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Oak Forest · 111.48

Renewals Of License

Summary

This section outlines the process for renewing alcoholic beverage sales licenses in Oak Forest. It details expiration dates, renewal eligibility, application procedures, and the conditions under which a new license may be required.

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Each license required by this subchapter shall terminate on April 30 next following its issuance. No part of a license fee will be refunded if the license is revoked by the Liquor Commissioner. (B) Any licensee may renew his or her license at the expiration thereof, provided he or she is then qualified to receive a license and the premises for which such renewal license is sought are suitable for such purpose; and provided, further, that the renewal privilege herein

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Naperville · 3.3.13

LIQUOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, RESTRICTIONS

Summary

This section prohibits liquor licensees from accepting money or anything of value from liquor manufacturers or distributors, and prohibits manufacturers and distributors from providing financial assistance, equipment, or ownership interests to retail liquor establishments.

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person holding a liquor license under this Chapter shall accept, receive or borrow money or anything of value directly or indirectly from any person connected with or in any way representing any manufacturer or distributor of alcoholic liquor or any manufacturer or distributor of any coin operated or amusement device as provided for in the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/6-5. 2. No manufacturer or distributor shall, directly or indirectly, sell, supply, furnish, give or pay for, or loan...lease, any furnishing, fixture or equipment on the premises of a place of business of a licensee authorized under this Chapter to sell alcoholic liquor at retail, either for consumption on or off the premises, nor shall they, directly or indirectly, pay for any such license, or advance, furnish, lend or give money for payment of such license, or purchase, or become the owner of, a note, mortgage, or any form of security as provided for in the Illinois Liquor

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Summit · 5.2.3

Liquor Control Commissioner

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This section establishes the Liquor Control Commissioner, who is the village president, and outlines their powers and duties regarding the administration, issuance, suspension, revocation, and inspection of local liquor licenses. The commissioner can also appoint individuals to assist in these functions and impose fines.

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appoint a person or persons to assist in the exercise of the powers and duties of the commissioner. 2. Powers, Duties And Functions: The liquor commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to the local liquor licenses: a. To grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty (30) days, or revoke for cause, all local licenses issued to persons or entities for premises within the liquor commissioner's jurisdiction, and to impose fines as authorized...written order, a licensed premises closed for not more than seven (7) days, giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard during that period, if the liquor commissioner has reason to believe that if such licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business on the licensed premises, such order shall not be applicable to such other business

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Bellwood · 35.231

Collection Of Tax

Summary

Alcoholic liquor licensees in Bellwood are required to collect a liquor tax from purchasers and remit it to the village. They are allowed to retain a 1% collection fee.

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Each licensee engaged in the sale of alcoholic liquor in original packages or containers pursuant to a license granted by the village shall have the duty, incidental to the privilege granted by the license, to collect the liquor tax from each purchaser and to pay it over to the village, less a collection fee of 1% of the tax paid, along with an accounting therefor, on return forms provided by the village. The return and tax payment shall be filed

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Lyons · 4.2.10

Beer Gardens

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for Class G beer garden licenses, specifying physical enclosure, distance from residential areas, operating hours for alcohol sales and consumption, and restrictions on external music and noise. It differentiates rules based on the proximity of the licensed premises to residential zones.

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class G beer garden license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor to be consumed on the licensed premises in a beer garden, porch or other area which is not fully enclosed within a building on property owned or controlled by the holder of a class A or class R license. Said beer garden, porch or other area shall be fully enclosed by a fence (or in the case of a porch, a rail) and shall not be accessible...structure. D. The beer garden must be adequately enclosed with a minimum six foot (6') high fence, wall or enclosure to assure privacy and the control of alcoholic liquors. E. Floors shall be of hard surface, i.e., concrete, asphalt, wood or brick. F. For Class G-1 and G-2 licenses the sale of alcohol shall only be permitted between the hours of eleven o’clock (11:00) A.M. and eleven o’clock (11:00) P.M. on all days, except

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Bellwood · 38.01

Schedule Of Fees, Fines, And Penalties

Summary

This section establishes a schedule of fees, fines, and penalties for various violations and services within Bellwood. It outlines specific charges for police accident reports and a tiered system of fines for traffic violations, including seatbelt and non-seatbelt offenses, and failure to transfer vehicle title.

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violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this § 112.99(C), not more than $15,000 in fines may be imposed against any licensee during the period of his or her license; provided, however, that the local liquor control commissioner may suspend or revoke any license issued under this Chapter 112 pursuant to and in accordance with § 112.46 of this code and Section 7-5 of the Illinois Liquor Code, ILCS

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Bellwood · 112.05

License Required

Summary

This section mandates that any entity acting as a retailer of alcoholic liquor within Bellwood must obtain a liquor license before selling or providing alcoholic beverages for consumption.

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business selling, offering for sale, or keeping with an intention of selling for use or consumption and not for resale or providing for consumption by the public alcoholic liquors in the village without first having obtained a liquor license as provided by this chapter. (Ord. 7-30, passed 5-9-07) Penalty

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Des Plaines · 4.18.1

Fee Schedule

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This section outlines the fee schedule for various business-related permits and licenses in Des Plaines. It includes fees for business registration based on floor area, replacement certificates, background checks, temporary event licenses, and a detailed breakdown of liquor control license fees by class.

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Amusement license fee Per occurrence (4 days) $50.00 4-3-3C Maintenance deposit (public property) Per occurrence $500.00 4-3-4 Seasonal retail location license fee Annual (90 days) $50.00 Chapter 4 Liquor Control 4-4-5A License fees and number: Class Number Term Initial Fee Annual Fee Class A 44 Annual $3,850.00 $1,925.00 Class A-1 2 Annual $4,840.00 $2,420.00 Class A-2 Annual $6,050.00 $3,025.00 Class AB 1 Annual

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Hanover Park · 10.5

Processing of applications

Summary

This section outlines the process for applying for an alcoholic beverage license in Hanover Park, including application fees, insurance requirements, and the timeline for review and decision by the liquor control commissioner. It also begins to detail BASSET training requirements for specific license classes.

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file a certificate from an insurance company, licensed to do business in the State of Illinois with an A.M. Best's rating of "B" or better, that before the issuance of license being applied for, said company shall issue to the applicant its certificate of insurance of a liquor liability policy with a minimum combined single...limit coverage of $500,000.00. Such certificate shall name and include within its coverage as additional insured the village and its officers, employees and agents, shall have an effective term not less than the term of the license and that the village liquor control commissioner shall receive 30 days' prior written notice of any proposed cancellation of such liquor liability policy; except, applicants for a class H license may have the required insurance for a term less than the license

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Homer Glen · 83.56.2

Additional penalties

Summary

This section outlines additional penalties for violations of the video gaming article. It allows for the suspension or revocation of video gaming licenses and, through the Village President acting as Local Liquor Commissioner, can also lead to the suspension or revocation of liquor licenses or imposition of fines.

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this section, the Village President, acting in his or her capacity as Local Liquor Commissioner, may also initiate an appropriate proceeding pursuant to the applicable provisions of Article VII, Liquor, of this chapter to revoke or suspend the liquor license of a licensee or cause a fine to be imposed and paid by the liquor licensee as provided for in Article VII. Liquor [Adopted 3-25-2014 by Ord. No. 14-021; amended in its entirety

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Park Ridge · 2.19.2

COLLECTION OF TAX

Summary

This section requires licensees selling alcoholic liquor in original packages to collect a liquor tax from purchasers and remit it to the City of Park Ridge. The tax collection and payment are to be filed along with an accounting on specific return forms, with the same filing dates as the Illinois Department of Revenue's Retailer's Occupational Tax Return Form RR-1-A.

Section Text

Each licensee engaged in the sale of alcoholic liquor in original packages or containers pursuant to a license granted by the City of Park Ridge shall have the duty, incidental to the privilege granted by the license, to collect the liquor tax from each purchaser and to pay it over to the City of Park Ridge, along with an accounting therefor, on return forms provided by the City. The return and tax payment shall be filed with the Director

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Round Lake Park · 111.22

RESTRICTIONS ON CONSUMPTION AND SALE WITHOUT PROPER LICENSE CLASSIFICATION

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises unless a specific license class (A, D, E for on-premises, B for general sale, C for opened/unopened containers) is held. It outlines which license types are required for different types of alcoholic liquor sales.

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shall be unlawful for anyone not having a Class A, D, or E license to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold, or to permit the same to be consumed...premises where sold. (B) It shall be unlawful for anyone not having a Class B license to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic beverages. (C) It shall be unlawful for anyone not having a Class C license to sell alcoholic liquors, spirits, wine, beer or ale in opened or unopened containers. (Ord. 94-8, passed

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Elmhurst · 31.42

Liquor establishments

Summary

This ordinance permits automatic amusement devices in premises licensed for alcoholic liquor consumption in Elmhurst. It sets limits on the number of devices based on the gross floor area of the licensed premises.

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Automatic amusement devices shall be permitted in or on those premises licensed by the City of Elmhurst for the consumption of alcoholic liquor, provided that no license shall be issued for more than one such device per 500 square feet of gross floor area of the licensed premises, to a maximum of five such devices per licensed premise

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Park Forest · 6.52

Records

Summary

This section mandates that the local liquor commissioner maintain a complete record of all alcoholic beverage retail licenses issued. The commissioner must also provide copies of this record to the clerk, treasurer, and chief of police, and notify them in writing within 48 hours of any new license issuance or revocation.

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local liquor commissioner, shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all licenses...retail sale of alcoholic beverages issued by him or her and shall furnish the clerk, treasurer, and chief of police each with a copy thereof. Upon the issuance of any new license or the revocation of any old license, the local liquor commissioner shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within 48 hours of such action

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Elburn · 802.07

Transfer; Change Of Location

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This section outlines the rules for transferring licenses and changing the location of licensed businesses or permitted acts in Elburn. It requires advance written notice for transfers and location changes, prohibits the transfer of specific license types, and mandates compliance with building and zoning requirements.

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Village ten days before the transfer is made, but no more than one transfer of any license shall be made within any license year. No person shall transfer any peddler's, itinerant merchant's, chauffeur's or liquor dealer's license, and any attempted transfer of such license shall have no effect. 2. The location of any licensed business or occupation, or of any permitted act, may be changed, provided that ten days notice thereof is given to the Village

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Norridge · 6.126

Penalties to license holder

Summary

This section states that the holder of a liquor license will be subject to penalties if any violations of the article occur on their premises. These penalties are outlined in Chapter 38 of the Code and are separate from any other criminal or civil penalties.

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Penalties shall be imposed upon the holder of the liquor license of the premises in which any violation of this article have occurred as set forth in Chapter 38 of this Code. The penalties set forth in Chapter 38 are in addition to any criminal or civil penalties which might be prosecuted by the village or others

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Homer Glen · 83.62

Record of licenses

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Village Clerk shall keep a complete record of all liquor licenses issued

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Elburn · 804.06

Location Restrictions

Summary

This section establishes location restrictions for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within Elburn, prohibiting sales within 100 feet of specific institutions unless liquor sales are not the principal business. It also outlines a process for changing licensed locations, requiring written permission from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and compliance with chapter and zoning regulations.

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General Restrictions . No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school, hospital, home for the aged, home for indigent persons, home for veterans or veterans' wives and children, military installation or base, undertaking establishment or mortuary, provided this prohibition does not apply to places where the sale of liquor is not the principal business carried on. In the case of a church the distance of 100 feet shall...building used for worship services or educational programs and not to property boundaries. 2. Change of Location . Except as provided by Section 804.04(a)(4), a license issued hereunder shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the license. Such location may be changed only when permitted by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Such permission shall be in writing. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is in compliance with

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Fox Lake · 3.3.5

License Issuance; Term

Summary

This section outlines that a liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, with a specific expiration date of June 30th. It also mandates that the license must be prominently displayed at the licensed premises.

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shall not constitute property nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution, nor shall it be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. (1975 Code § 22.14) B. Every license issued by the Village Liquor Control Commissioner shall be valid for a period of one year from July 1 following, and shall be issued by the Village Liquor Control Commissioner, subject to the provisions of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois...Illinois Compiled Statutes, and shall be subject to all laws, resolutions, and regulations now in force and in effect or which may hereinafter be enacted, adopted or approved relating to alcoholic liquors. (Ord. 89-13, 2-6-1989) C. A license for every location, place or premises licensed under the terms and by virtue of this chapter shall be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the premises so licensed. (1975 Code

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Crestwood · 112.26

Payment Of Fees

Summary

This section outlines the payment procedures for retail liquor licenses in Crestwood, requiring advance payment of fees and establishing rules for prorating fees for licenses issued after the start of the year. It also details refund policies for unissued licenses and the financial handling of collected fees.

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following its issuance, except the Class F license which shall expire on the date therein specified. Subject to the initial license expense required under § 112.27, if application is made after January 1 in any year for a new retail liquor license, the sum required to be paid for the license for the balance of the license year shall bear the same ratio to the sum required for the full year that the number of months remaining, including the month

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Matteson · 111.42

Class “E-1” License

Summary

This section establishes a Class "E-1" liquor license in Matteson, authorizing on-premises retail sales of alcoholic liquor and live entertainment. It also sets specific operating hours and a special extension for New Year's Eve.

Section Text

Class “E-1” license shall authorize the retail sale on the premises specified in the license of alcoholic liquor solely for consumption on the premises. Class “E-1” license shall also authorize the furnishing of live music on the premises for dancing, exhibitions or live musical entertainment. The annual fee for the license shall be $1,500, payable annually in advance. (B) It shall be unlawful for holders of Class "E-1" to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic

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Calumet Park · 112.18

License Required

Summary

This section mandates that any individual, group, or corporation must obtain a liquor license before selling or offering alcoholic liquor for retail sale within Calumet Park. It further requires a separate license for each distinct business location where alcoholic liquor is sold or offered.

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person, group of persons, or corporations shall sell, or offer for sale, at retail any alcoholic liquor within the village without first having obtained a liquor license as provided for in this subchapter. (B) Any person, group of persons, or corporation operating more than one place of business or location where alcoholic liquor shall be sold or offered for sale, is required by this subchapter to have a separate license for each such place of business or location

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North Aurora · 5.08.140

License—Revocation or suspension—Hearing procedure

Summary

This section outlines the procedure for revoking or suspending a liquor license in North Aurora. It details the notice requirements, public hearing process, record-keeping obligations, and potential fines for violations.

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provisions of said Act or of any ordinance or resolution enacted by the corporate authorities of the village or any applicable rule or regulation established by the village liquor commissioner or the Illinois Liquor Control Commission which is not inconsistent with law. However, no such license shall be so revoked or suspended except after a public hearing by the village liquor commissioner with a three-day written notice of the violation to the licensee, affording the licensee an opportunity...this section may be imposed against any licensee during the period of his license. Proceeds from such fines shall be paid into the general corporate fund of the village. C. If the village liquor commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community, he or she may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusions and without notice or hearing, order

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Oak Lawn · 3.29.4

Restrictions On Licenses

Summary

This section outlines restrictions and requirements for video gaming licenses in Oak Lawn. It covers eligibility, license display, terminal limits, age restrictions for gaming areas, monitoring, operational hours tied to liquor sales, and automatic revocation linked to state gaming board licenses.

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during the legal hours of operation allowed for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the licensed establishment as consistent with section 3-3-6 of this title pertaining to liquor control. The suspension or revocation of a licensee's liquor license shall result in the automatic suspension or revocation of the licensee's video gaming license without refund of any portion of the license fee and without the requirement of any further action by the Village. H. The cancellation, suspension

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Blue Island · 111.40

Limitation On Drinks

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the sale of spirits or distilled liquors by the bottle or in original containers, including bottle service, in establishments licensed for on-premises consumption of alcoholic liquor in Blue Island. This restriction does not apply to beer or wine.

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establishment of any licensee licensed for consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises where sold, no alcoholic drinks, spirits, or distilled liquors shall be sold by the bottle or other original container. No bottle service, defined as the sale of liquor by the bottle, will be permitted in any licensed establishment within the city. This limitation does not apply to beer or wine. (Ord. 2023-006, passed

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Renewals Of License

LIQUOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, RESTRICTIONS

Liquor Control Commissioner

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Beer Gardens

Schedule Of Fees, Fines, And Penalties

License Required

Fee Schedule

Processing of applications

Additional penalties

COLLECTION OF TAX

RESTRICTIONS ON CONSUMPTION AND SALE WITHOUT PROPER LICENSE CLASSIFICATION

Liquor establishments

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Record of licenses

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Class “E-1” License

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