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Kildeer · 3.3.10

Closing Hours

Summary

This section establishes specific closing hours for the sale of alcoholic liquors in the Village of Kildeer, varying based on different license classes. It outlines distinct timeframes during which sales are prohibited for each license type, encompassing both weekdays and weekends.

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shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor in the Village between the following hours with respect to the following licenses issued: Classes A, B, B.1, F, H and K: Monday through Sunday 2:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. (Ord. 16-O-027, 12-20-2016) Class A.1: Monday through Sunday 10:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. for retail sale of alcoholic liquor for use off premises and Monday through Sunday
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Chicago · 4.156.890

Unlawful Acts.

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This section outlines unlawful acts for licensees of Industrial Private Event Venues in Chicago, including exceeding occupancy limits, conducting unauthorized activities, and specific time and location restrictions for events and alcohol sales.

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shall be unlawful for any licensee under this Article VI to do the following at the licensed establishment: (a)   to exceed the establishment's occupancy, as indicated on the posted occupancy placards; (b)   to conduct, or permit the conduct of, any activity at a industrial venue event requiring adult use registration and certification under Chapter 16-16 of this Code; (c)   to permit any industrial venue event to be held before 4 p.m., on Monday through Friday, unless the industrial...alcoholic liquor or present amusements outside any location approved in the site plan; (g)   to permit any patron, quest, invitee or attendee of any industrial venue event to bring into the establishment alcoholic liquor that was not purchased or otherwise obtained from the licensee or a licensed caterer retained to cater the event; (h)   to permit any patron, quest, invitee or attendee of any industrial venue event in any location of the building other than those locations designated
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Blue Island · 111.65

Cost Of Hearing, Records And The Like

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This section mandates that licensees appealing a suspension, revocation, or fine to the State Liquor Control Commission are responsible for all costs associated with preparing and transcribing the official record.

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costs of preparing and transcribing the official record on appeal to the State Liquor Control Commission by the licensee shall be borne by the licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked or against whom a fine has been imposed. (Prior Code, § 111.65) (Ord. 99-287, passed
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Burr Ridge · 25.35

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violating the Liquor Control Chapter, establishing escalating fines for repeat offenses within a 12-month period and setting a maximum cumulative fine. It also grants the Liquor Control Commissioner authority to revoke, suspend, or not renew licenses.

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subsequent violation within said 12 month period. The maximum fines for any person, firm, or corporation within a single 12 month period shall be Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00). In addition thereto, the Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the power to revoke, suspend or not renew licenses granted under this Chapter pursuant to its provisions. (Amended
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Rockdale · 90.3

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Rockdale municipal ordinance defines key terms used throughout the chapter, providing specific meanings for words related to zoning and property use, such as 'Accessory building or use', 'Agriculture', and 'Apartment'.

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regulations promulgated thereunder. Cannabis transporting organization or transporter means an organization or business that is licensed by the department of agriculture to transport cannabis or cannabis-infused product on behalf of a cannabis business establishment or a community college licensed under the community college cannabis vocational training pilot program, as defined and used in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, as it may be amended from time-to-time, 410 ILCS 705/1 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder. Commerce...sales and other customary services for automobiles; but not to include engine or body repair and the storage of motor vehicles. Tavern means an establishment for the retail sale of beer, wine, distilled liquors and other intoxicating beverages, for use or consumption upon the premises, and licensed as such. The term "tavern" may include a package store business. Trailer-coach. See "Auto-trailer." Trailer-coach space means a plot of ground within a trailer park designed for the accommodation
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Alsip · 4.76

Cost of hearing, record, etc

Summary

This ordinance requires licensees to pay for the costs of preparing and transcribing the official record when appealing a license suspension, revocation, or fine to the state liquor control commission.

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costs of preparing and transcribing the official record on appeal to the state liquor control commission by the licensee shall be borne by the licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked or against whom a fine has been imposed
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Glen Ellyn · 3.19.30

Stores selling school supplies

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses to businesses that cater primarily to minors of school age or whose main business involves schoolbooks, school supplies, or food/drinks for such minors.

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license shall be issued to any person for the sale 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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Bolingbrook · 6.40

Bond required; exceptions

Summary

This section requires retail liquor dealers to furnish a $1,000 surety bond to ensure compliance with village ordinances related to their business operations. However, this bond requirement can be waived for certain license classes if the applicant provides proof of dram shop insurance.

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each year. (b) The bond requirement established in this section shall be waived as to any applicant for a Class "D-3," Class "F," Class "F-1," Class "F-3," or Class "KT" license upon presentation of proof of dram shop insurance satisfactory to the local liquor control commissioner. (Code
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Lockport · 111.52

Stores Selling School Supplies, Lunches

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages at establishments where the majority of customers are minors of school age or where the primary business involves school supplies, lunches, or drinks for minors.

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license shall be issued to any person for the sale of any alcoholic liquor at retail at any store or other place of business where the majority of custo-mers are minors of school age or where the principal business transacted consists of school books, school supplies, food, lunches, or drinks for such minors. (`79 Code, § 111.120) (Ord. 832, passed 12-6-76) Penalty
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St. Charles · 5.08.240

Stores selling school supplies or food to underage persons

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquor to establishments where the majority of customers are under 21 years old or where the principal business involves school supplies, food, or amusements for those under 21.

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license shall be issued to any person for the sale of any alcoholic liquor at any store or other place of business where the majority of customers are persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years or where the principal business transacted consists of school books, school supplies, food, lunches, dancing, games or other amusements or drinks for such persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years
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Hanover Park · 10.26

Stores selling school supplies

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquor at establishments where the primary customer base is school-aged minors or where the main business is selling school-related items or food/drinks for minors.

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license shall be issued to any person for the sale 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 school books, school supplies, food, lunches or drinks for such minors. (Code
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Markham · 112.042

Employees

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from employing individuals with contagious, infectious, or venereal diseases and forbids such individuals from working on licensed premises or handling alcoholic liquor. It aims to protect public health by preventing the spread of diseases through food and beverage establishments.

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carrier of any contagious, infectious or venereal disease. It shall be unlawful for any person who is afflicted with or is a carrier of such disease to work in or about the licensed premises or to engage in the handling, preparation or sale of alcoholic liquor. (Ord. 18-O-2200, passed 5-2-2018; Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2024) Penalty
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Cicero · 10.101

Connected with other business

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the sale of alcoholic liquors for on-premises consumption in businesses that also sell other goods, with an exception for restaurants or public dining rooms that regularly serve food and are equipped with proper kitchen and dining facilities.

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business consists of a restaurant or public dining room regularly serving food to the public for a consideration upon premises adequately equipped with proper kitchen and dining room facilities, the sale of alcoholic liquors on the premises shall be lawful, provided that the seller is properly licensed as provided in this chapter. (Ord. of 11-22-1937, § 1; Code
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Waukegan · 3.37

Duties of corporation counsel

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This section outlines the duties of the Waukegan Corporation Counsel in relation to the local liquor control commissioner. These duties include administrative supervision of the licensing system, complaint investigation, advising and representing the commissioner during hearings and appeals, and prosecution of related cases in traffic court.

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Corporation counsel shall serve as counsel to the local liquor control commissioner. Such counsel's duties shall include administrative supervision of the licensing system, investigation of complaints, advice to the commissioner during commission hearings, and representations of the commissioner at commission hearings and at any appeals taken from orders of the commissioner. Cases shall be prosecuted by one of the attorneys designated to prosecute cases on behalf of the city in traffic court
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Geneva · 4.2.24

STORES SELLING SCHOOL SUPPLIES OR FOOD TO UNDERAGE PERSONS

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of alcoholic liquor licenses to establishments where the majority of customers are under 21 years old, or whose primary business involves school supplies, food, or entertainment for those under 21.

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license shall be issued to any person for the sale of any alcoholic liquor at any store or other place of business where the majority of customers are persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years or where the principal business transacted consists of school books, school supplies, food, lunches, dancing, games or other amusements or drinks for such persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years
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Harvard · 25.15

SALE RESTRICTIONS

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of alcoholic liquor licenses to businesses that primarily serve minors or whose main business involves selling school-related items, food, lunches, or beverages to minors.

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Premises Catering to Minors: No license shall be issued to any person for the sale of any alcoholic liquor at any store or other place of business where the majority of the customers are minors or where the principal business transacted consists of school books, school supplies, food, lunches or beverages for such minors
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Morton Grove · 1.10Q-8

Violations; Penalties

Summary

This section outlines violations and penalties for Terminal Operators under the Local Push Tax Article. Violations include failure to file or falsifying reports, and not collecting or remitting taxes. Penalties include fines, suspension or revocation of licenses, and interest on late payments.

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reports and payments not timely remitted shall be subject to such penalties and interest as set forth in Title 1 Chapter 10, Article A of the Municipal Code. Suspension Or Revocation Of License: In addition to the imposition of any fine or other penalty, the Local Liquor Commissioner or his or her designee shall have the power to suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke any video gaming license issued under the provisions of this Article...shall have violated any of the provisions of this Article, any of the statutes of the State or any other valid ordinance or resolution enacted by the Village. However, no such license shall be revoked or suspended except after the holding of a public hearing by the Local Liquor Commissioner or his or her designee. Ten (10) days' notice of the hearing shall be given to the Terminal Operator. Alternatively, the Terminal Operator shall have the opportunity to engage
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Northbrook · 4.4

Local liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the village president as the local liquor control commissioner, responsible for administering liquor control provisions and licensing, excluding certain types of licensees. The commissioner has powers including issuing, renewing, suspending, and revoking local licenses, conducting inspections, hearing complaints, collecting fees, and imposing conditions on licenses.

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with the administration of the appropriate provisions of this chapter. The local liquor control commissioner may appoint deputies to assist in the administration of the provisions of this chapter. (b) The local liquor control commissioner shall exercise the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licensing, other than licensing of manufacturers, importing distributors, foreign importers, non-resident dealers, non-beverage users, brokers, railroads, airplanes, and boats: (1) Issue local licenses to qualified persons for premises in the village...cause any license for not more than six months, as provided in this chapter. (4) Revoke for cause any local license, as provided in this chapter. (5) Enter upon, or authorize law enforcement personnel to so enter, for the purpose of determining whether any provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations promulgated by the local liquor control commissioner or the Illinois Liquor Control Commission have been or are being violated and at such time, to examine the premises
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Northbrook · 4.4

Local liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the village president as the local liquor control commissioner, responsible for administering liquor control provisions and licensing, excluding certain types of licensees. The commissioner has powers including issuing, renewing, suspending, and revoking local licenses, conducting inspections, hearing complaints, collecting fees, and imposing conditions on licenses.

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with the administration of the appropriate provisions of this chapter. The local liquor control commissioner may appoint deputies to assist in the administration of the provisions of this chapter. (b) The local liquor control commissioner shall exercise the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licensing, other than licensing of manufacturers, importing distributors, foreign importers, non-resident dealers, non-beverage users, brokers, railroads, airplanes, and boats: (1) Issue local licenses to qualified persons for premises in the village...cause any license for not more than six months, as provided in this chapter. (4) Revoke for cause any local license, as provided in this chapter. (5) Enter upon, or authorize law enforcement personnel to so enter, for the purpose of determining whether any provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations promulgated by the local liquor control commissioner or the Illinois Liquor Control Commission have been or are being violated and at such time, to examine the premises
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Ford Heights · 4.87

Powers and duties

Summary

This section outlines the powers and duties of the liquor control commissioner regarding local liquor licenses. These include granting, suspending, and revoking licenses, conducting inspections, and examining applicants and licensees.

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liquor control commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licenses, other than licenses to manufacturers, importers and distributors to: (1) Grant and/or suspend for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons within his jurisdiction; (2) Enter or authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of state statutes, this chapter or any rules
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University Park · 808.13

Sale for consumption on premises

Summary

This section restricts the sale of alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption. It generally requires that the principal business of the licensee be the sale of alcoholic liquor or that they operate a licensed restaurant, with specific rules for the types and serving sizes of beverages allowed.

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sold or given away, alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises of such licensee unless the principal business of such licensee conducted on such premises is the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor or unless such person operates a restaurant on the premises and is duly licensed as a food dispenser. (b) No licensee, other than a hotel offering restaurant service, a regularly organized club, or a restaurant within the meaning of that term, shall sell, serve, give away
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Palos Park · 808.16

Principal Business Of Licensee.

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the sale or giving away of alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption unless the licensee's primary business is the retail sale of alcoholic liquor, and they operate a restaurant and are licensed as a food dispenser.

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sold or given away alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises of such licensee unless the principal business of such licensee conducted on such premises is the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor and unless such person operates on such premises a restaurant and is duly licensed as a food dispenser. (Ord. 1974-4. Passed
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Brookfield · 6.227

Withdrawal of applications

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This section outlines the process for withdrawing an application for a video gaming license in Brookfield. It states that an application can be withdrawn unless the liquor commissioner objects, and prohibits reapplying for a license within one year of withdrawal without the commissioner's approval.

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under this article may be withdrawn unless the intended withdrawal is objected to by the liquor commissioner. (b) If an application for licensure is withdrawn, the applicant may not reapply for a license within one year from the date withdrawal is granted, without leave of the liquor commissioner
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Harvard · 25.19

POWERS OF THE LIQUOR COMMISSIONER

Summary

This section grants the Liquor Commissioner broad authority to enter licensed premises at any time, either personally or through law enforcement officers, to inspect for violations of local ordinances or the Illinois Liquor Control Act.

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addition to those powers, functions and duties authorized in the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (Chapter 235 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes), the Liquor Commissioner is authorized to enter, or authorize any law enforcing officer, to enter any licensed premises at any time to determine whether any of the provisions of this Chapter or the Liquor Control Act of 1934 have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine the licensed premises in connection therewith
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Winnetka · Section 5.09.060   Unlicensed Sale And Service Prohibited--Sale In Violation Of Restrictions Prohibited.
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This section prohibits the sale or service of alcoholic liquor within Winnetka without a valid license. It also prohibits licensees from selling or serving alcohol in a manner inconsistent with their license terms and restrictions.

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liquor; and B.   It is unlawful for any person who operates a restaurant, specialty restaurant, or any other food service establishment within the Village to permit the service or consumption of alcoholic liquor at such restaurant, specialty restaurant or food service establishment without having a current, valid license, authorized and issued under this chapter; and C.   It is unlawful for any licensee to sell, offer for sale, serve, or allow the consumption of any alcoholic liquor except in the manner
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