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Palatine · 20.529

Examination of applicant; issuance or refusal of public passenger vehicle driver's license

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a public passenger vehicle driver's license in Palatine, detailing the examination criteria, grounds for refusal, and specific disqualifications based on criminal convictions and prior license revocations.

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within the past five years; (3) A person whose license issued under this Code or any other community's code has been revoked for a cause; (4) A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality; (5) A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, subsequent to the passage of this Code or shall have
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Pingree Grove · 4.2.24

Sales To Certain Persons Prohibited; Conduct On Premises

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and their agents from selling or giving alcohol to intoxicated individuals, habitual drunkards, or those with mental impairments. It also prohibits licensees from allowing intoxicated persons to loiter on the premises or permitting conduct that disturbs the peace.

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licensee, shall sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to any intoxicated person or to any person known by him or her to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane, feeble minded or distracted, mentally ill, mentally deficient or in need of mental treatment. B.   No licensee, or agent or employee of the licensee, shall harbor or permit any intoxicated persons to loiter on the premises described in the license or permit any conduct which shall tend to disturb the peace
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Highland Park · 119.545

Access to Unlicensed Premises

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on premises with direct access to areas used for dwelling or lodging and accessible to the public. Exceptions are made for hotels and clubs, and for connections used exclusively by the licensee, their family, and guests.

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case of hotels and clubs, no alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail upon any premises from which there is direct access to any other portion of the same building or structure that is (a) used for dwelling or lodging purposes, and (b) permitted to be used, or kept accessible, for public use. This Section 119.545 shall not be deemed or interpreted to prohibit any connection between licensed premises and another portion of the building or structure used only
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Berkeley · 10.18.9

Violations

Summary

This section outlines violations related to Berkeley's Rental Residential Housing Code. It specifies violations for owners, including failure to license and maintain properties, and for occupants and other individuals concerning vacating notices and consumption of alcohol in common areas.

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such property is not properly licensed or that the license has been revoked. 2.   Any person other than an inspector from the village who removes or defaces any notices which have been posted pursuant to this chapter without the approval of the code official shall be liable for the penalties provided by this chapter. 3.   It shall be unlawful for any person to consume an alcoholic beverage or possess alcoholic liquor except in the original container with the seal unbroken
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Oak Brook · 4.1.25

Violations; Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the chapter, including escalating fines based on repeat offenses within a 12-month period. It also details potential license revocation or suspension, and mandates licensees to pay hearing costs incurred by the Village.

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personally to any agent of the licensee on the licensed premises and by mailing the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner, if the licensee is an individual, to a partner, if the licensee is a partnership, or to the registered agent of the licensee, if the licensee is a corporation. D.   Appeal: In the event of an appeal from an order or action of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to the State Liquor Commissioner, the appeal
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Glencoe · 4.35

Giveaways And Tasting

Summary

This ordinance prohibits giving away alcoholic beverages for promotional purposes but allows licensed establishments to offer limited free samples of spirits, wine, or beer for tasting prior to off-premises purchase, subject to strict conditions.

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only, immediately prior and incident to, the sale of alcoholic liquor in the original package for off-premises consumption. The provision of such tasting samples, however, shall be strictly subject to the following conditions and limitations: (1)   The preparation and services of tasting samples must be conducted by a full-time employee of the licensee who has gone through BASSET training, and only in a designated area on the licensed premises as approved by the and designated in the license
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Harwood Heights · 4.24.100

Local taxicab permit

Summary

This section establishes requirements for obtaining a taxicab driver's license in Harwood Heights. It outlines qualifications for drivers, including age, physical and mental fitness, language proficiency, and good character, and details the application process involving fingerprinting, background checks, and examinations.

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time for hire, unless the driver of the taxicab shall have first obtained and shall have then in force a taxicab driver's license issued under the provisions of this section. B. Every person driving a taxicab must be licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State. Each driver shall: 1. Be of the age of twenty-one (21) years or over; 2. Be of sound physique with good eyesight, and not subject to epilepsy, vertigo, heart trouble or any other...addicted to the use of drugs or intoxicating liquors; 5. Each such applicant shall be fingerprinted and photographed by the police department. C. Before any applicant is finally passed upon by the chief of police, the applicant shall be required to pass a satisfactory examination as to his or her knowledge of the village. D. The police department shall conduct an investigation of each applicant for a taxicab driver's license and a report of such investigation and a copy
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Evergreen Park · 11.606

Operation Of Terminals

Summary

This section outlines operational requirements for video gaming terminals in Evergreen Park, emphasizing compliance with state law and local regulations, including licensing, hours of operation, age restrictions, monitoring, and physical segregation of gaming areas.

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located in a segregated area of the licensed video gaming establishment which shall not be accessible or viewable by minors. Applicants shall submit a site plan clearly indicating the proposed location of all video gaming terminals and the type of physical barrier to be utilized to segregate the area, provided that such barrier shall not totally obstruct the view of the video gaming area by employees. (6)   The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may require the installation of video camera surveillance
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McHenry · 4.3A-1

Definitions

Summary

This section of the McHenry municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms related to adult businesses and sexually explicit content. It clarifies what constitutes an adult business, adult entertainment center, and various types of adult-only establishments based on their stock in trade or business activity.

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massage, as defined in this section, where a licensed massage therapist administers therapeutic massage or from where a massage therapist is dispatched to administer therapeutic massage, as defined in this section. A massage therapy clinic may be located within a massage therapist’s home, provided it is in compliance with the terms of article C of this chapter and other ordinances of the City. NIGHTCLUB: An establishment serving food and/or liquor and providing music and space for dancing by patrons...sexual activity is explicitly or implicitly encouraged or tolerated. RECOGNIZED SCHOOL: A school or educational institution which meets at least one of the following requirements: A.   An approved school operating according to State regulations which has a current State license, approval or accreditation and/or certification and provides an entry level massage training program of a minimum of five hundred (500) hours of in-class work completed under the physical supervision of faculty; or B.   A massage school program accredited and/or
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Chicago · 9.114.315

Allowing Unlawful Acts.

Summary

This section defines key terms such as 'allow,' 'authorized City personnel,' 'corrective action,' 'owner,' and 'security guard' within the context of Chicago's charter and sightseeing vehicle regulations.

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guard must be a private security contractor duly licensed pursuant to 225 ILCS 447/ 25-5, et seq., or a registered employee of a private security agency with a valid permanent employee registration card pursuant to 225 ILCS 447/25-5, et seq. (b)   No owner, or driver of a charter/sightseeing vehicle, or security guard, shall allow any passenger: 1.   who is under the age of 21 to possess or consume alcoholic liquor. 2.   to engage in disorderly conduct. 3.   to unlawfully
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McHenry · 4.2.20

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violating the Alcoholic Liquor chapter. Violators face license suspension or revocation, temporary or permanent alteration of operating hours, and fines ranging from $400 to $2,500 per day of violation, plus reimbursement of the City's legal fees.

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provision of this chapter shall be subject to license suspension or revocation, alteration of hours on a temporary or permanent basis and fines of not less than four hundred dollars ($400.00) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for each offense committed on each day during, or on which, a violation occurs or continues, plus reimbursement of legal fees incurred by the City in the prosecution of Liquor Code violations against the licensee
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Cicero · 106.626

Application

Summary

This section outlines the licensing requirements for individuals driving taxicabs or limousines in Cicero. It details the application process and specifies qualifications such as age, physical and mental fitness, language proficiency, personal conduct, and a clean criminal record.

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license officer. Each applicant for a license must: (1) Be of the age of 21 years or over. (2) Not be subject to infirmity of body or mind which might render him unfit for the safe operation of a taxicab or limousine. (3) Be able to read, write and speak the English language. (4) Be clean in dress and person and not be addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or narcotic drugs. (5) Not have been convicted, in custody
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Kildeer · 3.17.4

License Application Requirements

Summary

This section outlines the comprehensive information required from an applicant seeking a license for video gaming establishments in Kildeer. It details various business, ownership, and operational details, including specific requirements for floor plans.

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license applicant shall provide the following information to the Village on a form provided by the Village: A.   The legal name of the establishment; B.   The business name of the establishment; C.   The address of the establishment where the video gaming terminals are to be located; D.   The type of establishment, including whether it is classified as a veteran, fraternal, regular truck stop or liquor establishment and supporting documentation demonstrating the classification; E.   A floor plan, drawn to scale using...copy (no smaller than 11 inches by 17 inches) shall be submitted at the time of application; hand-drawn floor plans and floor plans not including a scale will not be accepted. This requirement shall not be required for Licensed Truck Stop Establishments; F.   The amount of time the establishment has been in business under the ownership of the applicant at the location where video gaming is proposed to take place; G.   The business office address of the establishment
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Round Lake Park · 116.103

REVOCATION OF LICENSE; DISPOSITION OF UNUSED TRANSACTION PERMITS

Summary

This section outlines the grounds for revoking a license for an off-track servicing agency, including permitting gambling, refusing inspections, failing to maintain records, improper use of transaction permits, making false reports, mismanagement of unclaimed funds, and selling/consuming liquor on the premises. Revocation requires written charges and a hearing before the Village President.

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horse races, however, this section shall not apply to any video gaming terminal that has a valid video gaming terminal permit sticker and is being operated by a licensed establishment that has a valid village video gaming establishment license pursuant to § 112.50 of the Code of Round Lake Park and is in compliance with the requirements and regulations contained therein; (2) Such agency refuses admission to inspection by a duly authorized representative of the village or Chief of Police...Such agency permitted the sale or consumption of liquor upon its business premises. (B) Such revocation shall take effect only after the licensee shall be given written charges against him and a hearing held on said charges by the Village President. If the President finds after hearing all of the evidence presented that the licensee has violated the provisions of this Code or any state law, he may then revoke said license. Said revocation shall be accompanied by a written
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Winnetka · Section 5.09.270   Purchase Or Acceptance Of Gifts Of Liquor By Underage Persons; Identification Cards.
Summary

This section requires liquor licensees, their agents, or employees to demand government-issued identification from individuals who appear to be under 21 before selling or delivering alcohol. Much of the original section has been transferred to Chapter 9.04.

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believe that a sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor is prohibited because the prospective recipient may be less than twenty-one (21) years of age, he or she shall, before making such sale or delivery, demand proof of the person's age through the presentation of some form of current government-issued identification, that includes the person's name, photograph and date of birth, such as a driver's license or passport. C. [Transferred to Chapter 9.04 .] D. [Transferred
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Romeoville · 118.02

Tobacco Control Commissioner; Enforcement; Hearings; Appeals

Summary

This section establishes the Tobacco Control Commissioner, who is the Village President, and outlines their powers and duties related to the administration and enforcement of local tobacco licenses. These duties include suspending or revoking licenses, inspecting licensed premises, receiving and acting on complaints, collecting fees, and examining applicants and licensees.

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Commissioner. The Village President, as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, is authorized to serve as the Local Tobacco Control Commissioner and shall be charged with the administration of this chapter. Any reference in this chapter to the Commissioner shall mean the Local Tobacco Control Commissioner as herein defined. (B) Powers, duties and functions. The Local Tobacco Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to local tobacco licenses: (1)   After notice and a hearing as herein
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Fox Lake · 3.9.6

Revocation Of License

Summary

This section outlines the grounds for revoking an Off-Track Servicing Agency's license in Fox Lake. Grounds include allowing gambling, refusing inspection, failing to maintain records, improper use of transaction permits, making false reports, mishandling customer funds, and selling/consuming liquor on premises. Revocation requires written charges and a hearing before the village president.

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Agency's Grounds: The license of a servicing agency shall be revoked, if such agency: 1.   Permits gambling of any kind to occur upon its business premises, including bets or wagers on horse races. 2.   Refuses admission to inspection by a duly authorized representative of the Village or Chief of Police. 3.   Having failed to maintain the records required by this Chapter, fails, within a period of seven (7) days to cure the default, unless such licensee, its agents, servants...Permitted the sale or consumption of liquor upon its business premises. B.   Hearing: Such revocation shall take effect only after the licensee shall be given written charges against him and a hearing held on said charges by the village president. If the president finds after hearing all of the evidence presented that the licensee has violated the provisions of this code or any state law, he may then revoke said license. Said revocation shall be accompanied by a written statement
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Wilmette · 10.19

Identification cards

Summary

This section mandates that licensees or their agents must demand a valid form of identification from prospective recipients of alcoholic liquor if there is a belief that the sale or delivery is prohibited due to age. It also outlines prohibited actions regarding identification cards and specifies penalties for violations.

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that a sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor is prohibited because of the age of the prospective recipient, the licensee or agent or employee thereof shall, before making such sale or delivery, demand presentation of one of the following forms of positive identification, each containing proof of age and a photograph of the prospective recipient, without which such sale or delivery shall not be permitted: (1) A motor vehicle operator's license or an identification card issued by the Secretary
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Zion · 14.548

Conditions and approval criteria for license

Summary

This section outlines the conditions and approval criteria for entertainment licenses in Zion, covering aspects like attendee access, city personnel access, admission fees, alcohol service, amusement rides, animal shows, and theater/assembly hall requirements for exits and audience conduct.

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city personnel: As a condition of the license, the licensee shall permit free and unobstructed access to the premises by authorized city personnel while acting on city business. (c) Admission fee charged: The application must provide, in sufficient detail, information regarding whether admission fees or charges are to be assessed to attendees. (d) Alcohol beverage service: If consumption of alcohol is proposed, said use must comply with all City of Zion Liquor Control Ordinances and state laws. (e) Amusement rides/equipment...entertainment event within the premises from being heard on adjoining premises or on the public street; and no unusually loud entertainment noise or any boisterousness or noisy conduct on the part of the patrons shall be permitted. All licensed premises shall be reasonably lighted at all times when any patron shall be therein, and at all times when the same is open to the public. Premises access doors shall remain closed during the course of any entertainment event. (k) Compliance
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Downers Grove · Sec 8.1909

Regulations Applicable To All Adult Entertainment Establishments

Summary

This section outlines operational regulations for adult entertainment establishments in Downers Grove, including restrictions on hours of operation, animal presence, restroom use, patron access to non-public areas, and prohibitions on nudity and semi-nudity.

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Adult Entertainment Establishment and/or (ii) the specific type of Adult Entertainment Establishment conducted on the Licensed Premises. Temporary signage shall not be permitted in connection with any Adult Entertainment Establishment. Noise. No loudspeakers or sound equipment audible beyond the Licensed Premises shall be used at any time. Gambling and Related Devices Prohibited. No Adult Entertainment Establishment shall contain any video, pinball, slot, bagatelle, pigeon-hole, pool, or any other games, machines, tables, or implements. Manager's Station. Each Adult Entertainment...purpose. Alcohol Prohibition. No alcoholic liquor shall be delivered, received, sold, purchased provided or consumed by any Adult Entertainment Employee or Adult Entertainment Patron on the premises of an Adult Entertainment Establishment. No massage as regulated by Chapter 8, Article XX of the Downers Grove Municipal Code shall be provided at an Adult Entertainment Establishment. No Adult Establishment Licensee shall permit any person to remain in or upon the Licensed Premises who commits any Specified Criminal Act. (Ord. 4668, Amended
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Hodgkins · 4.2.7

Sanitary Conditions

Summary

This section mandates sanitary conditions for licensed premises, including running water, washing facilities, separate restrooms, and compliance with health regulations. It also prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious diseases in establishments selling alcohol.

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Premises: Every licensed premises shall be equipped with running water, adequate sanitary washing facilities for cleaning of glasses and service utensils, shall provide adequate separate toilet facilities for males and females, and shall comply with all health and sanitary requirements of the Village and the State of Illinois. B.   Employees: It shall be unlawful to employ in any premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor any person who is afflicted with or who is a carrier
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Frankfort · 113.57

Written Evidence Of Age And Identity Required

Summary

This section requires licensees to demand and reasonably rely on adequate written evidence of age and identity from individuals seeking to purchase alcoholic liquor to prevent violations of the chapter. It lists acceptable forms of identification and outlines how such reliance can be used as evidence in prosecutions or license proceedings.

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refuse to sell or serve alcoholic liquor to any person who is unable to produce adequate written evidence of identity or of the fact that he is over the age of 21 years. (B)   Adequate written evidence of age and identity of the person is a document issued by a federal, state, county or municipal government or subdivision or agency thereof, including, but not limited to a motor vehicle operators license, a registration certificate issued under the Federal Selective Service
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Worth · 1.5.1

Village President

Summary

This section outlines the duties of the Village President, including signing official documents, representing the village in legal actions, and serving as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.

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trustees and grant and sign all licenses except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance. (1970 Code §2.11) 2.   Powers As To Litigation: The president of the board of trustees shall sign and is authorized to sign in behalf of the village all instruments necessary to the prompt prosecution or defense of any or all actions brought by or against the village, including bonds for injunction. (1970 Code §2.12) B.   Local Liquor Control Commissioner 1 : The village president shall serve
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Elburn · 470.05

Operating Requirements

Summary

This section outlines the operating requirements for snowmobiles in Elburn, including restrictions on roadway use, speed limits in residential areas, private property operation, and age/licensing requirements for operators.

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snowmobile without a valid driver's license, except that unlicensed operators twelve to sixteen years of age may operate snowmobiles if they have completed a State-authorized safety course and possess on their persons a valid safety certificate. A violation of this section with the knowledge of a parent or guardian shall be deemed a violation of this section by said parent or guardian. Persons Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Narcotic Drug . No person who is under
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Streamwood · 4.3.8

Liquor Consumption

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This section prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages or possession of open liquor in public places within the Village of Streamwood, with exceptions for licensed establishments and permitted block parties.

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drink alcoholic beverages or have open liquor in his possession on any street, alley or other public place within the Village: A.   Public places shall include, but are not limited to, parks, publicly owned property, open areas in commercial zoning districts and common areas of residential condominiums. B.   The provisions of this Section 4-3-8 shall not apply to the drinking of alcoholic beverages within such public places as are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages by the Village
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