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Bloomingdale · 4.2.7

Insurance Required

Summary

This section mandates that applicants for alcoholic beverage licenses in Bloomingdale must provide proof of liability insurance sufficient to meet state and local requirements. This insurance must be maintained throughout the license term, with a 30-day notice required before cancellation.

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statutory requirement or requirements under local ordinances. Such evidence shall be submitted yearly for license renewal, and the insurance shall be kept in effect constantly during the existence of the license. Each such policy of insurance shall contain a provision requiring thirty (30) days' prior notice to the local liquor control commissioner before it can be canceled by the insurance company, and that provision shall be indicated on all certificates of insurance required herein
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Woodstock · 3.13.8

Revocation Of License

Summary

This section outlines the grounds for revocation of an adult business license in Woodstock, including providing false information, violating chapter provisions, failing to pay fees, or serving alcohol. It also details the procedural requirements for revocation, such as notice and a hearing, and specifies penalties including ineligibility for a new license and restrictions on the business location.

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constructive knowledge of such violation and could not by the exercise of due diligence have had such actual or constructive knowledge. 3.   The operator becomes ineligible to obtain a license. 4.   Any cost or fee required to be paid by this Chapter is not paid. 5.   Any alcoholic liquor is served or consumed on the premises of the adult business. 6.   Violation of any City ordinance, code or regulation and failure to pay the required fine or penalty or failure
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West Dundee · 3.10.8

Revocation Of License

Summary

This section outlines the grounds for revoking an adult business license in West Dundee, including providing false information, violating chapter provisions, failing to pay fees, serving alcohol, and transferring a license. It also details the notice and hearing process for revocation and the subsequent ineligibility periods for the operator and the location.

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constructive knowledge of such violation and could not by the exercise of due diligence have had such actual or constructive knowledge. 3.   The operator becomes ineligible to obtain a license. 4.   Any cost or fee required to be paid by this chapter is not paid. 5.   Any alcoholic liquor is served or consumed on the premises of the adult business. 6.   Violation of any village ordinance, code or regulation and failure to pay the required fine or penalty or failure
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McHenry · 4.3B-12

Revocation Of License

Summary

This section outlines the grounds for revocation of an adult business license in McHenry, including providing false information, violations of the article, becoming ineligible, non-payment of fees, serving alcohol, violating other city ordinances, and license transfers. It also details the notice and hearing process, and the duration of ineligibility for a new license or use of the location.

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constructive knowledge of such violation and could not by the exercise of due diligence have had such actual or constructive knowledge. 3.   The operator becomes ineligible to obtain a license. 4.   Any cost or fee required to be paid by this article is not paid. 5.   Any alcoholic liquor is served or consumed on the premises of the adult business. 6.   Violation of any City ordinance, code or regulation and failure to pay the required fine or penalty or failure
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Niles · 6.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines various terms used throughout the chapter. It provides specific meanings for words related to alcoholic beverages, establishments that serve them, and related recreational facilities.

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exotic coffees included but not limited to cappuccino, espresso and latte. Club means a corporation organized under the laws of the state, solely for the promotion of some common objective other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors, kept, used and maintained by its members through the payment of annual dues, and owning, hiring or leasing a building or space in a building of such extent and character as may be suitable and adequate for the reasonable and comfortable...natural or artificial, to whom or which the license is issued and includes any officer, director, associate, member, representative or employee of the licensee. Lounge means that portion of a licensed premises that is kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where alcoholic liquor is offered for retail sale for consumption on the premises only and not necessarily in conjunction with the full service of meals. The definition may also include the term "cocktail
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Stickney · 94.98

Suspension or revocation

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which a driver's license issued by the commissioner can be suspended or revoked. Suspension can occur for violating traffic laws or commissioner's regulations for up to 30 days, while revocation is discretionary for more serious offenses like providing false information, becoming unfit to operate a vehicle, or committing certain criminal acts.

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driver shall become unfit to operate a vehicle for hire on account of any infirmity of body or mind or because of addiction to the use of drugs or intoxicating liquors, or shall violate any criminal law which, if convicted for such offense, would disqualify any applicant for a license under this article, or shall have in his possession, or under his control, any narcotic drug while in control of a vehicle for hire, or shall violate
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Chicago · 10.28.850

Alcoholic Beverage Service – Requirements.

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for serving alcoholic beverages at sidewalk cafes in Chicago. It generally requires operators to be licensed for alcohol sales, with an exception for indoor retail markets. Specific rules apply to indoor retail markets serving alcohol, including licensing, insurance, and serving in designated plastic cups.

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alcoholic beverages. If alcoholic beverages are served at a sidewalk café operated by an indoor retail market, (i) the retail food establishment selling the alcoholic beverages must be validly licensed under this code for such sales; (ii) the retail food establishment serving the alcoholic beverage must maintain its liquor liability (dramshop) insurance when serving the alcoholic beverages; and (iii) the alcoholic beverages must be served in plastic cups which shall clearly identify the retail food establishment from which each alcoholic
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Oak Brook · 4.10.5

Limousine Driver'S License

Summary

This section mandates that limousine drivers operating within Oak Brook must obtain a village-issued limousine driver's license. It outlines the application process, associated fees which vary based on the submission date, and basic application requirements including personal information and driving history.

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name and address of the driver, the age and date of birth of the driver, the driving convictions of the driver, the type and class of driver's license of the driver, convictions for the use, possession or sale of controlled substances, cannabis, intoxicating compounds or alcoholic liquor, any felony or misdemeanor convictions of the driver-applicant, the home address and telephone number of the driver. All such information shall be provided under oath. b.   The applicant's driving abstract...liquor under Illinois law as amended from time to time or similar provision of a local ordinance or any like offense of another state or country, within the past five (5) years; 7.   The applicant has been convicted of reckless driving under Illinois law as amended from time to time or similar provision of a local ordinance or any like offense of another state or country within the past five (5) years; or 8.   The applicant's driver's license
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Antioch · 4.2B-1

Unlicensed Sale Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits any individual without a current and valid liquor license from selling or offering alcoholic beverages for sale within the village of Antioch.

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shall be unlawful for any person not having a current, valid license, authorized and issued pursuant to this chapter, to sell or offer for sale in the village any alcoholic liquor
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Green Oaks · 4.6.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines 'HEALTH NUISANCE' for the municipality of Green Oaks, enumerating specific acts, omissions, places, conditions, and things that are considered public health nuisances. These include issues related to food safety, animal carcass disposal, waste accumulation, offensive deposits, water contamination, and open burning.

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Illinois video gaming act enacted July 13, 2009, and also conducted in accordance with title 13 of this code. B.   All illegal gambling devices. C.   All public places where intoxicating liquor or fermented malt beverages are sold, possessed, stored or brewed, bottled, manufactured or rectified without a permit or license from the village. D.   Any place or premises within the village where ordinances or state laws regulating public health, safety, peace, morals or welfare are openly, continuously, repeatedly and intentionally
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Westmont · 10.111

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used within the article concerning general regulations for alcoholic liquor, including BYOB, intent, knowledge, legal guardianship, minority status, negligence, parenthood, and recklessness.

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them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: BYOB defined as "bring your own bottle" means the bringing of a bottle of wine, beer and/or liquor, by a patron, into a place of business for the purpose of consuming the alcoholic beverage on the licensed premises in conjunction with the purchase and consumption of a meal on the premises. Intentionally means conduct engaged in by a person with the conscious objective to accomplish that result
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River Grove · 5.45.1

Purpose

Summary

This section mandates that any individual or entity holding a license under Chapter 1 or Chapter 24 to operate a business or sell alcohol within River Grove must adhere to the subsequent rules and regulations.

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individual or entity being issued by license pursuant to Chapter 1 or Chapter 24 to operate a specific business or sell or otherwise dispense retail liquor within the municipal boundaries of the Village shall comply with the following rules and regulations
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Crete · 4.23

Stores selling school supplies, lunches, etc

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor at establishments primarily serving minors of school age or whose main business involves school supplies, food, or drinks for such minors.

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license required by this article 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 minors of school age or where the principal business transacted consists of school books, school supplies, food, lunches or drinks for such minors. (Code 1965, Art. 9.4; Ord. No. 88-1, § 1, 1-25-88) State Law reference— Similar provisions, 235 ILCS 5/6-12
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Maple Park · 4.2.19

Inspections; right of entry

Summary

This section prohibits refusal of entry to licensed premises by authorized police officers for the purpose of inspection. It grants police officers the right to enter at any time upon verbal request.

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shall be unlawful to refuse to grant admittance to the premises for which a license has been issued at any time upon the verbal request of any police officer authorized by the local liquor control commissioner for the purpose of making an inspection of such premises, or any part thereof
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Northbrook · 4.55

Fees

Summary

This section outlines the fee structure for alcoholic beverage licenses in Northbrook, including initial application fees, annual license fees, and fees for secondary functions. It also details provisions for prorated fees and hearing costs.

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additional fee in the amount established by the annual fee ordinance shall be required for each secondary function allowed by this chapter and authorized by the local liquor commissioner. (d) The secondary function fee shall not apply to class C, D, J, K, L, M, N, Q and Q-1 licenses. (e) The annual alcoholic beverage...applicable secondary function fees shall be reduced in proportion to the full calendar months which have expired in the year prior to the issuance of the license, and no license shall be issued until all applicable fees have been paid. (f) Every licensee who is requested to appear before the liquor control commissioner shall be subject to a nonrefundable hearing fee in the amount established in the annual fee ordinance, plus the actual cost, as hereinafter defined, incurred
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Northbrook · 4.55

Fees

Summary

This section outlines the fee structure for alcoholic beverage licenses in Northbrook, including initial application fees, annual license fees, and fees for secondary functions. It also details provisions for prorated fees and hearing costs.

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additional fee in the amount established by the annual fee ordinance shall be required for each secondary function allowed by this chapter and authorized by the local liquor commissioner. (d) The secondary function fee shall not apply to class C, D, J, K, L, M, N, Q and Q-1 licenses. (e) The annual alcoholic beverage...applicable secondary function fees shall be reduced in proportion to the full calendar months which have expired in the year prior to the issuance of the license, and no license shall be issued until all applicable fees have been paid. (f) Every licensee who is requested to appear before the liquor control commissioner shall be subject to a nonrefundable hearing fee in the amount established in the annual fee ordinance, plus the actual cost, as hereinafter defined, incurred
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Oak Forest · 112.34

Drivers

Summary

This section prohibits individuals in poor physical condition, under the influence of substances, or lacking valid state driver's and chauffeur's licenses from operating taxicabs. Violations can result in license revocation.

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taxicab shall be driven by or operated by any person who is not of sound physical condition, by any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, or by any person who is not a holder of a valid and unprovoked state driver’s license and chauffeur’s license. Any violation of this section, in addition to the penalty provided in § 112.99, shall be grounds for revocation of the license for the vehicle by the Mayor
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Plainfield · 4.482

Persons and entities exempt

Summary

This section outlines exemptions from certain article requirements for the Village of Plainfield, educational institutions, block parties, public demonstrations, funeral processions, and specific film productions. It also clarifies that exemptions do not waive requirements for other necessary permits and licenses.

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issuance of other permits and/or licenses may be required depending on the nature of the event, including, but not limited to, an amplification permit, open-air meeting permit and/or liquor license/permit. An exemption under this article does not waive the requirement of the Code for such additional permits and/or licenses
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Waukegan · 3.29

Alcohol sellers and servers training requirements

Summary

This section establishes mandatory state-certified alcohol seller and server training requirements for all individuals serving or selling alcoholic beverages under a Waukegan liquor license. It outlines these requirements for new licenses, renewal applications, and new employees, with specific provisions for temporary liquor permits.

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alcohol sellers and service education and training program for all persons who serve or sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to that license, subject to the following provisions: (1) Proof of completion of a state-certified beverage alcohol sellers and service education and training program shall not be required for each person serving or selling alcoholic beverages pursuant to a temporary liquor permit provided any such...person is at all times supervised in the serving or selling of alcoholic beverages by not less than one person present at the alcohol sales or service area on the licensed premises and provided such supervisor has successfully completed said state-certified training. (2) Each application for a temporary liquor permit shall identify each person who will be supervising the serving or selling of alcoholic beverages at the alcohol sales or service area on the licensed premises. Notwithstanding the provisions
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Green Oaks · 10.3.3

Employees

Summary

This section defines 'employee' and establishes regulations for employing individuals in premises selling alcoholic liquor. It prohibits the employment of minors under 21 for drawing, pouring, or mixing alcoholic liquor, and sets specific age requirements for serving, delivering, and selling package liquor, while also barring the employment of individuals with contagious diseases.

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deliver alcoholic liquor when in the presence of and under the direct supervision and control of an employee twenty one (21) years of age or older. A class V license holder must employ a person twenty one (21) years of age or older for the purpose of selling package liquor. C.   It shall be unlawful to employ in any premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor any person who is afflicted with or who is a carrier
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Brookfield · 6.255

Location and placement of video gaming terminals

Summary

This section mandates that video gaming terminals be located in areas restricted to individuals over 21, visible to an employee over 21, and have restricted visibility from outside the business. It also addresses limitations on the number of terminals for businesses with shared ownership or adjacent locations.

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terminals are located shall separate any video gaming terminals from the area accessible by minors. (d) All video gaming terminals must be located in those areas of a licensed video gaming location with restricted visibility from areas outside of the business. (e) When two or more adjacent businesses appear to the liquor commissioner to be a single business, or are operated by the same or commingled ownership, then the liquor commissioner may limit those businesses to the maximum number...more adjacent businesses for purposes of determining the maximum number of video gaming terminals to which it is entitled may submit a request for hearing to the liquor commissioner. The hearing procedures shall be those set forth in this article. (f) The owner, manager or employee of the licensed video gaming location who is over 21 years of age shall be present during all hours of operation, and the video gaming terminals or the entrance to the video gaming terminal
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Chicago · 17.17.0100

Use Group And Category Descriptions.

Summary

This section establishes the framework for classifying land uses within Chicago's Zoning Ordinance. It defines major "Use Groups" and more specific "Use Categories" and outlines the process for determining appropriate classifications.

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premises consumption. The following are examples of eating and drinking establishments: 1.   Restaurant. An establishment primarily engaged in serving prepared food to the public pursuant to required licenses, including those with outdoor seating areas. (a)   Limited Restaurant. A restaurant in which there is no service of alcoholic liquor or in which the service of alcoholic liquor is clearly incidental and subordinate to the primary activity (prepared food service) and in which live entertainment or dancing, if any, is clearly incidental...which alcoholic liquor may be served in conjunction with the primary activity (prepared food service) and in which live entertainment and dancing are permitted in completely enclosed areas. 2.   Tavern. An establishment that is primarily engaged in serving alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and in which the serving of prepared food, live entertainment and dancing are permitted. 3. Outdoor patio. Outdoor patio shall have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 4-60-010 of this Code
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Gurnee · 6.23

Management

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for a management entity hired by a liquor licensee. The management entity must be certified by the local liquor commissioner, meet licensing requirements as if it were an individual licensee, and pay specified fees. Both the management entity and the licensee are held jointly and severally responsible for violations.

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management entity has been certified to do so by the local liquor commissioner. In order to be certified by the local liquor commissioner, a management entity must execute a liquor licensee application that reflects the entity's business status (i.e., sole proprietorship, etc.). A management entity must meet all pertinent licensing requirements of this chapter as if it were an applicant for an individual license (other than for dram shop insurance) and meet the same standards as a licensee...management entity may be qualified unless a certification fee of $750.00 has been paid. A management entity shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the local liquor commissioner in the same manner as a licensee. The application, approval and qualification requirements for the management entity shall be conditions attached to the license of the business employing them, and any violations of those requirements may result in license penalties for the employing business, including suspension, revocation and/or fines. If there
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Coal City · 113.29

Prohibited conduct

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, consumption, or presence of alcoholic beverages, gambling, and indecent or illegal activities on licensed amusement center premises. Exceptions for alcohol apply to establishments separately licensed under Chapter 112.

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spirituous, malt liquors or other alcoholic beverages of any kind or description shall be kept, sold, used, consumed, or permitted on the licensed premises, except in those places that are also licensed under provisions of Chapter 112 of this Code.B. No gambling or wagering shall be permitted on the licensed premises. Nothing in this Article II shall be construed to authorize, permit, or license any gambling device of any nature whatsoever.C. No indecent show or other illegal or unlawful activity
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Braceville · 113.029

Prohibited Uses

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, consumption, or presence of alcoholic beverages, gambling, and illegal activities on licensed premises, with an exception for establishments also licensed under Chapter 112. It also clarifies that no gambling devices are authorized.

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spirituous, malt liquors or other alcoholic beverages of any kind or description shall be kept, sold, used, consumed or permitted on the licensed premises, except in those places that are also licensed under provisions of Chapter 112 of this code. No gambling or wagering shall be permitted on the licensed premises. Nothing in §§ 113.025 through 113.033 shall be construed to authorize, permit or license any gambling device of any nature whatsoever. No indecent show or other illegal or unlawful activity
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