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Park Forest · 6.48

Fee

Summary

This section establishes the fee for a village liquor license, stating it will be set by another section of the code. It also outlines that retail license fees are paid to the local liquor commissioner upon application and deposited into the general corporate fund.

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village liquor license shall be as set forth in section 22-35 of this Code. The license fee shall be for the whole or any portion of the license period for which application is made. No license fee will be charged for a license issued for a publicly operated facility. (b) All retail license fees shall be paid to the local liquor commissioner of the village at the time the application is made and shall be forthwith turned over
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Hanover Park · 10.28

Offenses by licensee

Summary

This section outlines prohibitions and requirements for licensees in Hanover Park related to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. It covers issues such as proper revenue stamping, off-premise consumption rules, prohibiting consumption of unpurchased alcohol on-premise, restrictions on selling intimate apparel, and mandatory BASSET training for staff.

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beverage to any person for consumption other than on the licensed premises unless in its original package for consumption off the premises. (3) Permit any person to consume any alcoholic liquor on the premises described in the license unless such alcoholic liquor has been purchased on the premises. (4) Sell, offer for sale or exhibit any items of intimate apparel, including lingerie, undergarments, sleepwear or swimsuits on the premises. (5) Permit any person in a Class
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New Lenox · 6.120

Training requirements for beverage requirement alcohol sellers and servers education and training program (BASSET)

Summary

This ordinance requires all new and existing liquor managers and employees who serve or mix alcoholic beverages to complete a state-certified BASSET program within specific timeframes. Proof of completion must be maintained by the village police department and the licensee, and completion cards must be carried and presented upon demand by authorities.

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mean and refer to a state certified beverage alcohol sellers and servers education training program. (b) Training program. Training is required as specified below: (1) All new liquor managers and all new employees of the holder of a standard liquor license (class A, A1, A2, A3, BYO, C, D, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, E, E1, F, G, H, or I license) for the sale of alcoholic beverages who mix or serve alcoholic beverages to the public...village police department BASSET coordinator and maintained in the liquor manager's office of the licensee. All liquor managers and employees must contact the village police department to advise of their name, licensed premises and hiring date prior to selling or serving any alcoholic liquor within the village. Responsibility for registration of all liquor managers and employees rests with the licensee. (3) BASSET completion cards are to be carried and exhibited on demand. Every student who has successfully completed
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Hampshire · 3.1.20

License To Be Posted

Summary

This section mandates that any establishment holding an alcoholic liquor license must visibly post the license in a conspicuous location within their place of business where alcoholic liquors are sold.

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Every person who shall obtain an alcoholic liquor license under this article shall at all times keep the license hung or posted in some conspicuous place in his tavern, or other place of business, where said alcoholic liquors are sold
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South Holland · 4.3

Scope of section 4-2

Summary

This section outlines exemptions from the provisions of section 4-2, including alcohol used in specific industrial or medicinal products, food items, and small concentrations of alcohol. It also details exceptions for licensed professionals, healthcare institutions, drugstores filling prescriptions, and churches for religious ceremonies.

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experimental or mechanical purposes; (6) Any liquid or solid containing one-half of one (1) percent, or less, of alcohol by volume. (b) Moreover, nothing contained in section 4-2 shall prevent any duly licensed practicing physician or dentist from possessing or using alcoholic liquor in the strict practice...profession, or any hospital or other institution caring for sick and diseased persons, from possessing and using alcoholic liquor for the treatment of bona fide patients of that hospital or other institution, or drugstores employing a licensed pharmacist from possessing and using alcoholic liquor in the concoction of prescriptions of duly licensed physicians, or the possession and dispensation of wine by the authorized representative of any church for the purpose of conducting any bona fide rite or religious ceremony conducted
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Wilmette · 10.63

Exceptions

Summary

This section outlines exceptions to the chapter's prohibitions and responsibilities regarding alcoholic liquor. It exempts alcohol used in specific industrial and medicinal applications, as well as low-alcohol content liquids, and permits licensed professionals, institutions, and religious organizations to possess and use alcoholic liquor for professional or ceremonial purposes.

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Scientific, chemical, experimental or mechanical purposes; (6) Any liquid or solid containing one-half of one percent, or less, of alcohol by volume. (b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any duly licensed practicing physician or dentist from possessing or using alcoholic liquor in the strict practice...profession, or hospitals or other institutions caring for sick and diseased persons from possessing and using alcoholic liquor for the treatment of bona fide patients of that hospital or other institution, or drugstores employing a licensed pharmacist from possessing and using alcoholic liquor in the concoction of prescriptions of duly licensed physicians, or the possession and dispensation of wine by the authorized representative of any church for the purpose of conducting any bona fide rite or religious ceremony conducted
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Bolingbrook · 6.31

Required

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or offer for sale of alcoholic liquor at retail within Bolingbrook without a proper license. It also makes it unlawful to operate in violation of the terms of a liquor license or the provisions of this chapter.

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unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a retail liquor dealer's license, or to operate in violation of the terms of such license or the provisions of this chapter. (Code
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Richmond · 23.12

Sale of Business

Summary

This section allows for the transfer of a liquor license to a new business owner upon the sale of a business, contingent upon the vendee's compliance with state and municipal regulations.

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SALE OF BUSINESS. On the sale of any business licensed under this chapter, the Liquor Commissioner may, upon surrender of the original license, issue a new license to the vendee thereof for the unexpired period of the original license; provided, however, that such vendee shall first comply with all of the laws of this State and this Chapter
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Sandwich · 6.48

Special temporary licenses

Summary

This section outlines the process and requirements for obtaining temporary licenses for the retail sale of beer and wine by charitable and benevolent organizations for events, and clarifies restrictions on alcohol consumption on city-owned property.

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celebration or event sponsored by a religious, fraternal, national or local service, civic organization, eleemosynary institution, or other not-for-profit organization or specifically authorized by the city, for which a temporary celebration or event license has been duly issued by the local liquor control commissioner limited to the sale at retail of beer and wine only. Said license shall state the specific terms and conditions thereof, together with the lawful days and hours of sale and consumption. Said license...conjunction with a celebration or event, wherein the prospective temporary licensee intends to sell, serve or dispense alcoholic liquors on any property owned by the city, unless such person, firm or corporation has previous to the application for such liquor license made formal application to the city council, and has secured the permission of such council, by formal action, to hold such celebration or event, including sale, service and dispensing of alcoholic liquors limited to beer and wine on city
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Romeoville · 43.01

Fee Schedule

Summary

This section establishes a fee schedule for various municipal services and licenses in Romeoville. It details annual fees for vending machines, administrative warning tickets, and business licenses, with specific exemptions and additional fees for certain business types like food establishments and tobacco dealers.

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Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., and shall not be subject to proration. A VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL OPERATOR/ DISTRIBUTOR that provides, places or supplies video gaming terminals for any liquor licensee shall be charged an annual business licensee fee of $2,500 per each licensed premises where such VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL OPERATOR/DISTRIBUTOR provides, places or supplies video gaming terminals; provided, however, that if the liquor licensee is also engaged in the sale of fuel for motor vehicles, including...page. (3)   Large size plans, color maps or other media shall be the actual cost to the village. (H)   Solicitor permit: for a 30-day period: $250. (I)   Restaurant licenses: $240 annually. (J)   Carnival permit: $50. (K)   Liquor license: (1)   Class A: $2,000 per year; (2)   Class B: $1,250 per year; (3)   Class C: $1,250 per year; (4)   Class D: $1,250 per year; (5)   Class E: $1,250 per year; (6)   Class
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Tinley Park · 112.15

License Required

Summary

This section establishes that any individual, group, partnership, or corporation must obtain a liquor license from Tinley Park before selling or offering alcoholic liquors for retail sale. It further specifies that each distinct business location selling alcoholic liquors requires its own separate license.

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person, group of persons, partnership, or corporation shall sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquors within the village without first having obtained a liquor license as herein provided. Each separate place of business or location wherein alcoholic liquor shall be sold or offered for sale shall have a separate license. (Ord. 2021-O-086, passed 12-7-21) Penalty
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Streamwood · 3.4.23

Offenses By Licensee

Summary

This section outlines prohibited actions for alcoholic liquor licensees in Streamwood, covering issues such as proper labeling, sale for off-premises consumption, on-premises consumption, sale of intimate apparel, supplying alcohol to prohibited individuals, bottle service, and licensee responsibility for employee actions.

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consumption other than on the licensed premises unless in its original package for consumption off the premises. C.   Permitting Alcohol Consumption On Premises: Permit any person to consume any alcoholic liquor on the premises described in the license unless such alcoholic liquor has been purchased on the premises. D.   Exhibiting Intimate Apparel: Sell, offer for sale or exhibit any items of intimate apparel, including lingerie, undergarments, sleepwear or swimsuits on the premises. (1994 Code) E.   Supplying Alcohol To Minors: Sell...give or deliver any alcoholic liquor to any person under the age of twenty one (21) years, or to any intoxicated person, or to any person known to him to be a habitual drunkard, insane, mentally ill, mentally deficient or in need of mental treatment. (Ord. 1999-47, 10-7-1999) F.   Bottle Service: Sell or offer for sale bottle service on the licensed premises. G.   Responsibility Of Licensee For Employee Actions: Every act or omission of whatsoever nature constituting
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Palatine · 20.101

Procedures and fees

Summary

This section establishes the requirement for a live entertainment license in Palatine, outlining the application, issuance, appeal, term, and conditions for suspension or revocation of such licenses.

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holder of the license or in any other area within the control of the licensee, or for the violation of any of the rules, regulations or laws governing or applying to entertainment licenses or premises licensed to sell intoxicating liquor, or for any other violation of this Code or on any of the grounds set forth in section 20-15(a). The proceedings for suspension or revocation shall be pursuant to sections 20-15 through 20-17. (f) Application terms...premises shall comply with chapter 4. (2) All premises shall be closed to the public and no patron shall be therein during the time that liquor or fermented malt beverages may not be sold. (3) No minor under the age of 21 years shall be permitted in any live entertainment licensed premises where alcohol is sold unless accompanied by parent or guardian. (Code
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Green Oaks · 10.2.1

License Required

Summary

This ordinance requires any entity selling or offering alcoholic liquor for retail sale within Green Oaks to possess a valid village retail liquor dealer's license and adhere to its terms.

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shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a village retail liquor dealer's license, or in violation of the terms of such license
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Berwyn · 804.02

License Required; Unlawful Operation

Summary

This section establishes a requirement for individuals to obtain a retail liquor dealer's license before selling or offering alcoholic liquor for sale at retail within the city of Berwyn. It also prohibits operations that violate the terms of such a license.

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person shall sell or offer for sale at retail, in the city, any alcoholic liquor without first obtaining a retail liquor dealer’s license, or in violation of the terms of the license. (Ord. passed
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Cary · 5.08.155

Conformance with state regulations

Summary

This section requires licensees selling alcoholic liquor to comply with all relevant Illinois Compiled Statutes and Illinois Administrative Code provisions. It specifically references a state law concerning posted notice requirements for such licenses.

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Licensees issued a retail license to serve alcoholic liquor in accordance with this Code must adhere to all requirements set forth in the Illinois Compiled Statutes and Illinois Administrative Code as they relate to premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor. (Ord. No. O20-03-01, § 15, 3-3-2020) State Law reference— 775 ILCS 50/5(a)(1) - Posted Notice Required
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Steger · 22.765

Operation of business

Summary

This section establishes regulations for the operation of adult use businesses in Steger, including age restrictions for patrons and employees, limitations on nudity and sexual activities, hours of operation, and restrictions on the number and placement of such businesses.

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present a manager or other employee of the licensee who shall not be less than 21 years of age. (c) No adult use where nude dancing is permitted shall be located on the premises for which a license to sell alcoholic liquor has been issued. (d) No licensee licensed under this division shall permit any employee, entertainer, model, dancer or patron to engage in any live act, demonstration, dance or exhibition on the licensed premises which exposes to public view
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Cicero · 26.268

Operation of business

Summary

This section establishes regulations for the operation of adult businesses in Cicero, including age restrictions for patrons and employees, limitations on locations relative to sensitive areas, and prohibitions on specific types of performances and sexual acts.

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other employee of the licensee who shall not be less than 21 years of age. (3) Except as may be provided in chapter 10, no adult use shall be located on the premises for which a license to sell alcoholic liquor has been issued. (4) No licensee licensed under this article shall permit any employee, entertainer, model, dancer or patron to engage in any live act, demonstration, dance or exhibition on the licensed premises which exposes to public view
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Richton Park · 864.09

Soe Business Licenses; Ineligibility And Disqualification.

Summary

This section outlines conditions under which a Sexually Oriented Entertainment (SOE) business license will not be issued in Richton Park. These conditions include proximity restrictions to sensitive locations, other SOE businesses, and liquor-selling establishments, as well as requirements related to application completeness, truthfulness, code compliance, and applicant criminal history.

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point on the property line of the applicant's premises to the nearest point on the property line of such other SOE business; (c)   The applicant's premises is located within 100 feet of any business licensed by the Village to sell alcoholic liquor. Measurements shall...made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest point on the property line of the applicant's premises to the nearest point on the property line of such business licensed to sell alcoholic liquor; (d)   The applicant failed to supply all of the information required on the application; (e)   The applicant gave materially false, fraudulent or untruthful information on the application; (f)   The applicant's proposed business premises does not comply with
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Homewood · 4.21

Definitions

Summary

This section defines terms used in the article, primarily related to alcohol sales and licensed premises. It incorporates definitions from the state Liquor Control Act and provides specific local definitions for terms like alcohol servers, licensed premises, and public accommodation.

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Unless the context shall otherwise require, terms used in this article shall have the definitions given in the state Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. (b) In addition, the following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Alcohol servers means persons...sell or serve open containers of alcoholic beverages at retail and anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of open containers of alcoholic beverages at retail or for entry into the licensed premises, including all liquor managers and management personnel at premises licensed for sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. Counter means a facility with a top surface at normal table surface distance above the general floor level, at which facility a patron
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Richmond · 23.20

Employment of Minors

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under the age of 18 from working as bartenders or participating in the sale, service, or delivery of alcoholic liquor in licensed establishments. The restriction applies to all such labor, whether performed for compensation or on a voluntary basis.

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EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS. No person under the age of 18 years shall work as a bartender, or as a person who in any other manner serves, delivers or sells alcoholic liquor in any establishment licensed hereunder for the sale of alcoholic liquors; and regardless of whether the work is performed for hire or gratuitously
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Posen · 7.1.13

Persons Conducting More Than One Occupation

Summary

This section clarifies that if a business engages in multiple activities, the primary license fee is based on the main activity. However, specific activities like selling tobacco, liquor, prepared food, or operating a currency exchange require separate, full license fees regardless of other business operations.

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tobacco but a full license fee shall be paid on the latter. Under no circumstances shall the sale of liquor be considered an additional or incidental activity and in all cases where liquor is served or sold the full liquor license fees as provided for by ordinance shall be paid. Under no circumstances shall the sale or dispensing of prepared food be considered an additional or incidental activity and in all cases where prepared food is served or sold
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Forest Park · 3.1.7

Denial Of A License Or Renewal

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This section outlines the grounds for denial of a business license or renewal in Forest Park. Reasons include incomplete or false information, non-compliance with laws, prior violations, public health/safety concerns, and outstanding debts to the village.

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license or renewal issued by the village, other than liquor licenses for which restrictions are outlined in section 3-3-4 of this title, may be denied for any of the following reasons: A.   The applicant fails to provide all the necessary information required; B.   The applicant provides false information; C.   The applicant or the business is not in compliance with any provision of this code, state or federal laws, rules or regulations; D.   The applicant has a background
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North Barrington · 3.1.6

Issuance Of License

Summary

This section states that the Village President, acting as the local liquor control commissioner, is responsible for issuing retail licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquor. This issuance is contingent upon compliance with the provisions of the relevant act.

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retail license for the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be issued by the Village President as the local liquor control commissioner, subject to the provisions of the act. (1977 Code § 5-1-5; amd. 2004 Code
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Willow Springs · 4.3.4

Exceptions To Regulations

Summary

This section outlines exceptions to Willow Springs' alcohol regulations, exempting denatured alcohol, low-alcohol content liquids, personal use alcohol production, and alcohol used for medical, professional, or religious purposes.

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thereof, by simple fermentation and without distillation, if it is made solely for the use of the maker, his family and his guests; and provided further that nothing herein contained shall prevent any duly licensed practicing physician or dentist from possessing or using alcoholic liquor in the strict practice of his profession...hospital or other institution caring for sick and diseased persons from possessing alcoholic liquor for the treatment of bona fide patients of such hospital or other institution; and provided further that any drugstore employing a licensed pharmacist may possess and use alcoholic liquors in the concoction of prescriptions for duly licensed physicians; and provided further that the possession and dispensation of wine by an authorized representative of any church for the purpose of conducting any bona fide rite or religious
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