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Harvey · 3.30.020

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the Food and Beverage Tax, including what constitutes "food and/or beverage," "purchase at retail," and "retail food facility" for the purposes of the chapter.

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corporation (including a dissolved corporation), or a member or employee of any partnership or limited liability company, who sells or offers for sale food, beverages and alcoholic liquor for use or consumption and not for resale. "Retail liquor facility" means any establishment licensed under this chapter with respect to the sale of alcoholic liquor where the alcoholic liquor sold is intended to be consumed on the premises

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Cicero · 10.57

Application

Summary

This section outlines the required information and statements for an applicant seeking a liquor license in Cicero. It details personal information, business details, location, and statements regarding past licenses and convictions.

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Application for a license required by this article shall be made to the local liquor control commissioner or the deputy 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 information and statements: (1) The name, age, and address of the applicant if an individual; for a copartnership, the persons entitled to share...sought by the applicant accompanied with an application fee of $25.00 and two passport size photographs (no greater than two inches by two inches) of each proposed manager of the applicant's establishment. (b) Persons wishing to obtain a liquor license application form must pay a $10.00 fee per application prior to receipt of the same. This fee is non-refundable. (c) In addition to any license fees set forth in section 10-58, the applicant shall

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Matteson · 111.48

Class "J" License

Summary

This section establishes a Class 'J' liquor license for grocery stores over 50,000 square feet, allowing retail sale of package alcohol for off-premises consumption. It also outlines operating hour restrictions and an annual fee.

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Class "J" license shall authorize the retail sale of package alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises as an incidental part of a grocery store that has a minimum...gross floor area of 50,000 square feet. (B) Alcoholic liquor sold in original packages and for off-premises consumption shall not be opened or consumed on the premises. (C) For holders of Class "J" license, it shall be unlawful to sell alcoholic liquor before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. (D) The annual fee for the license shall be $4,000 payable annually in advance. (Ord. 4431, passed 11-16-2020; Ord. 4486, passed

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Evergreen Park · 11.610

Applicant Eligibility And License Issuance

Summary

This section outlines the eligibility requirements and licensing process for video gaming establishments in Evergreen Park. It details disqualifying factors, mandatory background investigations for applicants and key stakeholders, and disclosure requirements for financial interests and management agreements.

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directors; if a limited liability company, the names and addresses of all members; or if a partnership, the names and addresses of all partners, both general and limited. (d) No person may be licensed if the applicant has been found by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to: (1) have a background, including a criminal record, reputation, habits, social or business associations, or prior activities that pose a threat to the public interests of the State or to the security...conduct of video gaming activities. (e) All applicants have the burden of proving their qualifications to the satisfaction of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, whose decision shall be final and not subject to appeal. (f) License issuance shall be approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, subject to the availability of video gaming establishment licenses pursuant to Section 11-604 and other restrictions as provided by this Article

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Summit · 5.2.4

License Restrictions

Summary

This section outlines various disqualifications for obtaining an alcoholic liquor license in Summit, including character, residency, citizenship, criminal convictions, prior license revocations, and eligibility of business entities and their principals.

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enforcing public official; any member of the board of trustees; and no such official shall be interested in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor. 15. Any person, association or corporation not eligible for a state retailer dealer's license. 16. A person who is not the beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the licensee. 17. A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as proscribed...issued a license under the raffles and poker runs act or the Illinois pull tabs jar games act. 19. A person who intends to sell alcoholic liquors for use or consumption on his or her licensed retail premises who does not have liquor liability insurance coverage for that premises

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Woodstock · 3.3.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to alcohol and its regulation within Woodstock, including definitions for "Alcohol," "Alcoholic Liquor," "Banquet Hall," "Beer," "Bowling Lane Business," "Brewpub," "Caterer Retailer," and the beginning of a definition for "Club."

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sell it at retail from the licensed premises, provided that the licensee shall not sell for off premises consumption more than 155,000 gallons per year. CATERER RETAILER: A person who serves alcoholic liquor for consumption, either on site or off site, whether the location is licensed or unlicensed, as an incidental part of food service. Prepared meals and alcoholic liquors are sold at a package price agreed upon under contract. CLUB: A corporation organized under the laws of this...through the transfer or negotiation of warehouse receipts or certificates, and includes and means all sales made by any person, whether principal, proprietor, agent, servant or employee. The term "sale" includes any transfer of alcoholic liquor from a foreign importer's license to an importing distributor's license even if both licenses are held by the same person. SELL AT RETAIL, SALE AT RETAIL: Refers to and means sales for use or consumption and not for resale in any form

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Glenwood · 26.1202

Video gaming establishment license application

Summary

This section outlines the application requirements for a video gaming establishment license and its renewal in Glenwood. It mandates the submission of detailed information about the applicant, ownership, management, prior gaming board actions, and previous licensure issues.

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entity applying for the video gaming establishment licenses and the terminal operator that will be supplying the gaming machines for the location for which the licenses are being sought. (10) Any documents and applications for a Village of Glenwood liquor license if the applicant does not already possess one of these licenses. (11) If an applicant has previously received a video gaming establishment license from the Village of Glenwood, the applicant may rely upon the documentation previously submitted upon providing

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Batavia · 3.29.6

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the kratom and hemp derived product sales restrictions. Violators face fines up to $750 per day and licensed businesses may have their licenses suspended or revoked by the Local Liquor Commissioner or Mayor.

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Liquor Commissioner or Mayor has additional authority to suspend, revoke, and/or fine any City licensed business who is violating or has violated the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the same rules and procedures set forth in regard to liquor licenses as provided in Chapter 3 of this title and tobacco licenses under Chapter 2 of Title 4. Each day such violation continues constitutes a separate fineable offense. Fines may be assessed in administrative adjudication and/or through a local ordinance

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Lincolnwood · 8.21.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used in Article 21, which pertains to a food and beverage tax. It clarifies what constitutes food and/or beverage, defines what a retail purchase entails, and lists various types of retail food facilities.

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corporation (including a dissolved corporation), or a member or employee of any partnership or limited liability company, who sells or offers for sale food, beverages and alcoholic liquor for use or consumption and not for resale.RETAIL LIQUOR FACILITYAny establishment licensed under Chapter 10 of this Code with respect to the sale of alcoholic liquor where the alcoholic liquor sold is intended to be consumed on the premises

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Alsip · 4.63

Changes in personnel

Summary

This section mandates that any changes in partnership, officers, directors, significant owners, or managers of establishments licensed under this article must be reported in writing to the local liquor commissioner within ten days. New personnel must meet all chapter standards, and changes in manager require a specific application and a non-refundable $500 fee.

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establishments licensed under this article, shall be reported in writing to the local liquor commissioner within ten days of the change. All new personnel shall meet all the standards of this chapter and must otherwise qualify to hold a liquor license. All such changes in personnel shall be subject to review by the local liquor commissioner. In the event of a change of the manager of a licensee, the licensee shall submit a "change of manager" application in the form

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Blue Island · 111.53

Changes In Personnel

Summary

This section requires that any changes in ownership, management, or key personnel for establishments licensed under this chapter must be reported in writing to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner within ten days. New personnel must meet all licensing standards and are subject to review.

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licensed under this chapter, shall be reported in writing to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner within ten days of the change. All new personnel shall meet all the standards of this chapter and must otherwise qualify to hold a liquor license. All such changes in personnel shall be subject to review by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. (Prior Code, § 111.53) (Ord. 99-287, passed

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Vernon Hills · 3.15

Record of licenses

Summary

This section mandates that the village clerk maintain a comprehensive record of all retail liquor dealer's licenses issued. The clerk must also promptly provide written notification to the chief of police, village manager, and the board of trustees upon any license revocation or suspension.

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village clerk shall keep a complete record of all retail liquor dealer's licenses issued and shall furnish copies thereof to the chief of police, village manager and the board of trustees. Upon revocation or suspension of any license, the village clerk shall immediately give written notice thereof to the chief of police, village manager and the president and board of trustees. (Code

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Mettawa · Section 18.403. Conditions Of Licensed Premises.

Summary

This section outlines sanitary and structural conditions for premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor, requiring licenses to be displayed and prohibiting direct access from licensed premises to residential portions of the same building, with an exception for H License holders.

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shall be sanitary and shall be kept in full compliance with the ordinances regulating the condition of premises used for the storage or sale of food for human consumption. B. Except in the case of an H License licensee, no alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail upon any premises which has any access which leads from such premises to any other portion of the same building or structure used for dwelling or lodging purposes and which is permitted

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Summit · 5.2.9

License Fees

Summary

This section outlines the annual license fees for various classes of alcoholic liquor licenses in Summit. It also details additional fees and regulations for live entertainment, including restrictions based on proximity to residential districts and noise levels, and imposes late fees for missed payments.

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defined as a musical, theatrical, dance, cabaret or comedy act performed live by one or more persons. Any establishment with a D-2-D license shall be prohibited from holding a live entertainment license (Ord. 18-O-27, 7-16-2018) No package liquor maybe sold from any premises after twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight and before six o'clock (6:00) A.M. regardless of the license classification. 2. Late Fees: If the licensee fails to pay the license...licensees who change any part of their corporate structure including; changes to partnership agreements, articles of incorporation, or add or change partners to corporate officers who own 5% or more of ownership stock in the licensed entity shall notify the Liquor Commissioner of said change within 10 days after such change takes effect. The application fee for changes to corporate officers shall be $100 for each new officer. Failure to comply with this provision shall result in the licensee being

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Antioch · 4.2B-11

License Fees

Summary

This section establishes annual license fees for the sale of alcoholic liquor in Antioch, with different fees based on license class. It also outlines penalties for late payments and an additional fee for expanded sampling by package goods stores.

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Standard Fees: Every applicant for a license or license renewal for the sale of alcoholic liquor in the village must pay to the village, at the time the application for a license is submitted, the following fees: 1. Administrative Processing Fee: See section 4-2B-14B3e. 2. Base Fee: All fees shown in the chart below are annual unless otherwise noted. The years noted commence with licenses issued on and after May. License Class Fee License Class

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Stickney · 6.44

Fees

Summary

This section outlines the fee structure for various classes of village liquor licenses in Stickney, including annual and per-day rates. It also details the proration of fees, payment procedures, and conditions for refund or non-refundability, with provisions for fee waivers for specific license classes.

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village liquor license shall be as indicated in the following: Class of License Fee C, annually ..... $750.00 D, annually ..... $750.00 E, annually ..... $750.00 F, annually ..... $75.00 G, annually ..... $750.00 H, annually ..... $250.00 I, per day ..... $50.00 J, per day ..... $100.00 K, annually ..... $750.00 L, per day ..... $0.00 Such fees shall be prorated on a semiannual basis. All such fees shall be paid to the local liquor control commissioner at the time application is made, and shall be forthwith turned over

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Glendale Heights · 4.3.29

Sales To Certain Persons Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21 years of age or to intoxicated persons. It also restricts the presence of minors in areas adjacent to licensed premises, with exceptions, and outlines procedures for age verification and potential penalties for violations, including license revocation.

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twenty one (21) years, or to any intoxicated person, except as provided in 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-16.1. (Ord. 2007-124, 12-6-2007; amd. 2011 Code) B. It shall unlawful for any holder of a liquor license, or his or her agent or employee, to suffer or permit any person under the age of twenty one (21) years to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where...identity and of the fact that he or she is over the age of twenty one (21) years, as required by this chapter. D. In addition to all other fines and penalties, the local liquor control commissioner may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license of a licensee who violates the provisions of this section. Proof that the licensee, or his employee or agent, demanded, was shown and reasonably relied upon written evidence of identification as required by subsection

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Lincolnwood · 6.1.8

Obstruction generally

Summary

This ordinance prohibits obstructions on public ways unless authorized. It specifically allows for outdoor seating areas for eating and drinking establishments in public rights-of-way upon issuance of a license and compliance with application and operational requirements.

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installed to separate an outdoor seating area from any adjacent parking space or vehicular travel lane.(e) Liquor regulations. No person shall serve, possess, or consume alcoholic liquor in the outdoor seating area except in compliance with a local liquor license issued to the eating or drinking establishment pursuant to Chapter 10 of this Code.(f) Hours. The outdoor seating area may not be occupied or used by the applicant or its patrons except between the hours...seating area shall comply with the noise regulations set forth in Section 17-2-16 of this Code.(5) Insurance. The applicant shall maintain, throughout the term of a public way outdoor seating license, certificates of commercial general liability insurance, workers' compensation insurance, and if applicable, liquor liability insurance. The amount of the required coverage shall be approved by the Village, but in no event shall liability coverage be in an amount less than $1,000,000 combined single limit

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Bolingbrook · 36.440

Purchase and possession of alcoholic liquor; proof of identity and age

Summary

This ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing, possessing, or serving alcoholic liquor, with exceptions for restaurant settings where 19- and 20-year-olds may serve in specific circumstances. It also addresses misrepresentation of age and parental responsibility.

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sold or to accept alcoholic liquor as a gift or to have alcoholic liquor in his possession. (b) It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to draw, pour, mix or serve any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in any licensed retail premises which is used primarily as a restaurant and which received 60 percent or more of its gross sales revenues from the sale of food for consumption...room or placed where licensed premises are located, provided this subsection shall not apply to any such person who is accompanied by his parent or guardian or to any licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale of services or commodities other than alcoholic liquor. (d) It is unlawful for any person to misrepresent his age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor in any tavern or other place in the village where alcoholic liquor

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Oak Forest · 111.45

Approval, Denial Of Application

Summary

This section outlines the process for the Oak Forest Local Liquor Control Commissioner to investigate and approve or disapprove applications for alcoholic beverage sales licenses. The Commissioner can enlist the help of the Chief of Police and other officials, conduct background and credit checks, and compel applicants to provide information and submit to examinations. Failure to cooperate can result in denial.

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applications for a license under this subchapter shall be delivered to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. It shall be the duty of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to investigate and consider all applications. For this purpose the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may enlist the aid of the Chief of Police and any other city officials or employees that he or she deems necessary to complete the investigation. The investigation shall include a background search and credit check. At any time...whether the applicant is qualified to receive a license or manage the business on the licensed premises (as the case may be) under the provisions of this code, or whether the premises sought to be licensed are suitable for such purposes. The Local Liquor Commissioner shall also have the right to require the applicant to answer any charges made in any objection to the issuance of the license made by the Chief of Police, a prosecuting official

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Elgin · 4.21.020

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used in the Alcoholic Liquor Tax chapter of the Elgin municipal code. It specifies the meaning of 'alcoholic liquor,' 'liquor establishment,' 'owner,' and 'person' for the purposes of this chapter.

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meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Alcoholic liquor means the same as that term is defined in section 6.06.010. Liquor establishment means any premises required to obtain a retail liquor license pursuant to chapter 6.06. Owner means any person having a sufficient proprietary interest in conducting the operation of a restaurant or liquor establishment so as to entitle such a person to all or a portion of the net receipts

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Lisle · 3.2.2

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section designates the Village Mayor as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, responsible for administering the liquor control chapter and relevant state laws. The Commissioner has powers to grant, suspend, or revoke liquor licenses, inspect licensed premises, and act on citizen complaints regarding violations.

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upon the issuance of a written order, the licensed premises closed for not more than seven (7) days, giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard during that period, if the local liquor control commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community. Except...that if such licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business or businesses on the licensed premises, such order shall not be applicable to such other business or businesses. 5. To cause the remittance of liquor local license fees, fines, and penalties. (C) Agents of the Commissioner: When in this chapter the local liquor control commissioner shall be referred to, it shall include any committee or agent appointed by such local liquor control commissioner

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Lake Forest · 111.002

Sale Of Alcoholic Liquor

Summary

This section prohibits the sale of alcoholic liquor at locations within Lake Forest that are not covered by a valid local liquor license.

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shall be unlawful to peddle or otherwise sell alcoholic liquor at locations not specified in a duly authorized local liquor license in the city. (Prior Code, § 4-2) (Ord. 2013-26, passed 5-20-2013) Penalty

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Broadview · 3.1.4

Investigation, Inspections

Summary

This section outlines the process for business license applications in Broadview, requiring complete application forms, mandatory inspections by various village departments (health, building, fire, electrical, plumbing) based on business type, and a review and recommendation process by a licensing committee and the village board of trustees before a license can be issued or denied. It also mandates new licenses upon ownership changes.

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square footage, the business must apply for an amended business license, including paying all increases in applicable licensing fees. If a business is changing location, the new location must submit to all inspection procedures. Business, vending, cigarette, and liquor licenses are not transferable to a new owner. 7. No license shall be issued to any person, business, or entity indebted to the village unless and until such indebtedness is paid to the village, or until the corporate authorities discharge such

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Harvey · 5.06.020

Licenses required

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor without the necessary retailers' license and a valid current business license issued by the city. It also mandates compliance with state law and license terms.

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unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor without having a retailers' license and a valid current business license issued by the city pursuant to Chapter 5-02 of this code, or in violation of the aforesaid Act of the General Assembly or the terms of the licenses issued. (prior code

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