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Oak Lawn · 3.3.24

Beverage Alcoholic Sellers And Servers Education Training (Basset) Required

Summary

This section mandates that all employees of liquor-licensed establishments in Oak Lawn who dispense, sell, deliver, or serve alcohol, or provide security services, must complete a state-certified Beverage Alcoholic Sellers and Servers Education Training (BASSET) program. Employees have 30 days to enroll and 60 days to become certified, with proof of certification required to be kept on premises and presented to law enforcement.

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BASSET Requirements: Every owner, manager, assistant manager, bartender, agent and employee who dispenses, sells, delivers or serves alcoholic liquor, as well as any employee or agent of a liquor license establishment that provides security services, including, but not limited to, bouncers, door staff, or floor personnel, shall provide evidence of successful completion of a state-certified Beverage Alcoholic Sellers and Servers Education Training (BASSET) program. Persons holding a temporary permit are exempt from this requirement. B.   All persons required
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Wonder Lake · 92.03

RULES, REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES

Summary

This section outlines the rules and regulations for hosting open air events and block parties in Wonder Lake, covering aspects like permissions, permits, noise, public access, and cleanup.

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block party shall extend beyond 11:00 p.m. upon any portion of the public right-of-way. (F) The sale of alcohol will require approval of the Village Liquor Commissioner and a State of Illinois Special Use Permit Liquor License. (G) No person(s) attending any open air or block party event shall make any loud noise or disturbance which shall create a nuisance for persons not attending the open air/block party event. (H) No tents, poles, inflatable balloons
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Bellwood · 112.21

Other Fees

Summary

This section outlines additional fees for liquor licenses in Bellwood, beyond the standard license fees. These include application, background investigation, and site inspection fees.

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addition to the fees for each class of license, the following additional fees shall apply under this chapter: (A)   Liquor license application fee: $50. (B)   Background investigation fee: $250. (C)   Site inspection fee: $100. (Ord. 7-30, passed
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Thornton · 5.2A-6

Prohibited actions

Summary

This section prohibits gifts to officials by licensees and their employees, restricts the removal of alcoholic liquor from on-premises consumption licensed premises, and regulates the possession of alcoholic liquor in the passenger areas of motor vehicles.

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prohibited from offering or making any such gift, gratuity or emolument.B. Removal of Liquor from Premises. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove any alcoholic liquor in any container of any kind from a premises licensed solely to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises; provided, however, that a Class 5 licensee may permit the rental of its premises for private, social functions, such as weddings and similar private social functions; and, provided further, that alcoholic liquor
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Flossmoor · 103.1.20

Removal from premises

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person shall remove any alcoholic liquor in any container of any kind from a premises licensed solely to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises
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Matteson · 111.22

Revocation Order Not Stayed By Appeal

Summary

This section states that a liquor license revocation order by the Liquor Commissioner in Matteson takes immediate effect if certain serious violations are found, and is not delayed by any appeal process.

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order of the Liquor Commissioner revoking a village license under this chapter shall take immediate effect if the Liquor Commissioner finds that any of the following circumstances are present: (A)   The revocation is for violation of any federal or state law or village ordinance regulating the sale, use or possession of firearms; (B)   The revocation is for violation of any federal or state law or village ordinance regulating the sale, use or possession of narcotics or other controlled substances
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Chicago Heights · 4.20

Revocation order not stayed by appeal

Summary

This section states that a liquor license revocation order in Chicago Heights takes immediate effect without being stayed by appeal if the revocation is due to specific violations, including those related to firearms, narcotics, prostitution, repeated sales to minors, or health and sanitation.

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order of the liquor commissioner revoking a city license under this chapter shall take immediate effect if the liquor commissioner finds that any of the following circumstances are present: (a) The revocation is for violation of any federal or state law or city ordinance regulating the sale, use or possession of firearms; or (b) The revocation is for violation of any federal or state law or city ordinance regulating the sale, use or possession of narcotics or other controlled substances
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Olympia Fields · 4.14

Removal from premises

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person shall remove any alcoholic liquor in any container of any kind from a premises, licensed solely to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises
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La Grange · 4.2.85

Sale Regulated

Summary

This section prohibits establishments whose principal business is selling alcoholic liquor for on-site consumption. It also restricts exterior or visible interior signs and advertisements for alcoholic liquor that could mislead the public about the establishment's primary business.

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person may engage in operating any establishment the principal business of which is the sale of Alcoholic Liquor for consumption on the Licensed Premises. (b) No sign or advertisement of any Alcoholic Liquor may be placed on the outside of any building in the Village; or on any window or in any location within any building where the sign or advertisement is clearly visible from outside the building if that sign or advertisement: (1) Would create the illusion that
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Homewood · 4.134

Removal from premises

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the removal of any alcoholic liquor in any container from a premises that is licensed exclusively for on-site consumption.

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person shall remove any alcoholic liquor in any container of any kind from a premises licensed solely to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises. (Code 1965, § 41.19(x); Code
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Round Lake · 5.32.240

Removal From Premises

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person shall remove any alcoholic liquor in any container of any kind from a premises licensed solely to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises
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Winnetka · Section 5.09.300   Violations And Penalties.
Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of Winnetka's Liquor Control Regulations. It specifies fines for various offenses related to unlicensed sales, false statements, and violations of chapter provisions or license restrictions, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. It also holds employers liable for employee violations.

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Except as provided in subsection B, any person who sells alcoholic liquor at any place within the Village without having a current valid license to do so issued under the provisions of this chapter, or who shall make any false statement or otherwise violate any of the provisions of this chapter in obtaining any license under this chapter, or who shall violate any other provisions...this chapter, or who, having obtained a license under this chapter, shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or of the restrictions of such license with respect to the possession or sale of alcoholic liquor or to the maintenance of the licensed premises, shall for a first offense be fined not less than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), and for a second or subsequent offense shall be fined not less
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Markham · 36.201

Collection Of Unpaid Tax

Summary

This section outlines the procedures for collecting unpaid excise tax on liquor by the drink in Markham. It establishes that alcohol licenses are conditioned on tax compliance, provides for legal action to recover delinquent taxes, and mandates that successors or assignees of a business must withhold funds to cover the former owner's tax liabilities.

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Alcohol license to sell alcohol conditioned upon payment and remittance of tax. As a condition for holding a license to sell liquor, a licensee must comply with this subchapter and collect and remit the tax imposed in the manner prescribed. Failure to comply will subject the license to suspension of alcohol selling privileges as provided in the Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. (B) Action for delinquent tax. At any time within three years after
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Crete · 4.2

Offenses involving underaged persons

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 from possessing, purchasing, consuming, or accepting delivery of alcoholic liquor, with specific exceptions. It also holds parents, guardians, property owners, and liquor licensees accountable for violations by underage individuals.

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premises located within the village to knowingly allow any person under the age of 21 years to remain on such premises while in the possession of alcoholic liquor or while consuming alcoholic liquors in violation of subsection (a). (e) No person to whom a license has been issued pursuant to this...chapter, or any officer, associated member, representative, agent or employee of such licensee shall sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to any person under the age of 21 years. (f) It shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license, or his agent or employee, to suffer or permit any person under the age of 21 years to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to, or situated in the room or place where such
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Elgin · 6.06.070

Application; contents

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for alcoholic liquor license applications in Elgin, including approved forms, a bond or insurance policy for compliance and financial liabilities, and detailed floor and site plans for initial license applications.

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unlawful sale of alcoholic liquors; provided, however, that said applicant may substitute for the bond a policy of insurance in like amount issued by an insurance company approved by the local liquor control commission in the form commonly known as dramshop insurance. B. Each license application for an initial license at a premises shall be accompanied by a set of floor and site plans prepared under the seal of an architect or engineer licensed to practice in the state...altered since the prior submission of an application. 8. A list of governmental entities to which the applicant or any shareholder, director or official, member or manager of a limited liability company has submitted an application for a liquor license, the dates of such application, the disposition of such application, amounts of and reasons for fines imposed, and the dates, reason and length of suspension or revocation of such license, if any. 9. A list of convictions of the applicant
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Glencoe · 4.27

Sales Within Restaurants

Summary

This ordinance limits the size of bar and lounge areas for Class B liquor licensees to 25% of the total seating capacity. It also permits the sale of alcoholic liquor to dining patrons waiting for tables at a bar or in a lounge within the licensed premises.

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Size of bar and lounge areas limited. No Class B local liquor licensee may maintain within the licensed premises a bar or lounge area containing more than 25% of the total number of seats located within the entire licensed premises. (b) Sales to waiting patrons. Class B local liquor licensees may sell alcoholic liquor to dining patrons waiting to be seated at tables for the service of food, at a bar or within a lounge located within the licensed premises
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Kenilworth · 116.067

Sales Within Restaurants

Summary

This section limits the size of bar and lounge areas for Class A liquor licensees to 10% of the total seating capacity. It also permits these licensees to sell alcoholic beverages to dining patrons waiting for tables in designated bar or lounge areas.

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Size of bar and lounge areas limited. No Class A local liquor licensee may maintain within the licensed premises a bar or lounge area containing more than 10% of the total number of seats located within the entire licensed premises. (B) Sales to waiting patrons. Class A local liquor licensees may sell alcoholic liquor to dining patrons waiting to be seated at tables for the service of food, at a bar or within a lounge located within the licensed premises
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Westchester · 5.36.170

Posting fraudulent license

Summary

This section prohibits the display of fraudulent liquor licenses in places where intoxicating liquor is sold. Posting or permitting the exhibition of a fake license is considered a misdemeanor and subject to a fine.

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person keeping, conducting or maintaining a place where intoxicating liquor is sold, whether under a license issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or not, who shall post or cause to be posted or permit to be exhibited in or upon any part of the premises where such business is being so conducted, any paper or document purporting to be a license issued under the authority of the Village of Westchester which in fact has not been
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Minooka · 3.4.5

Application For License

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for applying for a liquor license in Minooka, detailing the mandatory information and documentation an applicant must submit to the local liquor control commission.

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applicant for license shall submit to the local liquor control commission an application in writing under oath, stating: 1.   The name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a copartnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof, and in case of a corporation, the date of incorporation, the purpose for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the officers and directors and if a majority in interest...name and address of such person. 2.   The citizenship of the applicant, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his naturalization. 3.   The location and description of the premises which is to be operated under such license. 4.   The character of business of the applicant and, in case of a corporation, the object for which it was formed. 5.   The length of time that said applicant has been in business of that character or, in case
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Vernon Hills · 3.19

Renewal of license; late filing fees

Summary

This section outlines the process for renewing an alcoholic liquor license in Vernon Hills, including requirements for timely submission, payment of fees, and mandatory attendance at a BASSET training seminar. It also specifies a late filing fee for applications submitted after April 1st.

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each year. Such applications shall be made and processed in the manner provided in sections 3-6, 3-7 and 3-8 of this chapter, and all requirements of those sections must be met yearly for renewal. The liquor and license commission may authorize the use of shorter forms for license renewal for licenses to indicate only any changes in the information submitted for the previous year. The village clerk shall assess a late filing fee for license renewal applications
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Waukegan · 3.16

Licenses and certificates to be posted

Summary

This Waukegan ordinance requires liquor licensees to conspicuously post their liquor license, maximum occupancy load, and county health department certificate on the licensed premises. It also mandates that licensees maintain copies of BASSET certifications for all certified employees and produce them for inspection upon request by city officials.

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Every licensee under this article shall cause their liquor license, maximum occupancy load, and county health department certificate 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 BASSET certified employee on the licensed premises, and upon the request of any city police officer or the liquor control commissioner or their designee, shall produce such copies for inspection
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Chicago · 4.156.810

License Required.

Summary

This section requires a public place of amusement license (specifically an industrial private event venue license) to host industrial venue events in manufacturing districts, with certain exemptions for religious institutions and schools under specific conditions.

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only in connection with an industrial venue event and in compliance with this Article; and (3) the temporary indoor sale at retail of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premise incidental to conducting a industrial venue event at the establishment if the licensee was issued a consumption on the premises- incidental activity license under Chapter 4-60. (b)   No license under this Article shall be required if: (1) the establishment where the industrial venue event is held or conducted...month period preceding the production, presentation or conduct of any amusement; (2) the sponsor of the event is affiliated with that church, temple, synagogue or other place of worship, or school; and (3) all required food, liquor and other licenses and permits have been obtained. (c)   A license under this Article shall be in addition to any other licenses and permits required by law, including, but not limited to, an outdoor special event permit issued under Section
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Elgin · 6.06.112

License; change of name of establishment

Summary

This section requires liquor license holders in Elgin to report any change in the establishment's name in writing to the local liquor commission within 10 days of the change.

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change in the name of the establishment for which a liquor license has been issued shall be reported in writing to the local liquor commission within ten (10) days of the change. (Ord. No. G2-95, § 7, 1995; Code
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Romeoville · 44.155

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the Food and Beverage Tax, including alcoholic liquor, alcoholic liquor facilities, persons, and prepared food. It outlines specific exclusions for items considered prepared food.

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following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. Has the meaning set forth in § 112.001. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR FACILITY. Those premises from which any person has been issued a license to sell alcoholic liquor at retail that permits the consumption of such alcoholic liquor upon such premises. PERSON. Any natural person, firm, corporation, company, representative or entity of any kind without limitation. When used in reference to any corporation, firm, company or entity...similar residential care facility or any hospital; or (4)   Any items purchased from a vending machine for which a valid village license is in full force and effect. PREPARED FOOD RETAILER. Any person who offers prepared food for sale for use or consumption and not for resale, and specifically shall include, without limitation, the licensee of an alcoholic liquor facility. RETAIL. Denotes any sale for use or consumption and not for resale, inclusive of all types of transfers and exchanges
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Steger · 6.81

Revocation; suspension; fines

Summary

This section outlines the Steger village liquor control commissioner's authority to suspend or revoke liquor dealer licenses and impose fines up to $1,000.00 per day for violations. It includes specific exemptions for minimum sales failures during the first year of licensure or due to force majeure events, with a maximum fine of $10,000.00 per license period.

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village liquor control commissioner may suspend or revoke any liquor dealer's license or may fine up to an amount of $1,000.00, for any violation of any provision of this article, or for any violation of any state law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor, as provided by law. Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, no licensee shall be subject to suspension or revocation of license for the failure to satisfy requirements related
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