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Sugar Grove · 4.7.11

Permit Requirements

Summary

This section outlines permit requirements for special events in Sugar Grove, mandating insurance coverage and reimbursement for village expenses, with exceptions for residential block events and noncommercial expressive activities.

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defined in 4-5-2. F.   Sale And Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages: Any sponsor who desires to include the sale of alcoholic liquor in a special event shall be responsible for applying for and obtaining a special event liquor license as provided in title 3, chapter 2 of this code. G.   Sponsor Responsible for Conduct Of Special Event: 1.   The special event sponsor shall be strictly liable for the acts of its agents, volunteers, officers and employees and shall indemnify
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Oakbrook Terrace · 111.008

Live entertainment

Summary

This section defines live entertainment and establishes a permit requirement for its offering on licensed premises, including a review process by the Commissioner based on specific criteria and input from city staff and police.

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instruments and with or without sound amplification devices or speakers. Live entertainment shall not include performance dancers, as performance dancing is prohibited by § 111.028(E)(2) of this subchapter. (B) In addition to the requirements for issuance of a liquor license which are established in this subchapter, any applicant seeking to offer live entertainment on any licensed premises shall first seek the permission of the Commissioner, whether such live entertainment is to be offered on an ongoing basis
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Alsip · 4.71

Payment of license fee

Summary

This section outlines the payment process for license fees in Alsip. It mandates full payment to the village clerk, who then transfers the funds to the village treasurer. The section also specifies that license fees are non-proratable and non-refundable, and that failure to pay by January 1st results in automatic license abandonment and termination.

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made by January 1st of any license year, then said license shall be deemed to have been abandoned by the licensee and said license shall automatically be terminated for the reason that same has been abandoned. Liquor commissioner shall report any license abandonment to the village board at the first meeting in January
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Northbrook · 4.61

Special conditions for all licenses

Summary

This section allows the local liquor control commissioner, with the board of trustees' approval, to impose necessary operational conditions and restrictions on alcoholic beverage licenses to protect public health, safety, and welfare. These conditions are formally adopted by resolution and incorporated into the license.

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Every alcoholic beverage license shall be subject to such conditions and restrictions of operation as the local liquor control commissioner, with approval of a majority of the board of trustees, may deem necessary...appropriate in connection with the public health, safety and welfare. Any such conditions and restrictions shall be approved by a resolution duly adopted by the board of trustees, which resolution shall be incorporated by reference into the license itself by the local liquor control commissioner
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Northbrook · 4.61

Special conditions for all licenses

Summary

This section allows the local liquor control commissioner, with the board of trustees' approval, to impose necessary operational conditions and restrictions on alcoholic beverage licenses to protect public health, safety, and welfare. These conditions are formally adopted by resolution and incorporated into the license.

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Every alcoholic beverage license shall be subject to such conditions and restrictions of operation as the local liquor control commissioner, with approval of a majority of the board of trustees, may deem necessary...appropriate in connection with the public health, safety and welfare. Any such conditions and restrictions shall be approved by a resolution duly adopted by the board of trustees, which resolution shall be incorporated by reference into the license itself by the local liquor control commissioner
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Plainfield · 4.36

Happy hour prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits various practices related to the sale and promotion of alcoholic beverages, including serving multiple drinks at once, offering unlimited drinks for a fixed price, providing discounted drinks as promotions, and encouraging drinking games.

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alcoholic liquor contained in a drink, or the size of a drink of alcoholic liquor, without increasing proportionately the price regularly charged for the drink on that day. (8) Encourage or permit, on the licensed premises, any game or contest which involves drinking alcoholic liquor or the awarding alcoholic liquor as prizes for such games or contest. (9) Advertise or promote, in any form, on or off the licensed premises, the provisions set forth in paragraphs...through (a)(8) above. (10) Sell distilled spirits by the bottle, except as authorized by this article. (b) All licensees shall maintain a schedule of the prices charged for all drinks of alcoholic liquor to be served and consumed on the licensed premises or in any room or part thereof. (c) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit a licensee from: (1) Offering free food or entertainment as permitted under this article. (2) Including drinks of alcoholic liquor
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Green Oaks · 10.3.9

Basset Program

Summary

This section mandates that all individuals serving or selling alcoholic beverages, including managers, must complete a state-certified BASSET program. Proof of completion is required for license applications and renewals, and employees must work under supervision until certified, with completion expected within 90 days of employment.

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display his/her BASSET course completion card if it is in his/her possession upon demand by any police officer or other authorized agent of the liquor commissioner. 7.   The liquor commissioner of the village may, in his/her discretion, extend the time for the completion of the training, for renewal of the license only, for an additional ninety (90) day period. Said extensions shall be given...case by case basis for good cause shown. Request for said extension will be in writing and presented to the liquor commissioner a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to original required completion date. 8.   Employees of liquor license establishments that are of a "temporary status" (Christmas, summer help, etc.) whose employment does not extend past ninety (90) days from the date of employment are not required to complete the training program but must, for the duration of their employment
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Pingree Grove · 4.2.9

Amendments To And General Conditions Of License

Summary

This section states that all liquor licenses are subject to future changes or amendments made to the ordinance, as well as any rules adopted by the commissioner or liquor commission. Licenses are also subject to any restrictions or conditions set by these authorities.

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licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any and all changes or amendments which may be hereafter made and any and all rules adopted by the commissioner or liquor commission. Any and all licenses shall be subject to any restrictions or conditions deemed desirable by the liquor commission or the commissioner
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Downers Grove · Sec 3.36

License Limited To Single Business.

Summary

This section generally limits liquor licenses to a single business establishment. However, it allows adjoining businesses with 100% common ownership in specific downtown districts to operate under a single license if they are functionally combined.

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Chapter shall be limited to a single business establishment. Provided, adjoining business establishments located in the DB Downtown Business or DC Downtown Core Districts, that have one hundred percent (100%) common ownership may operate under a single license, provided that the Local Liquor Commissioner determines that such adjoining businesses are functionally conducted as a combined operation. No licensee shall operate, advertise or otherwise represent that it is operating a liquor establishment or business except as expressly designated on the face
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Skokie · 98.337

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the Municipal Prepared Food and Beverage Tax in Skokie. It clarifies what constitutes 'alcoholic liquor,' 'prepared food,' and various types of establishments that sell them.

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where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Alcoholic liquor means 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 the Skokie Village Code and that sells alcoholic liquor at retail. Catered event means a private gathering of people for which a person is hired to provide food and beverages (including alcoholic...food which is sold in a closed or sealed bottle, can, carton or container of the manufacturer or wholesaler or which has not been prepared for immediate consumption. Prepared food facility: (1) Any person or establishment subject to licensing pursuant to the Skokie Village Code, which sells at retail food which has been prepared for immediate consumption and whether or not such Prepared Food Facility use is conducted along with any other use(s) in a common premises or business
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Bloomingdale · 4.10.2

License

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License Required: No establishment shall install video gaming terminals without having first obtained a class V video gaming supplemental liquor license
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Forest Park · 3.15.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to video gaming within Forest Park, including licensed establishments, video gaming itself, video gaming terminals, and the village. It also establishes that terms not defined here will adopt meanings from the Illinois Video Gaming Act.

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words and phrases in said act. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms as used in this chapter shall be construed according to the following definitions: LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT: Any class A, A1, A2, A3, or A7 licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is sold, drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. The term licensed establishment includes any licensed fraternal establishment and/or licensed veterans' establishment as those terms are defined in the video gaming
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Prospect Heights · 2.3.2

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section designates the mayor as the local liquor control commissioner, responsible for administering state and local liquor laws. The commissioner has the authority to grant, suspend, or revoke local liquor licenses (excluding certain types) and to investigate violations.

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local liquor control commissioner of the city and compensation to such deputies, assistants or employees as may be deemed necessary for the proper performance of the duties vested in him. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licenses, other than licenses to manufacturers, importing distributors, distributors, nonbeverage users, railroads, airplanes and boats: A.   To grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke for cause all local licenses...Profit Corporation Act 1 ", or a foreign corporation functioning as a club in this State under a certificate of authority issued under said Act has violated this Chapter by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquors without a retailer's license. D.   To receive complaints from any citizen within his jurisdiction that any of the provisions of this Chapter, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant hereto, have been or are being violated and to act upon such
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Oswego · 3.7.18

Suspension, revocation of license

Summary

This section outlines the process for suspending or revoking an alcoholic beverage license in Oswego. It details the grounds for action, the appeal process, and the requirements for public hearings and written orders.

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appeals to the state liquor control commission by a village liquor licensee of a decision, order or action by the local liquor control commissioner or designee having the effect of fining a licensee, suspending or revoking the village liquor license shall be limited to review of the official record of the formal proceedings before the commissioner. Except in the event of an emergency, the liquor commissioner must afford the licensee a public hearing with at least three days' written notice
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Brookfield · 6.259

Privilege granted by license; transferability

Summary

This section clarifies that a video gaming license is a personal privilege, not property, and generally non-transferable. However, it allows for transfer of a location license to a purchaser of the licensed location and for relocation within the village under specific conditions.

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location within the village provided that the licensee applies to the village for a relocation of the location license, the licensee is the sole owner of the new location, the licensee has been issued a village liquor license for the new location, the new location meets the requirements of this article for licensure and the licensee has obtained a state license for the new location. Such license shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution
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Lansing · 8.31

Adult entertainment and fashion shows at licensed establishments prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits fashion shows and adult entertainment on premises holding liquor licenses in Lansing. It provides definitions for these terms, including specified sexual activities and anatomical areas.

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Fashion shows. Fashion shows and adult entertainment are not to be conducted upon premises holding liquor licenses. (b) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Adult entertainment means any exhibition of any adult-oriented motion pictures, or any live performance, display or dance of any type, which has a portion of such performance, display or dance
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East Hazel Crest · 3.9

Location restrictions

Summary

This section requires written consent from at least two-thirds of the property owners along the street adjacent to a proposed retail alcohol sales location, within a 200-foot radius, before a license can be granted.

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street and street adjacent to such place of business for which a license is sought, for a distance of two hundred (200) feet in each direction from such proposed place of business, shall file with the local liquor commissioner or licensing officer their written consent to the use of such place for the sale of alcoholic liquors. (Code
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Vernon Hills · 3.13

Insurance required

Summary

This section mandates that all alcohol license applicants in Vernon Hills, except for the Park District, must provide proof of sufficient liability insurance, as defined by Illinois state law and local ordinances. The insurance must be maintained continuously and require 30 days' notice before cancellation.

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With the exception of licenses issued to the Vernon Hills Park District, no license shall be issued under this chapter unless the applicant shall file with his application a certificate by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state, certifying that the applicant has in force and in effect insurance sufficient to cover the limits of liability established by Illinois Liquor Control Act, section 6-21 (Ill. Rev. Stat. ch. 43, ¶ 135), and any other statutory requirement...shall be submitted yearly for license renewal, and the insurance shall be kept in effect constantly during the existence of the license. Each such policy of insurance shall contain a provision requiring 30 days' prior notice to the liquor and license commission before it can be cancelled by the insurance company, and that provision shall be indicated on all certificates of insurance required herein. (Code
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Wonder Lake · 111.12

DISPLAY OF LICENSE

Summary

This section requires that any retail license for alcoholic liquor sales be limited to the licensed premises and that the license be prominently displayed in that location.

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retail license of any kind shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license, and all licenses issued shall contain a description of the premises, and such licenses shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place in the premises
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Yorkville · 3.3.11

Display of license

Summary

This section requires that any retail liquor license only permits sales within the described premises and mandates that the license be conspicuously posted on the premises.

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retail license of any kind shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license, and all licenses issued shall contain a description of the premises, and such licenses shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place on the premises
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Elmhurst · 31.47

Entertainments

Summary

This section requires a license for public entertainments, with several exceptions including those held at liquor establishments, for religious or benevolent purposes, by schools, or by not-for-profit organizations. It also outlines different duration limits for licenses based on the class of entertainment.

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License Required. A license shall be required for each public entertainment, provided that no license shall be required for public entertainments held, given or conducted on premises licensed as a liquor establishment nor for religious or benevolent purposes nor for any public or parochial school provided such entertainment is authorized by the appropriate school authorities, nor for entertainment conducted by or on behalf of not-for-profit organizations. (b) Duration of Licenses. 1. Licenses for entertainments of the first class
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Bolingbrook · 6.32

Application

Summary

This section outlines the application process for retail liquor dealer licenses in Bolingbrook, specifying the information required for various applicant types (individual, partnership, corporation, club) and referencing state law requirements such as BASSET training.

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local liquor control commissioner, or such persons as may be designated by him, shall grant retail liquor dealer licenses in accordance with the provisions of state law, including, but not limited to, BASSET (Beverage Alcohol Sellers/Servers Education and Training) training regulations as prescribed by the state effective July 1, 2015, and the provisions of this chapter. Applications for licensure under this article shall be made in writing to the village clerk on a form provided by the clerk. The application...five percent of the stock (if the stockholder should be a corporation, then disclosure of the stockholders of that corporation as specified herein should be made) and any and all information which may be reasonably requested by the local liquor control commissioner in order to determine whether the applicant, manager and other individuals, persons, officers, directors or shareholders named properly qualify for licensure under this article. (2) The citizenship of the applicant and his place of birth
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Fox Lake · 3.3.4

Applications

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for both original and renewal applications for liquor licenses in Fox Lake. It details necessary documentation such as police certifications, BASSET certification, liquor liability insurance, and ongoing disclosure of changes.

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Original Applications: Original applications for liquor licenses shall be filed with the Village Clerk on forms prescribed by the Village and shall be accompanied with the following: 1.   Certification from the Chief of Police that the applicant, manager and all officers of a corporate applicant have been fingerprinted and cross referenced as appropriate. (Ord. 2008-14, 4-22-2008) 2.   Names, addresses, and current BASSET certification for all persons who will sell or serve alcoholic beverages pursuant to that license...referenced as appropriate. (Ord. 2017-29, 6-13-2017) 3.   Names, addresses, and current BASSET certification for all persons who will sell or serve alcoholic beverages pursuant to that license. (Ord. 2008-14, 4-22-2008; amd. Ord. 2008-21, 6-10-2008) 4.   Evidence, satisfactory to the Village Liquor Control Commissioner, of the issuance of a policy of liquor liability insurance (dramshop) and insuring against liability for an injury or death on account of acts of negligence, omission
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Barrington · 3.6D-3

Other permits, licenses and/or certificates required

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a license to operate an outdoor cafe or other outdoor area. It specifies that licenses are period-specific and require a valid liquor license/food establishment permit, and for non-cafe outdoor areas, they are temporary and limited to 12 months.

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license to operate an outdoor cafe and/or other outdoor area may only be issued for the period and to a person: 1. Who has a current, valid liquor license and/or a current, valid permit to operate a food establishment that also has a valid permit, license and/or certificate issued by the health official to operate a food establishment; or 2. For an outdoor area for another retail or service use, all as provided in this title. B. A license
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River Grove · 5.24.21

General Licensing Provisions Applicable

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Except as otherwise provided herein, the general licensing provisions of the Village Code now or hereafter in force shall govern and apply to all retail liquor licenses
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