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North Riverside · 5.25.010

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Summary

This section defines key terms related to video gaming within North Riverside, including the Illinois Gaming Board, credits, distributors, licensed establishments (retail, fraternal, and truck stop), and related entities.

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partnership, corporation, or limited liability company licensed under this 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 and includes any such establishment that has a contractual relationship with an inter-track wagering location licensee licensed under the Illinois Horse Racing

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Niles · 10.80

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used in the Regulations For Licensees Operating Video Gaming Terminals ordinance. It clarifies the meaning of 'Family Member,' 'Fraternal establishment,' 'Licensed establishment,' 'Terminal operator,' 'Veterans establishment,' and 'Video gaming terminal.'

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descendants, and a trust limited for the beneficial interest of the aforementioned. Fraternal establishment means the location where a qualified fraternal organization that derives its charter from a national fraternal organization regularly meets. Licensed establishment means 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 non-profit or for-profit basis. Terminal operator as defined in 230 ILCS 40/5, "an individual, partnership, corporation

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Orland Hills · 111.45

Limitation On Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the sale, gift, or delivery of alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years of age, intoxicated persons, or those with certain mental health conditions. It also outlines requirements for age verification and prohibits the possession or consumption of alcohol by minors, with an exception for religious ceremonies.

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possession and dispensing to, or consumption by, a minor of alcoholic liquor in the performance of a religious service or ceremony, is not prohibited by this section. (F) It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer's license, or his agent, representative, or employee, or officer of the license holder, to suffer or permit any person under the age of 21 to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated...prices charged for retail sales of alcoholic beverages must remain the same for all customers. (I) In addition to all other fines and penalties which may be authorized by law, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend or revoke the retail dealer's license for any violation of this chapter. (J) It is prohibited for any licensee to sell for consumption not on the premises, single servings of beer, malt liquor or wine in containers containing one quart or less

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Highwood · 5.1A-13

Alcoholic Beverages, Persons Under Influence Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from allowing visibly intoxicated persons on their premises and restricts the sale, dispensing, and consumption of intoxicating liquor on the business premises, unless specifically authorized by a city liquor license.

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licensee hereunder shall permit any person or persons to be upon the premises who are under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Except to the extent authorized by a city liquor license as provided under this code, no licensee hereunder shall offer for sale, sell, dispense or permit any intoxicating liquor in such place of business; nor shall any licensee hereunder permit any intoxicating liquor to be consumed upon the business premises

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Harvey · 5.06.170

Display of warning required

Summary

This section mandates the prominent display of a warning card for minors regarding the purchase of alcoholic liquor and prohibits minors from being present in areas adjacent to licensed premises unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. It also establishes misdemeanor charges for parents or guardians who knowingly permit minors to violate the chapter.

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subject to a fine up to $200.00 under the provisions of the City Code, if you purchase alcoholic liquor, or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor. B. No holder of a retail liquor dealer's license, or his agent or employee, shall suffer or permit any minor to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place in which such licensed premises is located...provided, that this section shall not apply to any minor who is accompanied by his parent or guardian, or to any licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale of service or commodities other than alcoholic liquor. C. Any parent or guardian who shall knowingly suffer or permit any minor child of which he may be the parent or guardian to violate any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Prior code

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Matteson · 111.02

Local Liquor Commissioner, Issuance Authority

Summary

This section establishes the office of the Liquor Commissioner, designating the Village President as the holder of this position. The Commissioner is empowered to issue alcoholic liquor licenses according to state and local regulations.

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powers and duties as established by state statute, this village code and any other village ordinance, resolution or regulation. The Liquor Commissioner shall receive an annual salary as established by the Board of Trustees. A license for the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be issued by the Liquor Commissioner, subject to the provisions of this chapter relating to licenses in general. (Ord. 4071, passed

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Des Plaines · 4.4.3

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the mayor as the local liquor control commissioner and outlines their responsibilities regarding liquor license applications, including the authority to request fingerprinting and investigations, and the process of making recommendations to the city council. The commissioner may also appoint assistants.

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referred to in this code as "liquor control commissioner" or "local liquor control commissioner", or the "city's local liquor control commissioner". (Ord. M-19-13, 10-7-2013) B. All applications for licenses shall be under oath and be filed with the local liquor control commissioner. The local liquor control commissioner, or his authorized agent...require the applicant, or any owners, officers, directors, managers or members of the applicant for an alcoholic beverage license to be fingerprinted and investigated by the police department for the purpose of verifying individual qualifications for such license. Thereafter, the local liquor control commissioner shall make a recommendation to the city council. (Ord. M-29-16, 11-7-2016) C. The local liquor control commissioner may appoint a person or persons to assist him in the exercise of the powers

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Berwyn · 804.31

Outdoor Patio Dining License

Summary

This section establishes a special permit/license for outdoor patio dining at food-serving establishments meeting specific square footage, food service, and liquor licensing requirements. It outlines application fees, operational hours, physical enclosure requirements, and rules for music and television sound levels.

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that serves food may apply to the Liquor Control Commissioner for issuance of a special permit or license for outdoor patio dining. (B) The establishment, if serving alcohol, must be a holder of a Class C or Class D liquor license issued by the city. (C) The patio dining area must be used as an area where food is consumed and may be in conjunction with alcohol however, may not be used as an area where only alcohol would

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Carol Stream · 5.14.2

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used throughout the Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Tax article, including "Alcoholic Liquor", "Consumer", "Liquor Establishment", and "Retail Sale or Purchase". It also provides a broad definition for "Person".

Section Text

this code. CONSUMER. The person who seeks the privilege of purchasing alcoholic liquor at retail at any liquor establishment. FINANCE DEPARTMENT. The Finance Department of the Village of Carol Stream. LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENT. Any premises required to obtain a retail liquor license pursuant to Chapter 11, Article 2 of this code. OWNER. Any person or persons having a sufficient proprietary interest in conducting the operation of a liquor establishment so as to entitle such a person or persons

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Highwood · 5.1B-6

License Restrictions

Summary

This section outlines the eligibility requirements for obtaining a sidewalk cafe license. It mandates that license holders must be properly licensed restaurants, specifically allowing those that do not serve alcohol or those holding certain classes of liquor licenses.

Section Text

sidewalk cafe license shall be issued only to a properly licensed restaurant which does not serve alcoholic beverages or to a properly licensed restaurant holding a class 2, 2A, 2W or 5 liquor license

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Wheaton · 6.56

Created; composition; appointment and terms of members; chairman; powers and duties

Summary

This section establishes a local liquor commission composed of five members appointed by the local liquor commissioner and approved by the city council. The commission is tasked with quasi-adjudicative powers to hear code violations, review liquor license applications, conduct disciplinary hearings, and recommend changes to the liquor chapter.

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city staff to advise the commission and assist in the conduct of such meetings. (c) The local liquor commission shall have and exercise the following powers and duties: (1) To review applications and the investigation of applicants for liquor licenses, and to submit findings and recommendations to the local liquor commissioner setting forth its conclusions regarding such applications. (2) To conduct disciplinary hearings at the request of the local liquor commissioner and to submit findings and recommendations to the commissioner

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Itasca · 112.22

Records Of Licenses Issued To Be Kept

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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 or her. ('52 Code, § 279) (Am. Ord. 1668-13, passed

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Berwyn · 804.21

License Suspension And Revocation; Hearings

Summary

This section outlines the process for suspending or revoking liquor licenses in Berwyn. It details grounds for action, immediate closing procedures, and specific requirements for hearings, notices, and written orders, ensuring compliance with Illinois Revised Statutes.

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Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend, for not more than 30 days, or revoke for cause any license issued under this chapter for a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any state law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages. If, upon a determination in writing, under oath, that the continued operation of the licensed premises would constitute a clear and present danger to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city, the Commissioner...order the immediate closing of the licensed premises pending a hearing on the charges, which hearing shall be held not later than 72 hours after the issuance of the immediate closing order. (B) The Commissioner shall conduct all revocation and/or suspension proceedings in compliance and accordance with the provisions of Chapter 43 of the Illinois Revised Statutes, as amended, provided that the following requirements are met: (1) A public hearing must be held by the Commissioner

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Shorewood · 3.3.9

Number Of Licenses; Fees

Summary

This section establishes the maximum number of liquor licenses that can be issued in Shorewood and specifies the annual fees for each license class. It also outlines procedures for applications when the maximum number of licenses for a class has been reached.

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licenses: Class Number Fees Class Number Fees A 5 $1,825.00/year A-1 0 $1,575.00/year B 6 $1,390.00/year B-1 1 $1,325.00/year B-2 6 $1,125.00/year B-3 1 $1,750.00/year C 0 $1,575.00/year D 11 $1,325.00/year D-1 5 $1,125.00/year E 0 $250.00/year F 0 $125.00/year G Unlimited, but issuance is entirely within the reasonable discretion of the Liquor Commissioner (Maximum...Liquor Commissioner $0.00/day M Repealed $100.00/year N Bring your own wine or beer $1,125.00/year P 0 $1,190.00/year P-1 0 $1,125.00/year B. If an application is submitted for a liquor license in a class which the number of outstanding licenses is at the maximum allowable for the class, the request for a license shall be presented to the Village Board for possible action pursuant to the provisions of section

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Antioch · 4.2C-2

Display Of License; Basset Certificate

Summary

This ordinance requires liquor licensees in Antioch to prominently display their current alcoholic liquor license on the premises. It also mandates that licensees keep copies of BASSET certifications for all certified employees readily available for inspection by law enforcement or liquor control officials.

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Every licensee shall cause his or her current alcoholic liquor license to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. B. Every licensee shall maintain copies of the BASSET certification for each of his or her BASSET certified employees on the licensed premises and, on the request of an Antioch police officer, or the Antioch liquor control commissioner or his or her designee, shall produce such copies for inspection

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Chicago Heights · 4.3

License required

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic beverages without a license and outlines specific management and adult entertainment licensing requirements for licensed establishments in Chicago Heights.

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shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail in the city any alcoholic beverages without having a retail liquor license, or in violation of the terms of such license. (b) It shall be unlawful for a licensee to permit the on-site management to be conducted by someone other than an owner, partners, or in the case of a corporation, an officer, director or stockholder holding five (5) percent or more of the shares of the corporation

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River Forest · 3.1.5

Term, Transferability

Summary

This section outlines the expiration date for annual licenses (March 31) and establishes rules for transferring licenses. It requires Village Administrator approval, specifies a fee for transfers, and prohibits the transfer of licenses for peddlers, itinerant vendors, canvassers, and liquor.

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originally paid and there shall be no refund made to the transferor for the license fee originally paid. D. Prohibited Transfers: It shall be unlawful to transfer any license of any peddler, itinerant vendor or canvasser, nor any liquor license (see Title 8, Chapter

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McCook · 6.8

Reduced price drinks, happy hours, etc

Summary

This section regulates happy hours and reduced price drink promotions by prohibiting certain practices like buy-one-get-one deals, unlimited drinks for a fixed price, and disproportionate volume increases without price adjustments. It also prohibits drinking games as promotions and requires licensees to allow inspection for compliance.

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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...Advertise or promote in any way, whether on or off the licensed premises, any of the practices prohibited under subparagraphs (1) through (4). (c) All licensees shall be required to allow the local liquor control commissioner and police officers into the licensed premises in order to determine compliance with this chapter at any time that any person is present in the premises. (Code

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Hoffman Estates · 7.5.1

Drinking in public

Summary

This section prohibits drinking or possessing open alcoholic liquor in public streets, public places, and certain multi-family residential common areas. It also restricts drinking in licensed establishments to those holding specific types of liquor licenses.

Section Text

public street or other public place; unless the alcoholic liquor is in its original container with the seal unbroken or unless the possession is on the premises of an establishment holding a valid Village of Hoffman Estates liquor license or a Village event that a special event permit was issued for that location. For the purpose of this subsection, a public place shall include, but not be limited to, all Village streets, Village property, all parking lots and common areas...reserve the right of management to give one-day permits for residents or tenants to hold social gatherings in a common area. B. It shall be unlawful for any person to drink any alcoholic liquor as defined by law in any establishment holding a license under Chapter 8, Article 5 within the Village except for those establishments holding a license under authority of Chapter 8, Article 3 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code

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Winnetka · Section 5.09.070 Application For License.

Summary

This section outlines the application requirements for a liquor license in Winnetka. It details the necessary information to be submitted, including applicant identification, business details, and premises description, and requires verification by oath or affidavit.

Section Text

Application for a license under this chapter shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by one of the partners, if a partnership, or by the duly authorized agent, if a corporation, or a civic, fraternal, service or charitable not-for-pecuniary-profit organization. Such application shall be verified by oath or affidavit, and shall include the following information: A. In the case of an individual, the name...presents proof in the form of a certificate of insurance, a copy of the policy or a valid binder, that such insurance has gone into effect. (Prior code § 35.09) K. For applications for a Class C license, proof satisfactory to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner that the applicant will provide dram shop liability insurance in the maximum limits. L. For applications for a Class P license, a certified copy of the ordinance or resolution adopted by the Winnetka Park District

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Lansing · 8.29

Same—Late

Summary

This section prohibits late-closing hour retailers of alcoholic liquor from selling, permitting to be sold, or giving away alcoholic beverages during specific early morning hours on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Restaurants with liquor licenses can apply for an exception to serve wine products with an alcoholic content of no more than 19 percent on Sunday mornings for "Sunday brunch".

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shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a late-closing hour retailer of alcoholic liquor to be consumed off the premises and/or to be consumed on the premises to sell, permit to be sold or give away any alcoholic liquor on any of the following days between the hours specified: (1) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (2) Saturdays, between...hours of 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (3) Sundays, between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. (4) Individuals, partnerships or corporations (either for "profit" or "nonprofit") that have been issued a municipal liquor license and conduct a restaurant in conjunction with the sale of their alcoholic beverages, may, upon the written application to and the approved of the village liquor control commissioner, open on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and serve wine products

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Glenwood · 26.1215

Suspension or revocation of licenses

Summary

This section outlines the process for suspending or revoking video gaming establishment and terminal operator licenses in Glenwood. It details the grounds for revocation, the hearing procedures, and the rights of the licensee.

Section Text

Village of Glenwood's Local Liquor Control Commissioner or his/her designee shall have the jurisdiction to suspend or revoke any video gaming establishment license and any terminal operator's license issued by the Village of Glenwood if, after a hearing, he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of any ordinance enacted by the corporate authorities of the Village of Glenwood. A license shall only be revoked for a severe violation that evidences a deliberate disregard...probative of a matter relevant to the hearing. The hearing shall be transcribed by a certified court reporter or recorded and subsequently transcribed. The Village of Glenwood's Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall issue a written decision based on the facts presented at the hearing as to whether the license shall be suspended or revoked. A suspension of a license shall not be for more than 30 days. If the hearing is conducted by a hearing officer designee

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Lombard · 112.15

Disposition of fees

Summary

This section outlines the procedures for the payment of application, renewal, and new license fees for liquor licenses in Lombard. It specifies that all fees are non-refundable and must be paid to the Village Treasurer at various stages of the licensing process.

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made of the application fee. (B) All renewals of license fees shall be paid to the Village Treasurer at the time of filing the renewal application. (C) All new license fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a liquor license. ('70 Code, § 5.28.080) (Ord. 2545, passed

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South Elgin · 111.52

Local Liquor Control Commission

Summary

This section establishes a Local Liquor Control Commission composed of at least two members appointed by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The Commission reviews liquor license applications, assists in disciplinary hearings, and keeps records of its proceedings.

Section Text

member of the village staff to advise the Commission and assist in the conduct of such meetings, if necessary. (D) The Commission shall have and exercise the following duties and powers: (1) To review applications and investigate applicants for liquor licenses and to submit findings and recommendations to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner setting forth its conclusions regarding such applications; (2) To be present at disciplinary hearings conducted by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, in order to hear testimony

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Lombard · 110.21

License; fees

Summary

This section requires a license for operating coin-operated amusement devices in Lombard. It establishes annual license fees per device and tiered licensing for operators based on the number of devices, with specific provisions for late applications and penalties for non-compliance.

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double the then applicable license fee. This subsection (G) shall not go into effect until October 14, 1993. (H) The provisions of this Article 11 of Chapter 110 shall not apply to any holder of a Class MM liquor license, in good standing with the Village, issued by the Liquor Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of Article II of Chapter 112 of this Code. (Ord. 3778, passed 10-21-93; Ord. 5628, passed 4-21-05; Ord. 6095, passed

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