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Summit · 5.11.3

Live Entertainment

Summary

This section prohibits businesses from offering live entertainment unless they possess a license to sell intoxicating liquor. Certain non-profit organizations are exempt.

Section Text

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this title, it shall be unlawful for any business to allow live entertainment on its premises unless that business has received a license to sell, dispense or give away intoxicating liquor pursuant to chapter 2 of this title. For purposes of this section, "live entertainment" includes, but is not limited to, theatrical performances, sporting events, musical performances, including disc jockeys but not jukeboxes, comedy performances or similar exhibitions for public entertainment. This section

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Markham · 112.043

Access From Premises To Dwelling Quarters

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor and the issuance of licenses for premises that have public access connecting to any portion of the same building used for dwelling or lodging purposes. However, connections for the licensee's family and personal guests are permitted.

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Except in case of hotels, motels and clubs, no alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail and no license issued upon any premises which has access which leads from such premises to any other portion of the same building or structure used for dwelling or lodging purposes and which is permitted to be used or kept accessible for use by the public. This provision shall not prevent any connection between such premises and such other portion of the building

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Green Oaks · 10.2.2

Application

Summary

This section outlines the application process for liquor licenses in Green Oaks, detailing the required information, documentation, and a $400 application fee.

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Applications for such licenses shall be made to the village local liquor control commissioner in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a club or corporation. Application fee in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400.00) shall be submitted with the application. Application shall be verified by oath or affirmation, and shall contain the following information and statements: (Ord. 89-20, 8-10-1989) A. The name, age, and address...business of that character. E. The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made. F. The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license. G. A statement whether applicant has made similar application for a similar other license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application. H. A statement that applicant has never been convicted of a felony

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Wheaton · 6.128

Outdoor consumption

Summary

This section prohibits the consumption of alcoholic liquor outside of the building on licensed premises, with an exception for approved sidewalk cafes.

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Except at a sidewalk cafe approved pursuant to section 26-54, it shall be unlawful for any person, and for any licensee under this chapter to allow any person, to consume alcoholic liquor outside of the improvement located on any licensed premises. (Code 1968, § 3-31; Code

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Arlington Heights · Section 11.808

Enforcement License Suspension, Revocation

Summary

This section establishes that failure to collect, account for, and pay over prepared food and beverage taxes, along with any late penalties, can lead to the suspension or revocation of a Village license for the applicable prepared food or liquor facility. This enforcement is in addition to other penalties outlined in the chapter.

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court of competent jurisdiction and failure to collect, account for and pay over any food and beverage tax and any late payment penalty shall be cause for suspension or revocation of any Village license issued for the prepared food facility or liquor facility applicable to the premises thereof, all in addition to any other penalties in this Chapter

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Westmont · 10.45

Cessation of business

Summary

This section states that a business licensed by Westmont must obtain written permission from the local liquor commissioner if it plans to cease operations for more than 30 consecutive days. Failure to do so can result in the forfeiture or lapse of the business's license.

Section Text

licensee who has ceased to do business or closes its place of business for a period of more than 30 successive days, without written permission therefor from the local liquor commissioner, shall be subject to having its license declared forfeited or lapsed by order of the commissioner

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Wheaton · 6.94

Cessation of business

Summary

This section stipulates that a licensee who ceases business or closes their establishment for over 30 consecutive days without the liquor commissioner's written permission risks having their license forfeited.

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licensee under this chapter who has ceased to do business or closes his place of business for a period of more than 30 successive days without written permission from the local liquor commissioner shall be subject to having its license declared forfeited and lapsed by order of the commissioner. (Code 1968, § 3-20; Code

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Hanover Park · 10.43

General penalty

Summary

This section establishes penalties for violations of the Alcoholic Beverages chapter in Hanover Park. It outlines fines for any person violating the chapter, with separate offenses for each day a violation continues, and also details potential penalties for licensees, including fines or license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal.

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during or on which a violation occurs or continues in addition to any other penalty; a licensee convicted of violating any provision of this chapter may be subject to a fine or having his license revoked, suspended or not renewed by the liquor control commissioner. (Code

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Elmwood Park · 4.8

General Penalty

Summary

This section establishes penalties for violations of the Elmwood Park chapter on Alcoholic Beverages. It includes fines ranging from $25 to $500 per offense and per day of violation, and allows for license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal for licensees.

Section Text

committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. In addition to any other penalty, a licensee convicted of violating any provision of this chapter may be subject to having his license revoked, suspended or not renewed by the Liquor Control Commissioner

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Crystal Lake · 162.7

Minors

Summary

This section prohibits minors under 18 from playing, using, or operating mechanical amusement devices in establishments that sell alcohol unless accompanied by an adult.

Section Text

minor under the age of 18 years shall be allowed or permitted to play, use or operate any device licensed hereunder when in an establishment selling alcoholic liquor unless accompanied by an adult

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Volo · 4.2.10

Violations; penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the chapter, including fines and potential license suspension or revocation. It also incorporates by reference specific state statutes and administrative code related to video gaming.

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hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for each such violation. Each day that a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed to be a separate offense. In addition to the penalty provided in this section, the local liquor control commissioner may suspend or revoke any license issued hereunder for any violation of any provision of this chapter or for any violation of any provision of the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., or Title 11, Subtitle D, Chapter

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Glenview · 98.333

General standards

Summary

This section establishes general standards for all signs in Glenview, prohibiting balloons, pennants, and streamers. It also regulates illuminated signs by requiring shielding and restricting nighttime illumination, and prohibits flashing, rotating, animated, or moving signs, with specific exceptions for time/temperature displays and electronic message signs.

Section Text

adjacent to or across the street from any residential district, which sign is visible from such residential district, shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m.—7:00 a.m., except that licensed businesses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor may illuminate their signs during hours of business permitted by applicable provisions of this Code. For the purposes of this article, the term "illuminated sign" shall include illuminated window signs. Signs shall be shaded wherever necessary

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Flossmoor · 285.22.3

General standards

Summary

This section establishes general standards for all new or modified signs in Flossmoor, regulating pennants, illuminated signs, flashing or moving signs, projecting signs, signs on vacant property, and signs on trees or utility poles.

Section Text

adjacent to or across the street from any residential district, which sign is visible from such residential district, shall not be illuminated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except that licensed businesses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquors may illuminate their signs during hours of business permitted by applicable provisions of the Flossmoor Municipal Code.[1][1]Editor's Note: See Ch. 103, Alcoholic Beverages.C. Flashing or moving signs. No flashing signs, rotation

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Itasca · 112.43

Sales To Unfit Persons Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, delivery, or gifting of alcoholic liquor by retail dealers to individuals who are intoxicated, habitual drunkards, or known to be under legal disability, mentally ill, or mentally deficient.

Section Text

shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail dealer’s license to sell, deliver, or give any alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person, habitual drunkard, or to any person known by him or her to be under legal disability, mentally ill, or mentally deficient. ('52 Code, § 293) (Ord. 501-1980, passed 1-8-80; Am. Ord. 1668-13, passed 8-20-13) Penalty

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Northlake · 3.3.7.1

General Penalty

Summary

This section establishes a general penalty for violations of the Liquor Control chapter in Northlake. It outlines fines ranging from $100 to $1,000 per offense, with a daily violation clause and a maximum of $10,000 per licensee per license period. It also allows for community service as a penalty mitigation and for license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal for licensees.

Section Text

hour of community service for every ten dollars ($10.00) of the mandatory fine. In addition to any other penalty, a licensee convicted of violating any provision of this chapter may be subject to having his/her license revoked, suspended or not renewed by the liquor control commissioner

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Elmhurst · 36.18

Cessation of business

Summary

This section requires licensees to obtain written permission from the local liquor commissioner if they intend to cease business or close their establishment for more than thirty consecutive days. Failure to do so can result in the license being declared forfeited and lapsed.

Section Text

licensee who has ceased to do business or closes his place of business for a period of more than thirty (30) successive days without written permission from the local liquor commissioner shall be subject to having its license declared forfeited and lapsed by order of the commissioner

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Zion · 56.63

Cessation of business

Summary

This section states that a business license in Zion can be declared forfeited and lapsed by the commissioner if the licensee ceases business or closes their establishment for over 180 consecutive days without written permission.

Section Text

licensee who has ceased to do business or closes his place of business for a period of more than 180 successive days without written permission from the local liquor commissioner shall be subject to having its license declared forfeited and lapsed by order of the commissioner

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Zion · 56.94

Outdoor consumption

Summary

This section prohibits the consumption of alcoholic liquor outside of the designated improvements on licensed premises, unless specifically allowed elsewhere in the chapter.

Section Text

shall be unlawful for any person, and for any licensee to allow any person, to consume alcoholic liquor outside of the improvement located on any licensed premises except where specifically permitted in this chapter

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Willowbrook · 3.12.15

Consumption On Premises

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises of any business unless they hold a specific type of liquor license. An exception is made for taste sampling promotions.

Section Text

shall be unlawful for anyone not holding a Class B, B-2, C, D, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, N, O or P license to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold, or to permit the same to be consumed on the premises where sold, except for taste sampling promotions

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Yorkville · 3.3.16

Prohibited acts

Summary

This section prohibits certain acts related to liquor control in Yorkville, including failure to report disturbances, consumption on city property and parks (with specific exceptions), and lewd or obscene conduct on licensed premises.

Section Text

given within forty-eight (48) hours of this activity. B. City property: Any and all sales or consumption of alcoholic beverages on all City property and parks is strictly prohibited except: 1. When the City Liquor Control Commissioner has issued a permit or license for the sale or consumption in buildings and on property owned by the City, or 2. Possession and consumption of beer and wine is permitted at the Steven G. Bridge Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays between

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Skokie · 10.74

Change of location of business

Summary

This section states that an alcoholic liquor license is tied to a specific location and any change of location requires a written petition and written approval from the Liquor Control Commissioner. The proposed new location must also comply with all state laws and local ordinances, including zoning.

Section Text

license shall permit the sale and/or on-premises consumption of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed, subject to the restrictions on change of location for certain classes of licenses as provided in this Chapter, only when a written petition is presented to the Liquor Control Commissioner for the Village of Skokie and permission is granted in writing by the Liquor Control Commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted

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Winthrop Harbor · 110.21

Separate License For Each Location

Summary

This section mandates that a separate license is required for each distinct location where alcoholic liquor is sold for on-premises consumption. It prohibits the sale of alcohol in dwelling houses, flats, or apartment buildings, with exceptions for hotels and clubs, and restricts connections to residential or lodging areas accessible to the public.

Section Text

each suite of rooms or enclosures which are not in direct connection and contiguous to each other, in and from which alcoholic liquor is sold or offered for sale for consumption on the premises. No license shall be issued for the sale of alcoholic liquor in any dwelling house, flat, or apartment building. Except in the case of hotels and clubs, no alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail upon any premises which leads from such premises to any other

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Gilberts · 3.2.8

License fees

Summary

This section establishes the process for municipal liquor license fees, including annual fees set by another section, proration rules for new licenses granted mid-year, and requirements for fee payment and refunds.

Section Text

person who has been a licensee for the annual license year or part thereof preceding their application for a license. C. Payment of Fee; Refunds. The required fee shall be deposited with the Liquor Commissioner at the time of application for the license by certified check, cashier's check or money order made payable to the "Village of Gilberts Liquor Control Commission". Such fee shall be returned to such applicant if his application is denied

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McHenry · 4.2.7

Effect On License If Holder Becomes Ineligible

Summary

This section states that an alcoholic liquor license becomes void if the licensee discontinues operations for 30 consecutive days or shows intent to abandon the premises, with a tolling provision for damage-related uninhabitability. The City Council then reduces the available license count.

Section Text

clear evidence of an intent of the licensee to abandon the premises, said license shall be deemed void, and the license shall cease to exist upon written notice to the licensee by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Thereafter, the total number of available licenses for that class shall be reduced by action of the City Council. If said discontinued operation is due to fire or other such damage wherein the building inspector deems the premises uninhabitable, said thirty

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Merrionette Park · 110.20

Fees to be paid with application

Summary

This section outlines the fees required with a license application in Merrionette Park, specifying payment methods, a non-refundable processing fee, and how a portion of that fee is credited towards the license fee if granted.

Section Text

license fees shall be tendered with the application for license and the fees shall be paid by a certified check or cashier's check made payable to the village. Upon the liquor control commissioner's approving the issuance of any license, the fee for the license shall be delivered to the treasurer to be deposited to the general corporate fund. A separate $1,500.00 license application processing fee, plus reasonable additional costs shall be tendered with each application. Such reasonable

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