any person less than twenty-one (21) years of age to sell or deliver any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises that has an off of the premises consumption type of license
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Cicero · 10.103

Prohibited within specified distance from certain establishments

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or veteran homes, with several exceptions. It also imposes a 1,500-foot restriction on selling anything other than beer for on-premises consumption near state university classrooms, with further specific exemptions.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children or any military or naval station. However, this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on if such place of business...renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church where such church has been established within such 100 feet since the issuance of the original license. No alcoholic liquor, other than beer, shall be sold for consumption on the premises within 1,500 feet from any building used for regular classroom or laboratory instruction on the main campus of any state university owned or maintained, in whole
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Franklin Park · 3.2.20

Prohibited happy hours

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from engaging in certain "happy hour" practices, including buy-one-get-one deals, unlimited drinks for a fixed price, and encouraging drinking games. Violations can lead to license suspension or revocation.

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alcoholic liquor contained in a drink, or the size of a drink of alcoholic liquor, without increasing proportionately the price regularly charged for the drink on that day; (4) Encourage or permit, on the licensed premises, any game or contest which involves drinking alcoholic liquor or the awarding of drinks of alcoholic liquor as prizes for such game or contest on the licensed premises; or (5) Advertise or promote...whether on or off the licensed premises, any of the practices prohibited under subsections (a)(1) through (4) of this section. (b) A violation of this section shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the local liquor license as provided by this chapter
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Calumet City · 6.88

Retail sales near churches, schools, etc

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This ordinance prohibits the issuance of retail alcohol sales licenses within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, and certain other institutions. Exemptions and specific distance restrictions apply near state universities, with exceptions for pre-existing establishments and certain types of businesses.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred (100) feet of any church, school, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their wives or children or any military or naval station; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on, if such place...license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within one hundred (100) feet of any church where such church has been established within such one hundred (100) feet since the issuance of the original license. No alcoholic liquor other than beer shall be sold for consumption on the premises within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet from any building used for regular classroom or laboratory instruction on the main campus of any state university owned
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Winnetka · Section 5.16.010   Coin-Operated Musical Devices.
Summary

This section defines 'coin-operated musical device' and 'restaurant' for the chapter and requires a license to operate such devices within a restaurant.

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during which the applicant proposes to operate the coin-operated musical device; and 5.   The license number of the current, valid license authorizing the applicant to operate the principal business, and the license number of any current Class A liquor license applicable to the principal business. D.   Qualifications. The Village Manager shall investigate the information required on the application and, upon determining that the applicant is eligible, shall authorize the issuance of the license. No application shall be considered complete
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Minooka · 3.4.20

Liquor Prohibition

Summary

This section of the Minooka municipal ordinance prohibits the consumption of alcoholic liquor in public places, including in or on streets and alleys, and in motor vehicles. It also restricts the transportation of open alcoholic containers and prohibits patrons from bringing their own alcoholic beverages onto business premises or licensed establishments.

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street, alley or other public place in the Village or to drink alcoholic liquor in or about any motor vehicle in or on any street, alley or other public place in the Village, except as so licensed by the Village. B.   Transporting Alcoholic Liquor: It shall be unlawful for any person to transport, carry, possess or have any alcoholic liquor upon his person on any street, alley or other public place within the Village except in an unopened original package...BYOA Prohibited: No business establishment within the Village shall allow patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages onto the business's premises for the purpose of consumption. Further, no person or entity that holds any liquor license issued pursuant to this chapter shall allow any patron to bring their own alcoholic beverages onto the licensed premises for the purpose of consumption thereon
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Summit · 5.2.14

Hours Of Operation; Closure Of Premises

Summary

This section establishes specific closing hours for licensed alcoholic liquor establishments based on their permit class, with a general prohibition on sales from midnight to 6:00 AM for most classes, and earlier closing times for others. It also mandates that premises remain closed and locked during prohibited hours and specifies last call procedures.

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After the closing hour, all doors directly opening into or out of the licensed premises shall be securely locked, and no persons shall be allowed to enter the premises. The above prohibitions shall not apply to licensed premises wherein the sale of alcoholic liquor is incidental to the sale or service of other items therein, such as, grocery stores, gasoline stations, restaurants, and bowling alleys. A premises may remain open for business other than the sale of alcoholic beverages provided...agent or employee thereof, shall immediately allow access to any law enforcement officer wishing to enter the premises. The failure to comply with any provision of this subsection shall constitute cause for suspension or revocation of the licensee's liquor license
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Brookfield · 6.87

Class 1 license

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This section defines the scope of a Class 1 liquor license in Brookfield, authorizing various sales of alcoholic liquors. It also specifies the restricted hours for liquor sales for Class 1 license holders, with variations for weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.

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Class 1 license authorizes the primary sale of all alcoholic liquors, the retail sale...alcoholic liquors to be consumed on the premises and incidental thereto and shall authorize the retail sale of all alcoholic liquors in the original package to be consumed off-premises. (b) For holders of Class 1 licenses, the hours during 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
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East Dundee · 35.08

Video And Audio Recording Rental Tax

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the taxation of video and audio recording rentals within East Dundee. It clarifies what constitutes a game cartridge, gross receipts, persons, taxpayers, and video and audio recordings for the purpose of levying a tax.

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shall find that any Taxpayer has wilfully evaded his or her responsibility to pay the tax imposed by this section, he or she may suspend or revoke all village licenses, including but not limited to any liquor license issued under the Municipal Code, held by such person. Hearings to suspend or revoke a village license shall be held as provided in village ordinances creating and administering such licenses or as may be established by the corporate authorities from time
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East Dundee · 35.05

Amusement Tax

Summary

This section defines 'amusement' to include various performances, events, and online entertainment for which a charge is made. It then levies a 5% tax on admission fees or charges for access to these amusements.

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shall find that any Taxpayer has willfully evaded his or her responsibility to pay the tax imposed by this section, he or she may suspend or revoke all village licenses, including, but not limited to any liquor license issued under the municipal code, held by the person. Hearings to suspend or revoke a village license shall be held as provided in village ordinances creating and administering the licenses or as may be established by the corporate authorities from time
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Roselle · 20.112

Enforcement; suit for collection; revocation of license

Summary

This section outlines the enforcement process for unpaid amusement taxes in Roselle, allowing the village attorney to bring legal action for collection. It also empowers the village president to suspend or revoke licenses held by taxpayers who willfully evade payment.

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hearing held by or for him, shall find that any taxpayer has willfully evaded his responsibility to pay the tax imposed by this article, he may suspend or revoke all village licenses, including but not limited to any liquor license issued under the Municipal Code, held by such person. Hearings to suspend or revoke a village license shall be held as provided in village ordinances creating and administering such licenses or as may be established by the corporate authorities from
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