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Palos Heights · 137.43

Revocation Of Licenses, Permits And Certificates

Summary

This section mandates the revocation of food or liquor serving licenses for premises deemed a public nuisance. It also prohibits reissuance of such licenses to the premises for 60 days and to convicted individuals for one year, following a required hearing.

Section Text

licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the city authorizing the serving of food or liquor on any premises found to constitute a public nuisance as described in § 137.42 shall be void and shall be revoked by the issuing authority; and no license, permit, or certificate so revoked shall be reissued for the premises for a period of 60 days thereafter; nor shall any person convicted of knowingly maintaining the nuisance be reissued a license, permit, or certificate for one year

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Romeoville · 136.45

Revocation Of Licenses, Permits And Certificates

Summary

This section states that licenses, permits, or certificates for serving food or liquor will be voided and revoked if the premises is found to be a public nuisance. It also outlines a 60-day waiting period before reissuance to the premises and a one-year ban for individuals convicted of maintaining the nuisance, following a hearing.

Section Text

licenses, permits or certificates issued by the municipality authorizing the serving of food or liquor on any premises found to constitute a public nuisance as described in Chapter 92 shall be void and shall be revoked by the issuing authority; and no license, permit or certificate so revoked shall be reissued for the premises for a period of 60 days thereafter; nor shall any person convicted of knowingly maintaining the nuisance be reissued a license, permit or certificate

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Pingree Grove · 4.2.4

Certain Businesses Ineligible For License

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses to businesses where the majority of customers are under 21 or where the principal business is selling items primarily for individuals under 21.

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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 persons under the age of twenty one (21) or where the principal business transacted consists of schoolbooks, school supplies, food, lunches or drinks for such persons

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Willow Springs · 4.3.28

Suspension Or Revocation Of License; Notice; Hearing; Fines

Summary

This section outlines the process for suspending or revoking liquor licenses in Willow Springs. It details the grounds for action, the requirement for a public hearing with notice, and the authority of the local commissioner to issue fines or temporary closures under specific circumstances.

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provisions of the liquor control act of the state of Illinois, or the provisions of this chapter, or any applicable rules or regulations established by the Illinois liquor control commission or any applicable rules or regulations established by said local commissioner. Public Hearing: No such license shall be revoked or suspended except after a public hearing by the local commissioner with a minimum three (3) day written notice sent to the licensee prior to the hearing affording said licensee...limited to a review of the certified official record of the proceedings of the local commissioner. No new or additional evidence shall be admitted or considered. Costs: Any licensee or licensed premises determined by the local commissioner to have violated any of the provisions of the liquor control act, or any ordinance or resolution of the village, or any rule or regulation established by the local commissioner, or the Illinois liquor control commission, shall pay to the village the costs

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La Grange · 4.2.155

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the alcoholic liquor chapter, including fines, license suspension, and revocation, with violations of the Commissioner's authority handled separately.

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this chapter will be fined, upon conviction, in an amount provided in the Village fine schedule for each offense. Each day a violation occurs or continues is separate offense. (b) The Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause any license for any violation of any provision pertaining to the sale, service, or delivery of Alcoholic Liquor, as provided and in the manner specified in State law. (c) The revocation or suspension

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Dolton · 111.013

Conditions Of License

Summary

This section outlines requirements for displaying licenses, sets specific hours for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor, and mandates dram shop insurance for licensees, designating the village as an additional insured.

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retail any alcoholic liquor before the hour of 7:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and before 12:00 p.m. on Sundays. It shall also be unlawful for any holder of any license issued under this chapter to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor after the hour of 1:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and after 2:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. (C) Insurance requirements. Each licensee shall, at all times, maintain a policy of dram

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Dolton · 111.002

Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section designates the President of the Board of Trustees as the Liquor Control Commissioner, outlining their broad powers and duties related to the administration of liquor licenses within Dolton. These include granting and revoking licenses, conducting inspections, investigating violations, and collecting fees.

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President of the Board of Trustees shall be Liquor Control Commissioner and shall be charged with the administration of this chapter. (A) Powers and duties. (1) Said President, as Liquor Control Commissioner, shall have the power: (a) To grant and revoke for cause all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter; (b) 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 of this chapter...provisions of this chapter have been or are being violated and to take such actions as to him or her shall seem necessary and advisable; and (d) To receive license fees and pay the same forthwith to the Village Treasurer. (2) (a) The President, as Liquor Control Commissioner, shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; to hear testimony and take proof for his or her information

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Forest Park · 3.3.7

Term; Conditions Regarding Fees

Summary

This section outlines the terms, renewal, and fee structure for liquor licenses in Forest Park. It details license expiration dates, payment deadlines, consequences of non-payment including revocation, fee proration, and the disposition of collected fees.

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revocation. C. Proration Of Fee: The fee to be paid shall be reduced in proportion to the full calendar months which have expired in the license year prior to the issued license. D. Disposition Of Fees: All such fees shall be paid to the local liquor control commissioner at the time of application being made, and shall be forthwith turned over to the Village treasurer. In the event the license applied for is denied, the fee shall be returned...applicant. If the license is granted, the fee shall be deposited in the general corporate fund or in such other fund as shall have been designated by the local liquor control commissioner by proper action. (Village code

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Winnetka · Section 5.12.010 Definitions.

Summary

This section defines key terms related to amusement and gaming devices within Winnetka. It clarifies definitions for 'Act,' 'Amusement arcade,' 'Amusement device,' 'Coin-operated amusement device,' 'Distributor,' 'Licensed establishment,' and 'Electronic gaming terminal.'

Section Text

licensed under the Act to buy, sell, lease, or distribute video gaming terminals or major components or parts of video gaming terminals to or from terminal operators. "Licensed establishment" means any establishment licensed under the Act or pursuant to Chapter 5.09 of this Code where alcoholic liquor is drawn. poured. mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. "Electronic gaming terminal" means any electronic game machine, including a video gaming machine, that, upon insertion of cash, is available...games or credits that can be redeemed for cash. "Fraternal establishment" means the location where a qualified fraternal organization that derives its charter from a national fraternal organization regularly meets. "Manufacturer" means an individual partnership, or corporation that is licensed under the Act and that manufactures or assembles video gaming terminals. "Supplier" means an individual, partnership or corporation that is licensed under the Act to supply major components or parts to video gaming terminals or to licensed terminal operators. "Terminal

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Morton Grove · 4.6D-6

Termination; Transfer Of Interest; Renewal

Summary

This section outlines the automatic termination of liquor licenses upon the death, dissolution, insolvency, bankruptcy, or transfer of significant interests of the licensee. It also provides provisions for temporary continuation of business by specific individuals or trustees under certain conditions and court orders.

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administrator of the estate of any deceased licensee pursuant to the appropriate court order, or if none, the spouse or any child of the licensee upon the written approval of the liquor commissioner may exercise the privileges of the deceased licensee until the expiration of such license or until six (6) months after the death of the licensee, whichever is the shorter period of time, provided such person meets all qualifications required to hold the license and shall be bound...conditions of the license. The trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the insolvent or bankrupt licensee until the expiration of such license but not longer than six (6) months after the bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee, whichever is the shorter period of time, provided such trustee meets

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Lockport · 111.51

Access From Licensed Premises To Dwelling Quarters

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on premises that have public access to adjacent dwelling or lodging areas within the same building or structure, with exceptions for hotels and clubs. A connection to other parts of the building used solely by the licensee, their family, and personal guests is permitted.

Section Text

Except in the case of hotels and clubs, no alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail upon any premises which have any access which leads from such premises to any other portion of the same

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Prospect Heights · 2.3.16

Access From Licensed Premises To Dwelling Quarters

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on premises that have public access to adjacent dwelling or lodging areas, with exceptions for hotels and clubs. Connections for the licensee's family and guests are permitted.

Section Text

Except in the case of hotels and clubs, no alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail upon any premises which has any access which leads from such premises to any other portion of the same

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Round Lake · 5.32.280

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section designates the President of the Board of Trustees as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for Round Lake, outlining their responsibilities in administering liquor license provisions and the Illinois Liquor Control Act. It details their powers, including license revocation, suspension, fines, and the authority to inspect licensed premises and investigate complaints.

Section Text

performing these duties but this provision shall not cause the Commissioner or assistants to be ineligible for compensation for other offices or positions they may occupy. Powers. The Round Lake Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties: To revoke or suspend any license issued by him or her if he or she determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of the Illinois Liquor Control Act or of any valid ordinance or resolution enacted...this Code. Each day on which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. 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 this Chapter or of the Liquor Control Act of the State of Illinois or any of the rules or regulations adopted by the State Commission have been or are being violated, and at such times to examine

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Calumet City · 6.135

Violations; penalty

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from violating state or federal laws, city ordinances, or rules of the State Liquor Control Commission or the local liquor control commissioner. Violations can result in fines and license suspension, revocation, or non-renewal.

Section Text

shall be unlawful for any licensee in the conduct of the licensed premises or upon the licensed premises to violate any law of the state, any law of the United States or any rule of the State Liquor Control Commission. (b) (1) It shall be unlawful for any licensee, in the conduct of his or her business, to commit, suffer or permit, through himself or herself, agent, servant or employee, a violation of a city ordinance. (2) Every...than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), for each offense; and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which the violation occurs or continues. In addition, the local liquor control commissioner shall have the power to revoke, non-renew or suspend licenses granted under this chapter pursuant to its provisions

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Olympia Fields · 4.5

Access to dwelling quarters from licensed premises

Summary

This section prohibits direct access from licensed premises to dwelling quarters. Any exceptions must comply with Section 6-13 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934.

Section Text

There shall be no access from licensed premises to dwelling quarters except as permitted under section 6-13 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended [235 ILCS 5/6-13

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McCook · 6.14

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

Summary

This section mandates that all covered employees involved in mixing or serving alcohol must complete a state-certified BASSET program every three years. It also outlines requirements for new employees and for license renewal applications, requiring proof of completed training.

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designee, shall be maintained on file by the licensee for all covered employees. (c) All applicants for renewal of a class A, B, B-1, C, D, E, G, or H license for the sale of alcoholic beverages shall submit evidence, in a form acceptable to the local liquor control commissioner or his or her designee, demonstrating that all covered employees have completed a BASSET program within three years prior to the first day of the requested license year; provided...applicants for a new village class A, B, B-1, C, D, E, G, or H license shall be required to submit, within 120 days after issuance of the initial license, evidence of completion of a BASSET program, in a form acceptable to the local liquor control commissioner or his or her designee, by all covered employees within the time period required by subsection (b) of this section. (e) Each licensee holding a class

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Posen · 7.1.11A

Change Of License Status

Summary

This section outlines the process and fees for changing the conditions, details, parameters, or scope of an existing business license in Posen. It specifies that while changes are generally granted, certain modifications may have stipulations, and a processing fee of $25.00 will be assessed.

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Changing the conditions, details, parameters or scope of a business license shall be granted however certain stipulations may apply: adjustments to footage, business name (same owner), location, liquor class, advertising, food, health inspections or any other change that would negate the original license issued. A processing fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) for these changes shall be assessed

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Zion · 56.62

Insurance required

Summary

This ordinance requires all applicants for liquor licenses to provide proof of liquor liability insurance and, if not the owner, demonstrate lawful possession of the premises. Licensees must also provide a certificate of insurance and notify the commissioner of any cancellation.

Section Text

license shall be granted to any applicant until such applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the local liquor control commissioner that such applicant is covered by a policy of liquor liability insurance...owner of the premises described in such application, that he has a lawful right to possession of the premises until the expiration of the term of the license for which application is made. Each licensee under this chapter shall furnish the local liquor control commissioner with a certificate of insurance as required by this section, and in the event of cancellation, the local liquor control commissioner shall be notified immediately of such cancellation

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Kenilworth · 116.068

Hours Of Business

Summary

This section establishes the permissible hours for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in Kenilworth, with different restrictions depending on the license class. Specific hours are defined for weekdays and weekends, with some exceptions for holidays.

Section Text

unlawful to sell, or offer for sale, at retail any alcoholic liquor in the village except between the hours set forth below: (1) Class A license: between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays, and between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; except that the 12:00 a.m. closing hour shall be extended to 1:00 a.m. on New Year's Day. (2) Class B license: between...residence district of the village, and between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. in all other areas within the village. (B) Licensed premises may remain open for the sale of food or other products during the hours within which the sale of alcoholic liquor is prohibited pursuant to this § 116.068; except that no alcoholic liquor may be sold to, or consumed by, the public during such hours. (Ord. 1191, passed 3-20-2017; Ord. 1321, passed

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Winfield · 3.3.17.1

Consumption Of Alcoholic Liquor In Public Places Prohibited

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the consumption or possession of alcoholic liquor in public places within Winfield, with exceptions for licensed premises and outdoor seating under specific conditions. It also holds owners/managers of public eating and amusement places responsible for enforcing this prohibition.

Section Text

Except on premises that hold a valid outdoor restaurant seating license pursuant to chapter 16 of this title it shall be unlawful for any person to consume or offer for consumption any alcoholic liquor or to have in one's possession or control any alcoholic liquor, unless carried in the original sealed container, in any public place within the village of Winfield. For purposes of this section, a "public place" shall be any public street, public highway, public sidewalk, public...place for eating, or place for amusement to suffer or permit either: 1. The consumption of any alcoholic liquor on the premises; 2. The possession or control of any alcoholic liquor on the premises unless in the original sealed container. The foregoing prohibition shall not apply to premises lawfully licensed under the provisions of this chapter

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Gurnee · 6.68

Requirements for Class 4 licenses

Summary

This section outlines specific requirements for Class 4 licenses in Gurnee, particularly when multiple businesses operate on the same premises. It details physical separation for alcoholic liquor display and storage areas, restrictions on beer and wine displays, and requirements for sales and age verification.

Section Text

Class 4 licenses where more than one business is maintained on the same premises. (b) Except as set forth in subsection (c) of this section, where the holder of a Class 4 license is also engaged in another business within the same building in which alcoholic liquors are sold, all the area in which alcoholic liquors are displayed or stored shall be separated from the area in which such other business is conducted. Such separation shall be accomplished by partitions

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Palatine · 4.56

Transfer

Summary

This section clarifies that an alcoholic liquor license is a personal privilege, non-transferable, and valid for one year unless revoked. It also outlines conditions for renewal and exceptions for estates and bankruptcies.

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licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license but not longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. (b) Any licensee may renew said licensee...construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the mayor and village council from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within its jurisdiction. No retailer's license shall be renewed if the department of revenue has reported to the state liquor control commission that such retailer is delinquent in filing any required tax returns or paying any amounts owed to the state until the applicant is issued a certificate by the department of revenue stating

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Batavia · 3.3.14

Powers Of Entry/Audit

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner, along with law enforcement, health officers, and administrative/finance personnel, the authority to enter licensed premises to inspect for compliance with liquor control laws and to audit financial records.

Section Text

local liquor control commissioner and any law enforcement or health officer acting at the direction of the local liquor control commissioner is hereby authorized to enter at any time upon any building or premises licensed hereunder pursuant to the consent given by virtue of the conditions of accepting a license, as provided in section 3-3-13 of this chapter, except for residential or dwelling portions of such buildings, to determine whether or not the provisions of the Illinois liquor...Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/4-4 and 5/10-8 et seq. B. The local liquor control commissioner and any person in the administrative or finance department acting at the direction of the local liquor control commissioner is hereby authorized to enter at any time upon any building or premises licensed hereunder pursuant to the consent given by virtue of the conditions of accepting a license, as provided in section 3-3-13 of this chapter, to review or audit the financial and other

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Burr Ridge · 25.20

Powers Of Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section outlines the powers of the Burr Ridge Liquor Control Commissioner, including the authority to issue, suspend, and revoke liquor licenses, conduct inspections, and address citizen complaints regarding alcoholic liquor sales. It also grants the Commissioner the power to temporarily close licensed premises under certain emergency conditions.

Section Text

Liquor Control Commissioner may appoint not more than two persons residing in the Village to assist him in the exercise of his powers and duties as Liquor Commissioner, and he shall have the following powers: To grant and suspend for not more than thirty (30) days, or revoke for cause, all licenses issued under this Chapter, and to disqualify or place conditions upon any person acting as manager or purporting to act as manager of any licensed premises. (amended...adopted in connection with the control of the sale of alcoholic liquors have been or are being violated and to act upon such complaints in the manner provided by law. If the Liquor Control Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community, he may, upon issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice or hearing, order the licensed premises closed

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Darien · 3.3.3

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the Mayor as the ex officio Liquor Control Commissioner, who can appoint assistants. The Commissioner holds broad powers including issuing, suspending, and revoking liquor licenses, adopting regulations, conducting inspections, and examining licensees and their records.

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this chapter and to suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke for cause such licenses upon the Commissioner's determination, upon notice after hearing, that the licensee has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto. 2. To adopt such rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this chapter and the State Liquor...Control Act as may be necessary to carry on the functions and duties of the Commissioner. 3. To enter or authorize any law enforcement officer to enter at any time upon the licensed premises to determine if any of the provisions of this chapter, the State Liquor Control Act or rules and regulations duly adopted by the City liquor control commissioner or the state liquor control commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine said

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Revocation Of Licenses, Permits And Certificates

Revocation Of Licenses, Permits And Certificates

Certain Businesses Ineligible For License

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Conditions Of License

Liquor Control Commissioner

Term; Conditions Regarding Fees

Termination; Transfer Of Interest; Renewal

Access From Licensed Premises To Dwelling Quarters

Access From Licensed Premises To Dwelling Quarters

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

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