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Old Mill Creek · 112.042

Location Restrictions

Summary

This section restricts the issuance of liquor licenses based on proximity to certain sensitive locations like churches, schools, hospitals, and senior housing. It also prohibits licenses for establishments whose principal business caters to minors.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church building used for worship or educational purposes, school (other than an institution of higher learning), hospital, senior citizen housing, daycare center, nursing or personal care facility or any military or naval station. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquor...such place of business so exempted shall have been established for such purposes prior to the time such other use was established within 100 feet of the licensed premises; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church where such church has been established within such 100 feet since the issuance of the original license. (2)   Nothing contained in this division (A) shall restrict the issuance
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Darien · 3.3.18

Employment Restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits the employment of minors under 21 to tend bar and draw, pour, or mix alcoholic liquor. It also forbids the employment of individuals under 18 in the sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor, and prohibits employing individuals with contagious diseases in roles involving the handling of food or beverages.

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shall be unlawful for any licensee or employee of the licensee to engage or employ or permit any person under the age of twenty one (21) to tend bar and to draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises. It shall be unlawful to employ any person under the age of eighteen (18) years in connection with the sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor. (B)   Employees: It shall be unlawful to employ in any licensed premises
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Western Springs · 4.1.5

Local Liquor Control Commissioner Designated; Powers And Duties

Summary

This section designates the village president as the local liquor control commissioner and outlines their powers and duties related to alcoholic liquor licenses. These include issuing, suspending, and revoking licenses, inspecting licensed premises, handling complaints, collecting fees, and enforcing liquor control regulations.

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days or revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons for premises within his/her jurisdiction; 2.   To enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of the liquor control act or any rules or regulations adopted by him/her or by the state commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine said premises of said licensee in connection...corporation act or a foreign corporation functioning as a club in this State under a certificate of authority issued under that Act has violated the Liquor Control Act by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquors without a retailer's license; 4.   To receive complaints from any citizen within his/her jurisdiction that any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant hereto, have been or are being violated
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Hillside · 6.1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used in the chapter, including alcoholic liquor, bowling alley, caterer, and club, with a reference to relevant state law.

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bowling played with composition balls and ten wooden pins is played. Caterer means a duly licensed business that prepares meals and where the meals are furnished or delivered to an off-premises location. Club means a corporation organized under the laws of this state, not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors, kept, used and maintained by its members through the payment of annual dues, and owning...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 control commissioner at the time of its application for a license under the Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., two copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly files within ten days of the election of any additional member his name and address
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Mettawa · Section 7.1102. Violations; Penalties.
Summary

This section outlines penalties for violating video gaming regulations in Mettawa, including fines based on a schedule and the potential suspension or revocation of liquor licenses by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.

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each day that a violation of the provisions of said Section 7.1101 exists shall constitute a separate violation. B.   In addition to the penalty set forth above, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend or revoke any liquor licensee’s license for any violation of any provision of this Ordinance, or for any violation of the Act or other State law pertaining to video gaming. (Ord. 634, passed 9-15-2009; Am. Ord. 852, passed
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Lansing · 8.70

Revocation

Summary

This section outlines the grounds and consequences for revoking a liquor license. The local liquor control commissioner can revoke or suspend a license for violations of various laws and regulations, and a revoked license prohibits the issuance of a new one for the same premises for one year.

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Generally. The local liquor control commissioner may revoke or suspend any license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any provision of this chapter, any applicable village ordinance, the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., or any applicable rule or regulation established by the local liquor control commissioner or the state commission which is not inconsistent with law. (b) Period. When any license under this chapter shall have been revoked for any cause...license shall be granted to any person for the period of one year thereafter for the manufacture, distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises described in such revoked license. (Code 1969, §§ 4.502, 4.503; Code
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Tinley Park · 132.23

Video Gaming

Summary

This section permits video gaming in licensed establishments within Tinley Park, requiring local licenses, fees, and adherence to specific application criteria. It outlines fee structures that vary by establishment type and date, with prorated options.

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initial establishment, the applicant will be exempt from the one-year waiting period described above. Whether the new establishment is similar to the previously operated establishment is determined by the Liquor Commissioner in the Commissioner's sole discretion; (8)   For an applicant who has been previously issued a license under this section, the applicant's establishment must adhere to the same guidelines as stated above in division (B)(7) of this section; (9)   That the applicant has provided the Liquor...Such other information as the village may determine is necessary. (C)   No more than six video gaming terminals may be located, maintained or operated in any one establishment. However, any holder of a local Class UV-2 liquor and video gaming license who has a large truck stop license from the State of Illinois Gaming Board, may operate up to ten video gaming terminals. No license issued hereunder shall permit the operation of a video gaming terminal in a manner
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Prospect Heights · 2.3.18

Sales To Persons Under Twenty One Years Of Age And Persons In Need Of Mental Treatment

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors, intoxicated persons, or individuals known to be under legal disability or in need of mental treatment. It also restricts minors from being on licensed premises unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, and establishes penalties for violations.

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under the Ordinances of the City of Prospect Heights, if you purchase alcoholic liquor, or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor. It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor license, or his agent or employee, to suffer or permit any individual under the age of twenty one (21) to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where such licensed...premises is located; provided that this section shall not apply to any minor who is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, or to any licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale of services or other commodities other than alcoholic liquor. In addition to all other fines and penalties, the mayor may suspend or revoke the retail dealer's license for any violation of this section. It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian
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Round Lake Beach · 3.2.2

Local liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section designates the village president as the local liquor control commissioner responsible for administering liquor laws within Round Lake Beach. The commissioner has the authority to grant, fine, suspend, or revoke local liquor licenses, inspect licensed premises, handle citizen complaints, and collect license fees.

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village finance director. All proceedings before the local liquor control commissioner relative to a violation of this ordinance shall be recorded by a certified court reporter or a certified shorthand reporter. If the local liquor control commissioner finds a violation of this chapter, the license holder shall pay the costs of the court reporter or a certified shorthand reporter in addition to any fine, suspension or revocation imposed by the local liquor control commissioner. All appeals of any order...local liquor control commissioner. A certified official record of the proceedings shall be prepared by a certified court reporter or a certified shorthand reporter. The cost of the transcript of the proceedings before the local liquor commission shall be paid by the license holder for any appeal. (Ord. No. 98-02-04, 2-23-1998; Ord. No. 17-09-01, 9-25-2017) Footnotes: --- (2) --- *State law reference—235 ILCS
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Lynwood · 10.60

Record of licenses outstanding

Summary

This section mandates that the village clerk maintain an up-to-date record of all liquor licenses issued. The record must include the type of license, the licensee's name, the licensed address, and the amendment date for issuance.

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village clerk shall cause to be kept an up-to-date list of all liquor licenses issued pursuant to this provision, setting forth the type of license, the name of the licensee, the address for which the license was issued and the date of amendment authorizing the issuance. (Code
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South Chicago Heights · 6.69

Location of retail establishments restricted

Summary

This section restricts the location of retail alcohol sales based on proximity to sensitive establishments like churches, schools, and hospitals, with some exemptions. It also prohibits sales in stores primarily serving minors or whose principal business is school supplies, and regulates access from licensed premises to residential quarters.

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Distance requirements. No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school, hospital, home for the aged or indigent persons, or for veterans, their wives or children or any military or naval station; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried...prevent any connection between such premises and such other portion of the building or structure which is used only by the licensee, his family and personal guests. (d) Change of location. A retail dealer's license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only within the premises or portion described in the application for such license. A location may be changed or altered only after a written application has been made to the local liquor control commissioner and the same
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Orland Hills · 111.04

Exceptions

Summary

This section outlines exceptions to the chapter's regulations regarding alcohol. It exempts alcohol used in manufacturing denatured alcohol, low-alcohol content liquids, certain preparations, and sacramental wine. It also permits possession of alcohol by medical professionals and institutions for treatment and by pharmacists for prescriptions.

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provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to exclude or not apply to alcoholic liquor used in the manufacture, preparation, or compounding of such products. (B)   The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to wine intended for use or used by any church or religious organization for sacramental purposes, nor shall anything herein contained prevent any duly licensed, practicing physician...dentist from possession or any hospital or other institution caring for sick and diseased persons from possessing alcoholic liquor for the treatment of bona fide patients of such hospital or other institution or prevent any licensed pharmacist from possessing and using alcoholic liquors in the preparation of prescriptions written by duly licensed physicians. (Ord. 87-09, passed
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Schiller Park · 112.005

Application Form Required

Summary

This section mandates that an annual application be submitted to the Village of Schiller Park Local Liquor Control Commissioner for a Video Gaming Establishment License and a Video Gaming Terminal License. Current license holders must file by December 1st of the preceding year.

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application for a Video Gaming Establishment License and a Video Gaming Terminal License shall be made to the Village on forms furnished by the Village of Schiller Park Local Liquor Control Commissioner. An application shall be filed each year. A current license holder shall file an application no later than December 1st of the year prior to the year that the new license will cover. The Application shall include: (A)   The name of the individual, partnership, corporation, association or other...licensed premises, (G)   A copy of the licenses issued by the State of Illinois for each video gaming terminal at that location, and a copy of the applicant's State of Illinois and Village of Schiller Park liquor license for that location, (H)   A site plan clearly indicating the proposed location of all video gaming terminals and the type of barrier to be utilized to segregate the area from persons under twenty-one (21) years of age if persons under
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Alsip · 4.22

Powers of local liquor commissioner

Summary

This section outlines the powers and duties of the local liquor commissioner in Alsip, excluding certain types of liquor-related licenses. These powers include granting, suspending, and revoking licenses, conducting inspections, handling complaints, collecting fees, imposing fines, and appointing assistants.

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local liquor commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licenses, other than licenses to manufacturers, importing distributors, distributors, foreign importers, nonresident dealers, nonbeverage users, brokers, railroads, airplanes and boats. (1) To grant and or suspend for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons for premises within his jurisdiction; (2) To enter or to authorize any law enforcement officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed...Profit Corporation Act or a foreign corporation functioning as a club in this state under a certificate of authority issued under the act has violated the act by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquors without a retailer's license; (4) To receive complaint from any citizen within his jurisdiction that any of the provisions of the act, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant hereto, have been or are being violated and to act upon such complaints
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North Chicago · 5.30A-2

APPLICATION; PERMIT FEE

Summary

This section requires banquet facilities to obtain a license from the City Comptroller, undergo a background investigation similar to liquor license holders, and pay an annual permit fee of $1,000.00. Only three such licenses are permitted.

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doing business as a banquet facility shall be required to submit an application to the City Comptroller and the holder of the license shall be required to submit to the same background investigation required to the holder of a liquor license. There shall be no more than three (3) Banquet Facility licenses permitted and must pay an annual permit
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Stickney · 6.41

Required

Summary

This section prohibits any business or entity from selling, offering for sale, or giving away alcoholic liquor within the village without a valid license or in violation of its terms.

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shall be unlawful for any business or other entity to sell or offer for sale or to give away in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a license, without maintaining the validity of a license, or in violation of the terms of such license. (Code
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Phoenix · 10.55

Hours

Summary

This ordinance establishes different closing hours for the retail sale of alcoholic liquors based on license class (Class A, B, and C). It also requires licensed premises to close to the public during prohibited sales hours, with exceptions for certain establishments that may remain open but cannot sell alcohol.

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Class A. It shall be unlawful for holders of Class A licenses to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. of any day. (b) Class B. It shall be unlawful for the holders of Class B licenses to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor between: (1) The hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday...issuance of the license. (d) Closing required. It shall be unlawful to keep open for business or to admit the public to or to allow the public to remain in or on the duly licensed premises during the hours which the sale of such liquor is prohibited; provided that, in the case of duly licensed restaurants, bowling alleys and hotels, such establishments may be kept open during such hours, but no alcoholic liquor may be sold, dispensed, given away
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Homewood · 4.137

Training required; exception

Summary

This section mandates that all alcohol servers obtain BASSET certification within 90 days of employment, requiring newly hired servers to work under certified supervision until they are certified. Exceptions are made for licensees holding Class 6 or Class 11 licenses.

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employment. Until obtaining BASSET certification, all newly hired alcohol servers shall work under the supervision of a person possessing a valid BASSET certification as required by this section. (b) BASSET certification shall be obtained from a program licensed by the state liquor control commission and meeting the requirements of 235 ILCS 5/6-27.1 and 77 Ill. Admin. Code part 3500. (c) A copy of a valid BASSET certification for each alcohol server shall be available at the licensed premises for inspection...village police department, the local liquor commissioner, or his designee. (d) The requirement of this section shall not apply to licensees issued a Class 6 (special license) or a Class 11 (market license). (Code 1997, § 10-67; Ord. No. MC-839, § 1B, 11-23-2010; Ord. No. MC-930, § 1, 6-23-2015) State Law reference— Responsible alcohol service server training, 235 ILCS 5/6-27.1
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Glendale Heights · 4.3.26

Location Restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits the sale of alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of churches, schools (excluding higher learning), hospitals, and care centers. It also restricts licenses for stores primarily serving minors or selling school supplies. Exceptions exist for churches and private schools selling liquor during non-consumption events.

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Churches; Schools; Hospitals; Care Centers: 1.   No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred feet (100') of any church, school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children or any military or naval station. In determining the distance provided in this subsection, the boundaries of the lot or parcel of land upon which a school, hospital, home...sell at retail alcoholic liquor if any such sales are limited to periods when groups are assembled on the premises solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors. B.   Stores Selling School Supplies: No license shall be issued to any person for the sale of any alcoholic liquor at any store or other place of business where the majority of customers are minors of school age or where the principal business
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Burr Ridge · 25.15

Change Of Location

Summary

This section prohibits the sale of alcohol at any location other than the one specified on the license. Any change in location requires prior written permission from the Liquor Control Commissioner and must comply with state and village laws for alcohol sales.

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Licenses shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only on the premises described in the application and license therefor. Said license shall not be transferable to any other location in the Village unless written permission is first obtained from the Liquor Control Commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the sale of alcoholic liquor under the laws of the State of Illinois and the Codes and Ordinances
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Vernon Hills · 25.3

Alcohol Liquor Control—Chapter 3

Summary

This section of the Vernon Hills Municipal Code outlines the fee structure for various classes of alcohol liquor licenses. It specifies both the new license application fee and the annual license fee for each class.

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Class A: $300.00 new license application fee $2,000.00 annual license fee Class B: $300.00 new license application fee $2,000.00 annual license fee Class C: $300.00 new license application fee $500.00 annual license fee
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Rockdale · 26.237

Filing of license application

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This section outlines the requirements for filing a liquor license application in Rockdale. Applications must be submitted in writing, signed by the applicant or their authorized agent, verified by oath or affidavit, and presented at least ten days before the desired issuance date.

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application for a license required by this division shall be made to the local liquor control commissioner in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or a duly authorized agent thereof...corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, presented not less than ten days prior to the date issuance is desired. (Code 1983, § 4-51; Ord. No. 498, § 5, 3-3-1975) State Law reference— Power of local liquor control commissioner to grant licenses, 235 ILCS 5/4-4
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Downers Grove · Sec 3.25.1

Delivery Of Samples Of Alcoholic Liquor

Summary

This section prohibits the delivery of alcoholic liquor samples at tastings under a Class 'S' special event license unless conducted by an employee or agent who is at least 21 years old and verifies proof of age if necessary. It also mandates adherence to Illinois State law for sample sizes.

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licensee shall deliver alcoholic liquor at a tasting pursuant to a Class "S" special event license issued by the Local Liquor Commissioner of this Chapter, unless an employee or agent of the licensee who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older conducts the tasting. It shall be the responsibility of such employee or agent, on behalf of the licensee, to demand presentation of positive identification showing proof of age if such employee or agent has reason to believe
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Worth · 3.24.1

Purpose; Definitions

Summary

This section permits video gaming within Worth, provided all establishments comply with the Illinois Video Gaming Act. It incorporates definitions from the Act and provides specific definitions for "Licensed Establishment", "Minor", "Terminal Operator", and "Video Gaming Terminal".

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germane to this licensing chapter. Any conflict between the terms of this chapter and the Illinois Video Gaming Act shall be resolved in favor of the Illinois Video Gaming Act. LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT: Any retail establishment licensed by the Village where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. Licensed establishment does not include a facility operated by an organization licensee, an intertrack wagering licensee, or an intertrack wagering location licensee licensed under the Illinois
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Hanover Park · 10.11

Record

Summary

This section mandates that the village clerk maintain a comprehensive record of all local retail liquor dealer's licenses. The clerk must also promptly notify the chief of police, liquor commissioner, and village manager about any license issuance, renewal, revocation, or suspension.

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village clerk shall keep a complete record of all issued local retail liquor dealer's licenses and shall immediately give written notice to the chief of police, liquor commissioner, and the village manager of the issuance, renewal, revocation or suspension of any such license. (Code
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