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Forest View · 3.3.12

Sanitary Regulations

Summary

This section mandates that all premises selling alcoholic liquors must be kept clean and sanitary, with regular cleaning requirements. It also specifies the provision and maintenance of separate, clean, and sanitary toilet facilities for men and women.

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thoroughly cleaned at least once in every twenty four (24) hours (provided that no cleaning shall be required on Sundays or holidays if no business is conducted on the premises on such days). In all premises wherein alcoholic liquors are licensed to be sold for consumption there shall be maintained two (2) toilets, one for men and one for women. Said toilet rooms shall have a concrete floor or other floor of waterproof material and shall at all times
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Lakemoor · 43.19

Possession And Consumption Of Alcoholic Liquors By Minors

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcoholic liquor within Lakemoor, with specific exceptions for employment, religious ceremonies, and parental supervision. It also prohibits adults from serving alcohol to minors and knowingly allowing underage gatherings under certain conditions.

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except as provided under this section. (C)   The possession or serving of alcoholic liquor by a person under 21 years of age, but not under 18 years of age, pursuant to his or her employment by an employer licensed to sell liquor in the village is not prohibited under this section. The possession or consumption of an alcoholic liquor by a person under the age of 21 in the performance of a religious service or ceremony is not prohibited under
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Hazel Crest · 24.32

License inspections

Summary

The police department is responsible for conducting regular inspections to ensure businesses, vehicles, dogs, and liquor establishments have obtained necessary licenses. These inspections also verify that businesses are operating in compliance with village ordinances and laws to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.

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Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the police department shall make regular and periodic checks to ascertain whether business, vehicle, dog, liquor and other licenses required by this Code have been procured, and shall regularly inspect all places of business required to have a village license to see that such places of business are being operated according to the ordinances and laws in force, and in a manner so as to protect the public health, safety and morals, and to promote
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Sauk Village · 6.24

Qualifications of licensee

Summary

This section requires that any applicant for a retail liquor dealer's license in Sauk Village must be eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license and undergo fingerprinting by the chief of police.

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license required by this chapter shall be issued to any person who is not eligible to receive a state retail liquor dealer's license, under provision of 235 ILCS 5/6-2, as amended. All applicants shall submit to the use of standard fingerprinting procedures by the chief of police. (Code 1977, § 3-4; Code 2005, § 111.16) State Law reference— Issuance of license to certain persons prohibited, 235 ILCS 5/6-2; restrictions on sales near churches, schools, and hospitals, 235 ILCS 5/6-11
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Rockdale · 10.14

Serving intoxicated person

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the sale, delivery, or giving of alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person by the holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's license or their representatives.

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shall be unlawful for the holder of an alcoholic liquor dealer's license or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of such licensee to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person. (Code 1983, § 4-18; Ord. No. 498, § 35, 3-3-1975) State Law reference— Similar provisions, 235 ILCS 5/6-16
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Country Club Hills · 13.3.13

Retail Sales Restrictions

Summary

This section restricts the issuance of retail licenses for alcoholic liquor sales within 100 feet of certain institutions like churches, schools, and hospitals. It also prohibits licenses for businesses primarily serving minors or whose main business involves items for minors.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred (100) feet (31 meters) 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 hotels offering restaurant service; to restaurants, where the sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on, or to regularly organized clubs, if such place...business so exempted shall have been established for such purpose prior to the enactment of the Liquor Control Act of the State of Illinois on January 31, 1934, nor to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within one hundred (100) feet (31 meters) of any church or school where such church or school has been established within such one hundred (100) feet (31 meters) after the issuance of the original license
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Oak Lawn · 3.15.5

Number Of Tobacco Retailer Licenses

Summary

This section establishes a framework for the number of tobacco retailer licenses in Oak Lawn, differentiating between Class 1 (for businesses where tobacco is not the primary product) and Class 2 (for other businesses). A cap of twelve Class 2 licenses is set, and any reduction in issued licenses due to revocation or non-issuance will decrease the authorized total.

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from time to time by the President and Board of Trustees and shall be kept on record in the Office of the Village Clerk. B.   Class 1 Tobacco Retailer License: 1.   Class 1 Tobacco Retailer Licenses shall be issued to grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, and gasoline stations. Class 1 Tobacco Retailers sell products other than tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and/or alternative nicotine products as their primary business. Class 1 Tobacco Retailer License authorizes the sale of cigarettes, cigars...Tobacco Retailer License: 1.   Class 2 Tobacco Retailer Licenses shall be issued to any business wishing to sell tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and/or alternative nicotine products, within the Village, excluding grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, and gasoline stations. Class 2 Tobacco Retailer License authorizes the sale of cigarettes, cigars, and all other tobacco types, as well as electronic cigarettes, and/or alternative nicotine products. It excludes the sale of any product that contains THC, Illicit THC Products, Kratom, or Synthetic
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Wheaton · 6.84

Persons ineligible

Summary

This section outlines individuals and entities ineligible for a retail liquor dealer's license in Wheaton. It covers criteria related to residency, character, legal status, criminal convictions, prior license revocations, and ownership structures of partnerships and corporations.

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retail liquor dealer's license shall be issued to: (1) A person who is not a resident of the city. (2) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he resides. (3) A person who is not a legal resident of the United States, meeting all legal requirements for working in the United States. (4) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law, if the commission...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 for which the license is to be issued. (15) Any law enforcing public official of this city, including members of the city's local liquor commission, the mayor, or member of the city council; and no such official shall be interested directly in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor. (16) A person
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Melrose Park · 5.12.170

Local liquor commissioner—Additional powers, functions and duties

Summary

This section outlines the additional powers, functions, and duties of the local liquor control commissioner in Melrose Park. These include granting, suspending, and revoking liquor licenses, levying fines, inspecting licensed premises, and acting on citizen complaints.

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cause all local licenses issued to persons for premises within his or her jurisdiction; B. To levy fines in accordance with this chapter, as amended, and Section 7-5 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/7-5), and to suspend and/or revoke any local license for a violation of local law, including, but not limited to, village ordinance and the village code, as amended; and the laws of the state of Illinois; C. To enter or to authorize...corporation functioning as a club in this state under a certificate of authority issued under that Act has violated this chapter or the Liquor Control Act of 1934 by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquors without a retailer's license; E. To receive complaint from any citizen within his or her jurisdiction that any of the provisions of local or state law have been or are being violated and to act upon such complaints; F. To exercise
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Berwyn · § 879B.11 Display Of Licenses; Hours Of Operation.
Summary

This section requires video gaming terminals in Berwyn to be licensed by both the Illinois Gaming Board and the city. It also mandates the posting of winning odds and restricts play to the legal hours for alcohol consumption at the licensed location.

Section Text
terminal may be played except during the legal hours of operation allowed for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the licensed video gaming location. A video gaming location that violates this division is subject to termination of its license by the Liquor Commissioner. (Ord. 16-11, passed
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South Holland · 4.41

Revocation

Summary

This section grants the village president the authority to revoke a retail liquor dealer's license if the dealer violates any provision of this chapter or any state law concerning the sale of alcoholic liquor.

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village president may revoke any retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of any provision of this chapter or of any state law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor
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Arlington Heights · Section 13.609

Revocation

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Village President may revoke any retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of any provision of this Chapter or of any State law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor
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Chicago Heights · 39.218

Violations; penalties

Summary

This section outlines violations and penalties for terminal operators in Chicago Heights related to video gaming push tax. It details consequences for failing to file reports or falsely reporting tax amounts, including license suspension/revocation and escalating fines for repeated offenses. It also establishes that providing false information to the City by an owner is a violation, with each day of non-compliance considered a separate offense.

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terminal operator license. All payments not remitted when due shall be paid together with a penalty assessment on the unpaid balance at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) percent per month. Suspension or revocation of license: The city mayor/local liquor commissioner or his or her designee shall have the power to suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke any video gaming license issued under the provisions of this chapter for cause, or if he/she determines...shall have violated any of the provisions of this chapter, any of the statutes of the state or any other valid ordinance or resolution enacted by the city. However, no such license shall be revoked or suspended except after the holding of a public hearing by the mayor/local liquor commissioner or his or her designee. Ten (10) days' notice of the hearing shall be given to the terminal operator. Alternatively, terminal operator shall have the opportunity to engage
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Willow Springs · 4.3.34

Violations And Penalties

Summary

This section establishes liability for violations of alcoholic liquor regulations, outlining penalties including fines and potential license revocation or suspension for licensees. It also details forfeiture of licenses and fees upon conviction of certain violations.

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licensee convicted of violating any provisions of this chapter may be subject to having his license revoked, suspended or not renewed by the local commissioner. 3. License Revocation As Additional Penalty: Whenever any licensee shall have been convicted by any court of a violation of any of the provisions of the liquor control...this chapter, or any other ordinances of the village controlling or regulating the sale of alcoholic liquors, the licensee shall, in addition to all other penalties for such offense, incur a forfeiture of any local retail liquor dealer's license issued pursuant to this chapter and all monies that have been paid therefor
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Schiller Park · 110.30

License Required

Summary

This section mandates that any entity selling alcoholic liquor at retail within Schiller Park must obtain a Village license for each distinct selling location. It clarifies that even if locations are under the same roof or at the same address, separate licenses are required if areas are not under the retailer's control and are open to the public, with an exception for hotel operators serving registered guests.

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shall be unlawful within the Village to offer for sale or to sell at retail any alcoholic liquor without first having obtained a Village license for each location, place, or premises where the retailer is located to sell the same. (B)   Where two or more such locations, places, or premises are under the same roof but separated by any area not under the retailer's control and open to the general public, or at the same street address but separated...public, a separate Village license shall be obtained for each such location, place, or premises, provided that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to prevent any hotel operator holding an “H” classification license provided for under the provisions of this chapter from serving liquor to his registered guests in any room or part of his hotel. (C)   The issuance to or possession by any person of a retail liquor dealer's tax stamp issued for a then-existing
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Arlington Heights · Section 11.801

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the Prepared Food and Liquor Tax in Arlington Heights. It outlines what constitutes liquor, prepared foods, retail purchases, retailers, and prepared food facilities, including specific exclusions.

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consideration, whether in the form of money, credits, barter or any other nature, and not for resale. d. Retailer. Any person who sells or offers for sale, prepared food and/or liquor for use or consumption and not for resale. e. Prepared Food Facility. Establishments subject to the licensing requirements of Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code as a food service establishment which sells prepared food at retail for immediate consumption and which provides for on and/or off premises consumption whether...elderly, coin-operated automatic food item dispensing machines, hospital (except facilities therein, subject to the State of Illinois Retailer Occupation Tax pertaining to food sales) and facilities of not-for-profit associations or corporations. f. Liquor Facility. Any establishment licensed under the provisions of Article II of Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Arlington Heights. g. Food and Beverage Tax. The taxes described in Section 11-802. h. Alfresco Area. All properties fronting along the following
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Montgomery · 21/2.33

Premises restrictions

Summary

This section outlines restrictions for massage establishments, prohibiting their location on premises licensed for alcohol sales or amusement devices. It also mandates compliance with various village codes and imposes a one-year waiting period for re-licensing on premises where a previous license was revoked.

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massage establishment shall be located on any premises for which a license to sell alcoholic liquor has been issued. (b) No massage establishment shall be located on any premises for which a license to operate, maintain or conduct amusement devices has been issued. (c) The massage establishment premises shall be in compliance with applicable codes and article of the village including, but not limited to, zoning, building, and life safety codes. (d) When any license shall have been revoked
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Brookfield · 6.83

Sales permitted during specified hours only

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, offering for sale, permitting to be sold, or consumption of alcoholic liquor on licensed premises during specific restricted hours.

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person shall sell, offer for sale, permit to be sold or allow anyone on any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor to consume or to have in his possession for consumption, any alcoholic liquor during the hours specified in this division. (Code
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Lincolnwood · 10.2.8

Disposition of fees

Summary

This section mandates that all license fees for alcoholic liquor dealers in Lincolnwood must be paid upon application. If a retail liquor dealer's license application is denied, the paid fee will be returned to the applicant.

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such license fees shall be paid to the Village at the time application is made. In the event the application for a retail liquor dealer's license is denied, the fee shall be returned to the applicant
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Berwyn · 804.13

License Renewal

Summary

This section outlines the process and conditions for renewing an alcoholic liquor dealer license in Berwyn. It emphasizes that renewal is a privilege, not a vested right, and details the requirements licensees must meet, including eligibility, submission of a sworn application, compliance with examinations, and ensuring the premises meet city codes.

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purposes and are in compliance with all Building, Fire and Safety Codes of the city. (C)   Prior to any licensee receiving a renewal of his, her or its license upon the expiration thereof, the person, copartnership or corporation seeking the renewal shall submit to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner a renewal application, in writing, signed by the applicant if the applicant is an individual, or, if the applicant is a partnership, club or corporation, then by a duly authorized agent...hereof would be ineligible for a license under this chapter upon a first application; and (5)   Whether or not any person under division (C)(1), (2) or (3) hereof is ineligible to be licensed by the State Liquor Control Commission under the laws, rules and regulations of the state. (D)   Any licensee who fails to fully comply with all license renewal application requirements contained in this chapter shall be subject to any penalties provided for in this chapter and, further
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Worth · 3.24.4

License Restrictions

Summary

This section outlines restrictions for video gaming terminals (VGTs) in licensed establishments, limiting the number of terminals, mandating age-restricted access areas, ensuring restricted visibility, requiring adult supervision during operation, and prohibiting access for visibly intoxicated individuals.

Section Text
more than six (6) video gaming terminals may be located in a licensed establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. Video gaming terminals may also be located at licensed fraternal establishments, licensed veterans' establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, and licensed large truck stop establishments, all as defined by the Illinois Video Gaming Act, and in accordance with the Illinois Video Gaming Act's provisions
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Skokie · 10.66

Restrictions on issuance

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the issuance of licenses, prohibiting them for ineligible individuals or entities, and for premises that would be contrary to state liquor control laws regarding proximity to certain institutions or businesses.

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license shall be issued: (a) To an individual or entity declared ineligible for a license under 235 ILCS 5/6-2, as amended from time to time, or to a person, partnership or corporation not eligible for an Illinois retail liquor dealer's license. (b) For use on premises adjacent to churches, schools, hospitals, or other institutions, or places of business if issuance of such license would be contrary to 235 ILCS 5/6-11, 5/6-15, as amended form time to time
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Wheaton · 6.99

Revocation upon conviction of violation

Summary

This section mandates the automatic revocation of a local retail liquor dealer's license, along with the forfeiture of any money paid for it, upon the licensee's conviction for violating the Liquor Control Act, this chapter, or any other city ordinance related to alcoholic liquor sales.

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this chapter or any other ordinance of the city controlling or regulating the sale of alcoholic liquors, the licensee shall, in addition to all other penalties for such offense, incur a forfeiture of any local retail liquor dealer's license issued pursuant to this chapter and all monies that have been paid therefor. (Code 1968, § 3-35; Code
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Matteson · 111.21

Additional Restrictions On Hiring Persons Under 21 Years Of Age

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This section outlines restrictions on hiring individuals under 18 years of age at licensed premises. It prohibits them from any duties related to the sale, dispensing, service, or delivery of alcoholic liquor and holds licensees responsible for state law compliance regarding those under 16 and for ensuring no underage consumption or possession of alcohol.

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Notwithstanding the provisions of § 111.15(B), a licensee may engage, employ or permit a person under 18 years of age to work on the licensed premises, if the person under 18 years of age has no duties relating to the sale, dispensing, service or delivery of alcoholic liquor on the premises. (B)   A licensee who engages, employs or permits a person under 18 years of age to work pursuant to division (A) above shall not assign or permit that person...connection with the employment of any person under the age of 16 years. The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that the person so engaged, employed or permitted to work does not consume, obtain or possess alcoholic liquor on the licensed premises. (Ord. 4071, passed 9-20-2010) Penalty
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Round Lake · 5.32.030

Restrictions On Licenses

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the issuance of Village liquor licenses, prohibiting them for ineligible individuals or entities and for premises located within 100 feet of certain institutions like churches and schools, with specific measurement guidelines and exceptions.

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kind shall be issued: 1. To a person, partnership or corporation declared ineligible for license under 235 ILCS 5/6-2, as amended from time to time, or to a person, partnership or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license; 2. For use on premises within one hundred (100) feet of churches, schools other than an institution for higher learning, hospitals, or other institutions or place of business if issuance of such license would be contrary...this Section. b. No person shall hereafter engage in the business as a retailer of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred (100) feet of any undertaking establishment or mortuary. The distance of one hundred (100) feet shall be measured to the nearest part of any building used. c. This Section shall not apply to any application for renewal of a license when any churches, schools, hospitals, or other institutions or place of business contrary to, has been established within
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