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Frankfort · 113.91

Records Of Licenses To Be Kept

Summary

The Local Liquor Control Commissioner is required to maintain a complete record of all liquor licenses issued. They must provide copies of new licenses to the Village Clerk, Treasurer, and Chief of Police and notify them in writing of any new license issuance or revocation within 24 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 Clerk, the Village Treasurer and the Chief of Police each with a copy thereof upon the issuance of any new license and shall notify each of the said officers, in writing, upon the issuance of any new licenses or revocation of any old licenses, within 24 hours of its issuance or revocation
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Plano · 3.4.6

Transfer; Change Of Location

Summary

This section outlines the process for transferring a general business license and changing the location of a licensed business. It specifies notice requirements and prohibits the transfer of transient business or liquor licenses.

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city clerk ten (10) days before the transfer is made, but no more than one transfer of any license shall be made within any license year. Provided that it shall be unlawful to transfer any transient business or liquor license and any attempted transfer of such a license shall have no effect. B.   The location of any licensed business or occupation, may be changed provided ten (10) days' notice thereof is given to the city clerk, provided that the building
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St. Charles · 5.09.010

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used within the St. Charles municipal ordinance regarding video gaming. It cross-references the Illinois Video Gaming Act for definitions not explicitly provided and defines key terms such as Distributor, Licensed Establishment, Video Gaming, and Video Gaming Terminal.

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licensed under this the Illinois Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/5) to buy, sell, lease, or distribute video gaming terminals or major components or parts of video gaming terminals to or from terminal operators. Licensed establishment: Any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. The term licensed establishment includes any licensed fraternal establishment and/or licensed veterans establishment as those terms are defined in the Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS
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Tinley Park · 132.15

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to gambling offenses within Tinley Park, including "GAMBLING DEVICE," "LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT," "LOTTERY," and "POLICY GAME." It specifies what constitutes a gambling device and provides exceptions, such as amusement devices and video gaming terminals.

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return is made for the money invested and in which there is no element of chance or hazard. (3)   A video gaming terminal, as allowed by the Illinois Video Gaming Act and this code. “ LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT. ” Any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. The term “ LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT ” includes any licensed fraternal establishment and/or licensed veterans establishment as those terms are defined in the Illinois Video Gaming Act. “ LOTTERY
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Woodridge · 3.4E-1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to video gaming within the Village of Woodridge. It clarifies terms such as Licensed Establishment, Terminal Operator, Video Gaming, and Video Gaming Terminal.

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purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them herein: LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT: Any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. The term licensed establishment includes any licensed fraternal establishment and/or licensed veterans establishment as those terms are defined in the Video Gaming Act, 230 Illinois Compiled Statutes 40/1 et seq., as amended ("Video Gaming Act"). TERMINAL OPERATOR: Any individual, partnership, corporation, or limited liability
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Schiller Park · 110.60

Certain Sales Forbidden

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the sale of alcoholic liquor on credit, in exchange for goods or services, or via passbook, with an exception for credit card payments. It also forbids the sale or delivery of alcohol to intoxicated, habitual drunkards, or individuals with certain mental incapacities.

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Other than holders of Class “H” licenses with respect to members and registered guests, it shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell or furnish alcoholic liquor at retail to any person on credit or on a pass book, or order on a store, or in exchange for any goods, wares or merchandise, or in payment for any services rendered; and if any person shall extend credit for such...purpose the debt thereby attempted to be created shall not be recoverable at law, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to prevent payment by credit card. (B)   It shall be unlawful for the holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's 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, feebleminded or distracted person. (Ord. 93-1834, passed 6-22-93) Penalty
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Wilmette · 10.20

Sales by minors

Summary

This section prohibits licensees selling alcohol for on-site consumption from allowing individuals under 21 to tend bar or prepare drinks, though they may serve as wait staff or carry drinks. For off-site sales, minors are prohibited from completing the sale of alcohol.

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licensee holding a license permitting the sale of alcohol liquor for immediate consumption shall employ or permit any person under the age of 21 years to attend bar, or to pour, draw, mix, or otherwise prepare alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, provided that nothing herein shall prohibit an employee of such a licensee who is under the age of 21 years from performing wait staff functions or carrying alcoholic liquor to and from tables as part...licensee's service. (b) No licensee holding a license permitting the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises shall employee or permit any person under the age of 21 years to complete the sale of alcoholic liquor to any customer. (Code
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Bartlett · 3.31.4

Village License Displayed And State License Required For Licensed Truck Stop Establishments

Summary

This ordinance requires licensed truck stop establishments in Bartlett to obtain a village license to operate video gaming terminals, which must be displayed prominently. A valid Illinois Gaming Board license for each device is a prerequisite, and the loss of the state license automatically revokes the village license without a refund.

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person or entity keeping the video terminal shall have in place a valid license from the Illinois Gaming Board for each such device for a licensed truck stop establishment. A licensed truck stop establishment that does not hold a liquor license may operate video gaming terminals on a continuous basis. The revocation, loss or suspension of the license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board shall automatically result in the same status for the Village video gaming terminal license issued hereunder
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Western Springs · 4.1.21

Change Of Location

Summary

This section outlines the procedures and requirements for changing the location of an alcoholic liquor license. It distinguishes between permanent and temporary changes, detailing the necessary approvals and conditions for each.

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license issued hereunder shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor of the type specified only in the premises that are described in the application and license. Where no change in ownership or sale of business is involved, a licensee may apply for a permanent change in location and, if approved by the Corporate Authorities of the Village by the adoption of an ordinance, no additional fees will be required...event of a permanent change in location, the approving ordinance shall authorize the issuance of a license for the new address and terminate the license issued relative to the former address. The location of a business operating with a liquor license may be temporarily changed (for 30 days or less) only upon the written authorization permitting such a change issued by the Local Commissioner. Any temporary change in location that will exceed thirty (30) days requires the approval
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Carpentersville · 5.12.095

Training requirements for license holders

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This section mandates that all managers of establishments with liquor licenses in Carpentersville must complete a state-certified Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program or an equivalent. New managers have 90 days to complete this training and must work under a trained supervisor until completion, and all managers must register with the village clerk upon employment.

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manager for an establishment holding a liquor license shall, upon demand, show proof of completion of a State-certified Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training Program (BASSET) or its equivalent, meeting the minimum curriculum requirements of the Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (DASA), Title 77, Chapter X, Rule 2056. B. Any new manager of a licensee required to complete such training shall, within ninety (90) days after beginning their employment with the licensee, complete the BASSET
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Brookfield · 6.143

Purchase, possession and consumption by minors

Summary

This Brookfield ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcohol. It also outlines exceptions, such as during employment, under parental supervision at home, or for religious ceremonies.

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person under 21 years of age to purchase, accept, possess or consume any alcoholic liquor. (b) It shall also be unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to draw, pour, mix, deliver or sell alcoholic liquor on any licensed premises. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to misrepresent his age for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic liquor from any retail licensee in the village. It shall likewise be unlawful...parent, guardian or other person whatever to knowingly, willfully and falsely represent to any licensed dealer or other person that any minor is of legal age, for the purpose of inducing such licensed dealer to sell or furnish any alcoholic liquor to such person who at the time is under 21 years of age. (d) This section shall not prohibit: (1) Persons under 21 years of age from accepting, stocking or possessing alcoholic liquor in the course of their employment
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Glen Ellyn · 3.19.39

Multiple locations

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This section requires a separate local retail liquor dealer's license for each distinct location or premises operating under the same roof or at a single street address. However, it allows licensed hotels and motels to serve liquor to registered guests in any room, provided the liquor originates from a licensed area within the establishment.

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Where two or more locations, places or premises are under the same roof or at one street address, a separate local retail liquor dealer's license shall be obtained for each such location, place or premises; provided that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to prevent any hotel or motel operator licensed under the provisions of this chapter from serving alcoholic liquor to his registered guests in any room or part of his hotel or motel, if such...liquor so served shall be kept in and served from a licensed location, place or premises in said hotel or motel
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Westchester · 5.36.280

Hearings, suspensions, revocations, penalties and appeals

Summary

This section outlines the process for the Village President, acting as the local liquor control commissioner, to revoke or suspend liquor licenses for up to thirty days. It also details the penalties, including fines for violations, and requires a public hearing with written notice before any disciplinary action is taken.

Section Text
capacity as the local liquor control commissioner, having the effect of suspending or revoking a license, denying a renewal application, or refusing to grant a license, the licensee shall resume the operation of the licensed business pending the decision of the state liquor control commission and the expiration of the time allowed for an application for rehearing. If an application for rehearing is filed, the licensee shall continue the operation of the licensed business until the denial of the application...licensee within the preceding twelve month period, the licensee shall consider the suspension or revocation to be in effect until a reversal of the president's action has been issued by the state liquor control commission and shall cease all activity otherwise authorized by the license. (f) If the village president, in his capacity as the local liquor control commissioner, has evidence that the following criminal activity has occurred inside the licensed premises: the sale of or possession with intent
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Chicago Ridge · 8.139

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for key terms related to video gaming within the municipality, including licensed establishments, terminal operators, and video gaming terminals.

Section Text
following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Licensed establishment means any establishment that is both licensed to sell liquor at retail in the village under chapter 6 and licensed by the state gaming board to operate a video gaming terminal on its premises. Terminal operator means an individual partnership, corporation, or limited liability company that is licensed under
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Park City · 5.28.010

Designated

Summary

This section outlines a comprehensive list of disqualifications for obtaining a license in Park City. It covers character, residency, criminal history, prior license revocations, business structure, financial obligations, and connections to law enforcement or public office.

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license is to be issued; L. Any law-enforcing public official, mayor or alderman, or any official interested in any way either directly or in directly in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor; M. A person who would operate the licensed business from premises that violate zoning, building, fire prevention and other codes of the city; N. A person who is indebted to the city or other governmental entity for payment of other fees, charges, bills or taxes...evidence insurance coverage for dramshop liability at the required statutory maximum limits set forth in Illinois Revised Statutes Chapter 43, Section 135 as amended from time to time; P. Any person not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license; Q. A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, or who shall have forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges
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Riverdale · 5.32.250

Sale to intoxicated persons prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits alcoholic liquor dealers from selling, delivering, or giving any alcoholic liquor to intoxicated persons or individuals known to be habitual drunkards, spendthrifts, insane, feebleminded, or distracted.

Section Text
unlawful for the holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's 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, feebleminded or distracted person
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Manhattan · 2.3.19

Sale To Certain Persons Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits alcoholic liquor dealers from selling, delivering, or giving alcoholic beverages to individuals who are intoxicated or known to be habitual drunkards, spendthrifts, insane, feeble-minded, or distracted.

Section Text
shall be unlawful for the holder of any alcoholic liquor dealer's license to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person or to any person known to him to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane, feeble minded or distracted person
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Mokena · 3.3.18

Sale To Intoxicated Persons, Habitual Drunkards

Summary

This ordinance prohibits alcoholic liquor licensees from selling, delivering, or giving alcoholic liquor to intoxicated persons or individuals known to be habitual drunkards, spendthrifts, insane, feeble-minded, or distracted.

Section Text
shall be unlawful for the holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's license to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person or to any person known to him to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane, feeble minded or distracted person
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Stickney · 6.9

Sales to intoxicated persons

Summary

This section prohibits holders of alcoholic liquor dealer's licenses from selling, delivering, or giving alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person.

Section Text
shall be unlawful for the holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's license to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person. (Code 1981, § 3-25) State Law reference— Similar provisions, 235 ILCS 5/6-16
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Phoenix · 10.60

Intoxicated persons

Summary

This section prohibits alcoholic liquor license holders from selling, delivering, or giving alcoholic beverages to any intoxicated person. It references a similar state law provision.

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holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's license shall sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person. (Code 1971, § 112.021) State Law reference— Similar provision, 235 ILCS 5/6-16
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Lockport · 111.55

Sale To Intoxicated Persons; Habitual Drunkards

Summary

This section prohibits alcoholic liquor licensees from selling, delivering, or giving alcohol to intoxicated persons or those known to be habitual drunkards, spendthrifts, insane, feebleminded, or distracted.

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shall be unlawful for a holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's license to sell, deliver, or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person or to any person known to him to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane, feebleminded, or distracted person. (`79 Code, § 111.140) (Ord. 832, passed 12-6-76) Penalty
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South Chicago Heights · 6.74

Sale to intoxicated persons and habitual drunkards

Summary

This section prohibits licensed alcohol retailers from selling, delivering, or giving alcoholic liquor to intoxicated persons or individuals known to be habitual drunkards, spendthrifts, insane, feeble-minded, or distracted.

Section Text
shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer's license to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person or to any person known to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift or insane, feeble-minded, or distracted person
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Tinley Park · 125.030

Suit For Collection; Revocation Of License

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This section outlines Tinley Park's process for collecting unpaid amusement taxes through legal action and allows for the suspension or revocation of licenses for amusement operators who willfully evade their tax collection responsibilities. It also clarifies that license sanctions do not waive civil liability for unpaid taxes.

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shall find that any amusement owner, manager, licensee or operator has wilfully evaded his responsibility to collect the tax imposed by this chapter, he may suspend or revoke all village licenses, including but not limited to any business, liquor, or gaming license issued to and held by such person. Said person shall have an opportunity to be heard at such hearing, to be held not less than five days after notice is given of the time and place thereof, addressed
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La Grange Park · 112.42

Sales To Intoxicated Persons

Summary

This section prohibits any holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's license from selling, delivering, or giving any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person.

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shall be unlawful for any holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer’s license to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person. (`70 Code, § 4-20) (Ord. 729, passed 8-12-03) Penalty
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Hillside · 6.11

Sale to intoxicated persons

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shall be unlawful for the holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's license to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person. (Code
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