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Palos Heights · 92.04

Procedure For Review Of Application

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This section outlines the procedure for reviewing special event applications. Upon submission, the Clerk's Office distributes the application to various city departments for analysis of completeness, required permits, potential city services, and adherence to established standards, before department heads submit their recommendations.

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determine if: (1) The license application is complete and contains sufficient detail of the special event. (2) Any additional licenses, permits or approvals are required for the special event or related activities pursuant to the municipal code, such as liquor license, health inspections, sign and/or tent permits. (3) Any special city services will be required and the estimated costs for such services. (4) The criteria for standards in 92.05 have been satisfied. (B) Once this information has been obtained

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Buffalo Grove · 5.20.040

License—Applications

Summary

This section outlines the required documentation and application process for obtaining a liquor license in Buffalo Grove. Applicants must submit a written application with various supporting documents, including proof of property ownership, insurance, business formation, employee training certificates, floor plans, and a liquor control policy.

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Applications for such license shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof if a corporation, verified by oath or affidavit. Together with the provided application, at minimum the following shall be provided: A. Copy of lease and/or purchase agreement or proof of ownership of the property. B. Copy of Dram Shop Insurance Policy showing Liquor Liability listing "Village of Buffalo Grove" as certificate

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Palos Hills · 5.10.030

License—Application

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This section outlines the required information and statements for applicants seeking an alcoholic liquor license in Palos Hills. It details personal information, business details, and prior licensing history that must be submitted in writing and under oath to the local liquor commissioner.

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Applications for such licenses shall be made to the local liquor commissioner in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a club or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following information and statements: A. The name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a partnership, the names, ages and addresses of the partners or the persons entitled...charter was issued; E. The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made; F. The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license; G. A statement whether the applicant has ever made application for a similar other license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application; H. A statement that applicant has never been convicted of a felony

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Park Ridge · 12.6.25

FINES, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE

Summary

This section outlines the Park Ridge Commissioner's authority to revoke or suspend liquor licenses and/or impose fines of up to $5,000 for violations of chapter provisions or related regulations. It also details the due process requirements for such actions, including public hearings and written notice, with provisions for immediate closure in cases of imminent threats.

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provisions of this chapter or any other applicable rules or regulations regarding live entertainment. However, no such license shall be revoked or suspended, or a fine imposed, except after a public hearing by the Commissioner or the Liquor License Review Board if the Commissioner shall so designate. No hearing shall be commenced until ten (10) days' after written notice to the Licensee affording the Licensee an opportunity to appear and defend. If the Commissioner has reason to believe that...that period. If the Licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business or businesses on the licensed premises, such orders shall not be applicable to such other business or businesses. All hearings before the Commissioner shall be on the record as set forth under Illinois law so that any appeal to the State Liquor Commission shall be on this record only and not de novo. Appeals shall be taken to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission

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Summit · 5.2.7

Approval Of Application

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This section outlines the process for approving liquor licenses in Summit. The President of the Board and the Clerk grant the license upon Board approval of a written application. Applicants must agree to abide by state liquor laws and provide any required federal or state bonds.

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President of the Board and the Clerk shall grant a liquor license upon the approval of the application therefor herein provided for by the Board. Any person applying for said license shall apply in writing to the President and Board. The applicant shall make a statement in writing that he will abide by all of the laws of the State concerning the sale, manufacture or distribution of liquor and will provide and furnish any bond or bonds that

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Peotone · 112.27

Training Program

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This section mandates that all bartenders serving or selling alcoholic liquor in Peotone must complete a Police Department-approved BASSET training program within 60 days of employment. Licensees are responsible for ensuring their bartenders are trained and for maintaining proof of completion.

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with this requirement, shall display his/her BASSET completion card upon demand made by a village police officer or the Village President or his/her designee. (F) The Village President, as liquor commissioner, of the village may, in his/her discretion, extend the time for completion of the training, for renewal of licenses only, for an additional 60-day period through and until March 1, 2008. Such extensions shall...given on a case-by-case basis for good cause shown. Requests for such an extension must be in writing and presented to the Village President a minimum of 30 days prior to the implementation deadline. (G) Bartenders of liquor license establishments that are of a "temporary status" (Christmas, summer help, etc.) whose employment does not extend past 60 days from the date of original employment are not required to complete the training program but must, for the duration

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Rockdale · 26.234

Notice to village officials of issuance or denial of license; records

Summary

This section requires the president to notify village trustees of proposed liquor license applicants and to maintain records of all issued licenses, providing copies to the village clerk, treasurer, and chief of police. It also mandates notification to these officers within 24 hours of new license issuance or revocation.

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shall notify the entire board of trustees orally at a regular or special village board meeting of the name, address and telephone number of the proposed licensee and the location thereof prior to the issuance or denial of a liquor license under this chapter. (b) The president shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all licenses issued by him under this chapter and shall furnish the clerk of the village, the treasurer of the village

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Sauk Village · 6.65

Quarterly report

Summary

This section requires the local liquor control commissioner to submit a quarterly report to the corporate authorities concerning inspections of clubs with Class C liquor licenses.

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local liquor control commissioner shall submit a quarterly report to the corporate authorities regarding inspections of clubs holding Class C liquor licenses. (Code 1977, § 3-22; Code

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Hainesville · 17.10.190

"R" definitions

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This section of the Hainesville municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms beginning with the letter 'R'. It clarifies the meaning of recreational vehicle, research activities, residential care, residential care home, and restaurant.

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wherein individuals are provided residential care. Where a sponsoring agency of the residential care home is required to be licensed or certified by the state, that sponsoring agency must maintain at all times a current and valid Illinois state license or certification by the state to operate residential care homes. A residential care home does not include a nursing home, hospital, adult daycare center, child daycare center or a dwelling unit or living quarters which serves to house persons...form to the public for human consumption. "Restaurant" includes, but is not limited to, cafe, cafeteria, grill, pizza parlor, diner, snack shop, hamburger shop and steak house. In the event a restaurant applies for the issuance of a liquor license pursuant to local and state laws, a restaurant shall be further defined to meet the requirements of the Hainesville Liquor Ordinance. For purposes of this title, the following types of restaurants are defined: 1. Carryout restaurant is a restaurant which

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Chicago Heights · 261/2.25

Location restricted

Summary

This section restricts the location of sexually oriented businesses by requiring them to be in permissible zoning areas and adhere to buffer zone requirements. These buffers include distances from churches, schools, parks, hospitals, other sexually oriented businesses, specific streets, and businesses with Class 'B' liquor licenses.

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Dixie Highway, and Western Avenue south of Route 30, within the City of Chicago Heights; and (c) No such license shall be issued for a location within four hundred forty (440) feet of any business holding a Class "B" liquor license within the City of Chicago Heights

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Flossmoor · 103.1.15

Hours

Summary

This section outlines the operating hours for premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in Flossmoor, with specific times varying by license class and day of the week, including New Year's Eve.

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Premises for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to operate only during the hours below for the license class:WeekdaysFriday, Saturday and SundayNew Year's EveClass A9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.Class B9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.Class

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Campton Hills · 4.1.25

Additional Prohibitions

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This section of the Campton Hills municipal ordinance outlines additional prohibitions for alcoholic beverage licensees. It addresses noise amplification, free dispensing of alcohol, resale, the presence of intoxicated persons, gambling, and prostitution/lewdness.

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Dispensing: Free dispensing of alcoholic liquor by any licensee is prohibited; except, that product sampling may be conducted by a licensee with a class Q-1 or Q-2 license only. (2013 Code § 3-1-12) C. Resale: It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell at retail alcoholic liquor for resale. (2013 Code § 3-1-13) D. Presence Of Intoxicated Persons; Disturbing The Peace: It shall be unlawful for any licensee, individually or through his agents or employees...vending machines either directly or indirectly involve the element of chance. This prohibition will not apply to video gaming when conducted in accordance with the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1, et seq., a valid Class T liquor license, and the regulations of Chapter 5 of Title 4 of this Code. (2013 Code § 3-1-18) F. Prostitution And Lewdness: 1. It shall be unlawful for any licensee hereunder to allow or permit any soliciting for prostitution or lewdness

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Vernon Hills · 3.10

Violation of retailers tax act

Summary

This section allows the Vernon Hills liquor and license commission to refuse, suspend, or revoke a retailer's license if the licensee violates provisions of the Illinois Retailers Occupation Tax Act.

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addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the liquor and license commission, on complaint of the department, may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retailer's license, or suspend or revoke such license for any of the violations listed under section 35 ILCS 120-5, the Retailers Occupation Tax Act of 1933. (Code

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Niles · 6.37

Disposition of fees

Summary

This section outlines the process for collecting and disbursing license fees in Niles. It specifies payment deadlines, remittance to the Treasurer, fee return for denied applications, and deposit of granted license fees into the general corporate fund or another designated fund.

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license fees imposed by this article shall be paid to the President on or before May 1 of each year. All liquor license fees collected by him shall be turned over to the Treasurer of the village within 30 days from date of collection. If the license applied for is denied, the fee shall be returned to the applicant. If the license is granted, the fees, when turned over to the Treasurer as provided by this article, shall be deposited

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Wheeling · 19.01.010

Definitions

Summary

This section defines various terms used throughout the Wheeling Municipal Code, including rules of interpretation for singular/plural, present/future tense, and specific definitions for 'building', 'accessory structure', 'accessory use', 'gross acreage', 'net acreage', and 'adult day service'.

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classified under vehicle/equipment sales and services, including vehicle towing services. "Home occupation" means any use of a dwelling unit or residence for the operation of any business or commercial, mercantile or industrial activity or enterprise. "Hospital" means a state-licensed institution providing primary health services and medical, psychiatric, or surgical care to persons, primarily inpatients, suffering from illness, disease, injury, deformity and other physical or mental conditions, and, as an integral part of the institution, related accessory uses or facilities...patrons of the facility, but are not normally offered for sale except on an incidental basis. Liquor Store, Packaged. "Packaged liquor store" means a retail store that sells alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. Refers to multiple classes of liquor license, some of which are considered a principal use and some of which are considered an accessory use. Loading, Off-Street. "Off-street loading" means an area or space that is accessible from a street, alley or way, whether

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Green Oaks · 10.2.3

Restrictions On Licenses

Summary

This section outlines disqualifications for obtaining or holding a liquor license in Green Oaks, covering residency, character, citizenship, criminal convictions, past license violations, and business operations.

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would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than citizenship and residence within the village. K. A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless said manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required of the licensee. L. A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, subsequent to the passage of this chapter...premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued. N. Any person, association or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license. O. Any member of the village police department or board of trustees or the village president. P. Any person who does not have dramshop insurance in the amount of at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) covering

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Willow Springs · 4.3.5

Local Liquor Control Commissioner Designated; Powers And Duties

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This section designates the village president as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and outlines their administrative responsibilities for liquor control within Willow Springs. It details their powers, including granting, suspending, and revoking local liquor licenses, levying fines, conducting inspections, and handling citizen complaints.

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proper performance of the duties vested in him. 3. Powers And Duties: The local commissioner shall have all of the powers and duties set forth in the liquor control act, including: a. To grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke for cause, all local licenses issued to persons or entities for premises within the village. In addition to any suspension, the local commissioner may levy a fine on the licensee. The fine imposed shall...receive complaints from any citizen within the village when any provision of the state statutes or this code have been or are being violated and act upon such complaints in the manner provided by law. d. To receive local liquor license fees and deposit same to the credit of the village. e. To examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for the renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation

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Palos Hills · 5.10.050

License—Disqualifications

Summary

This section outlines disqualifications for obtaining an alcoholic liquor license in Palos Hills. It lists criteria related to residency, character, citizenship, criminal convictions, past license revocations, and eligibility for state licenses.

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eligible to receive a license under this chapter for any reason other than citizenship and residence within the political subdivision; K. A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless said manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required of the licensee; L. A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor; subsequent...passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter, or has forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violations; M. Any person, association, or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license; N. A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period of which the license is to be issued; O. Any law enforcing public

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Wood Dale · 5.407

Persons Under Age

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, gift, or delivery of alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21 years of age, intoxicated persons, or those with legal disabilities. It also prohibits underage individuals and visibly intoxicated persons from playing video gaming terminals or being in video gaming areas if a Class VG license is present. The section outlines acceptable forms of identification for age verification and states that failure to comply is a Class B misdemeanor.

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persons who have completed Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) in accordance with section 5.302.C.3 of the City of Wood Dale Municipal Code. B. It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer's license, or his agent or employee, to suffer or permit any person under age to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where such licensed premises...located; provided, that this subsection shall not apply to any person under age who is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian or to any licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale of service or other commodities than alcoholic liquor in his possession. C. It shall be unlawful for any person to whom the sale, gift or delivery of any alcoholic liquor is prohibited because of age to purchase, accept a gift of such alcoholic liquor

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Maywood · 130.90

Drug Paraphernalia

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, delivery, and possession of drug paraphernalia, referencing the Illinois Drug Paraphernalia Control Act. It also establishes drug paraphernalia as a public nuisance, allows for license revocation for violations, and subjects paraphernalia to seizure and forfeiture.

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public nuisance shall constitute a lien against the property where the nuisance exists pursuant to § 92.23. (C) License revocation. The violation, or the causing or permitting of a violation of this section, by a holder of a business or liquor license issued by the village, and in the course of the licensee's business, shall be grounds for the revocation of such license. (D) Seizure and forfeiture. All drug paraphernalia, as defined in Section 2(d) of the Illinois Drug

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Calumet City · 6.128

Allowing those under twenty-one on premises

Summary

This section prohibits liquor license holders from allowing individuals under 21 on their licensed premises, with exceptions for those accompanied by a parent or guardian, or if the establishment's primary business is not alcohol sales. It also prohibits knowingly allowing minors to possess or consume alcohol on any premises.

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shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer's license, or his or her agent or employee, to suffer or permit any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place in which such licensed premises is located; provided that this section shall not apply to any person under twenty-one (21) years...accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, nor to any licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale of service or commodities other than alcoholic liquor. It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant of any premises located within the city to knowingly allow any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to remain on such premises while in the possession of alcoholic liquor or while consuming alcoholic liquors in violation of this Code. (Code

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Highwood · 4.1.17

Employees

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This section mandates that individuals employed in the retail sale or service of alcoholic liquor in Highwood must obtain a medical certificate verifying they are free of contagious, infectious, or sexually transmitted diseases, and prohibits the employment of individuals under 21 years of age to serve alcoholic liquor.

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Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to be employed in or about the premises used for retail sale of alcoholic liquor or for such person to serve alcoholic liquor unless the owner of such place of business shall have in his possession a certificate of a duly licensed physician under the laws of the state of Illinois certifying that such person is not afflicted with or a carrier of any contagious, infectious or sexually transmitted disease. Such certificate...certificate shall be obtained no later than three (3) days after the beginning of such employment. B. Age: It shall be unlawful for any licensee to engage or employ or permit any person to serve or dispense alcoholic liquor upon licensed premises who is under the age of twenty one (21) years

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Park Ridge · 12.6.8

NUMBER OF LICENSES

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This section outlines the process for determining the number of liquor licenses available in Park Ridge, granting the corporate authorities the power to set these limits and manage reductions based on seniority or operational quality. It also specifies that forfeited, void, or revoked licenses automatically reduce the available count.

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licenses that are available in each classification. (This limitation shall not apply to Temporary Permits or Endorsements, which shall be solely within the discretion of the Commissioner.) Neither the Commissioner nor any other person or entity may issue liquor licenses in a number that is in excess of the number authorized by the Corporate Authorities. A schedule of the currently authorized number of licenses available in each classification shall be maintained by the City Manager for the Commissioner...seniority, so that the premises holding a license the least amount of time shall be eliminated first. However, the Commissioner may, with an accompanying written statement, eliminate licenses on the basis of quality of operation of the premises, considering such matters as previous violations brought before the Commissioner, the State Liquor Commission or other law enforcement issues and/or on the basis of articulable benefit or lack of benefit to the City. C. Upon any license becoming forfeited, void or revoked

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Roselle · 3.34

Terms and fees

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This section outlines the expiration dates and fee structures for liquor licenses in Roselle, including proration for licenses issued mid-year and options for semiannual payments. It also details the specific annual fees for various classes of liquor licenses.

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liquor licenses shall terminate on April 30 following the date of issuance when the full annual fee is paid. Full annual fees shall be paid for any license issued after May 1 but before June 1. The fee for any license issued on or after June 1 shall be prorated at the rate of one-twelfth ( 1/12 ) of the amount of the full annual fee for each month or portion thereof remaining to the next April 30. Fees...event "Q" $25.00 per day "R" $250.00 "S" $187.50 "T" $500.00 + $250.00 per year per video gaming device. "U" $1,750.00 (c) There shall be no refund of the license fee for any portion of a year during which the licensee ceases to engage in the business of selling alcoholic liquor. (d) No licensee shall continue to engage in the business of selling alcoholic liquor until the fees described herein have been paid

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Wonder Lake · 111.20

TRAINING REQUIRED

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This section mandates that all general managers of businesses holding liquor licenses in Wonder Lake must complete a BASSET certified training class. It also requires at least one BASSET-trained person to be present and supervise during events with temporary or special event liquor licenses, with non-compliance subject to penalties including license revocation.

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holders of any class of liquor license within the village shall require the general manager of the business to successfully complete a beverage alcohol sellers and servers education and training (BASSET) certified training class. A copy of the completed BASSET training certificate shall be filed with the Village Clerk's office. 2. All new general managers shall be allowed two months from their start date of commencement of work performed to complete their required BASSET training. 3. Anyone...issued a Class T temporary license or Class SE special event license shall have at least one person who is BASSET trained and certified who shall be at the location where alcoholic liquor is being served at all times during the event. Such person shall have supervisory authority over and be responsible for the actions of all employees or volunteers not having the required training. 4. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section may subject the licensee

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