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Lansing · 8.4

Same—General powers and duties

Summary

This section outlines the powers and duties of the local liquor control commissioner in Lansing. These include issuing, suspending, and revoking liquor licenses, inspecting licensed premises, handling citizen complaints, collecting license fees, and performing other statutory duties.

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revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons for premises within the village. (2) 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 provisions of this chapter, the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., or any rules or regulations adopted by the state liquor control commission have been or are being violated, and at such times to examine the premises...receive complaints from any village citizen that any of the provisions of this chapter, the Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto, have been or are being violated and to act upon such complaints in the manner provided by law. (4) To receive, or cause to be received, all local license fees and pay the same forthwith to the village treasurer. (5) To perform such other duties as may be required

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Barrington · 3.6D-8

Regulations

Summary

This section outlines regulations for outdoor cafes and other outdoor areas in Barrington, covering aspects like accessibility, physical barriers, equipment standards, safety for traffic, alcohol service, and sanitation.

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bodily injury or death, or property damage, or both, as a result of any one accident or occurrence on the licensed area. The limits of such coverage shall be not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage and $2,000,000.00 general aggregate. Such insurance coverages shall also include liquor liability coverage in the same limits as the aforesaid commercial general...liability coverage as well as dram shop coverage in the minimum statutory amounts in the event that a license has been or will be issued pursuant to this article, and if such licensed area shall be used for the sale or serving or consumption of alcoholic liquor(s). The village and its elected and appointed officers and officials, employees, grantees, licensees, agents, lessees and invitees shall be listed for all required coverages as additional insureds. The policy shall provide that

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Chicago · 4.144.740

License Issuance – Restrictions.

Summary

This section outlines specific reasons why a firearms dealer license in Chicago may be denied or revoked, in addition to other general grounds. These include prior revocations, false statements, ineligibility, operating at a location with certain other licensed businesses, and the involvement of responsible persons with previous license revocations.

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time of application or renewal of a license would not be eligible for such license upon a first application. (e) An applicant or licensee has been issued one of the following licenses for the same premises; (1) secondhand dealer; (2) pawnbroker; (3) sale of alcoholic liquor; (4) medical cannabis dispensing organization; or (5) cultivation center. (f) A responsible person or store manager was a responsible person or store manager for a person whose license for the sale, manufacture

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Highwood · 4.1.27

Scope; Violations; Penalty

Summary

This section outlines that the chapter's alcoholic beverage regulations apply to all licensees and employees. Violations by employees can lead to license revocation and forfeiture of the license fee. Penalties for violating the chapter are detailed in a separate section of the code.

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Scope; Revocation Of License: The regulations imposed by this chapter shall be applicable to each licensee, bartender, waiter, waitress, associates, representatives, agents or employees engaged in serving or selling alcoholic liquor at retail. Whenever any bartender, waiter, waitress or other employee employed in a licensed establishment shall be found to be in violation of this chapter while engaged in the course of his or her employment, or while upon the premises described in the license, such violation shall constitute cause

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Lockport · 111.02

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section designates the Mayor of Lockport as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, responsible for administering local liquor control provisions and outlines their powers, including issuing, suspending, or revoking licenses, inspecting licensed premises, and handling citizen complaints.

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administration within the city of the appropriate provisions of this chapter. There shall be paid to the Local Liquor Commissioner an annual salary in the amount pursuant to § 30.031. (B) The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions, and duties with respect to licenses: (1) To grant, suspend for not more than 30 days, or revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons for premises within his jurisdiction; (2) To enter or to authorize...enforcement officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted by him or by the state commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine the premises of the licensee in connection therewith; (3) To receive complaints from any citizen within his jurisdiction that any of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant

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Tinley Park · 112.29

License, Warning To Minors To Be Posted On Premises

Summary

This ordinance requires licensees in Tinley Park to prominently display their liquor license on the premises. It also mandates that establishments selling alcohol display a warning to minors about the penalties for underage purchase or misrepresentation of age.

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Every licensee shall cause his or her license or licenses to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. (B) In every tavern or other place in the village where alcoholic liquor is sold, there shall be displayed at all times in a prominent place a printed warning which shall read substantially as follows: "WARNING - You are subject to a fine of up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) under the ordinances

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Braceville · 112.08

Clear View Into Premises Required

Summary

This section mandates that licensed premises must maintain a clear and unobstructed view into their interior from the street, road, or sidewalk at all times. It also requires continuous lighting during business hours to ensure visibility and outlines penalties, including license revocation, for violations.

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curtain, partition, article or thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon the doors of licensed premises nor inside the premises which prevent a clear view into the interior of the licensed premises from the street, road or sidewalk at all times. All rooms where liquor is sold for consumption upon the premises shall be continuously lighted during business hours by natural light or artificial white light so that all parts of the interior of the premises

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Coal City · 112.41

Clear view into premises required

Summary

This ordinance requires licensed premises selling alcohol for on-site consumption to maintain a clear and unobstructed view into the interior from the street at all times, with continuous and adequate lighting.

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curtain, partition, article, or thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon the doors of licensed premises nor inside such premises which prevent a clear view into the interior of the licensed premises from the street, road, or sidewalk at all times.B. All rooms where liquor is sold for consumption upon the premises shall be continuously lighted during business hours by natural light or artificial white light so that all parts of the interior of the premises

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Arlington Heights · Section 13.203

Applications

Summary

This section outlines the application process for obtaining a license in Arlington Heights, detailing the required information, documentation, and a non-refundable application fee.

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ever been convicted of a felony and is not qualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this Chapter, laws of this State or the ordinances of the Village; i. Whether a previous license by any State or subdivision thereof, or by the Federal Government has been revoked, and the reasons thereof; j. A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the State of Illinois, or of the United...business; k. Evidence of Dram Shop Insurance of an amount and character which shall be of a minimum amount sufficient to satisfy all statutory requirements and applications as determined by the Local Liquor Commissioner. This insurance shall remain in force during the period for which the license is issued. The lapse of this insurance shall constitute grounds for immediate revocation of the license. The evidence of insurance shall also provide that the insurance company shall give at least ten days

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South Holland · 4.23

Applications

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for applying for a license in South Holland. It details the information and statements applicants must provide, including personal and business details, and specifies a non-refundable application fee.

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ever been convicted of a felony and is not qualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, laws of this state or the ordinances of the village. (9) Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked, and the reasons thereof. (10) A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the State of Illinois, or of the United...business. (11) Evidence of dram shop insurance of an amount and character which shall be of a minimum amount sufficient to satisfy all statutory requirements and applications as determined by the local liquor commissioner. This insurance shall remain in force during the period for which the license is issued. The lapse of this insurance shall constitute grounds for immediate revocation of the license. The evidence of insurance shall also provide that the insurance company shall give at least

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Oak Forest · 111.58

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section designates the Mayor as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and outlines their powers regarding liquor licenses. These powers include suspending or revoking licenses, inspecting licensed premises, investigating complaints, and temporarily closing premises in emergency situations.

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City and shall be charged with the administration of the appropriate provisions of this code and other ordinances of the city relating to liquors and shall have the following powers: (A) To suspend for not more than 30 days, or revoke for cause after notice and hearing has been afforded as provided in § 111.63 hereof, all licenses issued under this subchapter, and to disqualify or place conditions upon any person acting as manager or purporting to act as manager...connection with the control of the sale of liquors have been or are being violated and to act upon such complaints in the manner provided by law. (D) If the Local 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 or she may, upon issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice or hearing, order the licensed premises

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Zion · 56.60

Change in personnel

Summary

This section requires a new retail license when there are significant changes to the ownership or control of a corporate, general partnership, or limited partnership licensee. It mandates prompt written notification to the liquor commissioner within five business days and outlines procedures for continuing operations while a new license application is pending.

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promptly as practicable, and in any event within five regular business days after the occurrence of such event, give the liquor commissioner written notice describing such event in reasonable detail. Failure to give the notice required by the provisions of this paragraph (b) shall constitute a violation of this chapter subjecting the licensee to revocation or suspension of the license. No additional license fee shall be payable for a new license required by virtue...occurrence of any of the events described in paragraph (a) of this section, and so long as an application therefore is pending and not yet acted on by the local liquor commissioner, the applicant may continue to conduct its business and operation under the license in effect immediately prior to such occurrence. (c) Within ten days of any change of manager or agent conducting business for the licensee, the licensee shall report such change to the liquor commissioner and shall

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Westchester · 5.36.190

Peddling

Summary

This section prohibits the peddling of alcoholic liquor within the village. However, it allows licensed establishments (Class B or C) to deliver alcohol if orders are received at their licensed business location.

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unlawful to peddle alcoholic liquor in the village provided that any holder of a class B or C license may make deliveries of bona fide orders received at the place of business specified in the license

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Wheaton · 6.91

Change in personnel

Summary

This ordinance section mandates that a new retail license is required for corporations, general partnerships, and limited partnerships upon specific changes in ownership or management. It outlines notification requirements and clarifies that no additional fee is charged for the new license, allowing business to continue under the old license while the new one is pending.

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occurrence of any of the events described in subsection (a) of this section, and so long as an application therefor is pending and not yet acted on by the local liquor commissioner, the applicant may continue to conduct its business and operations under the license in effect immediately prior to such occurrence. (c) Within 30 days of any change of manager of agent conducting business for the licensee, the licensee shall report such change to the local liquor commissioner pursuant

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Lincolnwood · 10.2.33

Possession of alcoholic liquor in motor vehicle

Summary

This ordinance prohibits open containers of alcoholic liquor in the passenger area of motor vehicles, with specific exceptions for original sealed packages, wine in accordance with state law, sealed growlers from craft breweries, and carry-out/delivery of mixed drinks and wine servings.

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Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5/6-33, with respect to unsealed and partially consumed bottles of wine; (C) in a growler sold, filled, and sealed for transport at a Class F licensed craft brewery; and (D) in accordance with Section 6-28.8 of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/6-28.8, with respect to carry out and delivery of mixed drinks and single servings of wine

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Clarendon Hills · 33.20.1

Training

Summary

This section mandates that licensees complete BASSET or TIPS training for themselves and employees who sell or serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. It requires at least one trained employee to be present at all times and for licensees to maintain and produce training certifications upon request.

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programs, or an equivalent program approved by the liquor control commissioner, in accordance with a schedule maintained and provided to licensees by the liquor control commissioner. Each licensee shall be responsible for causing training to be administered to so many of its employees as are necessary to assure that one trained employee is present at the licensed premises at all times when alcoholic beverages are being sold for consumption on the licensed premises. At least one BASSET, TIPS, or equivalently...served for consumption on the licensed premises. The licensee shall maintain copies of the BASSET or TIPS certification or their equivalent for each of the licensee's certified employees on the licensed premises and, on the request of a Clarendon Hills police officer or the liquor control commissioner or his or her designee, shall produce such copies for inspection. In the event the licensee has been found in violation of a provision of this code related to the sales

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Wheeling · 4.32.200

Hours of operation

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, service, or consumption of alcoholic beverages except with proper licenses and during specified operating hours. Different classes of liquor licenses have varying daily and holiday operating hour limits.

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person shall sell, offer for sale, give away, or otherwise serve or permit to be consumed any alcoholic liquor or beverage in any form, except: (1) With an active state and village license for the same issued under the provisions of this Chapter, and upon the particular premises for which such village license has been issued, and (2) During the periods of time specified for the applicable class of license, as follows: Hours of Operation Class A, A-V, Class

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North Barrington · 3.1.13

Underage Persons

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, gift, delivery, purchase, and possession of alcoholic liquor by individuals under the age of twenty-one. It also restricts the employment of minors under sixteen on licensed premises and holds property owners/occupants responsible for knowingly allowing underage possession or consumption on their property.

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employee of such licensee to engage, or employ, or permit anyone under the age of sixteen (16) years to work, entertain, or act as host or hostess in or upon the licensed premises while such premises are open for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor. C. Purchase By: It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty one (21) years to purchase or obtain any alcoholic liquor in any tavern or other place in the Village

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Roselle · 3.35

Change in personnel

Summary

This section requires a new license application when there's a change in the identity of the license holder, such as changes in corporate officers, shareholders, or partners. It mandates written notice and a new application within seven days of the event, with a processing fee.

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occurrence of any one (1) or more of the following events shall be deemed to constitute a change in the identity of the holder of a license issued under this chapter for which a new license shall be required: (1) With respect to any licensee that is a corporation, the replacement or addition of any officer, of the corporation, or any shareholder owning directly or indirectly (including ownership by members of the same household) five (5) percent or more...chapter. A processing fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be paid upon submission of the new application. So long as the application is pending and not acted upon by the local liquor commissioner, the licensee may continue to conduct its business and operations under the license in effect immediately prior to such occurrence. Failure to give the notice required by this subsection (b) shall constitute a violation subjecting the licensee's license to revocation, suspension or fine

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Lake Bluff · 3.2.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used throughout the Lake Bluff Liquor Control chapter. It clarifies what constitutes alcoholic liquor, specifies characteristics of a bar service area and brewpub, and defines beer.

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excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of alcohol by volume if dispensed by a licensed pharmacy pursuant to a medical prescription. BAR SERVICE AREA: Any public place, ancillary and accessory to, and within the same building as, a restaurant, that is kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a place within which alcoholic liquor is intended to be consumed. For purposes of this chapter, "bar service area" shall include all areas intended...other grain, malt or hops in water and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like. BREWPUB: Premises that are subject to and maintain a valid brewpub license from the state of Illinois pursuant to section 5/5-1(n) of the Illinois liquor control act, 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/5-1(n), as may be amended from time to time, and that contain facilities used for the manufacture of beer for the purposes of: a) making sales

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Stickney · 94.93

Persons eligible

Summary

This section outlines the eligibility requirements for obtaining a driver's license in Stickney, including age, language proficiency, physical and mental health standards, and restrictions based on criminal convictions.

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sound physique, have good sight, not be subject to epilepsy, vertigo, heart trouble or other infirmity of body or mind and not be addicted to the use of drugs or intoxicating liquors which may render him unfit to drive a vehicle for hire. (b) No license shall be issued under this article to any person who has been convicted of a felony or any criminal offense involving moral turpitude except if, in the discretion of the commissioner, such person

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Crete · 4.27

Term

Summary

This section outlines the term of licenses, which are valid from June 1 to May 31 annually, and establishes a procedure for licensees who cease business for an extended period, potentially leading to license termination.

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closes his place of business for whatever reason for a period in excess of 45 days should notify the commissioner in writing of the same. The licensee may be required by the liquor commissioner, after receipt of notice of a hearing, to show cause why the license for such establishment should not be terminated. (Code

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Lockport · 110.24

Application

Summary

This section outlines the application process for VG (Video Gaming) licenses in Lockport, including required documentation, fees, and the review process by the Mayor and VG Commission. It specifies a non-refundable application fee of $500 for initial applications and renewals under certain conditions, and a fee for video gaming tags upon approval.

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take official notice of its records pertaining to the applicant and the application and shall make a preliminary determination as to whether the applicant has clearly established that the issuance of the license complies with the applicable requirements of the this subchapter and the city's Liquor Code, and is in the interest of public health, safety, and well-being. The Mayor shall notify the applicant in writing of the preliminary determination. If the application is denied based

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Palos Hills · 5.10.440

Minors—Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits retail liquor dealers from employing minors, selling or delivering alcohol to minors, or allowing minors to remain on their premises. It also defines key terms related to guardianship, parenthood, and minority.

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force, or the violation of any ordinance, law or statute. 1. It is unlawful for any licensee to conduct or allow a teen social gathering on any part of a licensed premises at any time when the licensee is authorized to sell or dispense liquor. 2. For the purpose of this section a "teen social gathering" is any dance, party, concert or any function where persons under the age of 21 are present. 3. This section shall not prohibit

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Huntley · 156.011

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for key terms used throughout the Huntley zoning chapter, including words like 'lot,' 'shall,' 'zone,' 'abuts,' 'accessory building and structure,' 'accessory use,' and 'addition or expansion.'

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child care provider must hold a valid license from the State. Clinic means a place for the care, diagnosis, and treatment by doctors of various specialties of persons needing medical, dental, or surgical attention but where inpatient care is not provided. Club or lodge, private, means a nonprofit association of persons who are bona fide members and whose facilities are restricted to members and their guests. Food and alcoholic liquor may be served on its premises provided they are secondary...part of a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, designed as a living quarters or temporary living quarters for travel, camping, recreation, or vacation use, and is required to be licensed and/or registered and/or insured for highway use. Nightclub means commercial establishments dispensing alcoholic liquor for consumption on premises where such establishment is used by patrons beyond 12:00 midnight. Nominee means one designated to act for another with limited authority. Nonconforming structure means any building or structure, other than

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Same—General powers and duties

Regulations

License Issuance – Restrictions.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner

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