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Olympia Fields · 4.40

Nature of license

Summary

This section establishes that a license is a personal privilege and incorporates all limitations and privileges defined in Section 6-1 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934.

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license shall be purely a personal privilege and shall be subject to all the limitations and privileges set forth in the section 6-1 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended [235 ILCS 5/6-1
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McCook · 6.11

Violations

Summary

This section makes it unlawful for licensees to violate any state, federal, or village laws, or state liquor control commission rules. It also requires licensees to immediately report any such violations occurring on or adjacent to their licensed premises to the police.

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shall be unlawful for any licensee in the conduct of the licensed premises or upon the licensed premises to violate any law of the state, any law of the United States, any ordinance of the village or any rule of the state liquor control commission. (b) A licensee shall immediately report by telephone to the police a violation of any village ordinance, state statute or federal law occurring in the licensed premises, or outside the licensed premises, but adjacent thereto
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Manhattan · 2.3.20

Entry Powers

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner and law enforcement officers the authority to enter licensed premises at any time to inspect for violations of the dramshop act or related rules and regulations.

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local liquor control commissioner is hereby given the power of entering 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 the dramshop act, Illinois Compiled Statutes chapter 235, 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
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Carpentersville · 5.44.030

License application procedures

Summary

This section outlines the specific application requirements for a teen club license in Carpentersville, in addition to general procedures. Applicants must detail safety measures, club type, operating hours, business structure, premises information, past application history, and personal criminal history.

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applicant has never been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, or has forfeited his or her bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violations. H. A statement that the applicant does beneficially own the premises for which a license has been issued or does have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued together with...other person involved in the operation or management of the teen club has been convicted within the preceding five years of any crimes involving alcoholic liquor, drug paraphernalia, firearms, gambling, racketeering, controlled substances, sexual offense, prostitution, assault or contributing to the delinquency of a minor. L. The fee for such license application shall be as provided in Chapter 20.02, "Fees," Section 20.02.010, "License and permit fees" of this Code, which fee is nonrefundable. (Ord. 06-15 § 29, 2006; prior code
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Tinley Park · 112.75

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the Village President as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, responsible for administering the village's liquor laws. The Commissioner is empowered to grant, suspend, or revoke liquor licenses, inspect licensed premises, and act on citizen complaints.

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compensation of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall be fixed by ordinance adopted by the Board of Trustees. (B)   The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions, and duties: (1)   Grant, suspend for not more than 30 days, or revoke for cause, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, all local licenses or permits issued to persons or corporations for premises within his or her jurisdiction. (2)   Enter or authorize any law enforcement officer or peace...purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of this state. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner under this section, he or she may authorize his or her agent to act on his or her behalf. (6)   Receive local license fees and pay the same forthwith to the Village Clerk or Treasurer as the case may be. (7)   Appeal to the Circuit Court or any other court
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Long Grove · 3.2.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to alcoholic liquor regulations within the municipality of Long Grove. It establishes definitions for 'Alcoholic liquor,' 'Beer,' 'Beer tasting,' 'Club,' 'Licensee,' 'Original package,' and 'Restaurant.'

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reasonable and comfortable use and accommodation of its members, guests and persons using such facilities or a golf course use where the serving of liquor is subservient to and incidental to the principal use which is the playing of golf. Licensee. Any person, firm, corporation or partnership or club holding a license under the provisions of this chapter. Original package. Any bottle, flask, jug, can or other receptacle or container sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of alcoholic liquors
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Aurora · Sec 6-

31 Notices And Service Of Process

Summary

This section outlines the procedures for serving notices, orders, and other official processes related to liquor licensing in Aurora. It specifies how service is completed via mail and details the required information for notices, with provisions for administrative hearings and potential postponements.

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license holder or applicant by certified mail addressed to the licensee or applicant at the location of the licensed premises or the mailing address contained in the license application. Service shall be complete on the fourth day following mailing and may be proven in any manner allowed by law. If the local liquor commissioner sends such notice, the notice shall contain the following information: The street address of the establishment or a legal description sufficient for identification of the establishment...orders entered by the local liquor control commissioner which are appealable to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission shall be served on a licensee or applicant in the manner permitted under section 10-25 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (5 ILCS 100/10-25). In addition to the persons designated by law, service upon a resident manager or other person in charge of the licensed premises at the time service is made, shall constitute effective service on the licensee
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Old Mill Creek · 112.040

Transfer Of Licenses

Summary

This section establishes that a license is a personal privilege, not property, and cannot be transferred. It also outlines conditions under which a business can continue operating after the licensee's death or bankruptcy for a limited time.

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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 deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. A refund shall be made of that portion of the license fees paid
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Burnham · 6.100

Transfer

Summary

This section defines a liquor license as a personal privilege, not transferable property, that expires after one year or upon the licensee's death. It allows executors or administrators to continue the business under court order for a limited time.

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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 deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee until the expiration of such license but not longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. (Ord. No. 93-O-008, § 12, 12-9-1993) State Law reference— Similar provisions
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Crete · 4.29

Transfer

Summary

This section outlines the transferability of liquor licenses in Crete, generally stating they are personal privileges and not transferable. However, it provides exceptions for executors, administrators, and trustees of deceased or insolvent licensees, and allows for transfer upon sale of the business premises if the purchaser qualifies.

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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 order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license but not longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. A refund shall be made of that portion of the license fees
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Elmwood Park · 57.19

Location and Placement of Video Gaming Terminals

Summary

This section dictates that video gaming terminals must be located in an age-restricted area (21+) with employee oversight and adheres to Illinois Gaming Board rules. It also allows the Liquor Commissioner to consolidate adjacent businesses under single ownership for terminal number limits.

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chapter.(b) All video gaming terminals must be located in an area restricted to persons over 21 years of age. Any licensed video gaming location that allows minors to enter where video gaming terminals are located shall separate any video gaming terminals from the area accessible by minors.(c) 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...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 Section 57-17 of this chapter.(d) 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
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Brookfield · 6.104

Class 12 license

Summary

This section establishes a Class 12 license in Brookfield, allowing restaurants to permit patrons to consume beer and wine they brought onto the premises, provided they are also being served a meal. It outlines specific hours of consumption restrictions and sets an annual license fee.

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Class 12 license authorizes the consumption, but not the sale, of beer and wine on the premises of a restaurant, as defined in Section 1-3.23 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/1-3.23), operating as a public accommodation as defined in Section 11-42-10.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-42-10.1) which beer or wine has been brought onto the premises by a patron or patrons for their personal consumption while being served a meal
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Forest Park · 3.4.3

Coin Operated Musical Devices

Summary

This section defines coin-operated musical devices and requires a license for their operation in public places in Forest Park. It outlines application procedures, establishes license fees, and sets conditions regarding license transferability and operating hours.

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device is located has been sold and the assets thereof transferred to the purchaser. 2.   Hours Of Operation: No person shall permit the operation of any device licensed hereunder between the hours of two o'clock (2:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M., with the exception of duly authorized liquor licensees in whose establishments the device may be operated between the hours during which the sale of alcoholic liquor is permitted
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Vernon Hills · 10.339

Amusement device location requirements and regulations

Summary

This section outlines rules and regulations for amusement device licenses in Vernon Hills, including restrictions on transferability, device substitution, placement in exit paths, adult supervision, age limits in liquor establishments, prohibition of gambling, noise control, and mandatory reporting of disturbances to the police.

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amusement device shall be placed in any required exit path of travel. (4) An adult manager shall be required to be present on the premises of each licensed facility offering amusement devices. (5) No person under 21 years of age shall be allowed to play an amusement device in a retail alcoholic liquor establishment, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, or unless the device is housed in a specifically designated area removed from the liquor service area...disturbed. (8) All licensees have the affirmative duty to report to the police department any and all incidents or reports of a disturbance of the peace as defined and regulated in this Code, and which take place within the licensed premises or within 100 feet from the entrance. This includes incidents either observed by or reported to the licensee or attendant. Failure to report to the police department shall be deemed sufficient cause to revoke all licenses issued hereunder. Licensees
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Wheeling · 4.32.100

Separate license for each premises—Transfer to other premises

Summary

This section mandates that each alcoholic liquor dealer license is specific to a single premises. Licensees can request to transfer their license to a new approved location by submitting a written request and a sworn statement affirming compliance with all chapter requirements.

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license. After a license has been granted for a particular premises, the commission, upon proper application, may grant permission to the licensee to abandon the premises currently licensed and move all operations to another premises approved by the commission, but in order to obtain such approval, the licensee shall file with the liquor control commission a request in writing and a statement under oath which shall show that the premises to which removal is to be made complies
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Indian Head Park · 8.159

Closing hours

Summary

This section establishes closing hours for establishments selling alcoholic beverages in Indian Head Park, with specific exceptions for Class B and EE licenses. It also dictates when premises can remain open for business even if alcohol sales are prohibited.

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Except for establishments which have issued to it a valid Class B or EE license as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, it is unlawful to sell or offer to sell any alcoholic beverages in the village between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; similarly, not between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday; as well as between the hours...sale of such liquor is prohibited, provided that in the case of restaurants and clubs, such establishments may be kept open during such hours, but no alcoholic liquor may be sold to or consumed by the public during such hours. (c) An establishment which has issued to it a valid Class B license shall be permitted to sell at retail wine and beer alcoholic beverages on the premises specified for consumption elsewhere between the hours
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Elgin · 6.06.126

Assessment of costs of hearings

Summary

This section mandates that licensees found in violation of liquor control provisions must pay the city's hearing costs, including reporter fees, transcripts, attorney fees, and administrative expenses. Failure to pay within 30 days can lead to license revocation or suspension.

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miscellaneous expenses incurred by the city. The licensee shall pay said costs to the city within thirty (30) days of notification of the costs by the local liquor control commission. Failure to pay said costs within thirty (30) days of notification is a violation of this section and may be cause for license revocation or suspension or for imposition of a fine as provided by law. In the event of an appeal to the state commission, and in cases where
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South Barrington · 3.2.23

Entry Powers

Summary

This section grants the local liquor control commissioner the authority to enter licensed premises, or authorize law enforcement to do so, to ensure compliance with liquor control laws 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 the dramshop act, 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes, or this chapter, or any of the rules or regulations adopted by him or by the state commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine the premises of said licensee in connection
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Olympia Fields · 4.9

Hours of sale

Summary

This section outlines the specific hours of retail sale for alcoholic liquor permitted under various license classes within Olympia Fields. It details daily, weekday, weekend, Sunday, and New Year's Eve sales periods for different license types.

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person shall sell any alcoholic liquor at retail at any time not allowed under the following schedules: (1) In the case of Class A, Class A-1, and Class H licenses: a. Between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight seven (7) days a week. b. Between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. the following day on Fridays and Saturdays; c. Between 12:00 noon and 12:00 midnight on Sundays; d. Between
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Round Lake Park · 111.50

RIGHT OF ACCESS

Summary

This section mandates that all licensees must provide immediate and unimpeded access to their licensed premises for designated officials, including the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, law enforcement, and health/safety officers.

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licensees shall permit the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, police or other law enforcement officials, health or safety officers without hinderance or delay, to have access to any portion of the licensed premises. (Ord. 94-8, passed
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Alsip · 4.60.1

Exemption

Summary

This section exempts individuals from licensing requirements for possessing or consuming alcoholic liquors on their residential premises, provided it's for personal use, family, or guests and no money is exchanged.

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Individual persons personally delivering or permitting the possession or consumption of alcoholic liquors on his own residential premises by himself, his family, or guests that do not involve an exchange of consideration shall be exempt from the licensing provisions of section
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Frankfort · 115.40

Registration And Application For License

Summary

This section outlines the registration and license application requirements for not-for-profit charitable organizations seeking to conduct charitable game events within Frankfort. It details the necessary documentation and information to be submitted to the Village of Frankfort Police Department at least 35 days prior to the event.

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charitable organization who is principally responsible for the event; (3)   A copy of the application filed by the charitable organization with the State of Illinois under ILCA Ch. 230, Act 30, §§ 1 et seq.; (4)   A copy of the license issued by the State of Illinois authorizing a charitable games event for the planned date of the event; (5)   The date of the event; (6)   The name, address and phone number of the venue where the event will be held...Acknowledgment that the charitable organization will fully comply with all applicable requirements under ILCS Ch. 230, Act 30, §§ 1 et seq., the Village of Frankfort liquor control ordinances and all other applicable laws and ordinances. (B)   These submittals will constitute the charitable organization's Village of Frankfort event registration and license application. (Ord. 2696, passed 2-22-11) Penalty
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North Aurora · 5.08.355

Delivery and carry out of mixed drinks permitted

Summary

This section authorizes retail licensees in North Aurora to sell cocktails, mixed drinks, and single servings of wine in sealed containers for off-premises consumption. It outlines requirements for training of delivery personnel, age verification, safe transport of alcohol, and labeling of containers.

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transferred and sold for off-premises consumption if the following requirements are met: 1. The cocktail, mixed drink, or single serving of wine is transferred within the licensed premises, by a curbside pickup, or by delivery by an employee of the retail licensee who: a. Has been trained in accordance with the Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/6-27.1, at the time of the sale; b. Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and c. Upon delivery, verifies...cocktail, mixed drink, or single serving of wine is not able to safely verify a person's age or level of intoxication upon delivery, the employee shall cancel the sale of alcohol and return the product to the retail license holder; 3. The sealed container is placed in the trunk of the vehicle or if there is no trunk, in the vehicle's rear compartment that is not readily accessible to the passenger area; 4. Except for a manufacturer
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McCook · 94.38

Drivers

Summary

This section mandates that taxicab drivers must be licensed by the state and prohibits them from drinking intoxicating liquor, using obscene language, or disturbing the peace while on duty.

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person shall drive a taxicab or be hired or permitted to do so, unless he is duly licensed as a chauffeur by the state. (b) It shall be unlawful for any driver of a taxicab while on duty to drink any intoxicating liquor, use any obscene language as defined in 720 ILCS 5/11-20, or disturb the peace in any way. (Code
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Melrose Park · 5.12.110

Liability

Summary

This section requires all applicants for a license, including individuals, associations, and corporations, to demonstrate their ability to cover liabilities for personal injuries or losses incurred under the Illinois Liquor Control Act.

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person, association or corporation shall be given a license, unless they can show that they can pay any liability for personal injuries or for any loss occurring under the provisions of the Illinois Liquor Control Act. (Prior code
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