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Lindenhurst · 111.20

Number Of Licenses

Summary

This section of the Lindenhurst License Regulations specifies the maximum number of licenses permitted for each license class. A note clarifies that Class G licenses are annual and subject to the Liquor Commissioner's discretion for additional issuance.

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Note: 1. A Class G license is annually available and shall be issued for use at Lindenfest, the annual Village festival. The issuance of additional Class G licenses shall be made at the discretion of the Liquor Commissioner. (1968 Code § 46.07) (Ord. 57-0-17, passed 8-14-1959; Am. Ord. 78-0-371, passed 8-28-1978; Am. Ord. 82-1-483, passed 1-11-1982; Am. Ord. 83-1-500, passed

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Streamwood · 3.4.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used throughout the Streamwood chapter on Alcoholic Liquor Dealers. It clarifies the meaning of terms such as 'Alcoholic Liquor', 'Banquet Hall', and 'Licensee'.

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used for any other purpose defined herein. BOTTLE SERVICE: The sale or delivery of spirits by the bottle for consumption on the licensed premises. CLUB: A corporation under the laws of this state, and not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor, which conforms to the definition of a club in 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-3.24. HOTEL: Every building or other structure kept, used, maintained, advertised...sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests. Provided further, that no restaurant licensed to do business as such shall sell alcoholic liquor except with meals unless such restaurant seats one hundred fifty (150) persons at any one time. RETAIL SALE: The sale for use or consumption and not for resale. (1994 Code

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Downers Grove · Sec 3.38.1

Dram Shop Insurance Required

Summary

This section mandates that all licensees selling alcoholic liquor in Downers Grove must maintain dram shop insurance at statutory limits. It outlines procedures and penalties for insurance lapses, including notification requirements and potential license suspension or revocation.

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suspension of its license and/or imposition of a fine pursuant to DGMC Section 3.40. 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 pursuant to DGMC Section 3.40 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. 5413, Amended, 11/11/2014

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Downers Grove · Sec 3.39

General

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the Chapter, including fines per offense and per day of continued violation, with a maximum fine limit per license year. It also specifies that licensees may face license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal.

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exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) over the course of a license year. In addition to any other penalty, licensees convicted of violating any provision of this Chapter may be subject to having their license revoked, suspended or not renewed by the Local Liquor Commissioner. (Ord. No. 2735, § 1.) (Ord. 5413, Amended, 11/11/2014; Ord. 4768, Amended, 05/02/2006; Ord. 4696, Amended, 07/05/2005; Ord. 4590, Amended, 06/01/2004; 4204, Amended, 07/18/2000

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Park Ridge · 12.6.2

EXCEPTIONS

Summary

This section outlines exceptions to regulations regarding alcoholic liquors, including exemptions for industrial and medicinal uses, and specifies who can lawfully possess or use alcohol in professional practices.

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consumption; E. Any liquid or solid containing one-half of one percent (.5%) or less of alcohol by volume. Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit any of the following from using or possessing alcoholic liquor in a strictly professional practice: A. A duly licensed practicing physician or dentist. B. Hospitals or like institutions in the treatment of bona fide patients of that institution. C. Drugstores employing a licensed pharmacist in the lawful filling of prescriptions. D. The authorized representative

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New Lenox · 6.99

Entertainment on premises

Summary

This ordinance requires any entertainment event held on licensed premises, excluding private functions, to be approved by the liquor control commissioner. Approval requires written notification at least 14 business days in advance and submission of requested information.

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entertainment event in the licensed premises, excluding a private function, shall notify the liquor control commissioner for approval, not less than 14 business days before the event, in writing of the event and provide such information as the liquor control commissioner shall require

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Lake Zurich · 3.3B-17

Employee Guidelines Required

Summary

This section mandates that liquor license applicants provide a written employee policy manual and a certificate of compliance before a license is issued. The manual must include specific procedures related to responsible alcohol service and is exempt for certain license classes.

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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 E, F, G, or G-1 license

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Chicago · 4.60.025

Restrictions On Additional Late Hour Licenses.

Summary

This section restricts the issuance of additional late-hour licenses for on-premises consumption of alcoholic liquor within specified Chicago wards. These restrictions are subject to exceptions outlined in Section 4-60-021.

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Subject to the provisions of Section 4-60-021, except for subsections 4-60-021(c)(1), (c)(2) and (c)(3), no additional late-hour license shall be issued for the sale of alcoholic liquor, for consumption on the premises, within the following areas of the city, designated as wards and bounded as provided in Article III of Chapter 2-8 of the Code: 1, 2, 19, 26, 32, 42, 43, 44, 47 and 50. (Added Coun

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Elmhurst · 36.01

Definitions

Summary

This section defines various terms used in Chapter 36 of the Elmhurst municipal code, referencing state statutes for some definitions and providing specific definitions for terms like Convenience Store, Drug Store, Growler/Crowler, Hotel, and Restaurant.

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telephone. Wine or spirits purchased via the internet, or the phone may be transferred to the customer at the licensed premises or shall be delivered via Federal Express, UPS or a similar overnight courier service, to be delivered to the customer at their residence or place of business. (j) Club. The retail sale of alcoholic liquor by a club, to its members only and their guests, only by individual drink, and only for consumption within the premises maintained...patron to bring their own bottle, provide free alcohol with a service rendered or charge a fee for serving a bottle that has been brought in by the customer. This endorsement is designated for specialty licenses (C) and events at the discretion of the Liquor Commissioner. (m) Brew Pub. An establishment selling beer brewed on the premises and often including a restaurant. (n) Bar/Tavern. An establishment whose primary function is the sale of beer, wine, and alcoholic spirits

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Winthrop Harbor · 110.36

Complaints; Investigations; Warrants

Summary

This section outlines the process for obtaining search warrants related to violations of the Winthrop Harbor chapter on alcoholic liquors. It specifies that the process will follow the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, and offenders are subject to penalties under both the Act and the chapter.

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possessed, kept for sale, used, or kept with the intent of using the same in violation of this chapter, or any mash, still, or other property designed for the making, production, or creation of alcoholic liquors is possessed in any premises which are not licensed therefor, the judge may issue a search warrant, which complaint and search warrant shall be in substantial form and content, and the remedy, relief, and method of procedure in relation thereto shall be that provided...Liquor Control Act of 1934 (ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5, §§ 1-1 et seq.). The offender, if found guilty, shall be subject to the penalties of the Act and of this chapter. No search warrant shall be necessary for the inspection or search of any premises licensed under this chapter and the property seized on any such warrant shall not be taken from the officer seizing the same on any writ or replevin or other like process. ('79 Code

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Bloomingdale · 4.3.4

Game Rooms

Summary

This section requires a license and a special use permit to operate a game room, with specific regulations for game rooms located in large shopping malls, including staffing requirements and responsibility for associated costs.

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zoning ordinances of the village. No special use permit shall be granted for the operation of a game room and no license shall issue, except as an accessory use to a principal use of the premises for which the license and special use are sought. A "principal use" is herein defined to mean any of the permitted or special uses, other than a game room, set forth under the village zoning ordinance. (Ord. 93-43, 8-9-1993) C. Game...parking lot, as well as problems within the store itself. c. The licensee shall restrict the wearing of gang colors, articles of clothes, signing and other forms of gang activity within the store. d. No liquor may be consumed or sold within the facility licensed. e. The village reserves the right to review terms and conditions of the lease to ensure that provisions relating to security are adequate. f. All amusement devices must be properly licensed by the village

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Diamond · 110.25

Sales To Minors; Intoxicated Persons; Others

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and their staff from selling, delivering, or giving alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21, intoxicated persons, or those who have recently been involved in a fight on the licensed premises.

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shall be unlawful for any licensee or officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of a licensee, while on the licensed premises to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any of the following: (A) Any person under 21 years of age. (B) An intoxicated person. (C) A person known to the licensee, or officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of the licensee, to have been involved in a fight at the licensed premises within the immediately preceding

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Glendale Heights · 4.3.39

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violating the chapter, including fines up to $1,000 per offense and potential license revocation, suspension, or non-renewal for licensees. It clarifies that these penalties do not limit the liquor control commissioner's authority to impose fines as outlined elsewhere.

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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. (Ord. 2007-124, 12-6-2007; amd. 2011 Code) B. The penalty provision in this section shall not be applicable to nor shall this section be construed to limit the authority

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Melrose Park · 5.12.050

Liquor commissioner

Summary

This section designates the village president as the liquor commissioner and outlines their authority to appoint deputies. It specifies that hearings related to liquor licenses and the commissioner's office must be held at the Village Hall and be open to the public.

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appoint a deputy, or assistant, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the ordinances of the village and the statutes of the state of Illinois, covering the control, sale, transportation and use of liquor in the village. C. Hearings. All hearings, on licenses and all matters, pertaining to the office shall be held at the Village Hall and shall be open to the public. D. Consent. No deputy or assistant, shall be appointed without the consent and approval

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Plainfield · 4.40

Sales to minors; intoxicated persons; others

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and their staff from selling, delivering, or giving alcoholic liquor to minors, intoxicated persons, or individuals known to have been involved in a fight on the premises within the last 48 hours.

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shall be unlawful for any licensee or officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of a licensee, while on the licensed premises to sell, deliver or give any alcoholic liquor to any of the following: (1) Any person under twenty-one (21) years of age. (2) An intoxicated person. (3) A person known to the licensee, or officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of the licensee, to have been involved in a fight at the licensed premises within

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Fox Lake · 3.3.10

Change Of Location

Summary

This section outlines the process for a liquor license holder to change the location of their licensed premises, requiring the licensee to submit a written request and statement under oath demonstrating compliance with all regulations. It also addresses the validity of a license for premises destroyed by natural catastrophe, allowing for renewal for 18 months if rebuilding has commenced.

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request in writing and a statement under oath which shall show that the premises to which removal is to be made complies in all respects with this chapter, and with the requirements of the Illinois liquor control act. The fee for transfer of a license from one location to another is one hundred dollars ($100.00) and shall accompany the application for transfer. (1975 Code § 22.16) B. If the premises in which the licensee is authorized to conduct business is demolished

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Niles · 94.257

License suspension, revocation

Summary

Failure to collect, account for, or pay the municipal prepared food and beverage tax can lead to the suspension or revocation of village licenses for prepared food or alcoholic liquor facilities.

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payment penalty may be enforced by action in any court of competent jurisdiction and failure to collect, account for and pay over said tax shall be cause for suspension or revocation of any village license issued for such prepared food facility or alcoholic liquor facility applicable to the premises thereof, all in addition to any other penalties in this article

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Palatine · 24.226

Enforcement license suspension, revocation

Summary

Failure to collect, account for, and pay the prepared food and beverage tax and any associated penalties can lead to the suspension or revocation of village licenses for prepared food and liquor facilities. This enforcement action is in addition to any other penalties outlined in the chapter.

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enforced by action in any court of competent jurisdiction and failure to collect, account for and pay over the tax and any late payment penalty shall be cause for suspension or revocation of any village license issued for the prepared food facility or retailer liquor facility applicable to the premises thereof, all in addition to any other penalties in this chapter. (Code

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Vernon Hills · 21.247

Enforcement license suspension, revocation

Summary

This section outlines enforcement actions for the Home Rule Food and Beverage Tax. Failure to collect, account for, or pay the tax and penalties can lead to the suspension or revocation of village licenses for retail food or liquor facilities, in addition to the recovery of collection costs and attorney's fees.

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enforced by action in any court of competent jurisdiction and failure to collect, account for an pay over the tax and any late payment penalty shall be cause for suspension or revocation of any village license issued for the retail food facility or retail liquor facility applicable to the premises thereof, all in addition to any other penalties in this section. In addition to the amount of tax due and any penalties, the village shall be entitled to recover

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South Barrington · 3.11.8

Enforcement, License Suspension, Revocation

Summary

This section outlines enforcement actions for the Prepared Food and Beverage Tax. Failure to collect, account for, or pay the tax and penalties can lead to the suspension or revocation of Village licenses for prepared food or retail liquor facilities.

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

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Inverness · 3.1.5

Referral Of Application, Investigation, Recommendation

Summary

This section mandates the referral of liquor license applications to Village Trustees and the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police must investigate the applicant and provide a recommendation on their qualification to hold a license.

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Liquor Control Commissioner shall cause a copy of the license application to be forwarded promptly to each Village Trustee and to the Chief of Police of the Municipality. The Chief of Police shall investigate the applicant to determine the accuracy of the information provided in the application and shall provide to the President and Board of Trustees a report of such investigation, which shall include a recommendation of whether he finds the applicant qualified to hold a license pursuant

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Lindenhurst · 111.39

Election Days

Summary

This section permits licensed retailers to sell alcoholic liquor within Lindenhurst during the hours polls are open on national, State, County, or Municipal election days, including primaries.

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shall be lawful for any person to whom a license has been issued to sell at retail alcoholic liquor on the day of any national, State, County or Municipal election, including primary elections, during the hours the polls are open, within the Village limits. (1968 Code § 46.17) (Ord. 73-0-223, passed

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Kildeer · 3.3.9

Location Restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses for any premises located within one hundred feet of a church, school, hospital, home for the aged or indigent, or a military/naval station. The measurement for this distance is taken from the closest boundary of the property where these sensitive institutions are located.

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license shall be issued for sale of any alcoholic liquors on any premises within one hundred feet (100') of any church, school, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons, or for veterans, their wives or children or a military or naval station. In determining the distance provided for in this section, the closest boundaries of the lot or parcel of land upon which a church, school, etc., as herein defined, shall be construed as being a point from which measurement

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Buffalo Grove · 5.20.035

Consumption on property

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the consumption of alcoholic liquor on properties within Buffalo Grove that are not dwellings, house trailers, or mobile homes, unless a license is obtained under the relevant chapter.

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unlawful for any owner or occupant of property within the Village, other than dwellings, as defined in Title 17 of this Code, house trailers and mobile homes to permit alcoholic liquor to be consumed on such property without a license issued under this chapter

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Northlake · 3.3.5.9

Sale Of Single Cans And Bottles Prohibited

Summary

This ordinance prohibits individuals holding class B, B-1, or B-2 liquor licenses from selling single servings of beer or malt liquor in containers of one quart or less, effective January 1, 2007.

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Effective January 1, 2007, it is hereby prohibited for any person holding a class B, B-1, or B-2 license to sell single servings of beer or malt liquor in containers containing one quart or less

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