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Schiller Park · 110.61

Persons Under Age

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, gift, or delivery of alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21 years of age, intoxicated persons, or those with legal disabilities. It outlines acceptable forms of identification for verifying age and identity and establishes penalties for violations.

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employment. A licensee may employ a person 18 years of age or older as a waiter or waitress, primarily for the service of food in a licensed premise. However, it shall be unlawful for any such person under 21 years of age to draw, pour, and or mix alcoholic liquor as an employee of any licensee. (B)   It shall be unlawful for any person to whom the sale, gift, or delivery of any alcoholic liquor is prohibited because...purchase any alcoholic liquor or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining any alcoholic liquor.” (D)   No licensee, nor any officer, associate, member, representative, agent, or employee of such licensee, shall permit or allow a person under the age of 21 years to enter or remain within a Lounge or the Lounge portion of a licensed premises unless such person is accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or is an employee of said Lounge
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Burr Ridge · 25.21

Inspection

Summary

This section mandates periodic inspections of retail liquor business premises by the Liquor Control Commissioner or their agent to ensure compliance with health ordinances and the liquor code. Licensees must permit these inspections, with failure to do so grounds for license revocation or suspension.

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premises wherein retail liquor business is carried on, for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not all health ordinances of the Village and provisions of this Code relative to the carrying on of such business are being complied with at such premises. Such inspection shall be made at least once each and every month during the time said licensee is engaged in such business. It shall be the duty of every such person, firm or corporation licensed under the provisions...made and to exhibit the premises to such persons making such inspection and a record of such inspection shall be kept on file in the office of the Liquor Control Commissioner or the Village Police Department. A failure to permit such inspection shall be sufficient cause to revoke or suspend a license for the premises
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Oak Forest · 111.59

Inspection

Summary

This section mandates that the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or their agent can inspect licensed premises to ensure compliance with health ordinances and city code. Refusal to permit inspection is grounds for license revocation or suspension.

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empowered from time to time to inspect and examine the premises wherein retail liquor business is carried on, for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not all health ordinances of the city and provisions of this code relative to the carrying on of such business are being complied with at such premises. It shall be the duty of every such person, firm or corporation licensed under the provisions of this subchapter to permit such inspection to be made...exhibit the premises to such persons making such inspection and a record of such inspection shall be kept on file in the office of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or the City Police Department. A failure to permit such inspection shall be sufficient cause to revoke or suspend a license for the premises. (Ord. 2014-03-0488O, passed
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Sandwich · 6.46

Privilege

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This section clarifies that a license is a personal privilege, not property, and is non-transferable upon death or bankruptcy. However, executors or administrators may exercise the license under specific court-ordered conditions for a limited time.

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will or administrator of the estate of any deceased licensee, and the trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, under order of the appropriate court, may exercise the privileges of the deceased, insolvent or bankrupt licensee until the expiration of such license or until six months after the death, insolvency or bankruptcy of such licensee, whichever is the shorter period of time. (Code 1983, § 3-28; Code
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Niles · 10.66

Restrictions

Summary

This section restricts the number of coin-operated devices, excluding game of chance devices, to a maximum of three per premises, with exceptions granted by the Director of Community Development for compelling needs. For premises licensed to sell alcohol, the number, location, and type of machines are determined by the local liquor commissioner.

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than three coin operated games at a premises is under the discretion of the Director of Community Development if a compelling need is shown. Where the premises are licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages at retail, the number, location and kind of such machines shall be determined by the local liquor commissioner. (Code
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Lyons · 4.2.11

Alcohol Awareness Training

Summary

This section mandates that all officers, directors, and managers of establishments selling alcohol must complete a state-certified alcohol awareness program within six months of employment or license issuance. Certificates must be maintained and presented at license renewal.

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officer, director or manager of any licensee who sells, serves or dispenses alcoholic liquors shall, within six (6) months of initial employment date or within six (6) months of the date of issuance of any new license, have successfully completed a state certified alcohol awareness program. Also, all such certificates of completion shall be kept current and in force as per the guidelines of said program during the entire affiliation with the licensee. The licensee shall, at time of renewal
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Richmond · 23.15

Consumption on Premises

Summary

This section prohibits any business within the village that lacks a valid liquor license from selling, offering for sale, or allowing the consumption of alcoholic liquor on its premises.

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CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES. No person conducting a business within the village limits to whom a license as provided in this chapter has not been issued, shall sell, and offer to sell, or permit to be sold any alcoholic liquor on the premises where said business is conducted
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Westchester · 5.36.020

Administration

Summary

This section designates the president of the board of trustees as the authority responsible for granting and revoking liquor licenses, overseeing the administration of the chapter, and exercising other statutory powers related to alcoholic liquor sales.

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Subject to the terms and provisions hereof the president of the board of trustees shall grant, and revoke for cause, all licenses, shall be charged with the administration of this chapter and shall have such other powers in relation to the sale of alcoholic liquor as are conferred upon him by statute
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Crestwood · 112.51

Recovery Of Costs For Hearings Before The Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This ordinance allows the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to recover hearing costs from licensees found to have violated liquor control laws or local ordinances. These costs, including reporter fees, transcripts, and attorney's fees, are due within 30 days of notification and can lead to license suspension or revocation if unpaid.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner may allow. (B)   The person shall pay said costs to the village within 30 days of notification of the costs by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Failure to pay said costs within 30 days of notification is a violation of this section and may be cause for license suspension or revocation or the levy of a fine in accordance with the requirements set forth in § 37.08 of this code. If appealed to the State Liquor Commission
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Harvard · 21.09

TAXICABS

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for operating a taxicab in Harvard, including obtaining a license, application procedures, character qualifications, license fees, and vehicle identification standards.

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taxicab unless he is licensed in accordance with state statutes. Every driver who operates a taxicab within the City shall file a copy of his driver's license with the Chief of Police. 2. It shall be unlawful for any driver of a taxicab, while on duty, to drink any intoxicating liquor, or to use any profane or obscene language, to shout or call to prospective passengers, or to disturb the peace in any way. I. Revocation: Each license issued
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Streamwood · 3.4.25

Entry Powers

Summary

This section grants the local liquor commissioner or designated law enforcement officers the authority to enter licensed premises at any time. The purpose of this entry is to inspect for violations of the Illinois dramshop act or state liquor regulations.

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local liquor commissioner is hereby given the power to enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon the premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of the dramshop act, 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes, or any rules or regulations adopted by him or by the state liquor commission have been or are being violated and at such time to examine the premises of said licensee in connection therewith. (1994 Code
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Shorewood · 3.3.21

Entry Powers

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner the authority to enter licensed premises at any time, or to authorize law enforcement officers to do so. The purpose is to inspect for violations of village ordinances, state law, or adopted rules and regulations.

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local liquor control commissioner is hereby given the power to enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of village ordinance or state law, or any rules or regulations adopted by him or by the state liquor commissioner have been or are being violated and at such time to examine the premises of said licensee in connection therewith
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Geneva · 4.2.29

SALE, DELIVERY, CONSUMPTION AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON PUBLIC PROPERTY

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the sale, delivery, consumption, and possession of alcoholic liquor on public property in Geneva, with exceptions for licensed premises and sidewalk cafes under certain conditions.

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fined according to the provisions of the general penalty in this code. However, upon approval of the city council and the consent of the local liquor control commissioner, this section shall not apply to the premises of Class E-1, E-3, E-4, E-5, or E-6 licenses, or the premises covered by sidewalk cafe licenses issued pursuant to this chapter
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Rosemont · 4.2.23

Examination Of Books And Records Of Applicants And Licensees

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner broad authority to examine the books and records of alcoholic beverage license applicants and licensees. It mandates that licensees make their records available for inspection to facilitate investigation and control.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner or his designee shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served, or any licensee against whom a citation proceeding has been instituted by the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant
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Highland Park · 119.570

Transportation Signage

Summary

This section requires most liquor licensees in Highland Park to conspicuously post the name and phone number of a local transportation company. This requirement applies during hours when alcoholic liquor can be sold, as defined by another section of the chapter.

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Each local liquor licensee, other than Class D, Class F, Class S-1, and Class S-2 licensees, shall post, at a conspicuous place within the licensed premises, a sign displaying the name and telephone number of at least one taxicab or other transportation company that provides transportation services within the City and the surrounding area at all times during which alcoholic liquor may be sold pursuant to Section 119.520 of this Chapter
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McHenry · 4.2.4

Applications For Licenses

Summary

This section outlines the required information and statements that must be included in applications for alcoholic liquor licenses in McHenry. Applicants must provide personal and corporate details, business history, premise information, and disclose any prior license issues or convictions.

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corporate stock or membership interest. B.   Length Of Business: The length of time that said applicant(s) or company has been in the business of selling alcoholic liquor. C.   Location, Description Of Premises: The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license. D.   Other Applications: A statement whether the applicant(s) or company has made a similar application for a similar license on premises other than described in this application...ordinance of this City in the conduct of the proposed business. H.   Additional Information: Such additional information that the Local Liquor Control Commissioner determines to be useful in evaluating the application. I.   Agent: The name, age, address and contact information for an agent who shall at all times be able to meet with City officials, whether at the licensed premises or elsewhere in the City, to address concerns about activities at the premises or other issues relating to the license
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Lake Forest · 111.060

Consumption On Premises

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises where it is sold, unless specifically authorized by a license granted under another section of this chapter.

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unlawful for anyone to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold or to permit any one to consume alcoholic liquor on such premises, except as provided by the authorization granted under the provisions of § 111.036 of this chapter for the several classes of licenses described therein. (Prior Code, § 4-19) (Ord. 2013-26, passed 5-20-2013) Penalty
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Palos Heights · 114.33

Visibility Of Interior

Summary

This ordinance requires that all rooms where liquor is sold for on-site consumption must be continuously lighted during business hours to ensure the interior is clearly visible. It also outlines penalties for obscuring the view and grants the liquor commissioner the right to inspect plans to enforce this requirement.

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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 shall be clearly visible. In case the view into any licensed premises...required by the foregoing provisions shall be willfully obscured by the licensee or by him willfully allowed to be obscured or in any manner obstructed, then the license shall be subject to revocation in the manner provided for in this chapter. In order to enforce the provisions of this section, the liquor commissioner shall have the right to require the filing with him of plans, drawings, and photographs showing the clearance of the view as above required. ('69 Code
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Chicago · 4.60.150

Individual Serving Amounts.

Summary

This section restricts the serving sizes for distilled spirits (by the glass only) and malt/vinous beverages (maximum 13 fluid ounces) for most liquor licensees, with exceptions for hotels, clubs, and restaurants. It clarifies that pitchers, carafes, or bottles customarily sold for multiple persons are permitted.

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restaurant service or a regularly organized club or a restaurant within the meaning of the term as defined in an act entitled "An Act relating to alcoholic liquors", approved January 31, 1934, as amended, to sell, give away or permit to be sold, served or given away for consumption on the licensed premises any distilled spirits, except by the glass, or any malt or vinous beverage except in individual servings not exceeding 13 fluid ounces. (b)   Nothing in subsection
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Buffalo Grove · 5.70.130

Special regulations for Adult Cabarets

Summary

This section outlines specific regulations for adult cabarets concerning the physical characteristics of performance areas, lighting requirements, and rules for offering and accepting tips. It aims to control the environment and interactions within these establishments.

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ACCEPT ANY TIPS DIRECTLY FROM PATRONS. EVEN AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PERFORMANCE. ANY SUCH TIPS MUST BE PLACED INTO THE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. 4. NO ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IS PERMITTED AT ANY TIME." E. Age Limitations. 1. No Adult Establishment Personnel or Adult Establishment Patron at an Adult Cabaret or a Licensed Premises used for Adult Cabaret shall be under the age of twenty-one; 2. No person under the age of twenty-one shall be admitted to any Adult
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Bellwood · 35.230

Tax Imposed

Summary

This section imposes a 2% tax on the retail purchase price of alcoholic liquor sold in original packages or containers within the village. The tax is in addition to other taxes and is ultimately the responsibility of the retail purchaser.

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shall be in addition to any and all other taxes. The ultimate incidence and liability for payment of such tax shall be upon the retail purchaser of alcoholic liquor. (Ord. 06-03, passed 1-11-06; Am. Ord. 15-22, passed 6-17-15) Penalty, see § 35.999 Cross-reference: Alcoholic beverage licensing
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Sauk Village · 6.64

Inspections

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner the authority to inspect licensed premises at any time, or authorize law enforcement officers to do so, to ensure compliance with the chapter's provisions.

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local liquor control commissioner shall have the power to enter or to authorize any law enforcement officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed under this chapter to determine whether any provisions of this chapter have been or are being violated, and at such times to examine the premises in connection therewith. (Code 1977, § 3-20; Code
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Oak Forest · 111.67

Disqualification And Suspension Of Manager—Procedures

Summary

This section outlines the procedures for the Liquor Control Commissioner to suspend or disqualify a manager of a licensed premises for violations of alcohol sales regulations. It details the complaint process, notice requirements, hearing procedures, and the commissioner's authority to act even if the manager fails to appear.

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Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to proceed by complaint and notice of hearing to require any manager managing a business in a licensed premise under this subchapter to appear at a time and place specified in said notice to show cause why the manager should not be suspended or disqualified to act as manager for violations of the provisions of this subchapter, rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto or other applicable law. (B)   All such original proceedings shall...instituted by complaint in writing, shall state the particular provision, rule or regulation alleged to be violated and a general statement of the facts upon which such allegation is based and shall be signed by the Liquor Control Commissioner. (C)   The manager against whom complaint has been filed shall be entitled to be served with a copy of the complaint and shall be given notice of the time and place set for the hearing of said complaint. (D)   Said complaint
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Burr Ridge · 25.33(A) Disqualification And Suspension Of Manager - Procedure
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This section outlines the procedure for the Liquor Control Commissioner to suspend or disqualify a manager of a licensed premises for violations. It details the process of issuing a complaint, serving notice, conducting a hearing, and the commissioner's decision-making power.

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Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to proceed by complaint and notice of hearing to require any manager managing a business in a licensed premises under this Chapter to appear at a time and place specified in said notice to show cause why the manager should not be suspended or disqualified to act as manager for violations of the provisions of this Chapter, rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto or other applicable law. All such original proceedings shall...instituted by complaint in writing, shall state the particular provision, rule or regulation alleged to be violated and a general statement of the facts upon which such allegation is based and shall be signed by the Liquor Control Commissioner. The manager against whom complaint has been filed shall be entitled to be served with a copy of the complaint and shall be given notice of the time and place set for the hearing of said complaint. Said complaint and notice
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North Chicago · 8.13.14

EMPLOYEES

Summary

This section prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious diseases in establishments selling alcohol and restricts employment of those under 21, with an exception for waitresses in connected restaurants.

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carrier of any such disease to work in or about any premises or to engage in any way in the handling, preparation or distribution of such liquor. No person under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall be employed in any capacity on any premises for which a license has been issued under this Chapter, except this provision shall not apply to waitresses serving on the tables where there is a restaurant connected with such premises
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