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Wilmette · 10.2

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used throughout the chapter, including various types of alcohol and alcoholic beverages, applicants for licenses, bars, and brew pubs.

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laws of the State, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors, which shall have been in operation in the village for two years prior to applying for a liquor license, kept, used and maintained by its members, through the payment of annual dues, and owning, hiring or leasing a building or space in a building, of such extent and character as may be suitable and adequate for the reasonable...place of business having not less than 4,400 square feet of retail display area in which the premises are used primarily or exclusively for the retail sale of alcoholic liquors in original packages for consumption off the premises where sold. Restaurant means a place of business licensed under chapter 24, without sleeping accommodations, whose primary purpose is the sale and on-site consumption of meals and beverages on non-disposable tableware, where meals are actually and regularly served

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Markham · 112.075

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used within the subchapter on Video Surveillance Systems, including 'CITY', 'LIQUOR BUSINESS', and 'VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM'. These definitions clarify the scope and application of the ordinance.

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purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. CITY. The City of Markham, Illinois. LIQUOR BUSINESS. Any establishment required to obtain a license from the city for the sale of alcoholic liquor. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM. Digital surveillance system, including one or more cameras, cabling, monitors and one or more digital video recorders that records the activities of employees, customers and other persons who may come onto or around

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Chicago · 4.156.600

License – Application – Deadline.

Summary

This section outlines the application requirements and deadlines for obtaining an indoor special event license in Chicago. It specifies that applications must be submitted at least 60 days in advance and details a comprehensive list of supporting documents and information needed.

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event; (C) the estimated attendance at the event; (D) whether food or alcoholic liquor will be provided at the event; (E) if alcoholic liquor is to be sold or otherwise provided at the event, proof that any required liquor license has been obtained or proof of application for the same; and designation of (i) the specific site in the establishment where the applicant intends to sell alcoholic liquor; (ii) the location where the licensee will clean glasses and utensils used...service of alcoholic liquor; and (iii) the areas where the amusements will be presented; (F) if food is to be sold or otherwise provided at the event, proof that the establishment hosting the event holds a valid retail food establishment license issued under Chapter 4-8 of this Code or that the applicant has made arrangements for food service by a caterer holding a valid retail food establishment license issued under Chapter 4-8 of this Code; (G) if applicable

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Batavia · 3.3.9

Dramshop Insurance Required

Summary

This section mandates dramshop insurance for all local liquor license applicants and licensees. It requires that the insurance policy be issued by a licensed company, cover liability under state law, have a May 1st renewal date, and provide 30 days notice to the city before cancellation. For events on city property, the city must be named as an additional insured.

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local liquor license shall be granted to an applicant or renewed until the applicant has furnished evidence satisfactory to the local liquor control commissioner that the applicant is covered by a policy of dramshop insurance issued by a responsible insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the state insuring such applicant against liability which such applicant may incur under the provisions of 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-21 or similar state law. B. No licensee or person requiring...license pursuant to state law and/or this chapter shall sell alcohol at retail or transfer or deliver alcoholic liquor to another person unless the sale, transfer or delivery is covered by a policy of dramshop insurance issued by a responsible insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the state insuring such applicant against liability which such applicant may incur under the provisions of 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-21 or similar state law. C. The insurance required by this

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Country Club Hills · 13.3.01

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Country Club Hills municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms related to alcoholic beverages, including 'Alcohol', 'Alcohol Liquor', 'Beer', and a specific 'BYOB License' with associated regulations for patrons and license holders.

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fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, salt, and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like. (d) BYOB License. A BYOB license shall authorize the consumption of beer wine and liquor which has been brought onto the premises of a restaurant by a patron or patrons as a complement to the sale, purchase and consumption of food in the premises. Any person holding a BYOB license...liquor is identified with the name of the owning patron and is only provided or made available to the owning patron. iii. The license holder shall not permit any patron to leave the licensed premises with an open container of wine, beer or liquor and shall require that patron who leave the business premises with their own beer, wine or liquor that has not been consumed to do so only in sealed or unopened containers in compliance with Illinois

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Batavia · 3.3.4

Prohibition Against Giving Alcohol Away

Summary

This ordinance prohibits licensees and other persons from giving away alcohol for commercial purposes or in connection with nonalcoholic sales, and restricts advertising of such practices. Exceptions exist for authorized test marketing/tasting and limited complimentary beverages offered by consumer personal service businesses, hotels, or motels with a paid service, but without advertising.

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Except as allowed pursuant to section 3-3-36 of this chapter, no licensee or other person shall: A. Give away any alcoholic liquor for commercial purposes or in connection with the sale of nonalcoholic products or to promote the sale of nonalcoholic products; or B. Advertise or promote in any way, whether on or off licensed premises...practices prohibited under subsection A of this section, which includes, but is not limited to, advertisements using the words “free” or “complimentary” with alcoholic liquor. C. A consumer personal service business, or hotel or motel, may, with a valid liquor license, provide one (1) complimentary beverage not to exceed one and a half (1.5) ounces of distilled spirits mixed with a non-alcoholic liquid, or five (5) ounces of wine, or twelve (12) ounces of beer, with a paid service

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Palos Heights · 114.19

Fees

Summary

This section outlines the annual fees for various classes of retail licenses in Palos Heights and establishes a pro-rated fee for licenses issued after July 1. It also mandates an application fee for all liquor license classes.

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license shall be one-half of the annual fee. Such license shall expire on the next succeeding December 31 following issuance of the license. (C) Each application for a Class A, B, C, D, E, F, G, or H liquor license shall be accompanied by an application fee of $2,500. ('69 Code, § 3-26) (amend. Ord. O-2-70, passed 1-6-70; amend. Ord. O-10-79, passed 3-20-79; amend. Ord. O-27-81, passed

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Lake Zurich · 3.3C-15

Certain Promotions Prohibited

Summary

This ordinance prohibits liquor license holders from promoting non-alcoholic products or other items in a way that is intended to increase the sale of alcoholic liquor. The promotion of any good or service must not be a tactic to drive alcohol sales.

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unlawful for the holder of a liquor license to advertise or otherwise actively promote the sale, availability, dispensing or consumption at the licensed premises of any product, goods, wares, device, food, or nonalcoholic beverage when that advertisement or promotion is intended to attract purchasers of, and promote the sale of, alcoholic liquor

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Naperville · 10.1.3

ORDERING CURFEW

Summary

This section authorizes the Mayor to establish a curfew within the City during a proclaimed civil emergency. Additionally, the Mayor can order the closure of liquor establishments, prohibit liquor sales, and restrict the sale of firearms, explosives, and flammable liquids.

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curfew: 1. Closing of all retail liquor stores. 2. Closing of all taverns. 3. Prohibiting 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 City. 4. Prohibiting or limiting in any manner the selling or giving away of firearms, ammunition, explosives, gasoline and other flammable liquids or chemicals

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Calumet City · 6.34

Reports

Summary

This section mandates that the local liquor control commissioner provide a report to the city council upon request. The report should detail the outcomes of liquor hearings and any changes to alcoholic liquor licenses, such as transfers or expirations.

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local liquor control commissioner shall furnish a report upon request to the city council advising them of the results of any liquor hearings conducted since the last report and the transfers or expirations of any alcoholic liquor licenses issued. (Code

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Campton Hills · 4.5.1

Video Gaming Permitted

Summary

This section permits video gaming in Campton Hills, but only under strict conditions. It requires specific types of liquor licenses and a valid gaming terminal license.

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Gaming Act, 230 Illinois Compiled Statutes 40/1 et seq., is permitted in the Village subject to the provisions of this article. B. Video gaming is not permitted within the Village except pursuant to the issuance of a Class T liquor license to the holder of a Class AR, AR-1, C, C-1, or G license as set forth in section 4-1-10 of this Code, and pursuant to the issuance of a valid gaming terminal license

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Kenilworth · 116.094

Automatic Revocation

Summary

This section mandates the automatic termination of a local liquor license upon the conviction of the licensee or certain associated individuals for a willful violation of the Liquor Control Act, without requiring a public hearing.

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Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, a local liquor license shall be terminated, automatically and without a public hearing, upon the conviction of the local liquor licensee, or any officer, director, manager, partner, or shareholder thereof, by any court of law of a willful violation of any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act. (Ord. 1191, passed

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Glencoe · 4.44

Automatic Revocation

Summary

This section mandates the automatic termination of a local liquor license upon conviction for a willful violation of the Liquor Control Act by the licensee or key personnel. This revocation occurs without the need for a public hearing.

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Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, a local liquor license shall be terminated, automatically and without a public hearing, upon the conviction of the local liquor licensee, or any officer, director, manager, partner, or shareholder thereof, by any court of law of a willful violation of any of the provisions of the Liquor Control

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Highland Park · 119.620

Automatic Revocation

Summary

This section mandates the automatic termination of a local liquor license, without a public hearing, if the licensee or certain associated individuals are convicted of a willful violation of the Liquor Control Act by a court or the City Administrative Hearing Office.

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Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, a local liquor license shall be terminated, automatically and without a public hearing, upon the conviction of the local liquor licensee, or any officer, director, manager, partner, or shareholder thereof, by any court of law or by the City Administrative Hearing Office of a willful violation of any of the provisions of the Liquor Control

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Northlake · 3.3.6.9

Underaged Persons On Premises

Summary

This ordinance prohibits persons under 21 from being on the premises of most licensed liquor establishments between midnight and 7 AM, with exceptions for those accompanied by a parent or guardian, or those working.

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person under the age of twenty one (21) years shall be permitted to be on the premises of any licensed liquor establishment (other than in a restaurant, hotel or club where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principal business carried on) between the hours of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or in the course of their employment

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Bloomingdale · 4.10.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines 'Licensed Establishment' as a dining, hotel, or resort establishment in Bloomingdale holding a specific video gaming liquor license. It also defines 'Video Gaming Terminal or VGT' as an electronic machine for playing authorized state video games where winnings can be redeemed for cash, excluding amusement-only machines.

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LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT: Any Bloomingdale dining, hotel or resort establishment with a class V video gaming supplemental liquor license. VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL OR VGT: An electronic video game machine that, upon insertion of cash, electronic card or voucher or any combination thereof, is available to play or simulate the play of a video game, including, but not limited to, video poker, line up, and blackjack, as authorized by the state of Illinois gaming board (the "gaming board") utilizing a video display

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Hometown · 11.01

Interpretation; applications

Summary

This section clarifies that 'license' and 'permit' are interchangeable in this chapter. It also outlines the required information for all license and permit applications submitted to the City Clerk, excluding alcoholic liquor licenses which are governed by a separate article.

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application shall contain such additional information as may be needed for the proper guidance of the City officials in the issuing of the license or permit applied for. The issuance of and the conduct of the business of alcoholic liquor licenses and dealers is governed exclusively by the provisions of Article 2 of this chapter

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Oswego · 3.7.20

Qualifications and responsibilities of employees

Summary

This section requires individuals employed as managers or bartenders by liquor licensees to be U.S. citizens and to provide proof of lawful presence in the U.S. for the duration of the license. It also mandates that licensees and all employees on the premises comply with all applicable ordinances and laws.

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licensee to serve in the capacity of manager or bartender who is not a citizen of the United States. Employee to provide proof they are lawfully allowed to be in the United States for the term of the liquor license. The licensee and all employees on the premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor shall comply with the provisions of all ordinances and laws

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La Grange Park · 116.039

Standards

Summary

This section outlines operational standards for mobile food vendors in La Grange Park, including compliance with all regulations, restrictions on operating locations to ensure public safety and accessibility, sales tax requirements, and specific prohibitions for ice cream trucks near schools.

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sale of other merchandise or goods shall not be permitted. The sale of alcohol by mobile food vendors is prohibited, unless expressly permitted as part of a special event approved by the village, in which case the appropriate village liquor license shall be required. (G) The village may suspend or revoke any mobile food vendor license for any violation(s) of this subchapter. (Ord. 1228, passed

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Norridge · 6.87

Entertainment

Summary

This Norridge ordinance section prohibits retailers of alcoholic liquor from providing entertainment or amusements unless they have obtained the necessary license or permit.

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retailer of alcoholic liquor licensed under the provisions of this article shall provide entertainment or amusements without obtaining the license or permit to do so. (Code

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Elgin · 6.06.125

Complaint procedure

Summary

This section outlines the formal procedure for handling complaints against liquor licensees in Elgin. It details the process of initiating a complaint, serving notice to the licensee, and requiring a written response prior to a hearing.

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Procedure before commission on complaints. 1. The commission may proceed by complaint and notice of hearing, to require any licensee to appear at a time and place specified in the notice to show cause why its liquor license should not be suspended or revoked or a fine imposed for violations of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto, and/or this chapter, as amended. 2. All such proceedings shall be instituted by complaint in writing, shall state

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Oakbrook Terrace · 111.038

Appeals

Summary

This section outlines the appeal process for orders and actions taken by the Commissioner related to alcoholic liquor licenses. It specifies who can appeal, the timeframe for appeals, the conditions under which a licensee can continue operations pending appeal, and the scope of the appeal review.

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month period, the licensee shall consider the suspension or revocation to be in effect until a reversal of the Commissioner's action has been issued by the State Commission, and shall cease all activity otherwise authorized by the license. (C) In the event of an appeal from an order or action of the Commissioner to the State Commission, the appeal shall be limited to a review of the official record of the proceedings of the Commissioner, and the only evidence...considered in the review, shall be the evidence found in the certified official record of the proceedings of the Commissioner. No new or additional evidence shall be admitted or considered. (D) The final revocation of a local liquor license under this subchapter shall automatically result in the revocation of the licensee's state license. (Ord. 02-44, passed

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Plainfield · 4.37

Prohibited conduct; licensees conduct

Summary

This section of the Plainfield municipal ordinance prohibits specific conduct on licensed premises, including nudity (with exceptions for breastfeeding), gambling, and fighting. It also sets a limit on the number of pool tables allowed, with an exception for Class M(1) license holders.

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fight. 5. The licensee's opinion as to why the fight occurred. f. Failure of the licensee to give immediate notification to the police department of a fight on a licensed premises or to file a report as required in subsection (3)e. above with the local liquor control commissioner, shall subject the licensee...fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first offense, and a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for subsequent offenses, and a possible suspension or revocation of the licensee's local liquor license. For purposes of this section the word "immediate" shall refer to such time as one (1) party threatens another or actually commences fighting with another. (4) Soliciting drinks. No person shall engage in the solicitation of drinks from patrons other

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Hickory Hills · 34.14

Minors

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 from consuming, possessing, purchasing, or accepting delivery of alcoholic liquor, with specific exceptions for religious ceremonies, parental supervision at home, and employment by licensees. It also prohibits furnishing alcohol to minors and using false identification to obtain alcohol or enter liquor establishments.

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purpose of purchasing or attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage. (e) It shall be unlawful for any person to employ or permit the employment of any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years in any licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold where that person is involved in the sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor. Persons under the age of twenty-one (21) may be employed in any licensed premises where their employment does not require them

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Burbank · 3.16

Employment of minors

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the employment of individuals under 21 years old in licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold, specifically if their role involves the sale or delivery of such liquor. Minors can still be employed in these premises if their duties do not involve selling, handling payments, checking identification, or serving alcoholic beverages.

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shall be unlawful for any person to employ or permit the employment of any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years in any licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold where that person is involved in the sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor. Persons under the age of twenty-one (21) may be employed in any licensed premises where their employment does not require them to sell, accept money for, check identification for, or serve alcoholic liquor

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ORDERING CURFEW

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