This ordinance defines a "gambling place" and criminalizes knowingly permitting property to be used as one, with escalating penalties for subsequent offenses. It also outlines consequences including public nuisance declarations, voiding of food/liquor licenses, and property liability for unsatisfied judgments and fines.
Section Text
public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; and B. All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the state or any subdivision or public agency thereof 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 days thereafter; nor shall any person convicted of keeping a gambling place be reissued such license for one year from
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Palos Heights·136.03
Keeping A Gambling Place
Summary
This ordinance defines a gambling place and prohibits knowingly permitting its use. It outlines consequences including public nuisance declaration, voiding of food/liquor licenses, and premises liability for unsatisfied judgments and fines.
Section Text
public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such, and
(B) All licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the state or any subdivision or public agency thereof 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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Aurora·Sec 29-
78 Gambling Places
Summary
This section defines a "gambling place" and outlines penalties for its use and for individuals who knowingly permit such activities. It also details consequences for premises determined to be gambling places, including public nuisance designation and license voiding.
Section Text
Such premises is a public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such;
All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the state or any subdivision or public agency thereof 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
Round Lake·9.12.030
Keeping A Gambling Place
Summary
This section defines a gambling place and prohibits its operation. It outlines penalties including the voiding of food/liquor licenses and restrictions on reissuance for individuals convicted of keeping a gambling place.
Section Text
against as such in accordance with Chapter 8.36 Nuisances Generally of this Code;
All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the Village or any subdivision or public agency thereof authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit or certificate so canceled 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
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Lake Barrington·4.4.4
Keeping A Gambling Place
Summary
This section prohibits knowingly permitting premises to be used as a gambling place, classifying it as a class A misdemeanor. It also establishes the premises as a public nuisance and outlines penalties including license revocation and potential sale of the property to satisfy judgments and fines.
Section Text
public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; and
B. All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the village or any subdivision or public agency thereof authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit or certificate so canceled shall be reissued for such premises for a period of sixty (60) days thereafter, nor shall any person convicted of keeping a gambling place under this chapter or a similar statute
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Gurnee·6.12
Identification check
Summary
This section mandates that licensees and employees serving alcohol must verify a person's age to ensure they are not prohibited by law from possessing, purchasing, consuming alcoholic liquor, or loitering in licensed premises. Acceptable forms of identification include driver's licenses, state identification cards, military IDs, and other government-issued photo IDs.
Section Text
other employee serving alcoholic liquor to determine whether or not a person is prohibited by reason of age by any law or ordinance for:
(1) Possession or purchasing or otherwise obtaining, receiving or consuming alcoholic liquor; or
(2) Sitting at a bar in any licensed premises or loitering therein.
The age may be ascertained from the drivers license, state identification card, military identification card, or other photo identification card issued by federal, state or local government agency.
(Code
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Gurnee·6.3
Consumption on premises
Summary
This section prohibits the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises where it is sold, unless the seller holds one of the specified liquor license classes. It outlines the requirements for businesses to be permitted to serve alcohol for on-site consumption.
Section Text
shall be unlawful for anyone not having a Class 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 license, to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold, or to permit the alcoholic liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold.
(Code
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Niles·6.6
Unlawful consumption on premises
Summary
This section prohibits the sale or offering for sale of alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption, and the consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises, by anyone not possessing a Class A license.
Section Text
shall be unlawful for anyone not having a Class A license to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold or to permit the alcoholic liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold.
(Code
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Gurnee·6.64
Violation of tax acts, refusal, revocation, or suspension of license
Summary
This section outlines grounds for the Gurnee liquor control commissioner to refuse, suspend, or revoke a license. These grounds are based on violations of tax acts administered by the department, including failure to file returns, fraudulent filings, non-payment of taxes, and non-compliance with record-keeping and registration requirements.
Section Text
addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the liquor control commissioner, on complaint of the department, shall refuse the issuance or renewal of a license, or suspend or revoke such license, of any person, for any of the following violations of any tax act administered by the department.
(1) Failure to make a tax return.
(2) The filing of a fraudulent return.
(3) Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined
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Carol Stream·14.2.9
Keeping A Gambling Place
Summary
This section defines and prohibits gambling places, with penalties escalating from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony for subsequent offenses. It also outlines consequences including public nuisance designation, license revocation, and premises liability.
Section Text
public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such, and
(B) All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the State of Illinois or any subdivision or public agency thereof 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
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Mundelein·9.60.320
Gambling place defined—Keeping of same prohibited
Summary
This section defines a 'gambling place' and prohibits its operation. It outlines consequences including the voiding of food/liquor licenses, potential sale of property to satisfy judgments, and license revocation for individuals convicted of keeping a gambling place.
Section Text
public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; and 2. All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the Village of Mundelein or any subdivision or public agency thereof 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 days thereafter; nor shall any person convicted of keeping a gambling place be reissued a license for one year
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Sugar Grove·5.2.2.10
Gambling
Summary
This section prohibits gambling within Sugar Grove, defining it broadly to include playing games of chance or skill for value, making wagers on contests or elections, and operating or distributing gambling devices. It explicitly permits video gaming as authorized by Illinois state law and references specific state statutes for exceptions and regulations.
Section Text
public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; and
b. All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the state of Illinois or any subdivision or public agency thereof authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit or certificate so canceled 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
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Highland Park·133.005
Keeping a gambling place
Summary
This section defines a gambling place and prohibits knowingly permitting property to be used as such. It outlines consequences including premises being a public nuisance, voiding of food/liquor licenses, and liability for unsatisfied judgments and fines.
Section Text
nuisance and may be proceeded against as such, and
(B) All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the City of Highland Park or any subdivision or public agency thereof 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
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Oak Lawn·10.5.5.3
Gambling Places
Summary
This ordinance makes it a misdemeanor for individuals to knowingly permit their property to be used as a gambling place. It also declares such premises a public nuisance, voids relevant food and liquor licenses, and makes the property liable for unsatisfied judgments and fines.
Section Text
nuisance and may be proceeded against as such, and
B. All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the state of Illinois or any public agency thereof or the municipality authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit or certificate so canceled 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 within
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Lake Villa·6.2.4
Gambling
Summary
This section prohibits various forms of gambling, including playing games of chance or skill for value, making wagers, operating gambling devices, and promoting lotteries or policy games. It outlines specific activities that constitute illegal gambling and provides limited exceptions for certain agreements like insurance.
Section Text
public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; and
All licenses, permits or certificates issued by the village of Lake Villa or any subdivision or public agency thereof authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit or certificate so canceled 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
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
North Chicago·8.13.21
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
Summary
This section mandates that holders of a Class G-P Liquor License in North Chicago must install and maintain a video surveillance system meeting specific technological standards. The system must be operational 24/7 and capable of producing clear, retrievable recordings for law enforcement use.
Section Text
made a permanent record for use in a criminal investigation.
B. Every holder of a Class G-P License is hereby required to install a video surveillance system on any premises for which a license has been issued for the sale of alcoholic liquor. Video surveillance systems shall be maintained in proper working order at all times and shall be in operation twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and shall meet the minimum technological standards established
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Crestwood·112.50
Storage Of Liquor
Summary
This section prohibits the storage of alcoholic beverages, including patron liquor lockers, on the premises of a Class J license holder in Crestwood.
Section Text
storage of alcoholic beverages of any kind, including but not limited to the rental of patron liquor lockers, on the premises of a Class J license holder shall be strictly prohibited.
(Ord. 2185, passed 8-21-2014) Penalty
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Rolling Meadows·6.76
Sanitation; inspections required
Summary
This section requires licensed establishments selling alcohol for on-premises consumption to maintain adequate sanitary washing and toilet facilities. It also mandates that employees be clean and free from contagious diseases, with periodic inspections by the city health officer.
Section Text
Every person licensed under this chapter who shall sell any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises of such licensee shall keep and maintain the adequate sanitary washing facilities for the cleaning of glasses and service utensils, shall provide adequate toilet facilities for both males and females, and shall otherwise comply with all health and sanitary requirements of this Code and city ordinances applicable to the licensed business. All employees shall be clean in person and in clothing...person afflicted with any contagious diseases in communicable form shall be employed in or about the serving of liquor or in the washing of the glasses or other utensils.
It shall be the duty of the city health officer to make periodic inspections of the licensed premises, and the period between inspections shall not exceed one year.
(Code
Business & Licensing
Schaumburg·110.11
NUMBER OF LICENSES REQUIRED
Summary
This section outlines the licensing requirements for businesses operating within Schaumburg, stipulating that separate licenses are needed for each business activity conducted on licensed premises and for each separate physical location. It also specifies that licenses for cigarette sales, alcoholic beverage sales, and vending machines are required in addition to any other general business license.
Section Text
sale of cigarettes at retail, the sale of alcoholic beverages at retail, or the use of vending machines on the premises within the corporate limits of Schaumburg, such persons shall be required to purchase a license for the sale of cigarettes, sale of alcoholic liquors and the use of the vending machines notwithstanding the fact that such person may be engaged in some other business, occupation or activity for which a license was obtained hereunder.
(Ord. 1132, passed
General Provisions
Calumet City·6.134
Dram shop insurance required
Summary
This section mandates that all licensees selling alcoholic liquor in Calumet City must maintain dram shop insurance that meets statutory limits. It also outlines the procedure for licensees to notify the city of any lapse or termination of their insurance and the consequences for non-compliance, including license suspension or revocation.
Section Text
licensee to revocation or suspension of its license and/or imposition of a fine. Upon notification that a licensee's dram shop insurance coverage has lapsed, or been revoked, terminated, cancelled or suspended, the local liquor commissioner may proceed to revoke or suspend the license if proof of renewal of the previously held insurance policy, or proof of reinsurance under the terms of a new policy, is not provided immediately.
(Ord. No. 22-01, § 1, 1-13-2022)
Editor's note
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Peotone·112.26
Consumption Of Alcoholic Beverages On Certain Licensed Premises Only
Summary
This section prohibits the sale or offering for sale of alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption by anyone not holding a Class A, Class B, Class E, or Class V license.
Section Text
shall be unlawful for anyone not having a Class A, Class B, Class E or Class V license to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold.
(‘70 Code, § 9.6.1) (Am. Ord. passed 2-14-78; Am. Ord. 87-04, passed 4-27-87; Am. Ord. 07-39, passed 1-28-08; Am. Ord. 16-09, passed 1-23-17; Am. Ord. 23-01, passed 1-9-23) Penalty
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Glen Ellyn·3.19.50
General penalty; appeals
Summary
This section establishes penalties for violations of the chapter, including fines and potential license revocation for licensees. It also outlines the process for appealing decisions of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to the Illinois State Liquor Control Commission.
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 Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
(B) Pursuant to Resolution 94-12 of the Village, the appeal of any decision of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to the Illinois State Liquor Control Commission shall be limited to a review
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Plainfield·4.46
View from street
Summary
This ordinance requires licensed alcoholic liquor establishments in Plainfield to maintain clear visibility of their interiors from the street at all times, prohibiting obstructions in windows or interior arrangements that prevent a clear view. It also mandates continuous lighting of rooms where liquor is sold.
Section Text
premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on or off the premises is licensed, no screen, blind, curtain, partition, article or thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon the doors of the licensed premises or inside such premises, that prevents a clear view of the interior of the licensed premises from the street, road or sidewalk at all times; and no booth, screen, partition, or other obstruction nor any arrangement of lights or lighting shall...which shall prevent a clear view of the entire interior from the street, road or sidewalk. All rooms where liquor is sold for consumption on the premises shall be continuously lighted during business hours by natural light or artificial white light so all parts of the interior of the premises are clearly visible. All window signs displayed on the licensed premises shall comply with the Village's then-current sign ordinance
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Diamond·110.31
View From Street
Summary
This section mandates that licensed premises selling alcoholic liquor must maintain a clear, unobstructed view of their interior from the street or sidewalk at all times. It also requires continuous and adequate lighting of all rooms where liquor is sold for on-premises consumption.
Section Text
premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on or off the premises is licensed, no screen, blind, curtain, partition, article or thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon the doors of the licensed premises or inside such premises, that prevents a clear view of the interior of the licensed premises from the street, road or sidewalk at all times; and no booth, screen, partition, or other obstruction nor any arrangement of lights or lighting shall...which shall prevent a clear view of the entire interior from the street, road or sidewalk. All rooms where liquor is sold for consumption on the premises shall be continuously lit during business hours by natural light or artificial white light so all parts of the interior of the premises are clearly visible. All window signs displayed on the licensed premises shall comply with the village's then-current sign ordinance.
(Ord. 2023-05, passed
Business & Licensing
Antioch·4.2B-17
Employee Guidelines Required
Summary
This section requires applicants for liquor licenses in Antioch to adopt a written employee policy manual covering various aspects of alcohol service and to certify that employees will adhere to it. This requirement excludes applicants for class G licenses.
Section Text
contained in the manual. The manual shall contain mandatory procedures and policies in a form acceptable to the village, including, but not limited to, procedures and policies regarding service to intoxicated patrons, disturbances on the licensed premises, checking required identification, withholding service of alcoholic liquor to persons under the age of twenty one (21) years, reporting violations to appropriate authorities and the like. This requirement shall not apply to applicants for a class G license