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Orland Park · 7.4.2

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms related to alcoholic beverages and their sale within Orland Park. It clarifies the meaning of alcohol, spirits, wine, beer, and related concepts like original package and retailer.

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dining room space and equipment and maintaining a sufficient number of 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 (2) copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly files within ten (10) days of the election of any additional member his name and address...annual meeting and that no member or any officer, agent or employee of the club is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the club or the members of the club or its guests introduced by members beyond the amount of such salary as may be fixed and voted at any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors
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Crestwood · 112.21

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms related to retail liquor establishments, including alcohol, alcoholic liquor, beer, and the specific criteria for a "club" to be licensed.

Section Text
dining room space and equipment and maintaining a sufficient number of employees for cooking, preparing and serving food and meals for its members and their guests; provided that, the club files with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner at the time of its application for a license under this subchapter 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 or her name and address...annual meeting and that no member or any officer, agent or employee of the club is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the club or the members of the club or its guests introduced by members beyond the amount of a salary as may be fixed and voted at any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors
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Hoffman Estates · 8.3.4

Application

Summary

This section outlines the specific written application requirements for obtaining an alcoholic liquor license in Hoffman Estates, detailing the information needed from individuals, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, and clubs.

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Applications for such licenses shall be made to the Commission in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a club, corporation, or limited liability company verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following statements and information: A. The name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a partnership, the persons or entities entitled to share in the profits thereof...which it was organized, a summary of its activities during the past year, the names and addresses of the officers, directors, and the person operating as manager. A club must file with the Local Liquor Control Commission at the time of its application for a license under this Code two (2) copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly file with ten (10) days of the election of any additional member, his name and address
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Elmwood Park · 4.6.7

Additional Penalty for Sale to Underaged Persons

Summary

This section imposes an additional penalty for selling alcohol to underage persons, allowing the local liquor control commissioner to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a licensee's license. It also outlines a defense mechanism if the licensee or employee reasonably relied on written proof of identification.

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addition to all other fines and penalties the local liquor control commissioner may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license of a licensee who violates the provisions of Section 4-6.4 of this chapter.(b) Proof that the licensee, or his employee or agent, demanded, was shown and reasonably relied upon written evidence of identification as required by Section 4-6.5 of this chapter in any transaction forbidden by Section 4-6.4 of this chapter is competent evidence
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Prospect Heights · 2.3.1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for key terms used in the Liquor Control chapter of the Prospect Heights municipal ordinance. It defines 'Alcohol,' 'Alcoholic Liquor,' 'Beer,' 'Bowling Alley,' and 'Club.'

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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 (2) copies of a list of names and residences of its members, and similarly files within ten (10) days of the election of any additional member, his or her name...annual meeting and that no member or any officer, agent or employee of the club is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the club or the members of the club or its guests introduced by members beyond the amount of such salary as may be fixed and voted at any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors
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Westchester · 5.36.010

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used within Chapter 36 of the Westchester Municipal Code, specifically related to liquor sales. It clarifies definitions for alcohol, alcoholic liquor, applicant, bartender, beer, BYOB, and catering hall.

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corporation which seeks to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter. In the case of a club, "applicant" means the officers, directors and person operating as manager, and in the case of a corporation, it means the officers, directors, all persons owning directly or beneficially more than five percent of the stock of such corporation, and the person operating as manager of the premises. "Bartender" means someone who pours and/or mixes alcoholic liquor, such person is required...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 act 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 or her name and address
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Joliet · 4.58

Offenses

Summary

This section declares specific violations related to alcoholic liquor sales and other chapter provisions as absolute liability offenses, subject to the general penalty provisions of the Joliet Code.

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violation of the following are hereby declared absolute liability offenses and subject to the general penalty provisions of this Code: (a) The sale of alcoholic liquor by the licensee in violation of the provisions of his license. (b) The violation of any prohibition or requirement contained in Article III or IV of this chapter. (Ord. No. 7344, § 1(Exhibit
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Streamwood · 3.2.2

License Fees Enumerated

Summary

This section enumerates the annual license fees for various businesses, occupations, activities, and uses within Streamwood. It provides a detailed fee schedule for a wide range of entities, including ambulance services, amusement establishments, animal care facilities, automotive businesses, and financial institutions.

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shall be as provided herein. License fees shall be paid annually unless otherwise provided. Business, Occupation Or Trade License Fee Business, Occupation Or Trade License Fee Ambulance service: For each mobile intensive care unit or ambulance (EMTA for transport): License fee $ 250.00 Inspection fee (per vehicle) 50.00 Amusements: Amusement arcade 300.00 Athletic exhibitions (per day) 50.00 Automatic amusement devices (per unit) 75.00 Public places of amusement: Automobile show (per day) 200.00 Balloon contest (per day) 150.00 Circus or sideshow...dealers: For each manufacturing plant 250.00 For each station or depot for the sale or receipt of shipments 50.00 For each vehicle operated in the course of wholesale or retail business 100.00 Intoxicating liquor dealers (see section 3-4-8 of this title for license classification and fees) Itinerant merchants and transient vendors (per day) 30.00 Junk dealers and junk peddlers: Junk dealer (junkyard) 5,000.00 Junk peddler 500.00 For each vehicle 50.00 Laboratories 200.00 Laundries, laundry vehicles and laundromats
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Maywood · 118.04

Taxicab Drivers

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Village taxicab driver permit in Maywood. It details the permit fee, age and health qualifications, language proficiency, personal conduct standards, and criminal conviction restrictions.

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safe manner; (4)   Must be able to read, write and speak the English language; (5)   Must be clean in dress and person and not be addicted to the use of narcotics or intoxicating liquor; (6)   Must have been issued a valid Illinois driver’s license of the class required to operate a taxicab; (7)   Must not have been convicted of reckless driving, driving while intoxicated or manslaughter or reckless homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle within
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Round Lake Beach · 3.2.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used throughout the chapter, primarily focusing on alcoholic beverages and related establishments. It clarifies definitions for 'Alcohol', 'Alcoholic liquor', 'Beer', 'Bowling alley', and 'Club'.

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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...annual meeting and that no member or any officer, agent or employee of the club is paid or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation, any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the club or the members of the club or its guests introduced by members beyond the amount of such salary as may be fixed and voted at any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors
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Hanover Park · 10.40

Additional penalty for sale to underage persons

Summary

This section imposes additional penalties for selling alcohol to underage persons, allowing the local liquor control commissioner to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license. It also outlines that reasonable reliance on written identification is competent evidence in violation prosecutions.

Section Text
addition to all other fines and penalties the local liquor control commissioner may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license of a licensee who violates the provisions of section 10-37 or whose employee or agent violates the provisions of section 10-37. (b) Proof that the licensee, or his employee or agent, demanded, was shown and reasonably relied upon written evidence of identification as required by section 10-38 in any transaction forbidden by section
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Orland Hills · 111.01

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for key terms used within the Orland Hills municipal ordinance, specifically related to alcohol and the definition of a 'club'.

Section Text
reasonable and comfortable use and accommodation of its members and their guests, and provided with suitable and adequate kitchen and dining room space and equipment. Such club shall file with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner at the time of its application for original license, or renewal thereof, a list of the names, resident address, and phone number of its officers (and members); and provided that its affairs and management are conducted by a Board of Directors, Executive Committee, or similar...annual meeting; and that no member, or any officer, agent, of employee of the club is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation, any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the club or the members of the club or its guests introduced by members, or by its Board of Directors, or other governing body out of the general revenue of the club. CONSUMPTION SALES. The sale or offering
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Westchester · 5.36.120

Restriction as to place of sale

Section Text
unlawful for any licensee to sell intoxicating liquor at any place other than the premises specified in the license
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Palatine · 4.1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used throughout the chapter related to alcoholic beverages. It also clarifies that terms not defined here will adopt the meanings from the state's Liquor Control Act.

Section Text
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 commission at the time of its application for a license under this article 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's name and address; and provided...their annual meeting; and that no member or any officer, or employee of the club, is paid, or directly or indirectly receives, in the form of salary or other compensation any profits from the distribution or sale of alcoholic liquor to the club or the members of the club or its guests introduced by members beyond the amount of such salary as may be fixed and voted at any annual meeting by the members or by its board of directors
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Burnham · 6.7

Location restrictions

Summary

This section restricts the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by establishing proximity requirements to sensitive locations like churches and schools. It also prohibits sales where the majority of customers are minors or the principal business serves them.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 200 feet of any church, school, hospital home for the aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their wives, or children, or any military or naval station, provided that this subsection shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principal business carried on, if such place...business so exempted shall have been established for such purpose prior to the taking effect of this chapter. (b) No license shall be issued to any person for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor at any store or other place of business where the majority of customers are minors of school age or where the principal business transacted consists of schoolbooks, school supplies, food, lunches or drinks for such minors
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McCullom Lake · 3.32

Ineligible persons

Summary

This section outlines various disqualifications for obtaining a McCullom Lake license. It prohibits issuance to non-citizens, individuals of poor character, those with certain felony convictions, or those with prior license revocations.

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been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, subsequent to the passage of this section or has forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation. (12) A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued...village trustee, or any president or member of a county board; and no such official shall be interested in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor. (14) Any person not eligible for a state retail dealer's license. (b) A license shall be subject to revocation upon violation of any of the above restrictions during the period covered by such license
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Markham · 112.002

Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the Mayor as the Liquor Control Commissioner, responsible for administering the chapter and granting/revoking liquor licenses. The Commissioner has broad powers including inspections, complaint investigation, fee collection, rule-making, applicant examination, and the ability to appoint assistants.

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Control Commissioner and shall be charged with the administration of this chapter. (2)   He or she shall receive an annual salary as the City Council determines from time to time. (B)   The Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the power: (1)   To grant and revoke for cause all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter; (2)   To enter, or to authorize any law enforcing official to enter, at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions...person or persons to assist him or her in the exercise of the powers and performance of his or her duties. (b)   Said persons so appointed shall make periodic inspections of premises licensed under the terms of this chapter and shall submit to the Liquor Control Commissioner monthly confidential reports, in writing, of their activities. (Ord. 18-O-2200, passed 5-2-2018; Ord. 24-O-2388, passed
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Palos Hills · 5.10.080

Class B license

Summary

This section defines the requirements for a Class B alcoholic liquor license in Palos Hills, specifying that it's for on-premises consumption in restaurants, lounges, and banquet halls with full-service menus. It also outlines the conditions for operating amusement devices and details the annual license fee.

Section Text
Class B license shall authorize the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor for the consumption on said premises only and shall permit the licensee to remain open during the hours specified in Section 5.10.320. Premises licensed Class B shall be a restaurant, lounge and banquet hall on the same premises. Premises licensed Class B shall have full-service menu facilities. B. With a Class B license, automatic amusement devices as allowed by ordinance are permitted with
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Palos Hills · 5.10.090

Class C license

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for a Class C liquor license in Palos Hills, specifying that it is for on-premises consumption in restaurants and lounges with sit-down bars/booths and full-service menus. It also details the associated annual fee and permits automatic amusement devices with an additional Class E license.

Section Text
Class C license shall authorize the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor for the consumption on said premises only, and shall permit the licensee to remain open during the hours specified in Section 5.10.330. Premises licensed Class C shall be a restaurant and lounge. The lounge shall have a sit-down bar and/or booths and tables. Premises licensed Class C shall have full-service menu facilities and either tables and/or booths for the restaurant area. B. With
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Niles · 6.35

Special class A license

Summary

This section establishes a "special class A license" for the retail sale of malt beverages and/or alcoholic liquor at temporary events like picnics, festivals, or other special occasions within the village. A daily fee of $25.00 is required for this license.

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person desiring to sell at retail any malt beverages and/or alcoholic liquor within the village at any picnic, outing, festival, or on any other special occasion shall secure a license so to do, and such license shall be designated and known as a special class A license. Such license shall be issued in accordance with the terms and provisions of this chapter and the ordinances of the village applicable thereto. The license fee to be paid for such special class
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Montgomery · 3.20

Persons not entitled to license

Summary

This section outlines various disqualifications for obtaining a retail alcoholic liquor dealer license in Montgomery. These restrictions apply to individuals and entities based on residency, character, criminal convictions, citizenship, business structure, and property ownership or lease arrangements.

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license shall be granted for the conduct of the business of retail alcoholic liquor dealer to: (a) A person who is not a resident of the village—this restriction does not apply to corporations. (b) A person who is not of good character and reputation in this village. (c) A person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States or the State of Illinois. (d) A person who is not a citizen...beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued. (n) A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, subsequent to the passage of the state act, or has forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation
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Palos Hills · 5.10.100

Class D license

Summary

This section outlines the requirements and limitations for a Class D alcoholic liquor license in Palos Hills. It specifies that the license permits on-premises consumption, requires recreational facilities and a lounge with a sit-down bar, allows only sandwich sales (no full-service menu), and details the annual license fee and payment schedule.

Section Text
Class D license shall authorize the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor for the consumption on said premises only and shall permit the licensee to remain open during the hours specified in Section 5.10.340. The premises of a Class D license shall have recreational facilities and also a lounge with a sit-down bar and tables. Class D shall further allow the sale of sandwiches only and no full-service menu facilities are permitted. B. With
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Libertyville · 4.4

Prohibitions regarding minors

Summary

This section prohibits various actions involving minors and alcoholic liquor, including selling, furnishing, possessing, and consuming it. It also addresses misrepresentation of age and the responsibilities of liquor licensees and property owners.

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prohibited by this code; provided, however, that this exception shall not extend to any other occupant, invitee, visitor or guest that is a minor. (3) The possession and serving of alcoholic liquor by a minor as an employee of any licensee under this chapter in such licensee's licensed premises is not prohibited by this code; provided, however, that this exception shall not extend to those persons under the age of eighteen (18) years nor shall this exception extend...premises derives its principal business from the sale or service of commodities other than alcoholic liquor; or if such minor is an employee of any licensee under this chapter if such licensee's licensed premises whose duties do not include the mixing or dispensing of alcoholic liquor or bartending and, if under the age of eighteen (18) years, whose duties do not include the handling or serving of alcoholic liquors. (6) The action or omission of any person
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Palos Hills · 5.10.120

Class F license

Summary

This section outlines the regulations for a Class F liquor license in Palos Hills, which allows on-premises consumption of alcohol primarily through food sales (60% food, 40% alcohol) and prohibits live entertainment, amusement devices, and package goods sales. It also specifies permit requirements and fees.

Section Text
Class F license shall authorize the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor solely for consumption at tables and/or booths and such sales only incidental to the sale of food and shall permit the licensee to remain open during the hours specified in Section 5.10.360. Food sales consumption for a Class F license shall be 60% or greater of retail sales and only 40% or less of retail sales may be of alcoholic sales. Premises licensed Class
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Glenview · 6.7

Persons under 21 years of age obtaining liquor by false pretenses

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 from obtaining intoxicating liquor through deceptive means, such as falsely claiming to be of legal age. Conviction leads to penalties specified elsewhere in the ordinance.

Section Text
person under 21 years of age who shall obtain from any establishment licensed under this chapter, or from his agent or servant any intoxicating liquor, under false pretense of being then of age, shall, upon conviction, be subject to punishment as provided in section
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