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Morton Grove · 4.6D-7

Change Of Location

Summary

This section outlines the process for a licensed liquor establishment in Morton Grove to change its physical location. It requires a written request, an investigation fee, a demonstration that the new location meets all requirements, and a minimum operating period at the original location.

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license issued under this chapter shall apply only to the premises described in the application and in the license issued thereon. After a license has been granted for a particular premises, the Liquor Commissioner, upon the filing of a written request, and payment of an investigation fee as set forth in Title 1, Chapter 11 of this Code, and upon a proper showing, including the applicant's statement under oath that the premises to which said relocation...approved by him. The request shall be rejected if the applicant has not operated his business at the original licensed premises for at least ninety (90) days prior to the application for change of location. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a lawful location and premises for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor pursuant to Illinois law and all applicable Village ordinances. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to permit any licensee
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Oakbrook Terrace · 134.03

Keeping a gambling place

Summary

This section defines a gambling place and makes it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly permit a property to be used as one. It also outlines consequences for such properties, including being declared a public nuisance, voiding food/liquor licenses, and potential liability for judgments and fines.

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gambling place: (1) Such premises is a public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; and (2) All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the city authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit or certificate so cancelled shall be reissued for such premises for a period of 60 days thereafter; nor shall any person convicted of keeping a gambling place be reissued such license for one year from
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Niles · 66.105

Maintenance or keeping of gambling establishment or place

Summary

This ordinance prohibits knowingly permitting premises to be used as a gambling place. It declares such premises a public nuisance, voids food/liquor licenses, and allows premises to be sold to satisfy judgments and fines for violations.

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gambling place: (1) Such premises is a public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; (2) All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the village authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit or certificate so cancelled shall be reissued for such premises for a period of 60 days thereafter; nor shall any person, convicted of keeping a gambling place, be reissued such license for one year from his conviction
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Evergreen Park · 12.235

Maintenance Or Keeping Of Establishment Or Place

Summary

This ordinance defines a 'gambling place' and prohibits knowingly permitting such a place on owned or controlled property. It outlines consequences including public nuisance declaration, license revocation, and premises liability for unsatisfied judgments and fines.

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gambling place: (1)   Such premises is a public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; (2)   All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the village authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit or certificate so cancelled shall be reissued for such premises for a period of sixty (60) days thereafter; nor shall any person convicted of keeping a gambling place be reissued such license for one (1) year from
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Chicago Heights · 30.132

Keeping a gambling place

Summary

This section defines a "gambling place" and outlines penalties and consequences for its operation or for permitting its use. It includes provisions for public nuisance declarations, license revocations, and liability for property owners.

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gambling place: (a) Such premises is a public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such, and (b) All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the city authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit or certificate so cancelled shall be reissued for such premises for a period of sixty (60) days thereafter; nor shall any person convicted of keeping a gambling place be reissued such license for one (1) year
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Frankfort · 135.03

Keeping A Gambling Place; Revocation Of License And Permits

Summary

This section defines a gambling place and makes it an offense to knowingly permit such a place on one's property. It also declares premises determined to be a gambling place a public nuisance and voids any food or liquor licenses associated with it, with reissue requiring a specific ordinance or resolution.

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place: (1)   The premises is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such. (2)   All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the village authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void and no license, permit or certificate so cancelled shall be reissued for the premises until authorized by ordinance or resolution of the Village Board of Trustees. (Ord. 862, passed 4-15-74) Penalty
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River Grove · 5.24.17

Employment Of Minors

Summary

This ordinance prohibits licensees or their managers from employing minors to sell or dispense alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption, or to act as hosts/hostesses in establishments selling alcoholic liquors. Minors can still be employed but cannot be involved in the sale or dispensing of alcohol.

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licensed premises to engage or employ or permit any minor to sell or dispense alcoholic liquors for on premises consumption, or to entertain or to act as host or hostess in or upon the licensed premises while open for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquors. This restriction does not prohibit the employment of minors in a licensed establishment, but no minor shall be allowed to engage in the sale or dispensing of alcoholic liquors in any manner
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Fox Lake · 3.3.9

Transferability

Summary

This section outlines conditions under which a liquor license is considered transferable or requires a new application, particularly concerning changes in corporate/LLC ownership, the formation of new entities, and the death of an individual licensee.

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deceased licensee shall be deemed to have expired. (Ord. 2016-18, 5-24-2016) D.   In case a licensee shall sell or dispose of his business during the license period, he may waive his license rights and privileges in writing to the Village Liquor Control Commissioner in favor of the successor of his business, who in turn shall make application for a new license and pay the fee hereinbefore described. (1975 Code
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Pingree Grove · 4.2.18

Abandonment Of Premises

Summary

This section states that a liquor license can be revoked if the licensee ceases operations at the licensed premises for 90 consecutive days or if the liquor control commissioner determines there is an intent to abandon the premises.

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licensee to which a license has been issued discontinues operations at the premises described in the application and license for ninety (90) consecutive days, or whenever the liquor control commissioner determines there is intent of the licensee to abandon the premises, said license shall be subject to revocation
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Olympia Fields · 4.41

Change of location

Summary

This section outlines the process for a licensed establishment in Olympia Fields to relocate its licensed premises. A licensee can apply to the local liquor control commissioner to transfer their license to new approved premises, provided the new location meets all legal requirements.

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After a license has been granted for a particular premises, the local liquor control commissioner, upon application by the licensee, may endorse upon the license, permission to abandon the premises thereon described and to remove the license to other premises approved by the commissioner and described in the endorsement. The application for transfer shall be in writing under oath and shall fully describe the new premises. The reasons for transfer shall be given and it shall be shown that
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Homewood · 4.68

Change of location

Summary

This section outlines the process for a licensed establishment to change its location. The local liquor control commissioner must approve the transfer of the license to new premises, which must meet all requirements of the ordinance and state law.

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After a license has been granted for a particular premises, the local liquor control commissioner, upon application by the licensee, may endorse upon the license permission to abandon the premises thereon described and to remove the license to other premises approved by him and described in the endorsement. The application for transfer shall be in writing under oath and shall fully describe the new premises. The reasons for transfer shall be given, and it shall be shown that
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Flossmoor · 103.1.11

Change of location

Summary

This section outlines the process for a licensed establishment to change its physical location. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner must approve the transfer of the license to new premises after the licensee submits a written, sworn application detailing the new location and demonstrating compliance with relevant regulations.

Section Text
After a license has been granted for a particular premises, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, upon application by the licensee, may endorse upon the license permission to abandon the premises thereon described and to remove the license to other premises approved by said Commissioner and described in the endorsement. The application for transfer shall be in writing under oath and shall fully describe the new premises. The reasons for transfer shall be given and it shall be shown that
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Round Lake · 5.32.120

Change Of Location

Summary

This section allows a licensed liquor establishment in Round Lake to change its physical location. The licensee must apply to the Liquor Control Commissioner, providing details of the new premises and demonstrating compliance with all relevant regulations.

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After a license has been granted for particular premises, the Round Lake Liquor Control Commissioner, upon application by the licensee, may endorse upon the license permission to abandon the premises thereon described and to move the license to other premises approved by him or her and described in the endorsement. The application for transfer shall be in writing under oath and shall fully describe the new premises. The reasons for transfer shall be given and it shall be shown that
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Campton Hills · 4.1.11

License Fees

Summary

This section establishes a schedule of fees for various alcoholic beverage licenses in Campton Hills, outlining specific amounts and terms for each license classification. It also details provisions for prorating license fees based on the time of application within a license year, with certain exceptions.

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thereof preceding this application for a license; and provided that, the benefit of this subsection shall not apply to a class F license fee. C.   The required fee shall be deposited with the local liquor control commissioner at the time of application for the license. This shall be by certified check, cashier's check or money order made payable to the village of Campton Hills. Such fee shall be returned to the applicant if his application is denied. (2013 Code
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Rolling Meadows · 6.35

Ineligibility

Summary

This section outlines grounds for denying or revoking a license to operate an establishment under this article. Eligibility is contingent on the character, legal residency, and past criminal record of individuals with ownership or management interests, as well as the establishment's compliance with city code and prior license history.

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license required by this article shall be issued to persons, firms, partnerships or corporations should any of the following be found by the liquor commissioner in the course of reviewing an application for initial license issuance or renewal, and shall be grounds for possible revocation by the liquor commissioner if discovered during the course of the year for which the license has been issued: (1) A person with an ownership interest or responsible for management of the applicant's establishment...ownership interest or responsible for management of the applicant's establishment who is not a legal resident of the United States. A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law, if the liquor commissioner determines, after investigation, that such person has not been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust. The burden of proof of sufficient rehabilitation shall be on the applicant. (3) A person, partnership, or corporation that has failed to maintain their
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Stone Park · 111.04

Applications

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a license in Stone Park, mandating a written application, an oral interview with the Local Liquor Commissioner, the submission of documentation and fingerprints, and a state-mandated processing fee. It also defines who is considered an 'applicant' for the purpose of the license application.

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Local Liquor Commissioner on the form, or forms as are then in use, and submitted himself or herself for an oral interview with the Local Liquor Commissioner, to answer the questions as the Local Liquor Commissioner deems appropriate to the issuance of a license. (B)   The term APPLICANT , as used herein, shall include all partners, officers (in the case of a corporation) and shareholders, owning more than 5% of the corporate stock. Each applicant shall submit himself or herself
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Hawthorn Woods · 3.3.17

Sanitary Conditions

Summary

This section mandates that premises selling or storing alcoholic liquor must adhere to food storage and sales ordinances. It also prohibits employing individuals with contagious diseases in licensed liquor establishments.

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shall be kept in full compliance with the ordinances regulating the condition of premises used for the storage or sale of food for human consumption. B.   Employees: It shall be unlawful to employ in the licensed premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor any person who is afflicted with, or who is a carrier of, any contagious, infectious or venereal disease; and it shall be unlawful for any person who is afflicted with or is a carrier...such disease to work in or about any licensed premises or to engage in any way in the handling, preparation or distribution of such liquor, except as may be otherwise required by federal
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North Chicago · 14.7.1

ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS

Summary

This section adopts and establishes the Comprehensive Rate and Fee Schedule, outlining fees for various municipal services and penalties. It states that the schedule remains in effect until amended and supersedes conflicting prior ordinances.

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license 25.00 10 8-10-2-C Violation of Chapter (Assault Weapons) Not more than 1,000.00* 12 Automatic Amusement Devices 8-12-4-A License for each automatic amusement device/annum 100.00 License for bowling machine or skill pool/annum 100.00 13 Liquor Control 8-13-7 Classification/Fees: 8-13-7-A Class A/annum 1,700.00* 8-13-7-B Class B/annum 1,600.00* 8-13-7-C Class A-B/annum 2,250.00* 8-13-7-D Class D/annum...Class B-W(2)/annum 1,350.00* 8-13-7-T Class F-P/annum 1,700.00* 8-13-7-U Class BF/annum 1,350.00* 8-13-7-Q Class G-P/annum 2,000.00* 14 Vehicle Licenses: 8-14-3-A Passenger Cars 0.00* Motorcycles 0.00* Official Stickers 0.00* Recreational vehicles and motor homes 50.00 Taxis 50.00 Trucks—B 0.00* Trucks—C/D 70.00 Trucks—E/F/G 80.00 Trucks—H 130.00 Trucks—J 150.00 Trucks—K/L/P/N 180.00 Trucks—Q/R/S/T 240.00 Trucks
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Willow Springs · 4.3.19

Change Of Location

Summary

This section requires written authorization from the local commissioner for any temporary or permanent change in the location where alcoholic liquor is sold. The proposed new location must comply with Illinois liquor control laws and the Willow Springs chapter.

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license issued hereunder shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor of the type specified only in the premises that are described in the application and license. The location for such operation may be temporarily or permanently changed only upon the written authorization permitting such a change issued by the local commissioner. No change of location shall be authorized by the local commissioner unless the proposed temporary or new permanent location is a proper one for the retail sale of liquor
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Campton Hills · 4.1.22

Minors

Summary

This ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcoholic liquor, with exceptions for religious ceremonies and consumption at home under parental supervision. It also requires licensees to request identification from individuals who appear to be underage and restricts the employment of those under 21 in roles involving the sale or handling of alcohol.

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Employment: 1.   Except as enumerated herein, no licensee shall employ any person under the age of twenty one (21) years to sell, handle, draw, serve, pour, or mix any alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine, or to tend bar on the licensed premises. 2.   Where the principal business of the licensee is the sale of food, food servers who are eighteen (18) years of age or older may serve alcoholic beverages. For purposes of this section, a licensee...eighteen (18) years who is not related to the licensee by blood or marriage to work, entertain, or to act as host or hostess in any public area on the licensed premises while such premises is open for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor. For purposes of this subsection, a licensee has as its principal business the sale of alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine when the gross receipts of such sales exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the licensee
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Matteson · 111.13

Closing Hours

Summary

This section establishes closing hours for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in Matteson. It specifies prohibited sales hours on weekdays and Sundays, with exceptions for certain license classes and specific days.

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village between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., except on Sunday, as provided in division (B) below. However, it shall be lawful for holders of Class “A” and “Club” licenses to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor in the village until 2:00 a.m. on Saturday. Any extension of the hours to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor at retail shall only be permitted upon approval of the Village Board...offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor in the village between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. However, it shall be lawful for holders of Class “F” license to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor in the village beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. (2000 Code, § 111.11) (Ord. 4071, passed 9-20-2010; Ord. 4233, passed 5-12-2014) Penalty
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Oak Forest · 111.63

Limitations On Sales In General

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, gift, or delivery of alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years of age, intoxicated persons, or habitual drunkards. It also outlines requirements for licensees to verify age through positive identification and prohibits the fraudulent use of identification for purchasing alcohol.

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consumption of alcoholic liquor by a minor, in the performance of a religious service or ceremony, is not prohibited by this section. (F)   The prices established for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor must remain the same from opening to closing of the licensed establishment. (G)   The prices charged for retail sales of alcoholic liquor must remain the same for all customers. (2000 Code, § 5.08.210) (Am. Ord. 2014-03-0488O, passed 3-25-2014) Penalty
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Lansing · 8.23

Same—Package liquor sales

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This section prohibits individuals under 21 years of age from selling package liquor on licensed premises. It ensures that only individuals of legal age are permitted to engage in the sale of alcoholic package liquor.

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person under 21 years of age employed or permitted to work in or upon a licensed premises shall be allowed to sell alcoholic package liquor. (Code 1969, § 4.414.3; Code 1982, § 5-23; Ord. No. 336, § 1, 6-4-1974; Ord. No. 22-019, § 2, 4-19-2022) Editor's note— Ord. No. 22-019, § 2, adopted April 19, 2022, changed the title of § 8-23 from "Same—Handling liquor" to read as herein
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Winnetka · Section 5.09.200   Sales Restricted To Authorized Premises--Change Of Location--Alteration Of Premises.
Summary

This section outlines the requirements for the location and alteration of premises where alcoholic liquor can be sold. Sales are restricted to licensed premises, and any changes to the location or significant alterations to the premises require a written permit from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.

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sale of alcoholic liquor shall be permitted only in or from the premises described in the license, in the manner authorized in the license and in compliance with the terms of the license. The premises shall not include any public way or public property, unless specific authorization to use the public...public property is granted through the issuance of a sidewalk restaurant rider license pursuant to subsection L of Section 5.09.100 of this chapter. B.   The location of the premises for which a license is issued may not be changed unless the Local Liquor Control Commissioner issues a written permit authorizing such change. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a permissible site for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the laws
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Willow Springs · 4.3.7

License Required For Sale, Consumption

Summary

This section requires individuals or their agents to obtain a license before selling, offering for sale, delivering, or possessing alcoholic liquor with the intent to sell at retail within the village. It also prohibits selling or delivering alcoholic liquor in violation of license terms or chapter provisions.

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person acting as an agent, barkeeper, clerk or servant of another, to sell or offer for sale at retail, to deliver or to keep with the intention of selling at retail or delivering alcoholic liquor within the village, without first having obtained a license to do so, as is hereinafter provided. It shall also be unlawful for any person himself, or acting through the agency of another person, to sell or offer any alcoholic liquor for sale at retail
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