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7,585 results for “liquor license” · page 278 of 304
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Park Forest · 6.42

Scope of license

Summary

This section clarifies that an alcoholic beverage retail license is a personal privilege, not property, and is generally not transferable, inheritable, or subject to financial claims. However, it allows for temporary continuation of the business by an estate or trustee under court order for a limited period.

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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 after the death of such decedent 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
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Calumet City · 6.92

Personal nature of license; attachment, garnishment or execution; decedent's estates; refund

Summary

This section clarifies that an alcoholic liquor license in Calumet City is a personal privilege, not property, and therefore cannot be attached, garnished, or transferred. While the license generally ceases upon the licensee's death or bankruptcy, executors or administrators can continue the business under court order for a limited time.

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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 after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. A refund shall be made of that
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Oak Brook · 4.1.14

License A Personal Privilege; Not Subject To Attachment, Transfer, Devolution

Summary

This section clarifies that an alcoholic liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and cannot be transferred, inherited, or seized. It allows for temporary business operation by executors or administrators for a limited period after the licensee's death or bankruptcy.

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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 after the death of such decedent or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. A refund shall be made of that
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Lake Forest · 111.039

Transfer Of Licenses

Summary

This section establishes that liquor licenses are personal privileges, not transferable property, and outlines conditions for their continuation upon the licensee's death or bankruptcy. It also details the renewal process, emphasizing it's not a vested right and the city can reduce the number of licenses.

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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 after the death of such decedent, 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. (3)   A refund shall be made of that
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Lansing · 8.53

Privilege; subject to revocation, to cease upon death of licensee

Summary

This ordinance clarifies that an alcoholic beverage retail sales license is a personal privilege, not property, and is subject to revocation. It ceases upon the licensee's death but allows for temporary continuation of the business by the estate or trustee under court order.

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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 after the death of such decedent, 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. (Code 1969, § 4.309; Code 1982, § 5-46) State
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Winnetka · Section 5.09.150   License Is Personal Privilege.
Summary

This section establishes that a liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and is non-transferable. It outlines provisions for the continuation of the business by an estate or trustee for a limited period upon the licensee's death or bankruptcy, with a potential refund for unused license periods.

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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 after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy, until the expiration of such license but no longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. A refund shall be made of that portion
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Deerfield · 3.15

Transfer Of License:

Summary

This section states that a license issued under this Chapter is a personal privilege, not transferable or inheritable, and expires at the end of the calendar year. However, executors, administrators, or trustees can continue the business under court order for a limited time following the licensee's death or insolvency/bankruptcy.

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bankrupt licencee, 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 after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy, until the expiration of such license but no longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. No refund shall be made on that portion
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Deerfield · 3.15

Transfer Of License:

Summary

This section states that a license issued under this Chapter is a personal privilege, not transferable or inheritable, and expires at the end of the calendar year. However, executors, administrators, or trustees can continue the business under court order for a limited time following the licensee's death or insolvency/bankruptcy.

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bankrupt licencee, 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 after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy, until the expiration of such license but no longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. No refund shall be made on that portion
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Bannockburn · 141.1012

License as personal privilege

Summary

This section establishes that a liquor license in Bannockburn is a personal privilege that expires annually and is not transferable property. It outlines conditions under which the business may continue temporarily after the licensee's death or bankruptcy.

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bankrupt licensee, when the 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 after the death of the decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of the license but no longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy, or insolvency of the licensee
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Harwood Heights · 4.12.110

Transfer

Summary

This section clarifies that an alcoholic beverage license is a personal privilege, not property, and is generally not transferable. However, it allows executors, administrators, or trustees to continue the licensed business under court order for a limited period following the licensee's death or bankruptcy.

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license shall be purely a personal privilege, good for a period not to exceed one (1) year after issuance unless sooner revoked according to law, and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment, or execution, nor shall it be alienable or transferable, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated, but shall cease upon the death of the licensee; provided, that the executors or administrators of the estate of any deceased licensee, and the trustee...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 after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy, until the expiration of such license, but no longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. (Prior code
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Countryside · 3.5.9

Transfer Of License

Summary

This section establishes that liquor licenses are personal privileges, not property, and are generally non-transferable. It outlines conditions under which a business can continue operations after the licensee's death or insolvency for a limited period, and details the renewal process.

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licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under the order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privilege of the deceased, insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. Any licensee may renew his license
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Winfield · 3.3.12

Transfer Of License

Summary

This section clarifies that a liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and is generally not transferable. However, it allows executors, administrators, or trustees to continue business operations for a limited time upon the death, bankruptcy, or insolvency of the licensee.

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. Except in the case
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Mokena · 3.3.13

Transfer Of License

Summary

This section clarifies that a liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and is generally not transferable. However, it allows executors, administrators, or trustees to continue operating a business under a deceased, bankrupt, or insolvent licensee's license for a limited period, not exceeding six months.

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. A refund shall be made
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Wood Dale · 5.308

Personal Nature Of License

Summary

This section clarifies that a license is a personal privilege, non-transferable, and expires upon the licensee's death or bankruptcy. However, it allows executors, administrators, or trustees to continue the business under court order for a limited time.

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licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under the order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee
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Schiller Park · 110.37

Personal Nature Of License

Summary

This section clarifies that an alcoholic liquor license in Schiller Park is a personal privilege, valid for one year, and not transferable or inheritable. However, executors or trustees can continue the business for a limited time under court order if the estate includes alcoholic liquor.

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licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under the order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of decedent, 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. (Ord. 93-1834, passed
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Norridge · 6.51

Privilege granted by license; nature as to property; transferability; tax delinquencies

Summary

This section establishes that a license is a personal, non-transferable privilege valid for one year, which may be renewed if qualifications are met. It also outlines conditions for renewal, including tax compliance, and specifies how business operations may continue temporarily under specific circumstances after a licensee's death or insolvency.

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, 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. B. Any licensee may renew his license
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Elmhurst · 36.12

License a personal privilege—Not to be subject to attachment, transfer, devolution—Renewals

Summary

This section establishes that a liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and therefore cannot be transferred, attached, or inherited. It allows executors or administrators to continue the business for a limited time under specific circumstances.

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency. No refund shall be made for any portion
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Elgin · 6.06.110

License; transfer

Summary

This section establishes that an alcoholic liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and is not transferable. It outlines specific circumstances under which the privileges of a deceased, insolvent, or bankrupt licensee may be temporarily exercised by their estate representatives.

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deceased licensee, and the trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor under the order of the appropriate court, may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy, or insolvency of such licensee
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Bartlett · 3.3.11

License A Personal Privilege; Not Subject To Attachment, Transfer, Devolution, Renewals

Summary

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

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency. No refund shall be made for any portion
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Justice · 3.91

Transfer Of License:

Summary

This section clarifies that alcoholic liquor licenses are personal privileges, not property, and are generally non-transferable. It outlines limited exceptions for executors, administrators, or trustees to continue the business under court order for a specified period.

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. (b)   Any licensee may renew
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Cicero · 10.63

Transferability; renewal

Summary

This section outlines that licenses are personal privileges, non-transferable, and cease upon the licensee's death, though executors/administrators can continue the business temporarily. It also states licensees can renew their licenses if qualified and premises are suitable, but this does not guarantee an increase in the number of licenses.

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent 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
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Bellwood · 112.18

License A Personal Privilege

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This section defines an alcoholic beverage license as a personal privilege, valid for up to one year, and not transferable or inheritable. It allows for temporary business continuation by estates or trustees under court order, with prorated fee refunds.

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent 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
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Indian Head Park · 8.126

Transfer of license

Summary

This section outlines the personal and non-transferable nature of a license, specifying that it is a privilege valid for up to six months, not property. It also details provisions for continuing business operations after a licensee's death or insolvency under court order, and conditions for license renewal and reporting changes to application information.

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, 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
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Hometown · 11.39

Transfer of license

Summary

This section establishes that alcoholic liquor licenses are personal privileges and not transferable property. It outlines conditions under which the business can be continued by executors or administrators upon the death or bankruptcy of a licensee, and it details the renewal process while noting the Mayor's authority to reduce the number of licenses issued.

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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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, 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
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La Grange Park · 112.21

Personal Nature Of License; Transfer

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This section establishes that a license is a personal privilege, not property, and is non-transferable and non-inheritable. However, it allows executors, administrators, or trustees to continue the business under court order for a limited time following the licensee's death or bankruptcy, with a provision for fee refunds.

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licensee, when the 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 insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of the decedent or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of the license but not longer than six months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of the licensee. A refund shall be made of that
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