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Carpentersville · 5.12.025

Liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the village president as the local liquor control commissioner, responsible for administering liquor control laws. It outlines the commissioner's powers, including license issuance and the authority to suspend licenses, revoke licenses, or impose fines, as well as recovering associated hearing costs.

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powers and duties: 1. To issue licenses for the retail sale and consumption of alcoholic liquors in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. 2. To suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or to revoke all local liquor licenses issued within the village, and/or to impose a fine in addition to or in lieu of a suspension, a portion of a suspension, or revocation. In addition to a fine or other penalty assessed, the licensee shall be subject...other charges attendant to the hearing. C. In the event of the unavailability of or a recusal by the village president, the longest consecutively serving trustee who is available and not subject to recusal shall serve as the deputy liquor control commissioner and the deputy liquor commissioner shall be charged with the administration of the appropriate provision of the Illinois Liquor Control Act and this chapter in the village president's stead
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Glendale Heights · 4.3.17

Multiple Locations

Summary

This section requires a separate liquor license for each distinct location, place, or premises operating under the same street address. However, it allows hotels to serve liquor to registered guests from any part of the hotel, provided the liquor originates from a licensed area within the hotel.

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Where two (2) or more locations, places, or premises are under the same roof at one street address, a separate Village retailer's liquor license shall be obtained for each such location, place, or premises; provided, that nothing herein contained shall be construed as to prevent any hotel operator licensed under the provisions of this chapter from serving alcoholic liquor to his registered guests in any room or part of his hotel if such liquor so served shall be kept
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Northlake · 3.28.6

License Fees

Summary

This section of the Northlake municipal ordinance outlines the license fees for various classes of adult-use cannabis businesses, including craft growers, cultivation centers, dispensing organizations, infusers, processors, and transporters, with a separate fee for smoke shops. It also details application fees, forfeiture of fees upon revocation, proration of license fees for new applicants, and renewal application deadlines.

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applicant files an application following the expiration of the first quarter of the license year. The license fee shall be prorated by quarters. Such prorations shall not apply to special event licenses. E.   Renewal Applications: All renewal applications for liquor licenses shall be filed by November
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Wheeling · 1.25.010

Fees affected

Summary

This section of the Wheeling Municipal Code outlines specific fees that are subject to annual increases, commencing on January 1, 2006, as detailed in a separate section of the code.

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forth in Section 1.25.020 of this Chapter. Wheeling Code Section Pertaining To 4.08.140 business license fees 4.08.150 temp. license for not-for-profit charter 4.12.040 amusement license 4.14.030 coin operated amusement devices 4.14.065 coin operated mechanical music device 4.32.070 liquor license 4.52.040 peddling or solicitation permit 4.66.070 raffle license 4.68.030 hotel inspection fee 4.72.040 taxicab and livery vehicles 4.84.050 rental residential property 5.18.040 food service & retail food store sanitation reinspection 5.32.070 scavenger franchise license 7.08.050 animal ownership license 8.70.020 alarm
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Posen · 7.3.5

Classification; Fees

Summary

This section classifies liquor licenses into four categories (A, B, C, and D) with distinct retail sale authorizations and associated annual fees. Each class specifies whether consumption is allowed on-premises and the types of alcoholic beverages permitted, with Class D licenses being for establishments where alcohol sales are secondary to the primary business.

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other retail sales of such liquor during the hours provided in section 7-3-20 of this chapter. The annual fee for class A licenses shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). (B)   Class B licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor, but not for consumption on the premises where sold, during the hours provided in section 7-3-20 of this chapter. The annual fee for such license shall be seven hundred fifty dollars...Class C licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor, specifically beer and wine only, for consumption on the premises as well as other retail sales of such liquor during the hours provided in section 7-3-20 of this chapter, the annual fee for such license shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00). (D)   Class D licenses, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises at a place of business where
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Park City · 5.36.010

License fees

Summary

This section establishes annual license fees for businesses engaged in the retail sale of liquor in Park City. The fees are categorized into different classes based on the type of liquor sales and consumption on or off the premises.

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Every person, firm or corporation engaging in the retail sale of liquor in the city shall pay an annual license fee prior to the issuance of the license. Such license fees shall be divided into the following classes: Class A (consumption on-premises) $2,000.00 Class C (consumption off-premises) 1,500.00 Class D (beer and wine only on the premises) 1,500.00 Class DD (beer and wine only in the original container only...premises) 1,500.00 Class E (consumption not on the premises incidental to food sale not for consumption on-premises) 1,000.00 Class F (sale for consumption on-premises in conjunction with food) 2,000.00 Class FF (liquor permit in conjunction with Class F license) 375.00 per quarter year Class G (drive-through sales facility) 550.00 Class H (fraternal license) 100.00 Class HH (limited day permit in conjunction with Class H license
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Warrenville · 3.2.12

License Renewal

Summary

This section outlines the process and conditions for renewing a liquor license in Warrenville, including qualifications, suitability of premises, compliance with current regulations, and fee payment. It specifies a 30-day window for renewal applications and introduces a late fee structure beginning in 2026.

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license and the premises for which such license is sought are suitable for such purpose, and provided the licensee complies with the regulations and ordinances then in force and effect in the city governing the issuance of retail liquor licenses; and provided further, that renewal privileges herein provided for shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the local liquor control commissioner from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within the jurisdiction
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Wadsworth · 3.1.13

Violations; Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violating the chapter's provisions, including fines and potential suspension or revocation of liquor licenses by the LLCC. It also specifies a one-year waiting period before a new license can be granted for premises where a license was revoked.

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suspend for not more than thirty (30) days, or revoke, any license issued by him, if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or any provision of the Illinois liquor control act. When a license shall have been revoked for any cause, no license shall be granted to any person for the period of one year thereafter for the conduct of the business of selling alcoholic liquors in the premises described in such
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Aurora · Sec 44-

121 Suspension Or Revocation Of Licenses For Failure To Pay Tax; Hearing

Summary

This section allows the city to suspend or revoke a business license, permit, or approval (excluding liquor licenses) if a person willfully evades paying, collecting, or remitting the privilege tax on food or alcoholic liquor. The affected person has the right to a hearing to contest the action, and this process does not waive civil liability or criminal prosecution for tax evasion.

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mayor or other city official responsible for the issuance of a city license, permit or other approval, other than a liquor license shall find that any person has willfully evaded payment or collection and remittance of the tax imposed by this article, he may suspend or revoke such city license, permit or other approval held by such tax evader. The person shall have an opportunity to contest the suspension or revocation at a hearing before the administrative hearing officer conducted
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Aurora · Sec 44-

196 Suspension Or Revocation Of Licenses For Failure To Pay Tax; Hearing

Summary

This section allows the mayor or responsible city official to suspend or revoke any city license, permit, or approval (except for liquor licenses) if a person is found to have willfully evaded paying or collecting the hotel occupancy tax. The affected person has the right to a hearing to contest the decision, but this action does not release them from their tax liability or potential criminal prosecution.

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mayor or other city official responsible for the issuance of a city license, permit or other approval, other than a liquor license shall find that any person has willfully evaded payment or collection and remittance of the tax imposed by this article, he may suspend or revoke the city license, permit or other approval held by such tax evader. Said person shall have an opportunity to contest the suspension or revocation at a hearing before the administrative hearing officer conducted
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Wayne · 3.2.3

License Required

Summary

This section establishes that only individuals or entities holding a liquor license, granted under the chapter's provisions, are permitted to sell or offer alcoholic liquors for sale within the village.

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Only such persons as shall be granted a liquor license in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquors in the village
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Maple Park · 4.2.23

Prohibited acts

Summary

This section outlines prohibited acts related to the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor in Maple Park. It includes prohibitions on peddling, harboring fugitives, selling to intoxicated persons or habitual drunkards, employing diseased individuals, free dispensing, and acts of prostitution and lewdness on licensed premises.

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village. B. Harboring criminals. It shall be unlawful for any licensee to harbor, conceal, aid or assist any fugitive from justice. C. Sales to intoxicated persons, habitual drinkers. It shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person or to any person known to him to be an habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane, mentally ill, mentally deficient or in need of mental treatment. D. Diseased employees. It shall...premises or to engage in any way in the handling, preparation or distribution of such liquor. E. Free dispensing. Free dispensing of alcoholic liquor by any licensee is prohibited. F. Prostitution and lewdness. 1. It shall be unlawful for any licensee hereunder to allow or permit any soliciting for prostitution or lewdness on the licensed premises. 2. The following kinds of conduct are prohibited: a. The performance of acts, or simulated acts, of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation
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Waukegan · 3.78

Application

Summary

This section outlines the application requirements for a video gaming license in Waukegan. It details the necessary information and documentation that must be submitted by the owner of video gaming terminals to the city clerk's office.

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applied for, whether under a "pour license", a "truck stop," or a "fraternal or veterans' establishment", and documentation suitable to show full compliance with such designation: a. For a "pour license" documentation of both valid state and local liquor licenses shall be deemed adequate proof to meet this designation; b. For a "truck stop", an applicant shall provide adequate documentation to the city supporting that they are in compliance with all state requirements, including that they: 1. Have legal rights
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Villa Park · 4.315

Special restrictions concerning nonself-contained devices

Summary

This section limits licensees and suppliers to a maximum of two nonself-contained, coin-operated amusement devices per premises. However, more devices may be permitted in establishments with a retail alcoholic liquor license if specific criteria related to public health, safety, and welfare are met, requiring an inspection.

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unlawful for any supplier to supply or place into service more than two (2) such devices on any single premises; provided, however, more than two (2) such devices may be permitted in establishments possessing a valid retail alcoholic liquor license when the size, location, class of license, square footage of the establishment (whether or not minors are permitted in the establishment), and proximity of the devices to one another are consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. No license
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Willow Springs · 4.6C-3

Licensing Provisions

Summary

This section outlines the licensing requirements for operating a massage establishment in Willow Springs. It details the application process, required investigations by village officials, and fee structures.

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involving fraud, embezzlement, or moral turpitude, or any offenses involving prostitution, lewd conduct, or offenses resulting from a reduction of the aforementioned offenses, or whether such person shall have had a license or permit for a similar business or liquor license suspended, canceled or revoked. The police chief shall cause fingerprints to be taken of the applicant and any other person referred to in this subsection. The police chief shall prepare a report of his findings and submit same
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North Aurora · 5.35.020

General regulations

Summary

This section outlines regulations for mobile food vendors in North Aurora, requiring permits, specifying location and time limits for vending, mandating trash receptacles, prohibiting sales of non-food/beverage items, and restricting vending on specific roads.

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prior consent of the property owner. I. Mobile food vendors shall observe all local, county and state traffic codes and parking regulations and observe all other relevant municipal ordinances. J. No liquor can be sold without the appropriate liquor license(s). K. No mobile food vendor shall stop and remain for the purpose of making sales on Airport Road, Alder Drive, Deerpath Road, Hart Road, Ice Cream Drive, Illinois Route 25, Illinois Route 31, Illinois Route 56, Mitchell Road, Mooseheart
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Braceville · 112.99

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the Sale In Public Buildings chapter in Braceville. It specifies graduated fines for violations of § 112.06, including increased penalties for repeat offenses within a year. It also clarifies that these penalties do not prevent the Liquor Commissioner from suspending or revoking liquor licenses and sets a general fine for other chapter violations.

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provisions of § 112.05(E) shall be punished by a fine in an amount not less than $25, nor more than $750. Nothing within this division shall preempt the discretionary powers of the Liquor Commissioner to suspend or revoke the liquor license of any party violating this chapter. 2. It shall be unlawful to violate any of the provisions of § 112.06 and any person, firm or corporation convicted of a violation of that section shall be punished by a fine
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Wauconda · 119.31

Video gaming cafes prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits video gaming cafes from obtaining any Village of Wauconda liquor licenses as new applicants starting June 16, 2025. No new license classifications will be created to allow for video gaming cafes.

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June 16, 2025, a video gaming cafe will not be qualified to obtain any existing classification of Village of Wauconda liquor licenses as a new applicant. No such license allowing video gaming cafes will be created or authorized by this chapter. (Ord. No. 2025-O-21, passed
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Roselle · 3.38

Wine/beer sampling

Summary

This section allows holders of class A or B liquor licenses to offer wine or premium beer samplings on their premises for marketing purposes, with specific limitations on quantity and placement. An authorized person must deliver the samples.

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holder of a valid class A or B liquor license may offer for consumption on the licensed premises, wine or premium beer samplings, not exceeding one (1) ounce per sampling container and no more than four (4) sampling containers per patron during any business day, for purposes of marketing the sale of wine or premium beers for off premise consumption. Sampling shall be conducted within or immediately adjacent to an area containing wine and/or beer for retail sale and shall
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Schaumburg · 112.62

DELIVERY AND CURBSIDE PICKUP OF ALCOHOL

Summary

This ordinance allows holders of a liquor license to deliver or allow curbside pickup of pre-paid alcohol within the village limits, provided they comply with Illinois State law.

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holders of a liquor license allowing for the retail sale of alcoholic liquors shall be permitted to deliver, either directly or through a third-party delivery service, or allow for curbside pickup of pre-paid alcohol within the corporate limits of the village in accordance with Illinois State law. (Ord. 20-065, passed 8-25-2020; Am. Ord. 22-026, passed
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Chicago · 4.155.060

Legal Duties.

Summary

This section outlines the legal duties and obligations of both terminal licensees and location licensees operating video gaming terminals in Chicago. It prohibits various actions, including non-compliance with laws and rules, exceeding terminal limits, improper terminal placement, failing to display required signage, and offering incentives for terminal placement.

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persons who are under the age of 21 years; (5)   violate any provision of State law or this Code concerning the sale, dispensing or consumption on premises of alcoholic beverages that result in suspension or revocation of any liquor license held by or associated with the licensed location; (6)   fail to install, post, affix, maintain, or display any signs or tags as required by the Illinois Gaming Board, the Act, or this chapter; or (7)   install, keep, maintain
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Lombard · 116.06

Change of business name

Summary

Businesses holding a village-issued license that change their name must notify the Business Administrator within 30 days and pay a $10 fee to receive an updated license. This does not apply to liquor licenses.

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Other than as provided in subsection 112.22(A) of this Code relative to liquor licenses, any licensee, holding a business related license issued by the village, that changes the name of the business, but does not change the location or ownership of the business, shall, within 30 days of the name change, notify the village's Business Administrator, and pay a fee of $10.00, so that an updated license, containing the new business name, can be issued by the village
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Elburn · 804.10

Sales To Intoxicated Persons

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holder of a liquor license shall sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person. (Ord. 2015-22. Passed
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Willowbrook · 3.12.19

Hours

Summary

This section establishes specific operating hours for the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic liquor, beer, and wine, with different restrictions based on the day of the week and specific license classes (Class L, M, N, R). It also allows for variations to these hours upon application to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.

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Alcoholic liquor shall not be sold, given away or consumed on any licensed premises between the hours of one o’clock (1:00) A.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. on weekdays, between the hours of two o’clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. on Saturday, or between the hours of two o’clock (2:00) A.M. and ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. on Sunday. For the holders of a Class L license...only be sold, given or delivered on the licensed premises between the hours of twelve o’clock (12:00) noon and eight o’clock (8:00) P.M. on Sundays through Saturdays. For the holders of a Class R License, alcoholic liquor shall only be sold, given or delivered on the licensed premises between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00 a.m.) and ten o'clock (10:00 p.m.) on Sundays through Saturdays. The hours which alcoholic liquor
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Alsip · 4.41

Happy hour; reduced price drinks

Summary

This ordinance prohibits several forms of reduced price or unlimited alcoholic beverage sales and promotions by retail licensees, with exceptions for private functions, dedicated event spaces, and meal packages.

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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 in any way, whether on or off the licensed premises...manner; c. The drink of alcoholic liquor is not discounted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and the licensed premises' closing hour; and d. Notice of the discount of the drink of alcoholic liquor during a specified time is posted on the licensed premises or on the licensee's publicly available website at least seven days prior to the specified time
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