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Plano · 3.2.21

Revocation Or Suspension Of License

Summary

This section outlines the process for the commissioner to suspend or revoke a liquor dealer's license. It details grounds for revocation, temporary closure orders for immediate community threats, and the required notice and hearing procedures.

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Violation: The commissioner may suspend, for not more than thirty (30) days, or revoke for cause any liquor dealer's license for any violation of any provision of this chapter or for any violation of the laws of the state pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor. B.   Written Order: If the commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community, the commissioner may, upon issuance of a written
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Schaumburg · 113.40

LICENSE

Summary

This section requires an annual food court license for any food court adjacent to a liquor-licensed establishment that allows alcohol consumption. Licenses are subject to inspection and posting requirements.

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License Required: No individual, association, group, institution, governmental entity, nonprofit, firm, or corporation shall have, allow or provide a food court adjacent to a liquor licensed establishment which intends to use or does use the food court for the consumption of alcohol by its customers without having first complied with the terms of this chapter relating to same and having procured an annual food court license as applicable. (B) Inspection: All food court licenses and license renewals shall be subject
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Elgin · 6.06.060

Application; filing; processing fee

Summary

This section outlines the application process for alcoholic liquor licenses in Elgin, detailing where to file, applicable nonrefundable processing fees, and the requirement to pay the full annual license fee prior to issuance. It also specifies exemptions for certain license classes and situations.

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Applications shall be directed to and filed with the local liquor control commission. In addition to all other fees imposed the applicant shall also pay a nonrefundable fee in the amount as provided in the most recently enacted ordinance establishing fees for various city services, permits, licenses, use of facilities and other matters at the time of filing to cover the cost of processing the application. Prior to the issuance of any license the applicant shall pay to the city...policy of liability insurance submitted to the local liquor control commission pursuant to the requirements of this section shall be for the entire term of the license period and it shall be a condition of any license issued by the local liquor control commission that the bond or policy of liability insurance shall be in full force and effect throughout the license period as a condition of doing business pursuant to such license. (Ord. No. G27-19, 2019; Code
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Bellwood · 116.111

Revocation Of License

Summary

This section states that a licensee's failure to comply with the terms of the subchapter can lead to the suspension or revocation of their liquor license by Bellwood, in addition to other penalties.

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Failure or refusal of a licensee to comply with the terms of this subchapter shall be cause for suspension or revocation of the liquor license granted by the village in addition to any other penalty provided in this subchapter. (Ord. 05-55, passed 11-23-05) Penalty, see § 116.999 Cross-reference: Alcoholic beverage licensing
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Bellwood · 35.223

Revocation Of License

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This section outlines that a licensee's failure to comply with the terms of the subchapter can lead to the suspension or revocation of their liquor license. This action is in addition to any other penalties specified.

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Failure or refusal of a licensee to comply with the terms of this subchapter shall be cause for suspension or revocation of the liquor license granted by the village in addition to any other penalty provided in this subchapter. (Ord. 05-55, passed 11-23-05) Penalty, see § 35.999 Cross-reference: Alcoholic beverage licensing
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Bellwood · 35.234

Revocation Of License

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This section outlines that a licensee's failure to comply with the subchapter's terms can lead to the suspension or revocation of their liquor license. This is in addition to any other penalties specified within the subchapter.

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Failure or refusal of a licensee to comply with the terms of this subchapter shall be cause for suspension or revocation of the liquor license granted by the village, in addition to any other penalty provided in this subchapter. (Ord. 06-03, passed 1-11-06) Penalty
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Park Ridge · 2.19.5

REVOCATION OF LICENSE

Summary

This section allows the City of Park Ridge to suspend or revoke a liquor license if the licensee fails to comply with the terms of the chapter. This action is in addition to any other penalties prescribed.

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Failure or refusal of a licensee to comply with the terms of this Chapter shall be cause for suspension or revocation of the liquor license granted by the City of Park Ridge, in addition to any other penalty provided in this Chapter
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Roselle · 3.21

Processing fee

Summary

This section outlines the processing and fingerprinting fees associated with new and renewal retail liquor license applications, as well as BYO licenses in Roselle. All fees are non-refundable.

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Retail licenses. A processing fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each individual required to be identified on a new retail liquor license application or a six (6) year retail renewal application shall be paid at the time the application is made for a new retail license or upon a six (6) year retail license renewal date. Fingerprinting of identified persons is included in this fee. A fee of forty-four dollars ($44.00) per individual
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Homer Glen · 83.54.3

CHanges in personnel

Summary

This section outlines requirements for reporting changes in personnel or ownership for entities holding a Village Video Gaming Premises License. It mandates timely written notification to the Village President for any changes and specifies that new personnel must meet all licensing requirements, including eligibility for a liquor license. Failure to comply or significant ownership changes that result in an ineligible party can lead to the termination of the license.

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Premises License under this article shall be reported in writing to the Village President within 10 days of the change. All such new personnel shall meet all the requirements of this article and must further qualify to hold a liquor license. All such changes in personnel shall be subject to review by the Village President. (2) When a Village Video Gaming Premises License has been issued to a partnership or limited liability company, and a change in ownership interest greater
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Carol Stream · 10.2.11

Investigation Fee; Game Rooms

Summary

This section establishes a non-refundable $375 investigation fee for game room license applications. However, this fee is waived for existing game room owners and for applicants who already hold a valid liquor license with the village.

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room a non-refundable investigation fee of $375. No investigation fee shall be required for the license of an owner of a game room. The investigation fee shall not be required for any applicant who then holds a valid liquor license with the village
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Warrenville · 3.9.4

Investigation Fee

Summary

This section establishes a nonrefundable investigation fee of $375.00 for each application to operate a game room in Warrenville. However, this fee is waived for existing game room owners and applicants who currently hold a valid liquor license within the City.

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three hundred seventy five dollars ($375.00). No investigation fee shall be required for the license of an owner of a game room. The investigation fee shall not be required for any applicant who then holds a valid liquor license within the City
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Hainesville · 5.12.050

Investigation fee—Game rooms

Summary

This section establishes a nonrefundable investigation fee of $375.00 for game room license applications. The fee is waived for owners of existing game rooms and for applicants who currently hold a valid liquor license with the village.

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three hundred seventy-five dollars ($375.00). No investigation fee shall be required for the license of an owner of a game room. The investigation fee shall not be required for any applicant who then holds a valid liquor license with the village. (Prior code
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Brookfield · 8.91

Investigation fee

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This section establishes a nonrefundable investigation fee for applications to operate a game area, as outlined in the village fee schedule. Exemptions to this fee include owners of game areas and applicants holding a valid municipal liquor license.

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amount provided in the village fee schedule. No investigation fee shall be required for the license of an owner of a game area. The investigation fee shall not be required of an applicant who then holds a valid liquor license with the municipality. (Code
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Lake Forest · 111.042

Revocation; Suspension

Summary

This section grants the Commissioner the authority to suspend a liquor license for up to 30 days or revoke it for cause if any provisions of this chapter or state statutes related to alcohol sales are violated.

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Commissioner may suspend, for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause, any liquor license for any violation of any provisions contained in this chapter or the statutes of the state pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor. (Prior Code, § 4-15) (Ord. 2013-26, passed
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Old Mill Creek · 112.043

Revocation Or Suspension

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This section allows the Commissioner to suspend a liquor license for up to 30 days or revoke it for cause if there are violations of the chapter or state statutes related to alcoholic liquor sales.

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Commissioner may suspend, for not more than 30 days, or revoke for cause, any liquor license for any violation for any provisions contained in this chapter or the statutes of the state pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor. (Ord. 2006-0-2, passed
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Roselle · 2.13

Adult Uses

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This section establishes regulations for adult uses in Roselle, aiming to balance constitutionally protected expression with the protection of public health, safety, and welfare. It outlines several findings justifying these regulations, including concerns about public safety, health, crime, property values, and neighborhood character.

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conditions, in order to prevent or minimize substantial or undue adverse effects upon neighboring and adjacent properties and improvements, and substantial or undue or upon public facilities and services: 1. No permittee or any other person shall hold a liquor license for the property subject to the Special Use permit for an adult use, or sell, serve, and/or allow the consumption of alcoholic liquor on the property. 2. No adult use offering live performance of adult entertainment shall allow exposed
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Villa Park · 4.409

Location restrictions

Summary

This section outlines the location restrictions for game rooms in Villa Park, specifying allowed districts and conditional use criteria. It also prohibits electronic game rooms within certain distances of churches, schools, liquor establishments, and other game rooms.

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district. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, electronic game rooms shall in no event be allowed: (1) Within six hundred (600) feet of any church or school; (2) Within one hundred (100) feet of any establishment holding any of the following liquor licenses: Class A, AA, or AAA; (3) Within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of an establishment holding a game room license within the village. The determination of the foregoing distances shall be made by measuring on a straight
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Hawthorn Woods · 3.3.26

Sale Of Kegs

Summary

This section regulates the sale of kegs in Hawthorn Woods, requiring licensees to affix identification tags, maintain detailed sales logs, collect a refundable deposit, and obtain purchaser agreements. It also outlines conditions for deposit forfeiture and prohibits possessing untagged kegs within the village.

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Only a licensee holding a class F liquor license can sell kegs. B.   A licensee who sells a keg shall affix to each keg sold a tag, furnished by the local liquor control commissioner, containing an identification number enabling the purchaser to be identified. C.   The licensee shall keep a logbook of all kegs sold, showing the identification number on the tag affixed to each keg, and the purchaser's name, address, telephone number, driver's license/state identification number, description
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South Elgin · 98.02

Exemptions

Summary

This section exempts the Village of South Elgin and block parties from the requirement to obtain a special event permit, unless Village services are needed. Other permits may still be required for events.

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this code. (B)   Notwithstanding the exemptions set forth in this chapter, issuance of other permits or licenses may be required depending on the nature of the event, including but not limited to temporary structures and signs, fireworks, raffles, and liquor licenses. (Ord. 2022-08, passed
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Coal City · 112.45

Delivery restrictions

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Amended 7-27-2016 by Ord. No. 16-16]No license shall allow for the delivery of any alcoholic beverage, including beer and wine, regardless of its packaging, to any location without a liquor license
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Glencoe · 4.3

Powers And Duties Of The Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section outlines the administrative responsibilities, powers, and duties of the Liquor Control Commissioner within the Village of Glencoe. It details their authority to enforce liquor-related laws, issue and revoke licenses, appoint assistants, and levy fines.

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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; (4)   To appoint one or more persons to assist in the exercise of all of the powers and the performance of the duties of the liquor control commissioner...Liquor Control Act; (6)   To grant, suspend for not more than 30 days, or revoke for cause, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, all local licenses issued to persons for premises within his or her jurisdiction; and (7)   To levy fines in accordance with this chapter for violations of the Liquor Control Act, any applicable rule or regulation established by the State Liquor Commission or any of the provisions of this chapter, as the case
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Park Forest · 22.34

Fee schedule

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This section establishes an annual business certificate fee schedule for businesses operating in Park Forest. It outlines exemptions for public agencies and non-profits but requires them to obtain registration and pay for environmental health inspections, with fees potentially prorated.

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Tobacco: .....$75.00 (2) Coin-operated mechanical devices: ..... Food, beverage, cigarette and ice .....$40.00 Musical and mechanical devices .....$25.00 Game devices: First device .....$300.00 Each additional device .....$50.00 Video gaming terminal (per terminal) .....$25.00 (3) Commercial driveways, each .....$30.00 (h) Liquor license. Fee includes building and fire department required by subsection 6-44(b) of this Code. ..... Classification Fee Initial Application Renewal Class A license $1,500.00 $750.00 Class B license $1,500.00 $750.00 Class C license $1,500.00 $750.00 Class
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Country Club Hills · 13.11.05

License Fee

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license fee for a tobacco dealer's license shall be as set forth in City Code Chapter 13, Schedule 13.1, in the amount of $35.00, with the exemption of all City Liquor License holders
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Oak Park · 3.7.2

Local Liquor Control Commissioner To Adopt Regulations

Summary

This section mandates the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to create and adopt written regulations for their office's operations. These regulations must ensure due process for licensees, applicants, complainants, and the Village itself, and require approval from the Village Attorney and the President and Board of Trustees before implementation.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall adopt regulations for the conduct of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner's office. Such regulations shall guarantee adequate standards of substantive and procedural due process for local licensees; applicants for local liquor licenses and renewals thereof; persons who file complaints as hereinafter provided; and the Village, when it appears as a party in any hearing conducted by, or on behalf of, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. B.   All such regulations shall be in writing
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Oak Park · 3.7.2

Local Liquor Control Commissioner To Adopt Regulations

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This section mandates the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to create and adopt written regulations for their office's operations. These regulations must ensure due process for licensees, applicants, complainants, and the Village itself, and require approval from the Village Attorney and the President and Board of Trustees before implementation.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall adopt regulations for the conduct of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner's office. Such regulations shall guarantee adequate standards of substantive and procedural due process for local licensees; applicants for local liquor licenses and renewals thereof; persons who file complaints as hereinafter provided; and the Village, when it appears as a party in any hearing conducted by, or on behalf of, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. B.   All such regulations shall be in writing
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