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Deerfield · 3.7

Examinations Of Applicant And Licensees By Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section grants the Deerfield Local Liquor Control Commissioner broad authority to investigate applicants and licensees. This includes the power to examine applications and licensees under oath, review their books and records, and gather testimony and proofs through subpoenas.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right: (1)   To examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any application for a local license or for a renewal thereof, of any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute; (2)   To examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; (3)   To hear testimony and take proofs for the Local Liquor Commissioner’s information
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Deerfield · 3.7

Examinations Of Applicant And Licensees By Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section grants the Deerfield Local Liquor Control Commissioner broad authority to investigate applicants and licensees. This includes the power to examine applications and licensees under oath, review their books and records, and gather testimony and proofs through subpoenas.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right: (1)   To examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any application for a local license or for a renewal thereof, of any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute; (2)   To examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee; (3)   To hear testimony and take proofs for the Local Liquor Commissioner’s information
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Lake Barrington · 2.3.25

Violation Of Retailer Occupation Tax Act

Summary

This section outlines grounds upon which the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, at the request of the Illinois Department of Revenue, can refuse to issue or renew, or suspend or revoke a retailer's license. These grounds are based on specific violations of the Retailer Occupation Tax Act.

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addition to other grounds specified herein, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, upon the complaint of the Illinois Department of Revenue, may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retailer's license or suspend or revoke such license for any of the following violations of the "Retailer Occupation Tax Act", approved June 28, 1933, as amended: A.   Failure to make a tax return. B.   The filing of a fraudulent return. C.   Failure to pay all or part
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Morton Grove · 4.6D-12

Violation Of State Tax Acts

Summary

This section outlines grounds for the Morton Grove liquor commissioner to refuse, suspend, or revoke a liquor license based on violations of Illinois state tax laws administered by the department of revenue. These violations include failure to file or pay taxes, fraudulent filings, and failure to maintain records.

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addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the liquor commissioner, on complaint of the department of revenue of the State of Illinois, shall refuse the issuance or renewal of a license, or suspend or revoke the license, of any person, for any of the following violations of any tax act administered by the department: Failure to make a tax return. The filing of a fraudulent return. Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined...enforcement of tax liability. Upon receiving notice from the department that a violation of any of the items in subsections A1 through A6 of this section have been corrected or otherwise resolved to the department's satisfaction, the liquor commissioner may vacate an order of revocation
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Glencoe · 4.28

Hours Of Business

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption between 1:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and for off-premises consumption (in original package) between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Licensed premises may remain open for other sales during these times, but no alcohol can be sold or consumed.

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original package for consumption off the premises, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. on any day and 7:00 a.m. on the following day. (c)   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 section; except that no alcoholic liquor may be sold to, or consumed by, the public during such hours
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Burbank · 3.21

Violation; penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations related to alcoholic beverage sales in Burbank. It establishes misdemeanor charges for unlicensed sales and allows for license revocation, suspension, and fines for licensees who violate the chapter's provisions.

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person engaged in the sale at retail or wholesale of alcoholic beverages without a license so to do shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each day that any person engages in the sale of liquor contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense; and, in addition thereto, any licensee hereunder who violates or permits a violation of any provision contained herein pertaining to the conduct of his business under such license, may have...license revoked or suspended by and pay a fine up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation, together with costs and reasonable attorney's fees, to the local liquor control commissioner, and it is expressly made the duty of such commissioner to investigate any complaints concerning the conduct of any such establishment or place of business and to revoke or suspend the license and to compel the licensee to pay a fine, together with costs and reasonable attorney
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Burbank · 7.65

Same—Application and fee

Summary

This section outlines the application requirements and associated fee for obtaining a license as an ambulance attendant or attendant-driver in Burbank. It details the personal information, character references, photographs, and fees required for applicants.

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shall deem reasonably necessary to a fair determination of compliance with this article. (8) An accompanying license fee of five dollars ($5.00). (b) The Health District shall issue a license to an attendant or attendant-driver when he finds: (1) The applicant is not addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics, and is morally fit for the position. (2) The applicant is able to speak, read and write the English language. (3) The applicant has been found
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Lemont · 5.04.010

Definitions and interpretation

Summary

This section establishes the overarching principles for the chapter, emphasizing the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the promotion of temperance. It also defines key terms by referencing state law and providing specific definitions for licensed video gaming locations.

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consumption of alcoholic liquor shall be fostered and promoted. (b) Unless the context shall otherwise require, terms used in this chapter shall have the definitions given in the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/1-1 et al.), as amended from time to time. Where not otherwise qualified, the term license or licensee wherever used in this chapter means a license or licensee of the village under this chapter. Licensed video gaming location means a licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment
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Flossmoor · 103.1.3

Restrictions on licenses

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the issuance of Village retailer's licenses. It prohibits licenses for ineligible individuals or entities, locations near sensitive institutions, and premises that do not meet specific restaurant or club classification definitions.

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Village retailer's license of any kind shall be issued:A. To a person, partnership or corporation declared ineligible for license under 235 ILCS 5/6-2, as amended from time to time, or to a person, partnership or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license.B. For use on premises adjacent to churches, schools, hospitals, or other institutions or places of business if issuance of such license would be contrary to 235 ILCS 5/6-11, 5/6-12, 5/6-15, as amended
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Hazel Crest · 4.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines terms used in the chapter, primarily by referencing the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934. It also provides a specific definition for 'private information' and cross-references other general rules of construction and definitions.

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Unless the context requires otherwise, the terms used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in article I of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.), as amended from time to time. Where not otherwise qualified, the term "license" or "licensee", wherever used in this chapter, shall mean a license or licensee of the village under this chapter. Private information means unique identifiers, including a person's social security number, driver's license
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Montgomery · 3.44

Refilling original packages prohibited

Summary

This ordinance prohibits anyone other than a licensed manufacturer, distributor, or importing distributor from refilling original alcoholic liquor packages. It also makes it illegal to possess alcoholic liquor for retail sale unless it is in its original unopened package.

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shall be unlawful for any person not a manufacturer, distributor or importing distributor, licensed as such by the State of Illinois, to 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 containing alcoholic liquor except in original packages
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Old Mill Creek · 112.060

Consumption On The Premises

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises where it is sold, unless specifically authorized by a license granted under this chapter. It establishes a general rule for licensing that governs on-premises consumption.

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shall be unlawful for anyone to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold or to permit anyone to consume alcoholic liquor on such premises except as provided by the authorization granted under the provisions of this chapter for the several classes of licenses described herein. (Ord. 2006-0-2, passed 3-13-2006) Penalty
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Coal City · 112.63

Health of employees; certificate required

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This section prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious, infectious, or venereal diseases in establishments selling alcohol. It requires employers to obtain and maintain physician's certificates for themselves and employees involved in food and drink preparation and service, attesting to their freedom from such diseases as determined by the Grundy County Health Department.

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person who is afflicted with or is a carrier of any such disease to work in or about any premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor or engaged in any way in handling, preparation, or distribution of such liquor.B. At the time of making application for a license under this chapter, each applicant shall maintain a current certificate, or certificates, from a duly licensed physician, showing that the applicant and such of his or her employees or other
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Lakemoor · 9.09

Disposition Of Fees

Summary

This section outlines the process for handling fees paid for liquor license applications. Fees are transferred to the Village Clerk and either returned to the applicant if the license is denied or deposited into the general corporate fund (or another designated fund) if the license is granted.

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such fees paid to the Liquor Control Commissioner at the time application is made shall be forthwith turned over to the Village Clerk. In the event the license applied for has been denied, the fee shall be returned to the applicant; if the license is granted, then the fee shall be deposited in the general corporate fund or in such other fund as shall have been designated by the Board, by proper action. (Ord. 07-O-17, passed
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Shorewood · 3.9.10

General Regulations

Summary

This section outlines general regulations for massage establishments in Shorewood, covering employee attire, patron covering, prohibited touching, and specific restrictions on administering massages to individuals with certain skin conditions or engaging in specified sexual activities.

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massage establishment employee or any other person at any massage establishment, shall administer a massage to any part of a patron's body which exhibits any skin fungus, skin infection, skin inflammation or skin eruption, unless a physician duly licensed by the state determines that such persons may be safely massaged, prescribing the conditions thereof. G.   Specified Sexual Activities: No massage establishment employee or any other person at any massage establishment shall perform or conduct any specified sexual activity with...Related Devices Prohibited: No massage establishment shall contain any video, pinball, slot, bagatelle, pigeonhole, pool, or any other games, machines, tables, or implements. I.   Alcohol Prohibition: No alcoholic liquor shall be delivered, received, sold, purchased, provided or consumed by any massage establishment employee at any massage establishment. J.   Copy Of License: No massage therapist may perform any massage without having sent a copy of his/her state license to the village
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Huntley · 110.027

Disposition of fees

Summary

This section outlines the process for handling fees paid for liquor license applications in Huntley. It details how fees are collected, when they are returned to applicants if denied, and where they are deposited if the license is granted.

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fees paid to the Liquor Control Commission at time application is made shall be forthwith turned over to the Village Clerk. (B) In the event the license applied for has been denied, the fee shall be returned to the applicant. (C) 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 Village Board, by proper action. (Prior Code
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Harvard · 21.12

ADULT BUSINESS LICENSES

Summary

This section establishes a licensing requirement for all Adult Businesses operating in Harvard. It outlines application procedures, license transfer restrictions, and provisions for existing businesses.

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knowledge of such violation and could not by the exercise of due diligence have had such actual or constructive knowledge. c. The operator becomes ineligible to obtain a license or permit. d. Any cost or fee required to be paid by this Section 21.12 is not paid. e. Any alcoholic liquor is served or consumed on the premises of the Adult Business. f. Violation of any City ordinance, code or resolution and failure to pay the required fine or penalty
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Lisle · 3.2.14

Additional Conditions, On Premise Consumption

Summary

This section mandates that all rooms where liquor is sold for on-premise consumption must be continuously and clearly lit during business hours. It also grants the local liquor control commissioner the authority to demand plans, drawings, and photographs to ensure compliance and states that obscured views can lead to license revocation.

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view into any such licensed premises required by the foregoing provisions shall be willfully obscured or suffered to be obscured or in any manner obstructed, then such license shall be subject to revocation in the manner herein provided. In order to enforce the provisions of this section, the local liquor control commissioner shall have the right to require or cause to be required the filing with him of plans, drawings and photographs showing the clearance as above required
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Glen Ellyn · 3.19.19

Revocation upon conviction of violation

Summary

This section mandates the forfeiture of a local retail dealer's liquor license and any fees paid for it upon conviction of violating the Liquor Control Act, this chapter, or any other village ordinance regulating alcoholic liquor sales.

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provisions of the Liquor Control Act, or of this chapter or any other ordinance of the Village controlling or regulating the sale of alcoholic liquors, the licensee shall, in addition to all other penalties for such offense, incur a forfeiture of any local retail dealer's license issued pursuant to this chapter and all monies that have been paid therefor
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Elmwood Park · 4.4.12

Revocation Upon Conviction of Violation

Summary

This section states that a licensee convicted of violating provisions of the liquor control act, this chapter, or other village ordinances regulating alcoholic liquor sales may have their local retail dealer's license revoked and forfeit any money paid for it.

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provisions of the liquor control act, or of this chapter or any other ordinance of the Village of Elmwood Park controlling or regulating the sale of alcoholic liquors, the licensee may, in addition to all other penalties for such offense, incur a forfeiture of any local retail dealer's license issued pursuant to this chapter and all monies that may have been paid therefor
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Hanover Park · 10.15

Revocation upon conviction of violation

Summary

This section outlines that a licensee convicted of violating the Liquor Control Act, this chapter, or other Hanover Park ordinances related to alcoholic liquor sales may have their local retail dealer's license revoked and forfeit any money paid for it, in addition to other penalties.

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provisions of the Liquor Control Act, or of this chapter or any other ordinance of the Village of Hanover Park controlling or regulating the sale of alcoholic liquors, the licensee may, in addition to all other penalties for such offense, incur a forfeiture of any local retail dealer's license issued pursuant to this chapter and all moneys that have been paid therefor. (Code
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Huntley · 110.007

Sales prohibited to intoxicated persons, habitual drunkards, and others

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from selling alcoholic liquor to minors or intoxicated persons. It also prohibits allowing intoxicated persons to loiter on the premises or engaging in conduct that disturbs the peace, with license suspension as a potential consequence.

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licensee under the provisions of this chapter shall sell alcoholic liquor to any minor or intoxicated person or harbor or permit any intoxicated persons to loiter on the premises described in the license or permit any conduct which shall tend to disturb the peace or quiet of the neighborhood or the premises. Any such sale may be cause for suspension of the license. (Prior Code
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La Grange · 4.2.145

Inspection Powers

Summary

This section grants the Liquor Control Commissioner and authorized law enforcement officers the authority to enter licensed premises at any time to inspect for violations of state law, the municipal code, or other village ordinances.

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Liquor Control Commissioner has the power to enter, or to authorize any law enforcement officer to enter, at any time on any Licensed Premises to determine whether any of the provisions of State law or this Code or other Village ordinance have been or are being violated and at that time to inspect the Licensed Premises
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Downers Grove · Sec 8.1910

Special Regulations For Adult Booths

Summary

This section prohibits adult booths in adult entertainment establishments except for adult stores. It mandates visibility of the booth's interior from the common area, restricts occupancy to one person, prohibits specified sexual activities within booths, and requires solid, non-holed walls with an unobstructed entrance.

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that it is unlawful to engage in any Specified Sexual Activities while in an Adult Booth, and (iii) that it is unlawful to possess or consume any alcoholic liquor while in an Adult Booth. Age Limitations. No Adult Establishment Employee or Adult Establishment Patron at an Adult Booth or a Licensed Premises that includes an Adult Booth shall be under the age of eighteen (18). No person under the age of eighteen (18) shall be admitted to any Adult Booth
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Downers Grove · Sec 8.1911

Special Regulations For Adult Cabarets

Summary

This section outlines specific regulations for adult cabarets in Downers Grove, focusing on the physical setup of performance areas, lighting requirements, a specific tipping procedure, and a mandatory notice sign.

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DIRECTLY OR PERSONALLY FROM PATRONS. ANY SUCH TIPS MUST BE PLACED INTO THE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT OR MUST BE PLACED DIRECTLY ON THE CABARET STAGE. NO ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME. Age Limitations. No Adult Establishment Employee or Adult Establishment Patron at an Adult Cabaret or a Licensed Premises used for Adult Cabaret shall be under the age of twenty-one (21). No person under the age of twenty-one (21) shall be admitted to any Adult
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