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Golf · 3.2.12

Minors

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 from obtaining intoxicating liquors from licensed establishments through misrepresentation of their age. Violators face a class C penalty.

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person being under the age of twenty one (21) years who shall obtain from the proprietor of any license any intoxicating liquors under the false pretense of being then of age shall, upon conviction, be subject to a class C penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 68-3, 7-31-1968; amd. 1989 Code

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Summit · 5.3L-9

Violations; Penalties

Summary

This section outlines violations and penalties related to the Amusement Tax (Push Tax) for Terminal Operators in Summit. It details consequences for failing to file reports, falsely reporting tax amounts, and late payments, including license suspension/revocation and fines.

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suspension and/or revocation of their 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 1.5% per month. Suspension Or Revocation of License: The Village President/Local Liquor Commissioner of 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...this Chapter, any of the statutes of the State or any other valid ordinance or resolution enacted by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village. However, no such license shall be revoked or suspended except after the holding of a public hearing by the Village President/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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Oak Lawn · 3.4.3.7

Violations; Penalties

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This section outlines violations and penalties for terminal operators in Oak Lawn related to filing reports and remitting push taxes for video gaming. Penalties include license suspension/revocation and escalating fines for repeated offenses.

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suspension and/or revocation of their 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 1.5% per month. Suspension Or Revocation Of License: The Village President/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...this Chapter, any of the statutes of the State or any other valid ordinance or resolution enacted by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village. However, no such license shall be revoked or suspended except after the holding of a public hearing by the Village President/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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Oak Lawn · 3.29.7

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violating video gaming regulations in Oak Lawn, allowing for license suspension or revocation after a public hearing or prehearing conference, and imposing a minimum fine of $1,000 per day for each violation.

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Suspension Or Revocation Of License: The Village President/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 that the licensee shall have violated any of the provisions of this Code, any of the statutes of the State or any other valid ordinance or resolution enacted by the President and Board...Trustees of the Village. However, no such license shall be revoked or suspended except after the holding of a public hearing by the Village President/Local Liquor Commissioner or his or her designee. Ten (10) days' notice of the hearing shall be given to the licensee. Alternatively, licensees shall have the opportunity to engage in a prehearing conference and agree to negotiated penalties rather than proceed to a hearing. B. Fine Imposed: In addition, any licensee violating the provisions of this

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Highwood · 4.1.3

Commissioner'S Powers And Duties

Summary

This section outlines the powers and duties of the local liquor control commissioner in Highwood, specifically detailing their authority to grant, suspend, and revoke liquor licenses, and to impose fines for violations of relevant laws and ordinances. It also mandates public hearings and written records for such actions.

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local liquor control commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties: A. To grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke for cause licenses for the sale or dispensing of alcoholic liquor in the city. B. 1. He may revoke or suspend any license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes, this chapter or any other ordinance enacted in the city...hearings shall be open to the public, and the local liquor control commissioner shall reduce all evidence to writing and shall maintain an official record of the proceedings. 3. If the local liquor control commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the city, he may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice or hearing, order the licensed premises

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Stickney · 6.1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used in the chapter, including 'alcoholic liquor' and 'club,' with specific criteria for what constitutes a club under this ordinance.

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space and equipment and maintaining a sufficient number of servants and employees for cooking, preparing and serving food and meals for its members and their guests; provided, that such club files with the local liquor control commissioner at the time of its application for a license under this chapter two copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly files within ten days of the election of any additional member his name and address; and, provided...such building or buildings, structure or structures being provided with adequate and sanitary dining room and kitchen equipment and capacity. State Law reference— Similar provisions, 235 ILCS 5/1-3.25. Licensee means any person or club holding a license under the provisions of this chapter. Liquor Control Act means that act approved January 31, 1934 entitled "An Act Relating to Alcoholic Liquors," being Laws 1933—1934, Second Special Session, page 57 (235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.). Original package means any bottle, flask

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Hodgkins · 4.2.9

Minors

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, gift, or delivery of alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years old and makes it unlawful for those under 21 to purchase or possess them. It also restricts the employment of individuals under 21 in licensed premises where alcohol is sold, with specific exceptions for kitchen and movie theater staff.

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Code § 3-3-11) C. Employment: It shall be unlawful for any such licensee to engage or employ or permit any person under the age of twenty one (21) years to work or entertain in or upon licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold while such premises are open for sale at retail of alcoholic liquors; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to kitchen help or movie theater employees between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty

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University Park · 808.15

Sales to persons under the age of 21; sales to and employment of persons under the age of 21

Summary

This ordinance prohibits licensees from selling or giving alcoholic liquor to anyone under 21 years old. It also restricts the employment of individuals under 21 on licensed premises, especially where alcoholic liquor is the principal business, and limits their roles if allowed in other establishments.

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upon the licensed premises where the principal business is the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail. Any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years engaged, employed or permitted to work in or upon the licensed premises where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the main or principal business, may not work as an entertainer, host or hostess or in connection with the handling, selling, serving or delivering of alcoholic liquor. (Ord. 187. Passed

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East Dundee · 116.03

License Required

Summary

This section requires any person involved in the sale, distribution, or furnishing of alcoholic liquor for beverage purposes at retail to first obtain a license from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner of the village.

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person shall sell, batter, transport, deliver, solicit, or receive orders for, keep, or expose for sale, keep with intent to sell or furnish any alcoholic liquor for beverage purposes for sale at retail without being first licensed to do so by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner of the village. (1981 Code, § 36.03) (Am. Ord. 94-25, passed 10-17-1994; Am. Ord. 04-11, passed 4-19-2003; Am. Ord. 13-39, passed 10-21-2013) Penalty, see § 116.99 Statutory

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Elgin · 6.06.030

License; required

Summary

This section requires individuals, firms, or corporations to obtain a license from the local liquor control commission before selling, transporting, or furnishing alcoholic liquor for retail sale in Elgin. Violators face escalating fines for first and subsequent offenses.

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person shall sell, barter, transport, deliver, solicit, or receive orders for, keep or expose for sale, keep with intent to sell, or furnish any alcoholic liquor for beverage purposes for sale at retail without being first licensed to do so by the local liquor control commission of the city. Any person, firm or corporation violating this section shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a first offense and not less than two thousand dollars

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Hanover Park · 94.91

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the food and beverage tax, including alcoholic liquor, food and beverage, purchase at retail, and retail food facility. These definitions are crucial for understanding the scope and application of the tax.

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form of money, credits, barter or any other nature, and not for resale. Retail food facility: (1) Retail food facility means establishments subject to licensing pursuant to chapter 58 of the Municipal Code of Hanover Park as a food service establishment, food delivery vehicle, or food or beverage vending vehicle that sells at retail alcoholic liquor, food or beverage in the village and whether or not such retail food facility use is conducted along with any other...meals to be delivered and consumed at private residences of invalids or the elderly, and other facilities of not-for-profit associations or corporations and facilities at village-sponsored events, including Harvest Fest and Maxwell Street. Retail liquor facility means any establishment licensed under the provisions of chapter 10 of the Municipal Code of Hanover Park except for class G or H licenses. Retailer means a person who sells or offers for sale food, beverages and alcoholic liquor

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Hillside · 6.51

Renewal

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which a licensee can renew their license, requiring continued qualification and suitable premises, while also acknowledging the village's right to limit the number of licenses. It imposes specific state and local tax compliance requirements for renewal.

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vested right which shall in any case prevent the village president and board of trustees from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within its jurisdiction. No retailer's license shall be renewed if the state department of revenue has reported to the state liquor control commission that such retailer is delinquent in filing any required tax returns or paying any amounts owed to the state until the applicant is issued a certificate...department of revenue stating that all delinquent returns or amounts owed have been paid by guaranteed remittance or the payment agreement to pay all amounts owed has been accepted by the department. No retailer's license issued by the local liquor control commissioner shall be renewed unless the applicant provides documentation that any tax owed to the village has been satisfied by payment in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, money order, or cash. (Code

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Willowbrook · 3.12.8

Insurance/Bond Required

Summary

This section mandates that applicants for a liquor license must provide proof of liquor liability insurance and a bond with a corporate surety. The bond must cover violations of the chapter and related rules and regulations, with a penalty of $1,000.

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license shall be granted to any applicant until such applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner that such applicant is covered by a policy of liquor liability insurance. (B) No license shall be issued to any applicant until such applicant shall furnish bond with a corporate surety, such corporate surety to be a surety company authorized to act as surety and to be approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Such bond shall provide against

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Manhattan · 2.3.11

Term Of License; Disposition Of Fees; Transfer Of License; Death Of Licensee.

Summary

This section outlines the terms of liquor licenses in Manhattan, specifying their one-year validity, fee structures for late issuance, the disposition of collected fees, the non-transferable nature of licenses, and provisions for the death of a licensee.

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provision of this chapter, this provision shall control but only to the extent necessary to avoid the conflict. E. Death of Licensee: In the event that any licensee dies or a partnership or corporation terminates, the license shall cease, except that the local liquor control commissioner may, in his sole discretion, issue a new license to the executor or administrator of the estate of the deceased licensee. In the event that a new license is issued pursuant to this subsection

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Crestwood · 112.46

Complaint Of Violation; Hearing

Summary

This section outlines the process for residents to file complaints against liquor licensees for violations of state law or local ordinances. If the Commissioner finds reasonable cause, a hearing will be scheduled, and the licensee will be notified.

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five residents of the village shall have the right to file a complaint with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner stating that any licensee licensed hereunder has been or is violating the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of the state or the provisions of this subchapter or any rules or regulations issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and shall be signed and sworn to by the parties complaining. The complaint shall state the particular provision, rule or regulation believed

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Elmhurst · 36.19

Correspondence shall be a matter of public record

Summary

This section mandates that all correspondence related to the issuance, renewal, suspension, or revocation of retail licenses is considered a public record. This includes applications (excluding police background investigation results), related inquiries, renewals, and written decisions of the local liquor commissioner.

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this section, includes but is not limited to: (a) Applications for licenses, not including the results of the police background investigation. (b) Inquiries by an applicant preparatory or relating to applications for licenses. (c) Renewals of licenses. (d) All decisions of the local liquor commissioner which are required by this Chapter to be in writing

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Orland Park · 7.4.26

Complaint Of Violation; Hearing

Summary

This section outlines the process by which five residents can file a complaint against a liquor licensee for violating state or local liquor laws. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner will review the complaint, and if deemed valid and supported by sufficient facts, will schedule a hearing and notify the licensee.

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five (5) residents of the Village shall have the right to file a complaint with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner stating that any licensee licensed hereunder has been or is violating the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of the State of Illinois or the provisions of this Chapter or any rules or regulations issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and shall be signed and sworn to by the parties complaining. The complaint shall state the particular provision, rule

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Orland Park · 7.4.26

Complaint Of Violation; Hearing

Summary

This section outlines the process by which five residents can file a complaint against a liquor licensee for violating state or local liquor laws. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner will review the complaint, and if deemed valid and supported by sufficient facts, will schedule a hearing and notify the licensee.

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five (5) residents of the Village shall have the right to file a complaint with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner stating that any licensee licensed hereunder has been or is violating the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of the State of Illinois or the provisions of this Chapter or any rules or regulations issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and shall be signed and sworn to by the parties complaining. The complaint shall state the particular provision, rule

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Blue Island · 111.60

Payment Of License Fee

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This section outlines the process for paying license fees in Blue Island, stating that all fees must be paid in full to the City Clerk, who then forwards them to the City Treasurer. It also clarifies that license fees are non-proratable and non-refundable, and failure to pay by January 1 results in automatic license abandonment and termination.

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January 1 of any license year, then said license shall be deemed to have been abandoned by the licensee and said license shall automatically be terminated for the reason that same has been abandoned. (C) The Liquor Commissioner shall report any license abandonment to the City Council at the first meeting in January. (Prior Code, § 111.60) (Ord. 99-287, passed

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Elgin · 6.08.040

License required for establishments with video gaming terminals

Summary

This ordinance requires establishments displaying video gaming terminals to obtain a license from the local liquor control commission and pay a yearly fee per terminal. It also outlines conditions for license renewal, expiration, and prerequisites, including state licensing.

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establishment or any person shall keep or display for operating or patronage by the public within the city any video gaming terminal without having first obtained a license therefor from the local liquor control commission of the city pursuant to this chapter. B. Every establishment that is licensed to keep or display any video gaming terminal in the city pursuant to this chapter shall pay a yearly license fee to the city in the amount as provided in the most

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Matteson · 111.11

Duration Of License

Summary

This section defines the duration and personal nature of a license, stating it's valid for no more than one year and is not a transferable property right. It outlines provisions for continuing a business under specific circumstances after the licensee's death or insolvency.

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cease on the death of the licensee; provided that the executor or administrator of the estate of any deceased licensee and the trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such estate consists in part of a license hereunder and of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased, insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent or such insolvency

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Palatine · 24.220

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the Prepared Food and Beverage Tax, including beverages, prepared food facilities, prepared foods, purchase at retail, and retailers, to ensure consistent application of the ordinance.

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food facility means establishments subject to the licensing requirements of chapter 20 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 or not such facility is conducted along with any other uses in a common premises or business establishment. The term "prepared food facility" does not include food store (except facilities therein which sell prepared food and liquor), churches, public or private schools, boardinghouses...form of money, credits, barter or any other nature, and not for resale. Retailer means any person who sells or offers for sale, prepared food and/or liquor for use or consumption and not for resale. Retailer liquor facility means any establishment licensed under the provisions of chapter 4, article II. Soft drinks means any soft drink as set forth in section 8-11-1 of the Home Rule Municipal Retailer's Occupation Tax Act, which is sold at retail

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Chicago Heights · 4.12

Manager's license

Summary

This section mandates that businesses licensed under this chapter must obtain a manager's license for an individual responsible for managing business activities and acting as the legal representative to the city. The application requires personal information, a management agreement, declarations regarding criminal history and past liquor license revocations, and consent to a criminal background investigation.

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manufacture, possession or sale of cannabis, narcotics or controlled substances, or violation of law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor; (4) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has held a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor in any state which has been revoked and the reasons for revocation; (5) A statement that the applicant will not violate any laws of the state, United States or the city in the conduct of business...Such other information as the liquor commissioner may require including, but not limited to, fingerprinting. (b) Persons applying for a mangers license are subject to a criminal background investigation to determine eligibility for such license. The authorization for such is deemed granted by the execution of the application. The investigatory agency shall furnish all records of convictions, unless expunged, to the liquor commissioner

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Zion · 56.90

Evidence of age of person attempting to purchase or receive alcoholic liquor

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for verifying the age of individuals attempting to purchase or receive alcoholic liquor, prohibiting the use of fraudulent or altered identification, and making it illegal to misrepresent one's age to obtain alcohol.

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identification card of another person. (d) No person shall misrepresent his or her age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor in any place in the city where alcoholic liquor is sold at retail. (e) For all licensed businesses selling packaged goods alcohol, all customers purchasing alcoholic liquor are required to present a positive picture form of identification, containing proof

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Niles · 6.7

Unlawful bringing upon premises; exception

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages on unlicensed premises, with an exception for individual events where a special permit can be obtained from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.

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shall be unlawful for any person to permit patrons to bring alcoholic beverages upon premises for consumption where said premises are not licensed as a retail liquor establishment; except that for an individual event, any person may apply to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for a special permit which would authorize the consumption of alcoholic beverages upon such unlicensed premises. (Code

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Minors

Sales to persons under the age of 21; sales to and employment of persons under the age of 21

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License; required

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Renewal

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Term Of License; Disposition Of Fees; Transfer Of License; Death Of Licensee.

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Correspondence shall be a matter of public record

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Complaint Of Violation; Hearing

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License required for establishments with video gaming terminals

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