This section makes it a misdemeanor for a parent, guardian, or other person to knowingly and willfully misrepresent a minor's age to a licensed liquor dealer to induce the sale or furnishing of alcohol to that minor.
Section Text
parent, guardian or other person who knowingly, willfully and falsely represents to any licensed retail liquor dealer that any minor is of full legal age for the purpose of inducing such licensed retail dealer to sell or furnish any intoxicating liquor to any such minor shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Code 1983, § 4-31; Ord. No. 498, § 33, 3-3-1975)
State Law reference— Giving minor false printed evidence of age, 235 ILCS 5/6-16
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Libertyville·4.54
Suspension, revocation or fines and appeals therefrom
Summary
This section outlines the process for suspending, revoking, or fining liquor license holders in Libertyville for violations of liquor laws, local ordinances, or established rules. It details the grounds for action, the alternative of imposing fines, and the requirement for a public hearing with prior written notice, with a provision for emergency closures.
Section Text
local liquor control commissioner may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke any license issued under this division if he or she determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 [235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.] or of this chapter or of any other ordinance or resolution enacted by the corporate authorities of the village, or of any applicable rule or regulation established by the local liquor control commissioner or the state commission, which...serve a copy of such order within five
(5) days upon the licensee.
(e) In the case of any suspension or revocation, it shall be the duty of the licensee to deliver over to the local liquor control commissioner his or her license certificate to be held during the period of such suspension or permanently in case of revocation.
In the case of a failure or refusal of the holder of the license certificate to deliver over
Business & Licensing
Homewood·4.160
Local liquor control commissioner
Summary
This section establishes the Village President as the local liquor control commissioner, outlines their duties and powers, and specifies their annual compensation. The commissioner is responsible for administering local liquor control laws, issuing and revoking licenses, and inspecting licensed premises.
Section Text
failure to operate the licensed premises for a period of 30 consecutive days.
(2) Enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon the premises licensed under this article to determine whether any of the provisions of this article or of the state Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., or any of the rules or regulations adopted by the state commission have been or are being violated, and at such times...ILCS 5/4-5.
(6) Keep or cause to be kept a complete record and file of particulars of all licenses issued by him.
(7) File an administrative review action to challenge a decision of the state liquor control commission reducing or vacating any license revocation, suspension or fine imposed on a liquor licensee by the local liquor commissioner.
(8) Exercise other powers and functions and carry out such duties as given to the local commissioner under state law.
(Code
Business & Licensing
Alsip·12.801
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for terms used within the article, including the 'Act' (Video Gaming Act), 'Amusement and recreation establishment', 'Board' (Illinois Gaming Board), 'Coin operated amusement device', 'Commercial motor vehicles', and 'Licensed establishment'. It also clarifies grammatical conventions for interpretation.
Section Text
impulses. Coin operated amusement devices shall not include a pool or billiard table licensed by this chapter.
Commercial motor vehicles. As defined in Section 18b-101 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/18b-101. Licensed establishment. Any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises, whether the establishment operates on a nonprofit or for-profit basis. "Licensed establishment" includes any such establishment that has a contractual relationship with an inter
Business & Licensing
Glenwood·26.1206
Terminal operator licensing requirements
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a terminal operator's license in Glenwood. Applicants must hold an Illinois Gaming Board license, be in good standing with the village financially and in compliance with its regulations, and have a valid use agreement with a licensed video gaming establishment.
Section Text
terminal operator has a use agreement with a video gaming establishment that has a video gaming establishment license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board, a video gaming establishment license issued by the Village of Glenwood and a liquor license issued by the Village of Glenwood. The agreement between the applicant seeking a terminal operator's license and the video gaming establishment in which the terminal operator intends to place video gaming terminals shall be in compliance with the Video Gaming
Business & Licensing
Brookfield·6.107
Class 14 license
Summary
This section establishes regulations for a Class 14 license in Brookfield, which allows brew pubs to sell beer manufactured on-premises for on- and off-premise consumption. It specifies production and sales limits, sales methods, container requirements, prohibitions on selling to other retailers, and operating hour restrictions.
Section Text
Class 14 license authorizes the retail sale of alcoholic liquor including beer manufactured on premises for consumption on and off the licensed premises of a brew pub and to store beer on the premises, provided however, that such licensee shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) The holder of a Class 14 license shall not manufacture more than 155,000 gallons of beer on the premises per year;
(2) The holder of a Class 14 license shall not sell...beer manufactured by the licensee to other retail licensees;
(6) The holder of a Class 14 license shall at all times maintain a valid State of Illinois brew pub license or craft brew license as required and authorized under Section 5-1 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS 5/5-1), as amended;
(7) The holder of a Class 14 license shall not sell or offer for sale alcoholic beverages during the following hours:
a. Every day except Saturday, Sunday
Business & Licensing
Schiller Park·112.001
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for terms used within the chapter concerning video gaming. It defines key establishments where video gaming is permitted and the specific technology involved.
Section Text
purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT. The Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq.
LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT. Any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises, whether the establishment operates on a nonprofit or for-profit basis.
LICENSED FRATERNAL ESTABLISHMENT. The location where a qualified fraternal organization that derives its charter from a national fraternal organization
Business & Licensing
Bellwood·112.22
Hours Of Operation
Summary
This section prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or delivery of alcoholic beverages at retail between 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. It also prohibits businesses from remaining open, admitting the public, or allowing consumption of alcohol outside of their established operating hours.
Section Text
addition, it shall be unlawful to remain open for business, to admit the public or to permit the public to remain within or to permit the consumption of alcoholic liquor by any person in or upon the licensed premises in which alcoholic liquor is sold at retail before and after the opening and closing times applicable to such establishment under this chapter and/or under the establishment's business license.
(Ord. 7-30, passed 5-9-07) Penalty
Business & Licensing
Huntley·110.006
Restricted areas
Summary
This ordinance restricts the sale of alcoholic liquor in predominantly residential areas of Huntley, with specific exceptions for certain bordering streets. Retail sales are prohibited in these residential zones unless two-thirds of adjacent property owners consent.
Section Text
feet along the street and streets adjacent to such place of business for which a license is sought for a distance of 200 feet in each direction from such proposed place of business shall file with the local Liquor Commission, or Licensing Officer, the Commission's or Licensing Officer's written consent to the use of such place for the sale of alcoholic liquors.
(Prior Code
Business & Licensing
Homer Glen·83.45
Definitions
Summary
This section of the Homer Glen municipal ordinance defines key terms related to video gaming establishments, including licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, and restaurants. It outlines specific criteria for each to be considered under Article VI: Video Gaming.
Section Text
used in the article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT — Any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises, whether the establishment operates on a nonprofit or for-profit basis. This definition does not include video gaming cafes as defined herein. LICENSED TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT[Added 12-20-2021 by Ord. No. 21-056] — A. A facility:
That is at least a three-acre facility with
Business & Licensing
Oak Lawn·3.29.1
Definition
Summary
This section provides definitions for key terms related to video gaming within Oak Lawn, including licensed establishments, terminal operators, and video gaming terminals. It also clarifies that terms not defined locally will adhere to the definitions in the Illinois Video Gaming Act.
Section Text
shall have the meaning accorded to such words and phrases in said Act. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms used in this section shall be construed according to the following definitions:
LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT: Any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises, whether the establishment operates on a nonprofit or for-profit basis.
TERMINAL OPERATOR: An individual, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company that is licensed under this
Business & Licensing
Hometown·19.10
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for terms used within Article 2 of the Hometown municipal ordinance, specifically concerning gambling and related activities. It defines 'gambling' broadly and begins to define 'gambling device'.
Section Text
money, property or right to receive money or property; or Vending machines by which full and adequate return is made for the money invested and there is no element of chance or hazard.
(2) LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT — Any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises and includes any such establishment that has a contractual relationship with an inter-track wagering location licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing
Business & Licensing
Glenview·22.742
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for terms used in the article concerning video gaming in Glenview. It defines roles such as Distributor, Manufacturer, Supplier, and Terminal Operator, as well as types of establishments where video gaming is permitted.
Section Text
means an individual, partnership, or corporation licensed under the Act 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 means any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises.
Licensed fraternal establishment means the location where a qualified fraternal organization that derives its charter from a national fraternal organization regularly meets.
Licensed truck stop
Business & Licensing
Burr Ridge·25.02
License Required
Summary
This section mandates that any entity selling or serving alcoholic liquors within Burr Ridge must first obtain a liquor license. A separate license is required for each distinct place of business where alcoholic liquors are sold or served.
Section Text
entity shall sell or offer for sale at retail, draw, pour, mix, dispense or otherwise serve (hereinafter collectively referred to as “sale”, “sold”, “sell” or “offered for sale”) 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, drawn, poured, mixed, dispensed or otherwise served shall have a separate license. (amended
Business & Licensing
Lake Bluff·3.2.24
Prohibitions Regarding Minors
Summary
This section prohibits the sale, provision, or consumption of alcoholic liquor to or by minors. It also outlines prohibitions related to minors possessing or misrepresenting their age, and extends restrictions to licensees and individuals controlling premises where minors are present with alcohol.
Section Text
premises derives its principal business from the sale or service of commodities other than alcoholic liquor; or if such minor is an employee of any licensee under this chapter in such licensee's licensed premises whose duties do not include the mixing or dispensing of alcoholic liquor or bartending and, if under the age of nineteen (19) years, whose duties do not include the handling or serving of alcoholic liquors.
6. The action or omission to act of any person...false, fraudulent, forged or the identification card of another person.
E. Violation; License Revocation Or Suspension: In addition to all other fines and penalties, the local liquor control commissioner may revoke or suspend the retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of this section
Business & Licensing
Naperville·3.3.4
LOCAL LIQUOR AND TOBACCO CONTROL COMMISSIONER
Summary
This section establishes the Naperville Liquor and Tobacco Control Commissioner, authorizing the Mayor to hold this role. It outlines the Commissioner's powers and duties, including the administration of the Dramshop Act and local ordinances, the issuance and suspension of liquor and tobacco licenses, and the enforcement of relevant state laws and city ordinances.
Section Text
delegate to the local Liquor Commission such functions and duties as set forth herein. 3. Powers, Duties And Functions: The local Liquor and Tobacco Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to local liquor and tobacco licenses: 3.1.
To grant and/or suspend all local licenses issued to persons or entities for premises within the City's limits, not more than thirty (30) days, or revoke for cause, and to impose fines as authorized in this...desired by the Liquor and Tobacco Control Commissioner under this Section, the Commissioner may authorize their agent to act on their behalf. 3.6.
To order, upon the issuance of a written order, the licensed premises closed for not more than seven (7) days, if the Liquor and Tobacco Control Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community; except that if such licensee shall also be engaged
Business & Licensing
Round Lake Beach·3.9.6
Penalty
Summary
This section outlines penalties for violations related to video gaming in Round Lake Beach. It establishes fines for first and subsequent offenses, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense. Licensed retail establishments also face potential fines or suspension/revocation of their liquor license.
Section Text
within one year of a prior offense. Each day that a violation continues shall be a separate offense.
In addition, any licensed retail establishment which violates this chapter is subject to a fine or suspension or revocation of its liquor license following a hearing before the village's local liquor commissioner
Business & Licensing
Hometown·19.14
Violations
Summary
This section outlines penalties for businesses, liquor, or food licensees who permit gambling on their premises in violation of Article 2. The penalties escalate from a 60-day license revocation for a first offense to permanent revocation and a bar from future licenses for a second offense.
Section Text
business, liquor or food licensee within the City that allows gambling to occur on premises in violation of this article shall be subject to having his/her/its license immediately revoked for a period of 60 days...business, liquor or food licensee within the City that allows gambling to occur on premises in violation of this article a second time shall have his/her/its license permanently revoked and, thereafter, be barred from obtaining any business, liquor or food license within the City
Business & Licensing
Brookfield·6.86
Term of license; renewal; fees
Summary
This section outlines the procedures and conditions for renewing a liquor license in Brookfield. It details application timelines, the potential for new investigation fees, refund policies, and the non-vested right to renewal, along with fee payment options and surcharges for late payments.
Section Text
Each licensee shall make application for renewal of his license not less than one month prior to the end of the licensing period. If the liquor control commissioner determines that the renewal application for license, in which any way is changed from the original application for license, in which case a new investigation of the license application is necessary, a new application fee shall be charged to the licensee to cover costs of such investigation, in addition to the yearly...made less than 30 days prior to the end of the licensing period shall result in the surcharge in the amount provided in the village fee schedule.
(e) All license fees shall be in the amount specified in the village fee schedule and shall be paid to the local liquor control commissioner at the time the application is made or such fees may be paid in quarterly installments, provided that the first installment is paid at the time of application
Business & Licensing
Batavia·3.3.17
Smoking; Trash And Debris
Summary
This section mandates that liquor licensees must comply with smoking laws, maintain the areas surrounding their premises free of trash and debris, and provide receptacles for smoking materials. Licensees are responsible for keeping public property within 30 feet of their establishment clean.
Section Text
police the area in and around the licensed premises and keep the area free from trash and debris and to furnish receptacles for disposal of smoking materials outside the licensed premises. It shall be a condition of all liquor license holders that:
A. A receptacle for disposal of smoking materials shall be provided approximately twenty feet (20'), but in no circumstance less than fifteen feet (15'), from any entrance used by the public or employees. Such receptacles shall be kept
Business & Licensing
Berwyn·804.24
Beer Gardens
Summary
This ordinance section outlines the requirements and regulations for operating a beer garden in Berwyn. It details the permit application process, associated fees, operating hours, and specific conditions related to property modifications, conduct, maintenance, and food preparation.
Section Text
holder of a Class B and/or Class D liquor license issued by the city shall apply to the Liquor Control Commissioner for issuance of a special permit to operate a beer garden on his or her premises. The Commissioner shall act upon the application within ten days of receipt of the application.
(B) Any liquor licensee applying for a permit is required to pay a $50 special permit fee to the City Collector on May 1 of each succeeding year...pass-through window may be utilized or customers may be served.
(O) No patron shall leave the area or an adjacent business establishment with an open beer or liquor container.
(P) Any violation of this section shall subject the licensee to a hearing on his or her license as provided in § 804.21. The penalty shall be as set forth in § 804.99.
(Ord. 84-21, passed 6-25-1984; Ord. 90-38, passed 7-10-1990; Ord. 06-38, passed
Business & Licensing
Calumet City·54.164.1
Video gaming terminal operators
Summary
This section mandates that video gaming terminal operators obtain a city license to operate within Calumet City. It outlines the application process, annual fees based on the number of terminals, license expiration, and grounds for revocation.
Section Text
shall be nonrefundable. The fee shall be prorated by one-half for any license obtained after October 1.
(d) Video gaming terminal operator licenses expire on December 31.
(e) A video gaming terminal operators license may be revoked by the local liquor commissioner, or his/her designee, for any violation of any of the provisions of the Municipal Code of Calumet City, Illinois, or any applicable laws, rules, or regulations of the state relating to the Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS...written notice, to the licensee, affording the licensee an opportunity to appear and defend. If the licensee fails to appear for such public hearing after receiving notice, a default judgement may be entered and the local liquor commissioner may revoke or suspend the license, and/or impose a fine.
(Ord. No. 23-03, § 1(54-164), 1-26-2023)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-03 enacted provisions to be designated as § 54-164. Inasmuch as there already exists
Business & Licensing
Elwood·112.04
Application For License; Application Fee; Contents
Summary
This section outlines the application process for a liquor license in Elwood, requiring written applications, fingerprints, fees, and an authorization for criminal history investigation. Applications must be submitted at least ten days before the desired issuance date.
Section Text
Application for the license shall be made to and filed with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or a duly authorized agent thereof, if a corporation or other business entity, verified by oath or affidavit. Every application for license made pursuant to this chapter shall be accompanied by a set of inked fingerprints and/or livescan biometric fingerprinting of each individual required to be investigated on a form as may, from...chief of police or his designee to make an investigation of the statements made in such application. Each such applicant shall submit an authorization and release in the following form with the application:
The undersigned applicant for a retail liquor license in the Village of Elwood, Will County, Illinois, do(es) hereby authorize the Liquor Control Commissioner of said Village to make or cause to be made an investigation of the statements made in the application, including the submission
General Provisions
Hainesville·5.08.290
Hours and days of sale regulated
Summary
This section regulates the hours and days during which alcoholic liquors can be sold, given away, or consumed in Hainesville. It establishes specific closing times for Saturdays, Sundays, New Year's Day, and all other days, and mandates the removal of alcoholic liquor from patron tables and cessation of consumption shortly before closing.
Section Text
person licensed under this chapter shall sell, permit to be sold or give away an alcoholic liquor between the following hours...seven a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; 2. Three a.m. and seven a.m. on New Year's Day; 3. One a.m. and seven a.m. on all other days.
B. In any premises for which a license to sell alcoholic liquors is held, all alcoholic liquor shall be removed from the tables of patrons, or other places at which patrons are seated, within fifteen (15) minutes prior to the applicable closing times set forth above. In addition, no alcoholic liquor shall
Business & Licensing
Wayne·3.2.4
Application For Licenses
Summary
This section outlines the specific written information and statements required for an application for liquor licenses. It details the necessary details depending on whether the applicant is an individual, copartnership, corporation, or club.
Section Text
Applications for such licenses shall be made to the local liquor control commissioner in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a club or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following statements and information:
A. The name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a copartnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof...which it was organized, a summary of its activities during the past year, the names and addresses of the officers, directors and the person operating as manager. A club must file with the local liquor control commissioner, at the time of its application for license under this chapter, two (2) copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly file, within ten (10) days of the election of any additional member, his name and address