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Burr Ridge · 25.08

Dram Shop Insurance

Summary

This section requires all applicants for a liquor license in Burr Ridge to provide proof of dram shop insurance. The insurance must be from a licensed Illinois company and meet the minimum liability amounts specified by state law.

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license shall be granted to any applicant until such applicant shall furnish the Liquor Control Commissioner with a copy of a policy of dram shop insurance written by a responsible insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the State of Illinois insuring such application against liability as required under the provision of 235 ILCS § 5/1-1 et. seq. as amended from time to time, and in the maximum amounts provided in 235 ILCS § 5/1-1
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Lansing · 8.11

Access to dwelling quarters from licensed premises; exceptions

Summary

This section prohibits direct access from licensed premises to dwelling quarters within Lansing. It explicitly allows exceptions as permitted by the Illinois Liquor Control Act.

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There shall be no access from premises licensed under this chapter to dwelling quarters, except as permitted under the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. (Code 1969, § 4.406; Code
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Dolton · 112.043

Location Restrictions

Summary

This section establishes location restrictions for public places of amusement to prevent proximity to churches, hospitals, educational buildings, and residential zoning districts. It outlines specific distance requirements and exceptions for certain venues and building types.

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building in which the public place of amusement is to be located is at least ten stories in height, and if neither the public place of amusement, nor the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises is the principal business conducted within the licensed premises. (C)   (1)   No public place of amusement license shall be granted to any establishment that is located within 125 feet of any R1, R2 or R3 Zoning District, as defined
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University Park · 640.12

Consumption of alcoholic liquor on certain premises prohibited

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person shall consume any alcoholic liquor on any street, alley, sidewalk, or other public property unless a specific license has been issued by the Village. (Ord. 1169. Passed
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Beecher · 3.4.22

Consumption Of Alcoholic Liquor On Certain Premises Prohibited

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person shall consume any alcoholic liquor on any street, alley, sidewalk, or other public property unless a specific license therefor has been issued by the village
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Round Lake Park · 111.01

DEFINITIONS

Summary

This section defines terms used within the chapter. It primarily adopts definitions from Illinois state liquor control statutes and specifies that 'license' and 'licensee' refer to those granted by the village under this chapter. It also identifies the Village President as the Local Liquor Control Commission and specifies gender inclusivity.

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definitions given in 235 ILCS 5/1.301 through 1-3.29, as amended from time to time. (B) Where not otherwise qualified, the term LICENSE or LICENSEE wherever used in this chapter means a license or licensee of the village under this chapter. (C) The term LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION means the Village President. (D) The use of the masculine gender in any word or phrase of this chapter shall be construed to include the feminine gender. (Ord. 94-8, passed
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Park Ridge · 12.6.23

SIGNS

Summary

This section requires that any signs advertising the sale of alcoholic liquor on a licensed premises must be secondary to the sign for the principal business and must comply with the license application and all other city sign regulations.

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signs on premises indicating the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be subordinate to the sign indicating the principal business of the licensed premises and shall conform to the description in the license application and all applicable sign regulations of the City
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Olympia Fields · 4.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines terms used within the Olympia Fields chapter, primarily by referencing the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934. It also specifically defines 'restaurant' to include entertainment, dancing, and alcohol service within building confines, requiring facilities for at least 50 simultaneous diners.

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Unless the context shall otherwise require, terms used in this chapter shall have the definitions given to them in article I of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 as amended. Where not otherwise qualified, the term "license" or "licensee" wherever used in this chapter means a license or licensee of the village under this chapter. "Restaurant" includes entertainment, dancing, and serving of alcoholic beverages provided all operations and services are conducted within the confines of the building and the restaurant
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Northbrook · 4.62

Training requirements for beverage alcohol sellers and servers education and training program (BASSET)

Summary

This section mandates that all "covered employees" involved in mixing, selling, or serving alcoholic beverages must complete a state-certified Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program every three years. New employees have 120 days to complete the training.

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covered employees. (c) All applicants for renewal of a class A, B, B-1, E, G, G-1, I, J, K, L, M, O, P-1, and P-2 license for the sale of alcoholic beverages shall submit evidence, in a form acceptable to the local liquor control commissioner, demonstrating that all covered employees have completed a BASSET program within three years prior to the first day of the requested license year or proposed licensed event. (d) All applicants...village class M, N, Q and Q-1 license shall be required to submit evidence of all covered employees' completion of a BASSET program, in a form acceptable to the local liquor control commissioner, by all covered employees prior to the first day of the proposed licensed event. (e) Each licensee holding a class A, B, B-1, E, G, G-1, I, J, K, L M, N, O, P-1, and P-2 license for the sale of alcoholic
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Northbrook · 4.62

Training requirements for beverage alcohol sellers and servers education and training program (BASSET)

Summary

This section mandates that all "covered employees" involved in mixing, selling, or serving alcoholic beverages must complete a state-certified Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program every three years. New employees have 120 days to complete the training.

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covered employees. (c) All applicants for renewal of a class A, B, B-1, E, G, G-1, I, J, K, L, M, O, P-1, and P-2 license for the sale of alcoholic beverages shall submit evidence, in a form acceptable to the local liquor control commissioner, demonstrating that all covered employees have completed a BASSET program within three years prior to the first day of the requested license year or proposed licensed event. (d) All applicants...village class M, N, Q and Q-1 license shall be required to submit evidence of all covered employees' completion of a BASSET program, in a form acceptable to the local liquor control commissioner, by all covered employees prior to the first day of the proposed licensed event. (e) Each licensee holding a class A, B, B-1, E, G, G-1, I, J, K, L M, N, O, P-1, and P-2 license for the sale of alcoholic
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Deerfield · 3.13

Entry Powers Of The Local Liquor Control Commissioner:

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or authorized law enforcement officers the authority to enter licensed premises at any time to inspect for violations of liquor control laws and regulations.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner hereby is given the power to enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of this Chapter, the Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. , or any rules or regulations adopted by the Liquor Control Commissioner or by the State Liquor Commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine the premises of said
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Deerfield · 3.13

Entry Powers Of The Local Liquor Control Commissioner:

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or authorized law enforcement officers the authority to enter licensed premises at any time to inspect for violations of liquor control laws and regulations.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner hereby is given the power to enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of this Chapter, the Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. , or any rules or regulations adopted by the Liquor Control Commissioner or by the State Liquor Commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine the premises of said
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Riverdale · 5.32.110

Right of entry

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner or authorized law enforcement officers the authority to enter licensed premises at any time to inspect for violations of the Liquor Control Act or related rules and regulations.

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local liquor control commissioner is given the power to enter or to authorize any law- enforcing officer to enter at any time upon the premises licensed under this chapter to determine whether any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5, or any rules or regulations adopted by him or by the State Liquor Commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine the premises of the licensee in connection therewith
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Rockdale · 10.4

Right of entry of liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner and law enforcement officers the authority to enter licensed premises at any time to inspect for violations of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 or related rules and regulations.

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local liquor control commissioner is hereby given the power to enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed under this chapter to determine whether any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., or any rules or regulations adopted by him or by the state liquor control commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine said premises of said
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Elwood · 112.02

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section designates the Village President as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, responsible for administering local and state laws related to alcoholic liquor. The Commissioner is granted the power to inspect licensed premises to ensure compliance with all relevant ordinances and regulations.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner. (B)   The Local Liquor Control Commissioner is hereby given the power to enter or to authorize any law enforcement officer to enter, at any time, upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of local ordinances, the Liquor Control Act, or any rules or regulations adopted by him or her or by the State Liquor Commission have been or are being violated, and at such time, to examine the premises
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Minooka · 3.4.13

Suspension Or Revocation Of License

Summary

This section outlines the authority of the village president to suspend or revoke liquor licenses for violations of state statutes. It also establishes a one-year waiting period for new licenses on premises where a license was revoked and permits revocation for non-use of a business location.

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village president may suspend for not more than thirty (30) days 1. 235 ILCS 5/4-4. 1 or revoke for cause 2. 235 ILCS 5/7-5. 2 any license for any violation of any provision pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor, as provided and in the manner provided in the state statutes, as heretofore or hereafter amended. (Ord. 2001-18, 9-25-2001) Whenever any license has been revoked for any cause, no license shall be granted to any person
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River Forest · 8.5.29

Signs

Summary

This section of the River Forest Liquor Control Ordinance restricts the visibility of alcoholic liquor advertisements from outside licensed premises and mandates the display of specific government health warnings and liquor licenses.

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which is visible from outside of the premises where alcoholic liquor is sold, which promotes or advertises the sale of alcoholic liquor, or identifies the licensee's premises as a place where alcoholic liquor is served, shall be placed or erected inside or outside of the licensed premises. B.   Every licensee shall cause a sign with the message "Government Warning: According To The Surgeon General, Women Should Not Drink Alcoholic Beverages During Pregnancy Because Of The Risk Of Birth Defects
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Matteson · 111.24

Assessment Of Costs Of Hearings

Summary

This section requires licensees found to have violated liquor laws or ordinances to pay the village's costs associated with the hearing. These costs include reporter fees, transcripts, attorney fees, and other miscellaneous expenses. Payment is due within 30 days of notification, with extended deadlines for appeals.

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notification of the costs of the Liquor Commissioner. Failure to pay said costs within 30 days of notification is a violation of this section, and may be cause for imposition of a fine, license revocation or suspension. In the event of an appeal to the State Liquor Control Commission, and in cases where appeal is taken under the Administrative Review Act, 735 ILCS 5/3-1010 et seq., payment is due 40 days after entry of an order by the State Commission
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Chicago Heights · 4.27

Assessment of costs of hearings

Summary

This section requires licensees found to have violated liquor control laws or city ordinances to pay the costs associated with their hearing. These costs, determined by the liquor commissioner, must be paid within 30 days of notification, with extended deadlines for appeals.

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cots of the liquor commissioner. Failure to pay said costs within thirty (30) days of notification is a violation of this section, and may be cause for imposition of a fine, license revocation or suspension. In the event of an appeal to the state liquor control commission, and in cases where appeal is taken under the Administrative Review Act, payment is due forty (40) days after entry of an order by the state commission or appropriate court, as the case
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Olympia Fields · 4.43

Assessment of costs of hearings

Summary

This section requires licensees found to have violated liquor control laws or local ordinances to pay the village's costs associated with the hearing, including reporter fees, attorney fees, and administrative expenses. Failure to pay within 30 days can lead to further penalties.

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costs by the local liquor control commissioner. Failure to pay said costs within thirty (30) days of notification is a violation of this section, and may be cause for imposition of a fine, license revocation or suspension. In the event of an appeal to the state liquor control commission, and in cases where appeal is taken under the Administrative Review Act, payment is due forty (40) days after entry of an order by the state commission or appropriate court
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Buffalo Grove · 5.20.120

Hours of operation

Summary

This section establishes specific hours of operation for various classes of liquor licenses in Buffalo Grove, dictating when alcoholic liquors can be dispensed, sold, possessed, or consumed. It also includes a provision for extended hours on the morning of January 1st for certain license classes.

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unlawful for a liquor licensee to authorize or permit the dispensing, giving, selling, possession or consumption of any alcoholic liquor except during the following hours of operation: Hours of Operation Class of License Monday—Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday A, A-1 6:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m. the following day 6:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. Sunday 6:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m. Monday...following day 6:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m. Monday B. On the mornings of January 1st, the sale of alcoholic liquors is permitted, under Classes A, A-1, B, B-1, and D, from the a.m. closing hour designated through the opening a.m. hour designated
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Northbrook · 4.59

Change of location

Summary

This section requires that alcoholic beverage sales occur only at the licensed location. Any change to this location requires formal permission from the liquor control commissioner and must comply with all state and local laws regarding retail alcohol sales.

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alcoholic beverage license shall permit the sale of alcoholic beverages only on the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon formal permission issued by the liquor control commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages under the laws of this state, this chapter and the ordinances of the village
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Northbrook · 4.59

Change of location

Summary

This section requires that alcoholic beverage sales occur only at the licensed location. Any change to this location requires formal permission from the liquor control commissioner and must comply with all state and local laws regarding retail alcohol sales.

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alcoholic beverage license shall permit the sale of alcoholic beverages only on the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon formal permission issued by the liquor control commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages under the laws of this state, this chapter and the ordinances of the village
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Sauk Village · 6.33

Consumption on premises without specified license or special use permit

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor on a premises unless the seller possesses a specific Class A-2, A-3, C, R-1, or R-3 license or a special use permit.

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shall be unlawful for anyone not having a Class A-2, A-3, C, R-1 or R-3 license or special use permit to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold, or to permit the same to be consumed on the premises where sold. (Code 1977, § 3-12; Code
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Park Forest · 6.44

Application

Summary

This section outlines the application process for a license to sell alcoholic beverages in Park Forest. It details the required written application, accompanying information, and various departmental checks, including fingerprinting, fee payment, premise inspection, and zoning/building code verification, along with a sworn statement of compliance with all applicable laws.

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Application for a license to sell alcoholic beverages shall be made in writing to the local liquor commissioner and signed by the applicant if an individual, by all the partners if a partnership, or by the duly authorized chief executive officers if a club or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain all information and statements required by the state when applying to sell liquor under the Illinois Liquor Control Act. (b) In addition to the information required...department for verification that all zoning and building code requirements have been met. (5) The applicant shall deliver to the local liquor commissioner a statement in writing under oath that the applicant will not violate any applicable ordinance of the village, state law or laws of the United States in the conduct of the business for which a license is sought. (Ord. No. 1966, § 2, 6-25-12) State Law reference— Licenses generally, 235 ILCS 5/5-1 et seq.; issuance
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