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7,585 results for “liquor license” · page 164 of 304
Riverdale · 5.32.030

License required

unlawful to sell or offer for sale in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a license or in violation of the terms of such license
Business & Licensing
Lincolnwood · 6.3.9

Rules and regulations

This section outlines rules and regulations for public parks in Lincolnwood, specifically addressing the prohibition of alcoholic beverages, cannabis, and drugs, as well as rules regarding animals, with specific exceptions for licensed events and leash requirements for dogs in Centennial Park.

drugs. Except as expressly authorized in connection with an amusement license granted pursuant to Chapter 9, Article 2, of this Code, or as expressly authorized by the local Liquor Control Commissioner in connection with a Class S-E local liquor license granted pursuant to Chapter 10 of this Code, no person shall: (1) bring into any public park nor possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or drugs upon said premises; or (2) be under the influence of alcohol, cannabis
Norridge · 6.54

Recordkeeping

This section mandates that the local liquor control commissioner maintain a comprehensive record of all liquor licenses issued. The commissioner is required to provide copies of these records to the clerk, treasurer, and chief of police, and to provide written notification of any new license issuance or suspension/revocation within 48 hours.

record of all such licenses issued by him and shall furnish the clerk, treasurer and chief of police each with a copy. Upon the issuance of any new license, or the suspension of or revocation of any old license, the local liquor control commissioner shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within 48 hours of such action. (Ord. No. 1475-04, § 4, 3-10-2004) Editor's note— Ord. No. 1475-04, § 4, adopted March
Business & Licensing
Rolling Meadows · 102.136

Definitions

This section defines key terms relevant to the Food and Beverage Tax in Rolling Meadows. It provides specific definitions for alcoholic liquor, alcoholic liquor facility, person, prepared food, and prepared food facility.

context clearly indicates a different meaning: Alcoholic liquor means any spirits, wine, beer, ale or other liquid containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume, which is fit for beverage purposes. Alcoholic liquor facility means any establishment licensed under chapter 6 of this Code and that sells alcoholic liquors at retail. Person means any individual, firm or corporation, representation or entity. Prepared food means and includes any solid, liquor including both alcoholic and nonalcoholic liquid, except...food sold through a vending machine, except soft drinks and food products that are dispensed hot from a vending machine, regardless of the location of the vending machine. Prepared food facility means any person or establishment subject to licensing under article IV of chapter 50 of this Code which sells at retail food that has been prepared for immediate consumption and whether or not such prepared food facility use is conducted along with any other use in a common premises
Taxation & Revenue
Darien · 3.3.24

Outdoor Sales And Consumption

This section outlines the conditions under which licensees in Darien can obtain permission for outdoor sales and consumption of alcoholic liquor. Key requirements include enclosing the outdoor area, ensuring it's owned or leased by the licensee, limiting access, and adhering to specific operating hours and noise restrictions.

shall be unlawful for any licensee to permit the sale of alcoholic liquor in an outdoor area without the written permission of the City Liquor Control Commissioner, and, except for hotels, golf courses and Class J licenses for special events, such permission shall be granted subject to the following conditions: 1.   The perimeter of the outdoor area shall be enclosed. 2.   The outdoor area shall be owned or leased by the licensee...sidewalk or parking lot. 5.   Seating in the outdoor area shall not be included to meet the required maximum capacity or occupancy restrictions for any license classification as established by this title. 6.   Sale of alcoholic liquor shall be for consumption on the licensed premises only. 7.   The outdoor area shall be closed at eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. on Sunday through Thursday, and at twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight on Friday and Saturday. 8.   A plat
Business & Licensing
North Chicago · 8.13.10

LIST AND RECORD OF LICENSES

This section mandates that the mayor maintain a comprehensive record of all issued licenses and specifically requires the mayor to inform the city council in writing about each liquor license issued, including licensee name and premises address.

mayor shall keep or cause to be kept a complete list and record of all licenses issued by him. The mayor shall advise the city council in writing of the issuance of every liquor license stating the name of the licensee and the address of the licensed premises
Business & Licensing
Chicago Ridge · 46.160

Definitions

This section provides definitions for terms used within the article, primarily focusing on alcoholic liquor and various types of prepared food and facilities that sell it.

have the meanings respectively applied to them: Alcoholic liquor means any spirits, wine, beer, ale or other liquid containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume, which is fit for beverage purposes. Alcoholic liquor facility means any establishment licensed under the provisions of chapter 6 and that sells alcoholic liquor at retail. Prepared food. (1) The term "prepared food" means and includes any solid, liquid (including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic liquid), powder or item used...closed or sealed bottle, can, carton or container of the manufacturer or wholesale or which has not been prepared for immediate consumption. Prepared food facility. The term "prepared food facility": (1) Means any person or establishment subject to licensing under this Code, which sells at retail food prepared for immediate consumption with provided seating for on premises consumption of the food, whether consumed on premises or not, and whether such prepared food facility use is conducted along with any other
Taxation & Revenue
Rolling Meadows · 6.82

Pool and billiard tables

This ordinance prohibits premises licensed for alcoholic liquor sales from maintaining more pool or billiard tables than permitted by the city's zoning and business license regulations.

unlawful to maintain or keep more pool or billiard tables in any premises licensed pursuant to the alcoholic liquor code than allowed by the city's zoning and business license regulations. (Code
Business & Licensing
Aurora · Sec 6-

11 Licenses And Certificates To Be Posted

This section requires all licensees under this article to prominently display their liquor license, maximum occupancy load, and county health department certificate in a framed, visible location on the licensed premises.

Every licensee under this article shall cause his 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. (Code
Business & Licensing
Lake Bluff · 3.2.28

Revocation Or Suspension Of License

This section grants the village president the authority to suspend a liquor dealer's license for up to 30 days or revoke it entirely for violations of the chapter's provisions regarding alcohol sales, following the procedures outlined in state law.

village president may suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke for cause any liquor dealer's license for any violation of any provision pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor, as provided in this chapter and in the manner provided in 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/7-5
Business & Licensing
Buffalo Grove · 5.20.170

Premises and location

This section outlines that liquor licenses are tied to specific licensed premises and locations. It allows for conditional expansion into adjacent areas like decks or patios if it doesn't negatively impact the neighborhood, and requires written approval and a fee for any change of premises.

only to the premises described in the application and in the license issued thereon, and only one location shall be so described in each license. B. In addition to the premises described in the application and in the license, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may conditionally allow the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor in adjacent areas to the main premises such as decks or patios, but only if said sale and consumption in the adjacent area do not have...adverse impact upon the health, safety and welfare and peace and quiet of surrounding neighborhoods. C. Licenses may only be transferred to another premises upon the written approval of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The fee for such transfer is set forth in Appendix A, Table A-1, Fee Schedule of this Code and is payable to the Village upon application for change of location
Business & Licensing
Matteson · 111.44

Class “F-1” License

This section establishes a Class "F-1" license in Matteson, authorizing the retail sale of packaged beer and wine only, with specific restrictions on sales hours, particularly on Sundays and the midnight to 5 a.m. period. An exception is made for New Year's Eve.

Class “F-1” license shall authorize the retail sale on the premises specified in the license of packaged beer and wine, only, but shall not authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on any portion of the licensed premises, where the packaged beer and wine is being sold. The annual fee for the license shall be $1,300, payable annually in advance. (B)   It shall be unlawful for holders of Class “F-1” licenses to sell or offer...alcoholic liquor in the village between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following day, except on Sunday. (C)   It shall be unlawful for holders of Class “F-1” licenses to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor in the village prior to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. (D)   Notwithstanding any of the closing hour restrictions contained in this section, the closing hours specified herein for New Year’s Eve continuing into
Business & Licensing
Lincolnwood · 10.1.5

Notice, hearing and order

This section outlines the procedure for revoking or suspending a liquor license in Lincolnwood. It requires a public hearing, written notice to the licensee at least three days prior, and a written order within five days detailing the reasons for any revocation, suspension, or fine.

such liquor license shall be revoked or suspended except after a public hearing before the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall give written notice to the licensee not less than three days prior to the hearing, affording the licensee an opportunity to appear and defend or otherwise answer.The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall, within five days after such hearing, if he or she determines that the license should be revoked or suspended or fined, state
Business & Licensing
Highwood · 4.3.13

General Rules And Regulations

This section outlines general rules and regulations for arcade, amusement, vending, and musical devices in Highwood. It addresses the placement of devices, the requirement for an adult manager, prohibitions on gambling and disturbances, and mandates reporting of certain incidents to the police.

machines in good repair and operating condition. 7.   In the event of a malfunction of a device, furnish a refund to the device user. I.   As to any premises for which an arcade license has been issued, there shall be no sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor allowed by the licensee...employee thereof, within the premises. J.   As to any premises for which an arcade license has been granted, no ingress or egress to the premises shall be allowed directly from any establishment which holds any type of liquor license issued by the city
Business & Licensing
Palos Heights · 114.18

Increasing Number Of Licenses

This section outlines the process for increasing the number of licenses in Palos Heights. It requires the liquor commissioner to hold a public hearing with notice and then submit a recommendation to the City Council.

amendment is required in order to increase the number of licenses. The liquor commissioner, at the direction of the City Council, shall first hold a public hearing with due notice to consider the question. The liquor commissioner shall submit his recommendation to the City Council. ('69 Code, § 3-24; amend. Ord. O-62-69, passed
Business & Licensing
Libertyville · 4.5

Preventing violations by minors

This section requires liquor establishments in Libertyville to display a warning sign for individuals under 21 regarding alcohol purchase and age misrepresentation penalties. It also mandates that licensees demand identification from anyone they suspect is underage before selling or allowing them to remain on the premises.

Warning required. In any place in the village where alcoholic liquor is sold or distributed pursuant to a village retail liquor dealer's license, there shall be displayed at all times, in a prominent and conspicuous place, a printed card supplied by the village clerk reading substantially as follows: WARNING TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE YEARS You are subject to a fine up to $500 under the law of the Village of Libertyville if you purchase alcoholic...retail liquor dealer's licensee, or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of such licensee, believes or has reason to believe that the sale, delivery or giving of alcoholic liquor to a person, or the employment, location or assembly of a person in such licensee's licensed premises, is prohibited by section 4-4 above because of the age of such person, such licensee, officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee shall, before making such sale, delivery
Business & Licensing
Calumet Park · 112.28

Availability Of Books And Records

This section mandates that holders of local liquor licenses must make their books and records available for inspection by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. These records, while not required to be on-site, must be kept within the State of Illinois.

shall be the duty of every holder of a local liquor license to make books and records available upon reasonable notice for the purpose of investigation and control by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Such books and records need not be maintained on the licensed premises, but must be maintained in the State of Illinois. (Ord. 15-1125, passed
Business & Licensing
Peotone · 112.46

Outdoor Or Accessory Premises

This section outlines requirements for licensees operating accessory premises for alcohol sales and consumption outdoors. It mandates maintaining a clean and safe environment, proper disposal of litter and garbage, and measures to prevent amplified audio from being audible beyond the property boundaries.

from the accessory premises and shall, for at least that business day, deny such persons entry to the licensed premises. (D)   The licensee shall take reasonable measures to prevent the consumption of alcoholic liquor upon the accessory premises, unless such consumption is otherwise specifically permitted by license or ordinance. This shall include, but shall not be limited to, the prompt and lawful removal from the accessory premises of persons observed by the licensee consuming alcoholic liquor, or possessing open...music. Uniformed police officers may be required for certain events. (F)   Nothing contained in this chapter, or under the terms of § 112.47 (E) above, shall be construed as to limit or impair the authority of the Liquor Commissioner to grant special event licenses to the Will County Fair Association which said licenses may be granted for more than one event per year, and/or in excess of 72 hours. (Ord. 07-39, passed
Business & Licensing
Gurnee · 6.53

Persons not entitled to license

This section outlines individuals and entities ineligible for licenses issued under this chapter, covering criteria such as residency, character, citizenship, criminal convictions, previous license revocations, and business ownership or management qualifications. It also disqualifies certain public officials and those ineligible for state retail liquor licenses.

issued. (13) Any law enforcing public official, any member of a local liquor control commission, the village president, or any member of the village board of trustees. (14) Any person, association, or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor license. (15) A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as prescribed by 720 ILCS 5/28-1(a)(3) through (a)(10) or as proscribed by 720 ILCS 5/28-3, as heretofore or hereafter amended, or as proscribed...unpaid for more than 45 days. (18) A person who does not evidence insurance coverage for dram shop liability at the required statutory maximum limits set forth in Section 5/6-21 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/6-21). (19) No person, firm, or corporation licensed pursuant to this chapter shall engage in the business of a convenience store unless operated on the same premises as a fuel station. (Code
Business & Licensing
Cicero · 10.61

Duration; due dates of fees

This section establishes that most Cicero licenses, except class E, expire on December 31st and the annual fee is due by January 2nd. License fees are prorated for applications submitted after the due date, and failure to pay on time results in the license lapsing.

full calendar months that have expired during the license period prior to the date upon which the application is made for the license. (b) License fees not paid on or before the due date shall cause the corresponding liquor license to lapse. (Ord. of 11-22-1937, §§ 7, 12; Code
Business & Licensing
Carol Stream · 15.1.4

Other Orders

During a declared civil emergency, the Village President of Carol Stream is authorized to issue orders to protect public peace, safety, and welfare. These orders can include restricting the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor, controlling the distribution of flammable products, and prohibiting the sale of firearms and ammunition.

private clubs or portions thereof, wherein the consumption of alcoholic liquor is permitted; (B)   Prohibit the sale, serving or giving away of any intoxicating liquor in or by any store, restaurant, private club or other establishment having an alcoholic liquor license issued by the village; (C)   Order the discontinuance of the sale of alcoholic liquor by any wholesaler or retailer; (D)   Order the discontinuance of selling, distributing or giving away of gasoline or other liquid flammable or combustible products
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Lincolnwood · 5.6.4

Other orders

This section grants the Village President the authority to issue specific orders to protect public safety and welfare during a declared state of emergency. These orders can include restricting or prohibiting the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages, gasoline, and firearms/ammunition, as well as implementing other necessary measures.

private clubs or portions thereof wherein the consumption of alcoholic liquor is permitted.(B) Prohibit the sale, serving or giving away of any intoxicating liquor in or by any store, restaurant, private club or other establishment having an alcoholic liquor license issued by the Village.(C) Order the discontinuance of the sale of alcoholic liquor by any wholesaler or retailer.(D) Order the discontinuance of selling, distributing or giving away of gasoline or other liquid flammable or combustible products
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Sandwich · 6.6

Minors and intoxicated persons

This section prohibits licensees, their agents, and employees from selling or delivering alcoholic liquor to minors or intoxicated persons. It also makes it unlawful for minors to misrepresent their age to obtain alcohol and restricts minors from being on licensed premises unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, with certain exceptions.

situated in the room or place where such licensed premises are located; and it is unlawful for any minor or person who because of nonage is prohibited by state law from consuming alcoholic liquor to be or remain in any such room or place in the licensed premises; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to any such person who is accompanied by said person's parent or guardian on a licensed premises which derives its principal business from...employee thereof shall permit any person under the age of 21 years to work behind a bar, sell, deliver for sale, pour or mix alcoholic liquor, or in any other way serve, dispense, or handle alcoholic liquor on or from the licensed premises. (Code 1983, § 3-8; Code 2002, § 6-7; Ord. No. 99-3, § 1, 2-8-1999; Ord. No. 99-9, § 2, 5-10-1999) State Law reference— Sales to certain persons, 235 ILCS 5/6-16; violations by minors
Business & Licensing
Berwyn · 804.15

Location And Zoning Restrictions

This section establishes a 100-foot buffer zone around churches, schools, hospitals, and similar institutions where the retail sale of alcoholic liquor is prohibited. Exceptions exist for certain businesses where alcohol sales are not the primary focus, and for renewals if the sensitive institution was established after the original license.

restaurant service, regularly organized clubs or restaurants, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principal business carried on, nor shall the prohibition apply to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church or school where the church or school has been established within 100 feet since the issuance of the original license. In the case of a church, the distance...feet shall be measured to the nearest part of any building used for worship services or educational programs and not to property boundaries. (B)   Nothing in this section shall prohibit the issuance of a license to a church or private school to sell alcoholic liquor at retail if the 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 liquor
Business & Licensing
Plano · 3.2.6.6

Class D License

This section outlines the requirements and restrictions for Class D and Class E liquor licenses in Plano. Class D licenses permit the sale of draft beer for on-premises consumption, but require the licensee to operate a restaurant as their primary business. Class E licenses allow the sale of all alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption, with a similar requirement that the establishment be primarily engaged in the restaurant business and possess adequate food preparation facilities.

business on the same premises. (Ord. 2013-22, 10-28-2013) 3-2-6-7: CLASS E LICENSE: A.   Description, Use Restricted: Class E licenses shall authorize the licensee to sell at retail all kinds of alcoholic liquors for consumption on the licensed premises; provided that the issuance of class E licenses shall be restricted to establishments which are primarily engaged in the restaurant business. It shall be the duty of the commissioner to determine whether an applicant is qualified
Business & Licensing