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Bensenville · 4.3.27

Liquor Or Beer In Public Places

Summary

This section prohibits the open carrying or consumption of beer or intoxicating liquor in public places within Bensenville, with an exception for licensed public events.

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street or in any park or other public place in the village, except while attending a public event in which the event promoters have obtained all valid and applicable licenses from the village, including, but not limited to, a liquor license, and that person remains within the boundaries of the said event, is of legal age to consume alcohol, and is only consuming alcohol provided by the event promoter

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Roselle · 3.3

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms related to alcohol and its consumption in Roselle. Key terms defined include alcohol, alcoholic liquor, bar, beer, B.Y.O. (Bring Your Own), and club.

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used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where meals are regularly served and having no less than seating for thirty-six (36) patrons for full meal service and which does not hold a retail liquor license. Full meal service shall mean the restaurant's menu offers, during all business hours, various salads, main courses, and desserts for its patrons. Any BYO licensee allowing consumption of beer and wine on the BYO premises shall have...space and equipment and maintaining a sufficient number of servants and employees for cooking, preparing and serving food and meals for its members and their guests; provided that such club files with the local liquor commissioner at the time of its application for a license, two (2) copies of a list of names and residence of its members, and similarly files within ten (10) calendar days of the election of any additional members, his or her name and address

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Homer Glen · 119.4

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to smoking regulations within enclosed areas for the municipality of Homer Glen. It clarifies what constitutes an employee, employer, enclosed area, place of employment, and public place.

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STORE — A retail store utilized primarily for the sale of tobacco products and accessories and in which the sale of other products is merely incidental and which does not possess and is not required to possess a restaurant and/or liquor license. SERVICE LINE — Any indoor line at which one or more persons are waiting for or receiving service of any kind, whether or not such service involves the exchange of money. SMOKE or SMOKING — Carrying, smoking, burning, inhaling, or exhaling...open to the sky which is primarily designated for the purpose of exhibiting any motion pictures, stage, drama, lecture, musical recital or other similar performance. TAVERN or BAR — Any establishment which is duly licensed as a tavern by the Village to sell alcoholic liquor at retail

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Downers Grove · Sec 2.16

Powers And Duties

Summary

This section outlines the general powers and duties of the Mayor of Downers Grove, including presiding over council meetings, acting as Liquor Commissioner, and serving as the official head of the Village. It also directs readers to state law for further information.

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State. Among other things, the Mayor shall perform the following duties: To preside at all regular or special meetings of the Council, unless unavoidably prevented. To act as Liquor Commissioner, subject to State statute, and to sign liquor licenses. To countersign documents as authorized by applicable law. The Mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the Village. NOTE: For State law as to powers and functions of the mayor, see 65 ILCS 5/5-3-1

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Streamwood · 3.3.7.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to municipal occupation taxes, specifically focusing on 'Alcoholic Liquor', 'Prepared Food', and 'Prepared Food Facility' as they apply to taxation within Streamwood.

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PURCHASE AT RETAIL: To obtain for use or consumption and not for resale, in exchange for consideration, whether in the form of money, credits, barter or any other nature. RETAIL LIQUOR FACILITY: Any premises required to obtain a retail liquor license pursuant to chapter 4 of this title. RETAILER: A person or entity who/which sells or offers for sale for use or consumption and not for resale. SOFT DRINKS: Any complete, finished, ready to use, nonalcoholic drink, whether carbonated

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Hazel Crest · 4.38.1

Limitation of expansion

Summary

This section prohibits the expansion of premises for a Class B liquor license without obtaining prior consent from the president and board of trustees.

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holder of a Class B license may expand the premises for which the Class B liquor license has been issued without the prior consent of the president and board of trustees. (Ord. No. 03-2005, § 1, 1-11-05) Editor's note— Section 1 of Ord. No. 03-2005, adopted Jan. 11, 2005, added provisions designated as § 4-38. Inasmuch as there already exists such a section, to avoid duplication of numbers, said provisions have been redesignated

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Glendale Heights · 3.2I-1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the Food and Beverage Tax in Glendale Heights, including Alcoholic Liquor, Prepared Food, and Prepared Food Facility.

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PURCHASE AT RETAIL: To obtain for use or consumption and not for resale, in exchange for consideration, whether in the form of money, credits, barter or any other nature. RETAIL LIQUOR FACILITY: Any premises required to obtain a retail liquor license pursuant to title 4, chapter 3 of this code. RETAILER: A person or entity who/which sells or offers for sale, for use or consumption and not for resale. SOFT DRINKS: Any complete, finished, ready to use, nonalcoholic drink, whether

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Plainfield · 4.530

Penalty

Summary

This section establishes a penalty of $750 per day for violations of the video gaming article, in addition to other legal remedies and license revocations. Fines are assessed regardless of court disposition.

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addition to all other remedies, including prosecution under the gambling provisions of the Illinois Criminal Code, 720 ILCS 5/28-1 et seq., and suspension or revocation of any video gaming license, or suspension or revocation of the establishment's local liquor license, any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any provision of this article shall be subject to a fine of seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) per day for each offense. A separate offense shall

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Sauk Village · 6.58

Consumption on Class B premises

Summary

Sauk Village ordinance allows Class B liquor licensees to conduct promotional events for alcoholic beverage consumption on-premises with written permission from the local liquor control commissioner. These events are restricted to the licensee's premises and must be tied to the promotion or sale of their stocked beverages, with no payment accepted from attendees for consumed alcohol.

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holder of a Class B liquor license shall be allowed, upon written permission of the local liquor control commissioner, to conduct promotional events wherein alcoholic beverages are dispensed for consumption on the premises during normal business hours. Such activities shall be strictly limited to the licensee's premises and shall only be conducted in connection with the promotion or sale of alcoholic beverages stocked and available for sale by the licensee. Such permission may be granted only upon written request

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Mokena · 3.3.9

Bond Requirements

Summary

This section requires individuals seeking a liquor license in Mokena, excluding Class F special event license holders, to provide a penal bond of $20,000. The bond's form and surety must be approved by the Village President and filed with the Village Clerk.

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With the exception of Class F special event liquor license holders, any such person as aforesaid desiring a license under the provisions hereof shall execute a penal bond in form and with security satisfactory to the Village President, which bond shall be in the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00), and shall, upon approval by the Village President, be filed in the Office of the Village Clerk

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Campton Hills · 4.1.18

Authority To Deny Or Not Renew Due To Discriminatory Practices

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance or renewal of liquor licenses to any person who discriminates based on race, color, gender, ethnic origin, national origin, or ancestry. However, clubs, as defined elsewhere in the code, are exempt.

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local liquor control commissioner shall not issue nor renew a liquor license of any category to any person that discriminates in its service to individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic origin, national origin, or ancestry. Except "club(s)", as defined in section 4-1-2 of this chapter, are exempt from this section. (2013 Code § 3-1-24; amd. 2016 Code

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Villa Park · 2.325

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Summary

This section requires individuals to disclose their economic interests, including those constructively controlled by a spouse or other party. It outlines specific types of interests that must be listed, such as real property within the village, beneficial interests in state land trusts, and interests in entities doing business with the village or from which income was derived.

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demand deposit in a financial institution, nor any debt instrument, need be listed. (4) The name of any entity and the nature of the governmental action requested by any entity which has applied to the village for any liquor license other than Class G, J, K and X licenses, franchise or permit for annexation, zoning or rezoning of real estate during the fiscal year of the village preceding the date of filing, if the person filing has an ownership interest

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Villa Park · 2.329

Statement of ownership interest

Summary

This section requires applicants for certain licenses, franchises, or permits to disclose ownership interests and employment status of specific elected and appointed officials to prevent conflicts of interest. It outlines penalties for knowingly providing false information.

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Within fifteen (15) days after adoption of Ordinance No. 2323, all applications for any liquor license other than Class G, J, K, and X licenses, franchise, or permit for annexation, zoning or rezoning of real estate shall contain the following provision for completion by applicant: "The undersigned hereby represents and warrants to the Village of Villa Park that none of the individuals specified in section 1 of "An Ordinance Regulating Ethical Conduct of Elected and Appointed Officers and Officials

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Lisle · 3.2.7

License Fees

Summary

This section establishes the process for paying initial application and annual license fees for liquor licenses in Lisle. It outlines fee retention or return policies based on the application outcome and specifies prorated annual fees for licenses applied for after July 1st.

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granted, then both fees shall be deposited. When application is made for an initial license after July 1 of any calendar year, and such applicant has not engaged in the business of alcoholic liquor sales prior to July 1 of said year, the annual license fee shall be fifty percent (50%) of the amount provided therefor in Title 1, Chapter 20, “Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures”. The initial first year application fee shall not be prorated. There shall...portion of the annual license fee imposed under this chapter for any period of time during which the licensee ceases to engage in selling alcoholic liquor for any reason. The application fee for a new manager of an existing liquor license retailer shall be as established in Title 1, Chapter 20, “Fees, Fines, Insurance, Guarantees, and Regulatory Measures

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Niles · 6.2

President designated local liquor commissioner; powers

Summary

This section designates the Village President as the local liquor commissioner, granting them powers outlined in the chapter and state law. It also details procedures for appointing a substitute commissioner in cases of conflict of interest.

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majority of the Board of Trustees, the Trustees shall appoint a Liquor Commissioner. The appointee (i) shall be an attorney with an active license to practice law in the State of Illinois, (ii) shall not legally represent liquor license applicants or holders before the jurisdiction over which he or she presides as local liquor control commissioner or before an adjacent jurisdiction, (iii) shall not have an interest in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor, and (iv) shall

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Berkeley · 4.2.15

Prohibited Conduct Relating To Minors

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, delivery, purchase, and consumption of alcoholic beverages by individuals under 21 years of age in Berkeley. It also outlines requirements for licensees regarding age verification and permits minors to be present at liquor establishments under specific conditions.

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person to furnish a valid state of Illinois picture ID or driver's license or U.S. passport. C. No person under the age of twenty one (21) years shall purchase, obtain or consume alcoholic liquor. D. A licensee shall display a sign at the licensed premises at all times in a prominent place which shall read substantially as follows: WARNING TO PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS YOU ARE SUBJECT TO A FINE OF UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000) UNDER...performance of a religious service or ceremony. M. No licensee shall permit any employee or any person under the age of twenty one (21) to sell, serve, handle, draw, pour, or mix any alcoholic liquor on the licensed premises. N. The possession and dispensing, or consumption by a person under twenty one (21) years of age of alcoholic liquor in the performance of a religious service or ceremony, or the consumption of alcoholic liquor by a person under twenty

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Hickory Hills · 34.16

Suspension Or Revocation Of License

Summary

This section outlines the procedures and powers related to the suspension or revocation of alcoholic beverage licenses in Hickory Hills. It details the role of a certified court reporter, the local liquor control commissioner's authority to suspend or revoke licenses, and the possibility of allowing the sale of alcoholic liquors after revocation if deemed in the public good. It also specifies the commissioner's power to impose fines and collect costs, including attorney's fees.

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commissioner in the conduct of the hearings. (b) The local liquor control commissioner shall have the power to suspend any license for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days. In the case of revocation of any license, the local liquor control commissioner shall have the power to allow the use of the premises for the sale of alcoholic liquors after ninety (90) days from the date of said revocation upon his determination that the public good will

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Burbank · 3.20

Hearings by commissioner; suspension or revocation of license generally

Summary

This section outlines the procedures for hearings conducted by the local liquor control commissioner for alcoholic beverage license suspensions or revocations. It details the roles of the city prosecutor and attorney, specifies hearing record requirements, and grants the commissioner powers to suspend licenses, allow post-revocation use of premises, and impose fines.

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licensee as provided in subsection (c). (b) The local liquor control commissioner shall have the power to suspend any license for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days. In the case of revocation of any license, the local liquor control commissioner shall have the power to allow the use of the premises for the sale of alcoholic liquors after ninety (90) days from the date of said revocation upon his determination that the public good will be served

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Berkeley · 4.2.2

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used in the chapter concerning alcoholic beverages in Berkeley, Illinois. It clarifies terms such as ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, BEER, BARTENDER, and CATERER.

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than a manufacturer, who is engaged in the business of purchasing, storing, possessing, or warehousing any alcoholic liquors for resale or reselling at wholesale, whether within or without the village. ESTABLISHMENT WHERE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Any licensed premises or business where less than fifty percent (50%) of its gross sales or revenues in the preceding twelve (12) months were derived from the sale of alcoholic liquors. HOTEL: Every building or other structure kept...property outside such permanent structure unless otherwise specified in the license. Said premises may include designated outdoor areas such as decks and patios adjacent to said permanent structure with the approval of the local liquor control commissioner. LICENSEE: A person holding a license under the provisions of this chapter, and all persons required to be listed on the license application for any license issued, and all persons who are owners or are in control of any place where the sale

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Gurnee · 6.20

Happy hours prohibited

Summary

This ordinance prohibits happy hour promotions and outlines several specific practices related to alcoholic drink sales and promotions that are forbidden for retail licensees. It aims to prevent practices that encourage excessive consumption of alcoholic liquor.

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Happy hour promotions are hereby prohibited. All retail licensees shall maintain a schedule of the prices charged for all drinks of alcoholic liquor to be served and consumed on the licensed premises or in any room or part thereof. Whenever a hotel or multiuse establishment which holds a valid retailer's license operates on its premises more than one establishment at which drinks of alcoholic liquor are sold at retail, the hotel or multiuse establishment shall maintain at each such...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; (5) 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 any such game or contest on the licensed premises; (6) Advertise or promote in any way, whether on or off the licensed premises

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Arlington Heights · Section 13.610

Prohibited Sales and Delivery

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, giving, or delivery of alcoholic liquor to intoxicated persons or those under 21. It also outlines the responsibility of licensees to verify age and mandates the display of an age restriction warning. Parents and guardians are held responsible for violations by minors under their care.

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relied upon such written evidence in any transaction forbidden by this Section is competent evidence and may be considered in any proceedings for the suspension or revocation of any license based thereon. f. Any person under the age of 21 years who attempts to purchase or receive any alcoholic liquor from a licensee shall be guilty of a violation of this Chapter. g. Any person who sells, gives, or furnishes to any person under the age of 21 years...public place or in any place open to the public is guilty of a violation of this Chapter. j. In addition to all other fines and penalties, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may revoke the retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of the above paragraphs

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Riverdale · 5.32.010

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to alcoholic liquor sales within Riverdale, including the local liquor control commissioner, license requirements, application processes, license restrictions, and the term and fee prorating for licenses.

Section Text

Definitions. § 5.32.020. Local liquor control commissioner. § 5.32.030. License required. § 5.32.040. Application. § 5.32.050. Restriction on licenses. § 5.32.060. License term – Prorating

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Forest Park · 3.3.2

License Required

Summary

This section requires individuals or entities to obtain a retail liquor dealer's license to sell, offer for sale at retail, or deliver alcoholic liquor within Forest Park. It also prohibits conducting these activities in violation of the license terms.

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shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail or to deliver any alcoholic liquor in the village without having a retail liquor dealer's license, or to do so in violation of the terms of such license

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Winnetka · Section 5.09.130 Numbers Of Licenses.

Summary

This section outlines the process for establishing and maintaining the maximum number of liquor licenses issued within Winnetka. The Village Council sets the initial limits, which are then automatically reduced as licenses expire, are revoked, surrendered, or not renewed.

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authorized shall be appended to this chapter. The table shall be kept current and shall be updated as necessary without requiring further action by the Village Council whenever a license ceases to exist because the license has been revoked by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or because the licensee surrenders the license, goes out of business or fails to renew a license. (MC-4-2001, Amended, 06/05/2001, Adds A-2 license; MC-3-2001, Amended, 05/01/2001, Adds Sidewalk Restaurant Rider

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South Holland · 4.42

Prohibited sales and delivery

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and individuals from selling, giving, or delivering alcoholic liquor to intoxicated persons or those under 21. It mandates age verification, public display of a warning notice, and holds parents/guardians accountable for violations by minors under their care.

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upon such written evidence in any transaction forbidden by this section is competent evidence and may be considered in any proceedings for the suspension or revocation of any license based thereon. (f) Any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years who attempts to purchase or receive any alcoholic liquor from a licensee shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter. (g) Any person who sells, gives, or furnishes to any person under the age of twenty...public place or in any place open to the public is guilty of a violation of this chapter. (j) In addition to all other fines and penalties, the local liquor control commissioner may revoke the retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of the above paragraphs

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