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Joliet · 4.14

Prerequisites for issuance

Summary

This section outlines the prerequisites for obtaining or renewing a retail liquor license in Joliet. Applicants must provide evidence of dram shop insurance, pay the license fee via certified or cashier's check, and settle any outstanding city debts over 45 days old.

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time set forth herein for the renewal of a retail liquor license, and in case of a successful new applicant, within ten (10) days of notification of council action on the license application, the current licensee or the applicant shall present the following to the commissioner: (1) Evidence of dram shop insurance, in the form of a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in Illinois, insuring the applicant, and the owner or lessor...premises, in at least the amounts recoverable under the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.), as amended. (2) Payments to the commissioner by means of a certified or cashier's check of the license fee for the class of license desired. (3) Payment to the city collector of any monies owed to the city by the applicant which have remained unpaid for more than forty-five (45) days. (b) After the applicant has fulfilled the requirements
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Winnetka · Section 5.09.010   Definitions.
Summary

This section defines key terms related to alcohol and alcoholic beverages within Winnetka's liquor control regulations. It clarifies what constitutes 'alcohol,' 'alcoholic beverage,' 'alcoholic liquor,' 'bar,' 'beer,' and 'coffee shop' for the purposes of the chapter.

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barrel, keg, hogshead, or other receptacle or container whatsoever, used, corked or capped, sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquor. "Packaged sale" means the sale at retail of alcoholic beverages in their original package. "Restaurant" means a place of business licensed under Chapter 5.24 of this code, the primary business of which is the on-site preparation, sale and consumption of complete meals served on non-disposable tableware, where complete...this code. As used in this chapter, "sidewalk service" shall also mean and include the sale and service of alcoholic beverages on other public rights of way or public property pursuant to a Class C or Class X liquor license, as approved by the Village Council pursuant to Chapter 12.04 of this code. "Small brewer" means a brewer that has annual production of less than two million barrels or otherwise qualifies for the federal small brewer's excise tax differential
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Coal City · 112.14

Investigation and examination of applicants

Summary

This section grants the Liquor Control Commissioner broad authority to investigate and examine applicants and licensees, including their books and records. By applying for a license, applicants consent to information disclosure, waive claims against the Village, and agree to indemnify the Village for any claims arising from these investigations.

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Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to examine or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; to hear testimony and take proof for his or her information in the performance...purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the Liquor Control Commissioner under this section, the Commissioner may authorize his or her agent to act on his or her behalf, as provided by statute.B. By applying for a liquor license, every applicant authorizes any person to disclose, and the Village to investigate, all information pertaining to the applicant's application. Every applicant waives any and all claims against the Village, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Village
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Gilberts · 3.2.6

Leased premises

Summary

This section requires applicants for liquor licenses who do not own the licensed premises to submit a fully executed lease. The lease must be valid for a period equal to or longer than the duration of the liquor license.

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executed lease of premises whenever the applicant is not the property owner of the premises for which a license is sought. Such lease must have a coverage period equal to or longer than the duration of the applicant's liquor license
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Shorewood · 3.18.1

License Required

Summary

This section requires a valid license for operating video gaming terminals within Shorewood, contingent upon the applicant holding a specific type of retail liquor license.

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operate video gaming terminals in conformance with the Video Gaming Act except as provided in this chapter. No license shall be issued for any premises unless the applicant holds a valid Class A, A-1, or B-3 retail liquor license for the premises
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Third Lake · 4.19

Prohibited acts and conditions

Summary

This section prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public ways and in motor vehicles on public ways, with an open bottle law restricting open containers in vehicles. It also prohibits licensees from serving alcohol to minors or intoxicated individuals and mandates security and traffic control for large outdoor events.

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person, or to any person known by him to be a habitual drunkard, insane, mentally ill, mentally deficient or in need of mental treatment. (d) Outdoor events. When there is an outdoor gathering on a premises which holds a liquor license from the village, and over 500 individuals are expected to be in attendance, it shall be the duty of the liquor licensee to provide adequate personnel for security services on the property and for traffic control to and from
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Schaumburg · 113.36

PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF ENTERTAINMENT

Summary

This section prohibits offering certain types of entertainment, such as dances and concerts, to individuals between the ages of 14 and 20. Exceptions are made for non-profit or governmental organizations and for hotels with separate ballrooms.

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church, unit of local government, school, park district or other similar type of governmental agency. No such entertainment shall be offered to persons between the ages of fourteen (14) through twenty (20) years on-premises for which a liquor license has been issued, except for hotels which have ballrooms available separate and apart from any facilities for the dispensing of liquor. (Ord. 94-129, passed
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Melrose Park · 12.36.050

Certificate of registration—Restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of certificates of registration for public telephones on vacant property, properties with abandoned buildings, establishments primarily selling alcohol, or residential buildings. It also grants the village comptroller discretion to deny registration if a location is deemed not in the public interest or harmful to the neighborhood.

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certificate of registration shall authorize a telephone situated: (1) on vacant property; (2) on property on which there is situated an abandoned building; (3) on property on which there is situated an establishment that has or requires a liquor license, or that is kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place that primarily sells alcoholic liquor at retail; or (4) on property on which there is a building that is used primarily for residential purposes
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Burbank · 1.8

Land trusts—Disclosure of beneficial interest

Summary

This section requires any applicant seeking city benefits, authorizations, licenses, or permits related to land held in a land trust to provide an affidavit disclosing the name and address of each beneficiary and their interest in the land. The city will provide the necessary forms for this disclosure.

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Whenever any land trust, land trust trustee, beneficiary of a land trust or liquor license applicant, lessor or lessee, or agent or representative thereof, shall make application to the city for any benefit, authorization, license or permit, relating to the land which is the subject of said trust, any interest therein, improvement thereto, or use thereof, such application shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the trustee, authorized officer thereof, or by the beneficiary, identifying each beneficiary by name
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Willow Springs · 4.3.16

Examination Of Applicant; Local Commissioner

Summary

This section grants the local commissioner broad authority to examine applicants, license renewals, and licensees, including the power to administer oaths, inspect records, and issue subpoenas for information related to liquor licensing.

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cause to be examined, under oath, any person applying for a license or for a renewal thereof. Such rights shall also extend to all persons required to complete and submit with any application hereunder (initial or renewal) a liquor license personal interest form under section 4-3-8 of this chapter. Likewise, these rights of examination shall extend to a licensee applying for renewal, as well as any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served...further right to examine or to cause examination to be made of the books and records of any person applying for a license, or a renewal of a license, as well as any licensee upon whom a notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by the Illinois liquor control act or by this chapter, or similarly of the officers and agents of a corporate person, as well as that of a licensee or its officers or agents
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Zion · 56.58

Limitation on number of licenses issued

Summary

This section outlines the process for managing existing and new retail licenses, including tracking, revocation, and lapsing of licenses. It designates the city council as having the sole authority to create new licenses, with a simplified process for Class D-2 (event) licenses.

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Existing licenses. (1) The city clerk, serving as the administrative assistant to the liquor commissioner, shall maintain a current list of all authorized licenses, and shall report to the city council promptly any time there is any change in the number of such licenses, irrespective of the reason for the change. (2) In the event any license(s) shall be revoked by final administrative action of the liquor commissioner, and any appeals to the Illinois liquor commission or the courts
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Riverdale · 5.32.190

Location restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of retail alcoholic liquor sales licenses within 100 feet of certain institutions like churches, schools, and hospitals. Exemptions exist for businesses where liquor sales are not primary, and for license renewals if the proximity institution was established after the original license.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred feet of any church, school, hospital, home for the aged, or indigent persons or for veterans, their wives or children, or any military or naval station; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to clubs or restaurants, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic...liquor is not the principal business carried on, if such place of business not exempted shall have been established for such purpose prior to the taking effect of this chapter; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises within one hundred feet of any church where such church has been established within such one hundred feet since the issuance of the original license
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Lansing · 8.58

Examination of applicant

Summary

This section outlines the investigative powers of the local liquor control commissioner and the village police department concerning applicants and licensees for local liquor licenses. The commissioner can examine applicants and licensees under oath, review their books and records, and issue subpoenas, while the police department conducts background investigations, including fingerprinting.

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Local liquor control commissioner. The local liquor control commissioner shall have the right to: (1) Examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of the revocation or suspension has been served in the manner provided by law; (2) Examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; (3) Hear testimony and take proof for their information...this state. (4) Authorize an agent to act on their behalf for the purpose of obtaining information desired by them. (b) Police department. The village police department shall also conduct a background investigation into each applicant for a liquor license, including the topics covered in sections 8-56 and 8-59. This shall include fingerprints of the persons described in section 8-56 on such forms and in such manner as prescribed by the local liquor control commissioner. The applicant
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Carpentersville · 5.12.100

Record of licenses

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village shall keep a complete record of all licenses issued by the local liquor control commissioner
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Lake Bluff · 3.2.22

Location Restrictions; Exemptions

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses within 100 feet of a church or school. Exemptions exist for certain businesses where liquor sales are not the primary focus and were established prior to the ordinance's effective date, as well as for license renewals if a church was established after the original license was issued.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred feet (100') of any church or school; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to clubs, restaurants, food shops or other places where the sale...alcoholic liquor is not the principal business carried on, if such place of business not exempt shall have been established for such purpose prior to the effective date hereof; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor on premises within one hundred feet (100') of any church where such church has been established within such one hundred feet (100') since the issuance of the original license
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River Grove · 5.17.2

Application

Summary

This section outlines the application process for a retail drug store license in River Grove. It requires a written application, an investigation by the Commissioner of Health into the premises and qualifications of personnel, and a recommendation to the Board of Trustees for approval or denial.

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license fee herein provided for, issue a license to such applicant to conduct a drug store at the place named in said application. Such license shall not authorize the sale of cigarettes or the sale of liquor unless the licensee is duly licensed for that purpose by the proper governmental authorities
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Yorkville · 3.3.19

Training required

Summary

This section mandates that all general managers of businesses holding liquor licenses in Yorkville must complete a BASSET-certified training class. Temporary and special event licenses require at least one BASSET-trained person with supervisory authority to be present at all times.

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holders of any class of liquor license within the City 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 City Clerk's office. B. All new general managers shall be allowed two (2) months from their first date of commencement of work performed to complete their required BASSET training. C. Anyone...issued a Class T temporary license or Class SE special event license shall have at least one (1) 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. D. Failure to comply with the provisions of this section may subject the licensee
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Deerfield · 3.22

Location Restrictions; Exceptions:

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of churches, schools (excluding higher learning institutions), hospitals, or homes for the aged/indigent/veterans. Exceptions exist for businesses where liquor sales are not the principal activity, pre-existing establishments, and license renewals if the sensitive use was established after the original license was issued.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, or home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to clubs, restaurants, food shops or other places...where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principal business or if such place of business was established for such purpose prior to the taking effect of this chapter; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100'feet of any church, or school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, or home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children where such use has been
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Deerfield · 3.22

Location Restrictions; Exceptions:

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of churches, schools (excluding higher learning institutions), hospitals, or homes for the aged/indigent/veterans. Exceptions exist for businesses where liquor sales are not the principal activity, pre-existing establishments, and license renewals if the sensitive use was established after the original license was issued.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, or home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to clubs, restaurants, food shops or other places...where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principal business or if such place of business was established for such purpose prior to the taking effect of this chapter; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100'feet of any church, or school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, or home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children where such use has been
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Norridge · 62.206

License revocation

Summary

This section outlines that violations of specific drug paraphernalia sections by a business or liquor license holder, during the course of business, are grounds for license revocation. This includes findings of guilt or liability and sentences of supervision.

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violation, or the causing or permitting of a violation, of section 62-202, 62-203, 62-204 or 62-205 by a holder of a business or liquor license issued by the village, in the course of the licensee's business shall be grounds for the revocation of such license. Violation includes, but is not limited to, a finding or plea of guilty or liable and a sentence of supervision
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Wilmette · 10.24

Sales at less than the regular price

Summary

This section permits licensees with on-premises consumption licenses to sell alcoholic liquor at a reduced price, provided they comply with specific sections of the Illinois Liquor Control Act. These Illinois statutes govern the conditions under which such discounted sales can occur.

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Licensees holding a license which allows consumption of alcoholic liquor on premises may sell alcoholic liquor, to be consumed on premise, at a price less than the price regularly charged by the licensee for such beverage only in compliance with section 6-28 and 6-28.5 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/6-28 and 235 ILCS 5/6-28.5. (Code
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Evanston · 9.5.10.2

PRESENCE RESTRICTION

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 19 from being in a place where alcoholic liquor is being consumed by other individuals under 19, with an exception for their own domicile unless they permit its use for such consumption.

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Presence Restriction: It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of nineteen (19) to be or to remain in any room, apartment, house, place or vehicle which is not licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor, when such person knows alcoholic liquor is being consumed by persons under the age of nineteen (19) therein, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter; provided however, a person shall not be in violation of this Subsection where the room, apartment
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Highland Park · 119.205

Powers and Duties

Summary

This section outlines the responsibilities and authorities of the Highland Park Local Liquor Control Commissioner. It details their duties in administering local liquor laws, enforcing compliance, and processing license applications.

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this Chapter; and (2) all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, laws, rules, and regulations relating to alcoholic liquor and applicable within the City. (B) The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To enter, or to authorize any law enforcement officer or peace officer to enter, at any time upon any premises licensed pursuant to this Chapter to determine whether any of the provisions of this Chapter or any other applicable statutes, ordinances, laws, rules or regulations...applicable rules or regulations, have been or are being violated, and to act upon such complaints in the manner set forth in this Chapter; (3) To grant or deny any application for the issuance or renewal of a local liquor license, in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Chapter; and (4) To perform all other duties required pursuant to the Liquor Control
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Villa Park · 3.402.2

Family recreation and entertainment center

Summary

This section mandates adequate security personnel for family recreation and entertainment centers that also sell and consume alcohol. The liquor commissioner is responsible for approving and reviewing security plans and can recommend license category elimination for non-compliance.

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licensee's security measures to determine whether adequate security is being provided as required herein. In addition, the liquor commissioner shall conduct an annual review of the business and may recommend elimination of the Class Z or Class ZZZZ liquor license category if the business is not operated in accordance with the applicable codes and ordinances of the village
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Waukegan · 13.02

Definition of Terms

Summary

This section of the Waukegan Municipal Ordinance provides definitions for various terms used throughout the document, covering a range of concepts from 'Abandoned Sign' to 'Airport'. It establishes the precise meaning of these terms to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the ordinance.

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door. Live entertainment may be featured as an accessory to the banquet or meeting use. A banquet facility is not a restaurant, bar, or nightclub. Bar/Tavern: An establishment licensed by the City for the purpose of selling alcohol for consumption on the premises where sold, and restaurants with a liquor-serving facility that is separate from the dining area and is regularly operated during hours not corresponding to food service hours. Basement: A portion of a building below the first...free or ticketed, (iii) may include live or recorded entertainment; (iv) may include the provision of food for on-site consumption; and (v) may or may not include the service of alcoholic beverages pursuant to a properly issued local liquor license. Name Plate: A sign containing the name, street address, and/or occupation or profession of the occupant of a building. Natural Drainage: The path by which water traverses a piece of property in its natural state, agricultural state
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