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Frankfort · 113.43

Sales In Certain Premises Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of intoxicating liquor in dwelling units, excluding congregate elderly housing facilities. A penalty is associated with violations.

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license shall be issued for the purpose of selling or offering for sale at retail any intoxicating liquor in any dwelling, house, flat or apartment building, provided that this prohibition shall not apply to congregate elderly housing facilities. (Ord. 1105, passed 12-5-83; Am. Ord. 3228, passed 9-3-19) Penalty
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Coal City · 110.2

Exemptions from registration

Summary

This section exempts certain businesses and activities from commercial establishment registration requirements. Exemptions include businesses requiring specific permits, youth-led activities, and registered nonprofit fundraising.

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following persons are exempt from the registration requirements of this chapter:A. Persons engaged in businesses that require a specific permit, license or registration under Title XI of the Village Code, including certain advertisers under Chapter 111, alcoholic liquor dealers under Chapter 112, persons engaged in amusements under Chapter 113, contractors under Chapter 114, solicitors under Chapter 115, taxicab drivers and operators under Chapter 116, tobacco vending machine operators under Chapter 117, and itinerant restaurant operators and mobile vendors under
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Park City · 5.110.050

Restriction

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on who can receive a license for Young Person Recreation Clubs. It prohibits individuals and entities with certain criminal convictions, those involved in the liquor industry, those in debt to the city, and those whose business operations would violate city codes from obtaining a license.

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such license shall be issued to: A. A person who is directly engaged in the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail or wholesale; B. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the state; C. A person who has been convicted of being a keeper, or is keeping a house of ill fame; D. A person who has been convicted of pornography, prostitution, pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality
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Riverside · 1.4.6

Compromise And Settlement; Citation; Violation Notice

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which a citation or administrative violation notice can be issued for specific violations of Riverside's Municipal Code, without requiring a court complaint. It lists numerous specific ordinance violations that are eligible for this streamlined enforcement process.

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restrictions as provided in section 2-13-15 of this Code. Violation of public park and recreation area restrictions as provided in section 2-16-6 of this Code. Violation of license or permit requirements as provided in section 3-1-8 of this Code. Violation of alcoholic liquor restrictions as provided in section 3-2-12 of this Code. Violation of bowling alley rules and regulations as provided in section 3-5-7 of this Code. Violation of burglar...section 6-1-24 of this Code. Violation of truancy regulations as provided in section 6-1-26 of this Code. Violation of animal regulations as provided in section 6-2-9 of this Code. Violation of dog licensing and regulations as provided in section 6-3-15 of this Code. Violation of curfew regulations as provided in section 6-4-5 of this Code. Violation of garbage and refuse regulations as provided in section 7-2-11 of this
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Riverside · 1.4.6

Compromise And Settlement; Citation; Violation Notice

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which a citation or administrative violation notice can be issued for specific violations of Riverside's Municipal Code, without requiring a court complaint. It lists numerous specific ordinance violations that are eligible for this streamlined enforcement process.

Section Text
restrictions as provided in section 2-13-15 of this Code. Violation of public park and recreation area restrictions as provided in section 2-16-6 of this Code. Violation of license or permit requirements as provided in section 3-1-8 of this Code. Violation of alcoholic liquor restrictions as provided in section 3-2-12 of this Code. Violation of bowling alley rules and regulations as provided in section 3-5-7 of this Code. Violation of burglar...section 6-1-24 of this Code. Violation of truancy regulations as provided in section 6-1-26 of this Code. Violation of animal regulations as provided in section 6-2-9 of this Code. Violation of dog licensing and regulations as provided in section 6-3-15 of this Code. Violation of curfew regulations as provided in section 6-4-5 of this Code. Violation of garbage and refuse regulations as provided in section 7-2-11 of this
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Batavia · 3.3.45

Public Property

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, consumption, or possession of alcoholic liquor outside of its original, sealed package on public property in Batavia. Exceptions are made for licensed outdoor cafes, authorized activities in governmental buildings, and licensed park premises.

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shall be unlawful for any person to sell, consume or have in his or her possession other than in the original package, with the seal unbroken, any alcoholic liquor: A.   On any public right of way, street, or sidewalk unless an outdoor cafe or other license has been issued for the particular portion of the right of way, street, or sidewalk; B.   In any building belonging to or under the control of any local governmental entity unless the local governmental
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Evergreen Park · 11.613

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the Video Gaming Article in Evergreen Park. Penalties include fines up to $1,000 per day, administrative adjudication, circuit court complaints, and potential revocation or suspension of video gaming establishment licenses. Seizure of video gaming terminals is also a possible consequence.

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separate fineable offense. Fines may be assessed in administrative adjudication, through a Village ordinance violation citation or complaint brought in the Circuit Court, or local administrative adjudication. (b)   Video gaming establishment licenses may be revoked, or suspended for a period not to exceed 30 days, by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, after notice and hearing. (c)   Revocation, if ordered, shall not preclude prosecution and imposition of any other penalties include the seizure of any video gaming terminal
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Wheaton · 26.54

Outdoor cafe permits

Summary

This section requires businesses to obtain an outdoor cafe permit to use public sidewalks or amenity zones for outdoor dining. Permits are subject to specific conditions regarding property ownership, location, and operating dates, and require compliance with all city codes.

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consumed at tables and chairs whether the food and/or beverages are purchased at the table or inside the adjacent licensed food service business. Sidewalk means any concrete area in the public right-of-way adjacent to a licensed food service business and continuing to the amenity zone. Public right-of-way means the sidewalk and amenity zone together. (c) Application. All applicants for outdoor cafe permits shall complete an application on a form provided by the city. An inspection...establishment by a server in the outdoor cafe. There shall be no carry-out or carry-in of alcoholic beverages to and from the outdoor cafe. (3) Patrons of the licensed establishment shall remain seated at the outdoor cafe when consuming alcohol. (4) The service of alcoholic liquor at the outdoor cafe shall be incidental to the service of meals and only during a period of time when patrons of the permitee are offered a complete meal or other food
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Elmhurst · 31.45

License requirements, billiards and pool tables

Summary

This section establishes licensing requirements for billiards and pool tables, specifying density limits based on floor area and principal use. Exemptions are provided for charitable or non-profit educational organizations that do not charge for table use.

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license shall be required for billiards and pool tables where the principal use of the premises is a recreation facility, a liquor establishment or restaurant and the use of the aforementioned table is accessory to such a principal use. The license shall be limited to one such table for each 500 square feet of gross floor area or major percentage thereof of the recreation facility, liquor establishment or restaurant provided that where billiards and/or pool tables are located
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Berkeley · 4.2.10

Termination Of License; Transfer Of Interest; Renewals

Summary

This section outlines conditions under which an alcoholic beverage license automatically terminates, including death, dissolution, insolvency, or significant transfer of ownership. It also provides provisions for temporary continuation of the business by heirs, executors, or trustees under specific circumstances and qualifications.

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licensee, whichever is the shorter period of time, provided such person meets all qualifications required to hold the license and shall be bound by all conditions of the license. C.   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
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Park City · 5.16.050

Employee health restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious, infectious, or venereal diseases in establishments selling alcohol and requires medical certificates to verify their health status. These certificates must be renewed annually and upon new employment.

Section Text
handling, preparation or distribution of liquor. B. Medical Examination. No person shall be employed in or about the premises used for retail sale of alcoholic liquor or shall serve alcoholic liquor unless the owner of such place of business shall have in possession a certificate of a duly licensed physician under the laws of the state certifying that such person is not afflicted with or a carrier of any contagious, infectious or venereal disease. Such certificate shall be obtained within
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Lake Zurich · 4.2.1.2

Public Nuisances Offending Morals And Decency

Summary

This section declares certain acts, places, and conditions as public nuisances that offend public morals and decency. It specifically lists disorderly houses, unauthorized liquor sales, and repeated violations of village or state laws as such nuisances.

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structures kept or resorted to for the purpose of prostitution or promiscuous sexual intercourse. (Ord. 2014-4-963, 4-7-2014) B.   Unauthorized Liquor Sales: All places where intoxicating liquor or fermented malt beverages are sold, possessed, stored, brewed, bottled, manufactured or rectified without a permit or license as provided for by this code 1 . C.   Violations Of Village And State Laws: Any place or premises within the village where ordinances or state laws relating to public health, safety, peace
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Cicero · 10.19

Access from licensed premises to dwelling quarters

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on premises that have public access to areas used for dwelling or lodging. Exceptions are made for wineries with bed and breakfast facilities, hotels, and clubs, and connections used only by the licensee, their family, and personal guests.

Section Text
Except for wineries that have bed and breakfast facilities, hotels, and clubs, no alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail upon any premises that has any access which leads from such premises to any other
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Hoffman Estates · 8.11.7

Family entertainment center

Summary

This section of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code defines a 'Family Entertainment Center' and establishes a requirement for a specific license to operate such a business. It also outlines exemptions and the application process for this license.

Section Text
having first obtained the proper license required by this Section 8-11-7 of this Municipal Code. C. Exemptions. Except as shall be required by Chapter 8, Article 3 (Alcoholic Liquors) or by Section 8-4-15 (Video Gaming Terminal) of this Municipal Code, no other or further license shall be required nor fee paid where a Family Entertainment Center license is secured. D. Application. An application for a Family Entertainment Center license and renewal shall be made in conformity
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Romeoville · 112.081

Powers And Duties

Summary

This section outlines the extensive powers and duties of the Romeoville Liquor Control Commissioner, including the authority to grant, suspend, and revoke liquor licenses, and to enforce state and local liquor control regulations through inspections and hearings.

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Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties: (A)   To grant, suspend and revoke for cause all licenses issued under this chapter for premises within his jurisdiction; (B)   To enter into and to authorize any law enforcement officer to enter at any time on any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of S.H.A. Chapter 43 or of this chapter or any rules and regulations adopted by him or by the State Liquor Control Commissioner...being violated; (C)   To exercise all the powers, functions and duties which are now or hereafter may be granted to them by S.H.A. Chapter 43, regulations of the State Liquor Control Commission or by this chapter; (D)   To suspend for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause any license issued under this chapter after a hearing for any of the following reasons: (1)   The licensee has violated any laws of the state, of the United States
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Round Lake Park · 94.04

ENUMERATION OF NUISANCES OFFENDING MORALS AND DECENCY

Summary

This section defines specific acts, places, and conditions that are considered public nuisances offending public morals and decency. It enumerates issues like disorderly houses, gambling, unlicensed alcohol sales, and violations of village codes related to public health, safety, peace, morals, or welfare.

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video gaming establishment license pursuant to § 112.50 of the Code of Round Lake Park, and is in compliance with the requirements and regulations contained therein. (C) All places where intoxicating liquor or fermented malt beverages are sold, possessed, stored, brewed, bottled, manufactured or rectified without a permit or license as provided for by this code; (D) Any place or premises within the village where any provisions of this code or other ordinances of the village or state laws relating
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Maywood · 92.21

Public Nuisances Defined

Summary

This section defines public nuisances and specifically enumerates various conditions that constitute public health nuisances within Maywood. It covers a broad range of issues from unsanitary food and waste disposal to pollution and hazardous emissions.

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devices lawfully licensed and operated as authorized by Chapter 125 of this Code and pursuant to the Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq.; (3)   All places where intoxicating liquor or fermented malt beverages are sold, possessed, stored, brewed, bottled, manufactured or rectified without a permit or license as provided for by this Code; (4)   Any place or premises within the Village where ordinances or state laws relating to public health, safety, peace, morals or welfare are openly, continuously
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Buffalo Grove · 5.20.010

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used within the Buffalo Grove Liquor Controls chapter. It explicitly defers to the Illinois Liquor Control Act for general definitions but provides specific definitions for terms like Alcohol, Alcoholic beverage, Beer, and others relevant to liquor and event regulations.

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means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, or any other distilled spirits including dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever source or by whatever process produced. B. "Alcoholic beverage" means alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, beer, and which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed...used by someone other than the person to whom the drug was prescribed. H. "Licensed Video Gaming Location" means a licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, licensed veterans establishment, or licensed truck stop establishment, all as defined in Section 5 of the Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/5). I. "Liquor Control Act" means the provisions of an act relating to alcoholic liquors, as amended and as set forth in Illinois Compiled Statutes. J. "Parent" means any person having legal custody
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Oakbrook Terrace · 111.014

Privilege granted by license; nature as to property; transferability

Summary

This section establishes that an alcoholic liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and is not transferable. It also outlines provisions for continuing the business under specific circumstances following the licensee's death or bankruptcy.

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descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution, but it shall cease upon the death of the licensee; provided, that executors or administrators of the estate of any deceased licenses, and the trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under the order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt
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Batavia · 3.3.41

Refilling Original Packages

Summary

This section prohibits licensed individuals from refilling original alcoholic liquor containers and makes it illegal to possess for retail sale any alcoholic liquor not in its original package.

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person licensed under this chapter shall fill or refill, in whole or in part, any original package of alcoholic liquor with the same or any other kind or quality of alcoholic liquor; and it is unlawful for any person to have in his possession for sale at retail any bottles, casks, or other containers containing alcoholic liquor, except in original packages
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Grayslake · 5.08.290

Retail sales—Original packages required

Summary

This ordinance prohibits licensees from refilling original alcoholic liquor containers and makes it illegal for anyone to possess alcoholic liquor for retail sale in containers other than their original packaging. Exceptions are made for specific license types.

Section Text
Except as allowed in the Class "O-5" and Class "R-6" license definition, no licensee shall fill or refill, in whole or in part, any original package of alcoholic liquor with the same or any other kind or quality of alcoholic liquor, and it is unlawful for any person to have in his possession for sale at retail any bottles, casks, or other containers containing alcoholic liquor, except in original packages
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Northlake · 3.3.5.15

Refilling Original Packages

Summary

This section prohibits licensed individuals from refilling original packages of alcoholic liquor with any kind of liquor. It also makes it illegal for anyone to possess alcoholic liquor for retail sale that is not in its original packaging.

Section Text
person licensed under this chapter shall fill or refill, in whole or in part, any original package of alcoholic liquor with the same or any other kind or quality of alcoholic liquor; and it shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession for sale at retail any bottles, casks or other container of alcoholic liquor, except in original packages
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Glendale Heights · 4.3.24

Refilling Original Packages Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits licensed liquor establishments from refilling original alcoholic liquor containers. It also makes it illegal to possess for retail sale any alcoholic liquor not in its original packaging.

Section Text
person licensed under this chapter shall fill or refill, in whole or in part, any original package of alcoholic liquor with the same or any other kind or quality of alcoholic liquor; and it shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession for sale at retail any bottles, casks or other containers of alcoholic liquor, except in original packages
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Elmwood Park · 4.5.13

Refilling Original Packages

Summary

This ordinance prohibits licensed individuals from refilling original alcoholic liquor packages. It also makes it illegal for anyone to possess alcoholic liquor for retail sale in anything other than its original container.

Section Text
person licensed under this chapter shall fill or refill, in whole or in part, any original package of alcoholic liquor with the same or any other kind or quality of alcoholic liquor; and it shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession for sale at retail any bottles, casks or other containers of alcoholic liquor, except in original packages
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Glen Ellyn · 3.19.34

Refilling original packages

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This section prohibits licensed entities from refilling original packages of alcoholic liquor. It also makes it illegal to possess for retail sale any alcoholic liquor not in its original, sealed container as authorized by state law.

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person licensed under this chapter shall fill or refill, in whole or in part, any original package of alcoholic liquor with the same or any other kind or quality of alcoholic liquor; and it shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession for sale at retail any bottles, casks or other containers of alcoholic liquor, except in original packages or sealed container authorized by 235 ILCS 5/6-28.8
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