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Burbank · 8.87

Number of licenses

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of new business licenses for billiard or pool halls in Burbank. Existing licenses are reduced if a business ceases operations, with exceptions for billiard/pool rooms within bowling alleys or taverns whose primary business is liquor sales.

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pool halls. (b) At any time a billiard or pool hall ceases to do business in the city the number of licenses shall be reduced and abated accordingly. (c) The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to billiard or pool rooms located in bowling alleys or taverns where the principal business is the selling of alcoholic liquor at retail
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Harvey · 9.12.030

Conduct of persons on or adjacent to premises of any store, shopping center or mall

Summary

This ordinance prohibits various disruptive or undesirable activities within shopping centers, stores, malls, and adjacent parking areas. It addresses noise, consumption of alcohol, loitering, and unauthorized vehicle parking, with penalties for violations.

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premises of any store, shopping center, or mall or parking area adjacent to same to drink any beer or other intoxicating liquor or to have in his possession any open can, bottle or other receptacle containing beer or alcoholic beverage of any other type, nature, or description, unless the same is used on the immediate premise of properly licensed establishment. C. It is unlawful for any person or persons to congregate or linger at any location on the premises
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Oak Forest · 32.117

Disqualification Of Applicants For Certain Offenses

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This section disqualifies applicants for Department of Public Works positions in Oak Forest if they have more than two serious traffic violations within three years. It defines serious traffic violations by referencing specific Illinois Vehicle Code sections and common offenses like excessive speeding and reckless driving.

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applicants for positions in the Department of Public Works of the City of Oak Forest are required to possess or obtain an Illinois commercial driver’s license and shall be eligible and qualified to operate city motor vehicles. Therefore, to protect public health, safety and welfare, no person shall be eligible to apply and test for, accept, or be employed in any position within the Department of Public Works, that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission...violation of section 11-502(a) of the Illinois Vehicle Code, relating illegal transportation, possession, or carrying of alcoholic liquor within the passenger area of any vehicle. ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-502(a); (d)   A violation of section 6-101 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, relating to operating a motor vehicle without a valid license or permit. ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 6-101; (e)   A violation of Section 11-403 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, relating
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Kildeer · 3.17.14

Licenses Subject To Amendments

Summary

This section states that all video gaming licenses are subject to future amendments to the chapter or rules from the Liquor Commissioner. Licensees do not have a vested right to the continuation of any current provisions.

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licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any and all changes or amendments that may be hereafter made to the provisions of this chapter or to any rules or changes in rules adopted by the Liquor Commissioner. No licensee shall have any vested right to the continuation of any provision of this chapter
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Oakbrook Terrace · 124.24

Licenses subject to amendments

Summary

This section states that all video gaming licenses are subject to future amendments to the chapter or rules from the Liquor Commissioner. Licensees have no vested right to the continuation of current provisions.

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licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any and all changes or amendments that may be hereafter made to the provisions of this chapter or to any rules or changes in rules adopted by the Liquor Commissioner. No licensee shall have any vested right to the continuation of any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 12-22, passed
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Westchester · 5.102.240

Licenses subject to amendments

Summary

This section states that all video gaming licenses in Westchester are subject to future amendments to the chapter or rules adopted by the Liquor Commissioner. Licensees do not have a vested right to the continuation of any existing provision.

Section Text
licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any and all changes or amendments that may be hereafter made to the provisions of this chapter or to any rules or changes in rules adopted by the Liquor Commissioner. No licensee shall have any vested right to the continuation of any provision of this chapter
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Carol Stream · 10.14.18

Licenses Subject To Amendments

Summary

This section states that all video gaming licenses issued by Carol Stream are subject to future amendments to the chapter or changes in rules by the Liquor Commissioner. Licensees do not have a vested right to the continuation of existing provisions.

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licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any and all changes or amendments that may be hereafter made to the provisions of this chapter or to any rules or changes in rules adopted by the Liquor Commissioner. No licensee shall have any vested right to the continuation of any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 2020-09-29, passed
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Brookfield · 6.260

Licenses subject to amendments

Summary

This section states that all video gaming licenses are subject to future amendments to the ordinance or rules from the liquor commissioner. Licensees are explicitly denied any vested right to the continuation of current provisions.

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licenses issued pursuant to this article shall be subject to any and all changes or amendments that may be hereafter made to the provisions of this article or to any rules or changes in rules adopted by the liquor commissioner. No licensee shall have any vested right to the continuation of any provision of this article
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Berwyn · 87

9B.22 Licenses Subject To Amendments

Summary

This section states that all video gaming licenses issued in Berwyn are subject to any future amendments to the chapter or rules adopted by the Liquor Commissioner. Licensees do not have a vested right to the continuation of any current provision.

Section Text
licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any and all changes or amendments that may be hereafter made to the provisions of this chapter or to any rules or changes in rules adopted by the Liquor Commissioner. No licensee shall have any vested right to the continuation of any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 16-11, passed
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La Grange · 4.2.120

Inspection of Licensed Premises

Summary

This section mandates that licensed premises must maintain a clean and sanitary condition at all times. It also grants the Police Chief and other authorized Village officials the right to inspect these premises at any time.

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Licensed Premises must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and must be opened by the Licensee at any time for inspection by the Police Chief or other authorized Village official, including, without limitation, the Liquor Control Commissioner
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Lake Barrington · 2.3.21

General Alcohol Regulation

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and individuals from selling or delivering alcohol to minors, intoxicated persons, or habitual drunkards. It also restricts individuals under 21 from misrepresenting their age to obtain alcohol and outlines specific age restrictions for employees serving alcohol.

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mental treatment, and no person, after purchasing or otherwise obtaining alcoholic liquor shall sell, give or deliver such alcoholic liquor to another person under the age of twenty one (21) years, except in the performance of a religious ceremony or service, or acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer; provided, however, no licensee to whom a license has been issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall permit or allow any employee or other person, male
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Westmont · 10.41

License a personal privilege; not subject to attachment, transfer, devolution

Summary

This section establishes that an alcoholic liquor license is a personal privilege, valid for up to one year, and not transferable or subject to attachment. It also outlines provisions for continuing the business under specific court orders after the death or insolvency of the licensee.

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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 such decedent or after 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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River Grove · 5.24.24

Enforcement Actions

Summary

This section outlines procedures for investigating potential violations of laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors. It details requirements for licensees conducting sting operations and describes how the village, in conjunction with state police, will conduct compliance checks.

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patrol, or otherwise conduct a "sting operation" or enforcement action against a person employed by the licensee or on any licensed premises if the licensee or officer, associate, member, representative, agent, or employee of the licensee provides written notice, at least fourteen (14) days before the "sting operation" or enforcement action to the village police department and the local liquor control commissioner. Notice provided under this section shall be valid for a "sting operation" or enforcement action conducted within sixty
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Westmont · 10.46

Licenses subject to amendments of rules and regulations

Summary

This section states that all retail licenses issued under this chapter are subject to future changes or amendments to the chapter's provisions or any rules adopted by the local liquor commissioner.

Section Text
licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any and all changes or amendments which may be made to the provisions of this chapter or to any rules or changes in rules adopted by the local liquor commissioner
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Elmwood Park · 57.24

Licenses Subject to Amendments

Summary

This section states that all video gaming licenses issued in Elmwood Park are subject to future amendments to the chapter or rules from the Liquor Commissioner. It explicitly clarifies that licensees do not have a vested right to the continuation of any current provision.

Section Text
licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any and all changes or amendments that may be hereafter made to the provisions of this chapter or to any rules or changes in rules adopted by the Liquor Commissioner. No licensee shall have any vested right to the continuation of any provision of this chapter
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Hainesville · 5.08.340

Civil rights in licensed premises

Summary

This ordinance section prohibits licensees from denying any person full and equal enjoyment of licensed premises where alcoholic beverages are sold. This prohibition applies to the licensee's agents and employees and must be applied equally to all citizens.

Section Text
licensee licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall deny or permit his or her agents and employees to deny any person the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of any premises in which alcoholic liquors are authorized to be sold subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all citizens. (Ord. 98-12-1 § 1 (part): prior code
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Winnetka · Section 5.09.190   Civil Rights In Licensed Premises.
Summary

This section prohibits licensees from denying any person the full and equal enjoyment of licensed premises where alcohol is sold, ensuring equal access subject to lawful conditions applicable to all citizens.

Section Text
licensee licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall deny or permit his or her agents and employees to deny any person the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodation, advantages, facilities and privileges of any premises in which alcoholic liquors are authorized to be sold subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all citizens. (Prior code § 35.19) (MC-9-2002, Added, 09/17/2002
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Grayslake · 5.08.100

Civil rights in licensed premises

Summary

This ordinance prohibits licensees from denying any person the full and equal enjoyment of licensed premises where alcoholic liquors are sold, ensuring equal access subject to legal limitations applicable to all citizens.

Section Text
licensee licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall deny or permit his or her agents and employees to deny any person the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodation, advantages, facilities, and privileges of any premises in which alcoholic liquors are authorized to be sold subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all citizens
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Carol Stream · 11.2.29

Civil Rights In Licensed Premises

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and their employees from denying any person the full and equal enjoyment of licensed premises where alcoholic liquors are sold. This right is subject to existing legal conditions and limitations that apply equally to all citizens.

Section Text
licensee licensed under the provisions of this article shall deny or permit his or her agents and employees to deny any person the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of any premises in which alcoholic liquors are authorized to be sold subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all citizens
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Coal City · 112.25

Civil rights in licensed premises

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from denying any person the full and equal enjoyment of licensed premises where alcohol is sold, ensuring equal access subject to existing legal limitations.

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licensee licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall deny or permit his or her agents and employees to deny any person the full and equal enjoyment of the accommodation, advantages, facilities, and privileges of any premises in which alcoholic liquors are authorized to be sold, subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all citizens
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Lemont · 5.04.170

Video gaming

Summary

This section establishes that licensed video gaming locations in Lemont that violate the Illinois Video Gaming Act are also subject to penalties outlined in the municipal chapter and the Illinois Liquor Control Act.

Section Text
Premises licensed under this chapter that have been licensed as a licensed video gaming location by the Illinois Gaming Board which were found to be in violation of the Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/5) shall also be subject to the penalties provided for in this chapter and the Illinois Liquor Control Act (235 ILCS
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Norridge · 6.122

Enforcement actions

Summary

This section outlines exceptions to the prohibition of selling or providing alcohol to minors, specifically allowing such actions during authorized sting operations or enforcement actions. It also mandates notification to the licensee if no violations are found during such operations.

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alcoholic liquor to a person under the age of 21 years or authorize the sale, gift or delivery of alcoholic liquor to a person under the age of 21 years pursuant to a plan or action to investigate, patrol or otherwise conduct a sting operation or enforcement action against a person employed by the licensee or on any licensed premises. If the enforcement action does not find any violation of this Code, then the licensee shall be notified within
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Romeoville · 112.056

Licenses In Annexed Territory

Summary

Businesses in newly annexed territory that sell alcoholic beverages must immediately comply with Romeoville's alcohol ordinances. To continue selling alcohol from these premises after annexation, they must first obtain a license from the village.

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premises within such territory shall immediately become fully subject to the provisions of all ordinances of the village concerning alcoholic liquor, and any such person or entity that desires to continue engaging in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages from such premises subsequent to the annexation in question shall first be required to apply for and receive a license therefor from the village. (Prior Code, § 112.35) (Ord. 223, passed 1-8-1964; Ord. 2530-98, passed 1-21-1998) Penalty
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Westmont · 10.79

Evidence of age of person attempting to purchase or receive alcoholic liquor

Summary

This section mandates that licensees and their agents must demand positive, government-issued identification with proof of age and a picture before selling or delivering alcohol to a potential recipient if they believe the recipient may be underage. It also outlines prohibitions and procedures related to the use and confiscation of fraudulent identification.

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believes, or has reason to believe, that any person has presented identification for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor which has been altered, forged or defaced for the purpose of misrepresenting the person's age, such licensee, or its agent or employee, shall confiscate such identification, and if the person presenting such identification remains on the licensed premises, the licensee shall notify the village police department and shall convey the false identification to such department
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Westchester · 5.102.020

Authority of the liquor commissioner

Summary

This section grants the Liquor Commissioner broad authority to oversee and regulate all video gaming operations within Westchester, including applicant investigations, rule-making, and enforcement, while acknowledging the superseding jurisdiction of the Illinois Gaming Board.

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Village governed by the Video Gaming Act, the regulations promulgated pursuant to the Video Gaming Act and this chapter. The Liquor Commissioner shall have all powers necessary and proper to fully and effectively execute the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the following: (A) To investigate applicants and determine the eligibility of applicants for location licenses and to select among competing applicants the applicants, which best serve the interests of the Village. (B) To have jurisdiction
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