This section requires a license for any adult entertainment establishment to regulate their operation for public health, safety, and welfare. It also outlines the application process, including background checks and specific business information.
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application, has received a license or other authorization to conduct or operate a business: a) substantially the same as an adult entertainment establishment, and the names and addresses of each such business; b) requiring a Federal, State, or local liquor license; or c) requiring a Federal, State, or local gaming license.
5. The specific type or types of adult entertainment establishment(s) that the applicant proposes to operate on the licensed premises.
6. A copy of each adult entertainment establishment...license, liquor license, and gaming license currently held by the applicant, or any of the individuals identified in the application.
7. Whether the applicant or any of the individuals identified in the application has been, within five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the application, convicted of, or pleaded nolo contendere to, any specified criminal act. As to each conviction, the applicant or other individual shall provide the conviction date, the case number, the nature of the misdemeanor
Lake Zurich·3.3C-16
Promotional Pricing
Summary
This ordinance prohibits certain promotional pricing practices for alcoholic liquor, such as buy-one-get-one deals and unlimited drink sales for a fixed price. It also requires license holders to maintain price schedules and outlines exceptions for specific packages and events.
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either arranged by invitation or reservation for a defined number of individuals, that is not open to the general public and where attendees are served both food and alcohol for a fixed price in a dedicated event space.
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDER: A business/person holding a license and selling alcohol for use or consumption and not for resale.
2. Allowed Activities: A retail liquor license holder can:
a. Provide free food or entertainment, if otherwise authorized by village ordinance, license...regulation.
b. Include drinks of alcoholic liquor as part of a meal package.
c. Sell or offer for sale a party package only if the retail liquor license holder:
(1) Offers food in the dedicated event space;
(2) Limits the party package to no more than three (3) hours;
(3) Distributes wristbands, lanyards, shirts, or any other such wearable items to identify party package attendees so the attendees may be granted access to the dedicated event space; and
(4) Excludes
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Geneva·4.2.17
LICENSE—CHANGE IN NAME
Summary
This section requires a liquor licensee in Geneva to notify the local liquor control commissioner within 30 days and pay a $50 fee when changing the establishment's name, provided the location and ownership remain the same. The commissioner will then issue a new license under the new name and retrieve the old one.
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does not change the location or ownership shall within thirty (30) days of the change notify the local liquor control commissioner and pay a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). The local liquor control commissioner shall issue a local liquor license in the new name, cause the new local liquor license to be available, and shall take possession of the local liquor license made out in the old name upon the turning over of the new local liquor license
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St. Charles·5.08.170
License—Change in name
Summary
This section requires liquor licensees in St. Charles to notify the Local Liquor Control Commissioner within thirty days of changing their establishment's name, provided the location and ownership remain the same. A fee of $50 is required, and the Commissioner will issue a new license under the updated name, taking possession of the old one.
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does not change the location or ownership shall, within thirty (30) days of the change, notify the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and pay a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall issue a local liquor license in the new name, cause the new local liquor license to be available, and shall take possession of the local liquor license made out in the old name upon the turning over of the new local liquor license
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Matteson·111.15
Regulations And Prohibited Activities For Licensed Premises
Summary
This section outlines regulations for licensed premises selling alcohol for on-site consumption. It mandates clear visibility into the premises from the street and prohibits sales or entry of individuals under 21 after 10:00 p.m., with an exception for establishments with ongoing food service.
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years, who will be responsible for the direction, management or supervision of the business and/or its employees. It shall be unlawful for any licensee or any agent or employee of any licensee holding a retail liquor license authorizing the sale of alcoholic liquor not for consumption on the premises to permit any employee under the age of 21 years or any customer of any age to register, by mechanical means, the sale of any alcoholic liquor, including beer and wine...purchased by any patron.
(D) No licensee shall conduct business until such business has obtained a license for a manager which manager shall be the designated representative of the licensee in all matters relating to the village and the liquor license.
(E) It shall be unlawful for any licensee or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of a licensee to divide a manufacturer’s package containing more than one can or bottle of beer, malt liquor
General Provisions
Burr Ridge·25.05
Issuance Of License
Summary
This section outlines the process for issuing liquor licenses in Burr Ridge. It details the required documentation and fee submission, the Liquor Control Commissioner's role in issuance, and the Local Liquor Control Commissioner's authority to impose specific conditions for license approval.
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this Chapter or the laws of the State of Illinois, as amended from time to time. (amended by A-222-02-17)
Further provided, however, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may, as a condition to the issuance of any liquor license, impose such conditions and restrictions upon each license as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may deem necessary to insure that operation of the liquor establishment shall not be harmful to the safety, morals and welfare of the community...conditions imposed upon each liquor license shall be enumerated upon said license and shall be displayed at all times in a prominent place in such establishment and shall reiterate in detail such conditions
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Riverside·3.2.1
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for key terms used in the chapter on alcoholic liquor regulation within Riverside. It defines alcoholic liquor, applicant, beer, bottle, brewpub, craft beer, and craft distillery.
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LIQUOR: Any malt, vinous, mixed or fermented liquor suitable for beverage purposes containing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of alcohol by volume.
APPLICANT: Any person, firm, partnership or organization making application for a local retailer's liquor license as provided in this chapter.
BEER: A beverage obtained by alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter...premises consumption and purchase related sales items. Sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages are permitted, but the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor manufactured outside of the facility is prohibited.
LICENSE: The word "license" or "liquor license" shall include and refer to that specific grant of a privilege authorizing a license to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor at retail only in the manner set forth in the wording of the license classification itself as well as in compliance
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Riverside·3.2.1
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for key terms used in the chapter on alcoholic liquor regulation within Riverside. It defines alcoholic liquor, applicant, beer, bottle, brewpub, craft beer, and craft distillery.
Section Text
LIQUOR: Any malt, vinous, mixed or fermented liquor suitable for beverage purposes containing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of alcohol by volume.
APPLICANT: Any person, firm, partnership or organization making application for a local retailer's liquor license as provided in this chapter.
BEER: A beverage obtained by alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter...premises consumption and purchase related sales items. Sales of food and nonalcoholic beverages are permitted, but the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor manufactured outside of the facility is prohibited.
LICENSE: The word "license" or "liquor license" shall include and refer to that specific grant of a privilege authorizing a license to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor at retail only in the manner set forth in the wording of the license classification itself as well as in compliance
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Niles·10.84
Regulations governing licensed establishments operating video gaming terminals
Summary
This section outlines regulations for licensed establishments operating video gaming terminals, including age restrictions for gaming areas, physical barrier requirements, machine limits, location restrictions near schools or places of worship, and video recording mandates.
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barrier shall visually obscure the entrance to the gaming area from an employee of the location who is 21 years of age or over.
(c) No more than six machines may exist in one licensed establishment.
(d) A liquor licensed establishment that is located within 100 feet of a school (as defined in the Act) or place of worship under the Religious Corporation Act is ineligible to operate a video gaming terminal. This location restriction, pursuant to the Act, does...video gaming terminals.
(f) Video gaming terminals in a licensed establishment shall be operated only during the same hours of operation allowed for the consumption of alcoholic beverages generally permitted to holders of the local liquor license under the Liquor Control Act of 1934.
(g) Exterior signage shall be prohibited, except as provided in herein.
(h) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the licensee shall place upon the entry doors to a gaming establishment an official decal sign, provided by the Village, stating
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Chicago Ridge·6.28
Application; contents
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for applying for a liquor license in Chicago Ridge, detailing the necessary information and statements applicants must provide in their written application.
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Applications for such liquor licenses shall be made to the village president in writing, signed by the applicant if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent if a club or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following information and statements:
(1) The name, age and address of the applicant, in the case of an individual; in the case of a copartnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; and in the case...time for a similar license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application.
(9) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a liquor license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, the laws of this state or the ordinances of the village.
(10) Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision of such state, or by the federal
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Rosemont·4.2.4
Ineligibility For License
Summary
This section outlines general ineligibility criteria for obtaining an alcoholic beverage license in Rosemont. It prohibits issuance to individuals of poor character, non-citizens, and those with certain felony convictions, with specific rehabilitation provisions. It also disqualifies individuals convicted of prostitution-related offenses.
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trust after considering matters set forth in such person’s application and the Commissioner’s investigation. The burden of proof of sufficient rehabilitation shall be on the applicant. However, a person that is not otherwise disqualified from holding a liquor license under subsection A4 of this section (conviction for keeping a place of prostitution or juvenile prostitution), subsection A11 of this section (conviction of a liquor law violation) or any other provision in this chapter or State Statute, shall...deemed to be sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust, and no hearing before the Liquor Control Commissioner shall be required if the felony conviction occurred more than twenty (20) years before the date of the liquor license application and the person:
a. Is a shareholder or owner of not more than fifteen percent (15%) of the corporation or limited liability company that is applying for the liquor license; and
b. The corporation or limited liability company applying
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Lisle·3.2.20
Revocation Or Suspension Of License
Summary
This section outlines the process for revoking or suspending a liquor license in Lisle. It details the duties of the Chief of Police in reporting violations and the Local Liquor Control Commissioner's responsibilities in issuing notices, holding public hearings, and determining penalties.
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applicable state law for purposes of fulfilling any of the powers, functions, and duties of the village or the local liquor control commissioner in this chapter.
3. Penalties for Violations: The local liquor control commissioner shall deliver to a liquor license holder, within five (5) days after the close of any public hearing conducted pursuant to subsection (B)2 of this section, via certified mail, return receipt requested, an order that shall state: a) the penalties, if any, that shall...levied on the license holder, and b) the finding and reasons for any such penalties. Penalties for violations of this chapter may include suspension of a liquor license for a period of not more than thirty (30) days, or revocation of any such license. In addition to, or in lieu of, any such suspension or revocation, the local liquor control commissioner may levy a fine on the license holder, which fine shall not exceed:
(a) An amount as established
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Barrington·3.3.10
Local liquor control commissioner; record of licenses kept
Summary
This section establishes the village president as the local liquor control commissioner and outlines their powers and duties regarding liquor licenses. These include granting, suspending, and revoking licenses, inspecting licensed premises, and receiving and acting on citizen complaints.
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cause to be kept a record of all licenses issued by him pursuant to this chapter.
In the capacity of liquor control commissioner, the president shall have the following powers, functions, and duties with respect to licenses as provided in the Liquor Control Act, 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/4-4: 1. To grant and/or suspend for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons for premises within the village; 2. To enter...foreign corporation functioning as a club in the State of Illinois under a certificate of authority issued under that act has violated the Liquor Control Act by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquors without a retailer's license; 4. To receive complaint from any citizen within the village that any of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant hereto, have been or are being violated and to act upon such complaints
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Oak Forest·111.47
Issuance Of License
Summary
This section outlines the process for issuing alcoholic beverage sales licenses in Oak Forest, detailing application filing, fee payment, and requiring applicants to meet various zoning, building, and operational requirements before a license can be granted or continued. The Liquor Control Commissioner has the authority to impose additional conditions.
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Liquor Commissioner of the city, applicant shall be required to provide satisfactory proof that the above requirements have been met.
(D) Further provided, however, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may, as a condition to the issuance of any liquor license, impose such conditions and restrictions upon each license as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may deem necessary to insure that operation of the liquor establishment shall not be harmful to the safety, morals and welfare of the community. The conditions...imposed upon each liquor license shall be enumerated upon said license and shall be displayed at all times in a prominent place in such establishment and shall reiterate in detail such conditions.
(Am. Ord. 2014-03-0488O, passed 3-25-2014; Am. Ord. 2021-10-0869O, passed
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Maple Park·4.2.8
Classification; fees and number of licenses
Summary
This section classifies retail alcoholic liquor licenses into three main types (A, B, B-2) and a temporary permit (C), detailing their permitted sales, annual fees, and population-based license caps for the municipality of Maple Park.
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Licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor shall be divided into the following classes:
A. Class A on/off sale license. 1. Class A, which shall permit the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on or off the premises where sold. The resale of alcoholic liquor so purchased is not permitted. 2. The annual fee shall be $2,000.00. 3. The total number of licenses in class A issued and in force at any one time in any year...issued until the local liquor control commissioner has satisfied himself that the club applying for the license was actually and in fact organized for some purpose or object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquor.
G. Class E restaurant license. 1. Class E, which shall permit the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption only on the premises where sold, to be issued to a "restaurant", as hereinbefore defined; such sales shall be limited to those persons
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South Chicago Heights·6.31
Conditions of license
Summary
This section outlines the mandatory insurance requirements for liquor license holders in South Chicago Heights. It specifies the type of insurance, notification procedures for cancellation, and the consequences of lapsed or revoked insurance, including potential license termination and reinstatement.
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control commissioner for fingerprints pursuant to subsection 6-24(a)(15), submit said fingerprints to the village in the form requested by the commissioner. Failure to comply with this subsection shall be cause for revocation or suspension of a liquor license.
(c) Reporting of violations. Every licensee and every officer, agent or employee thereof shall have an affirmative duty to immediately notify the village police department upon the occurrence of either a violation of law which is taking...threatened or actual physical altercation between any two or more persons upon the licensed premises. The failure of a licensee, officer, agent or employee to so notify shall constitute cause for suspension or revocation of the licensee's liquor license.
For the purpose of this subsection, the term "licensed premises" shall include, but is not limited to, any building, structure, parking lot or vacant area directly or indirectly related to the retail sale of alcoholic liquor.
(d) Access to licensed
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Alsip·4.60
License required
Summary
This section requires any person or entity engaged in the sale, distribution, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on commercial or leased premises to obtain a license from the local liquor control commissioner. It also prohibits allowing or permitting such activities without a license.
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therefor from the local control commissioner.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to bottle, blend, deliver, furnish, give, divide, distribute, barter, use, consume, possess, or store alcoholic liquors on any premises which has not been licensed by the local liquor control commissioner.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish containers, water or other beverages for the mixture thereof for alcoholic liquors in any commercial establishment which has not been licensed by the local liquor control...person engaged in the business of leasing any premises to allow the use, sale, delivery, or consumption on the premises of alcoholic liquor without first securing a license or without the lessee first securing a license from the local liquor commissioner
Blue Island·111.50
License Required
Summary
This section mandates that any person or business involved in the sale, distribution, consumption, or storage of alcoholic beverages must obtain a license from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. It also prohibits unlicensed premises and holds individuals and businesses responsible for ensuring compliance.
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from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to bottle, blend, deliver, furnish, give, divide, distribute, barter, use, consume, possess or store alcoholic liquors on any premises which has not been licensed by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish containers, water or other beverages for the mixture thereof for alcoholic liquors in any commercial establishment which has not been licensed by the Local Liquor Control...person engaged in the business of leasing any premises to allow the use, sale, giving away or consumption on the premises of alcoholic liquor, without first securing a license or without the lessee first securing a license from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
(Prior Code, § 111.50) (Ord. 99-287, passed 12-14-1999) Penalty
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Hickory Hills·34.02
Licenses Generally
Summary
This section prohibits the sale, possession, consumption, or distribution of alcoholic beverages without a license from the local liquor control commissioner. It also prohibits the leasing of premises for such activities without a license and holds businesses and employees responsible for allowing prohibited acts.
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from the local liquor control commissioner.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to bottle, blend, deliver, furnish, give, divide, distribute, barter, use, consume, possess, or store alcoholic liquors on any premises which has not been licensed by the local liquor control commissioner.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish containers, water or other beverages for the mixture thereof for alcoholic liquors in any commercial establishment which has not been licensed by the local liquor control...person engaged in the business of leasing any premises to allow the use, sale, giving away, or consumption on the premises of alcoholic liquor, without first securing a license or without the licensee first securing a license from the local liquor control commissioner
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Buffalo Grove·5.20.300
Video Gaming
Summary
This section permits video gaming in licensed liquor establishments and licensed truck stops that also hold an Illinois Gaming Board license. It explicitly prohibits 'Video Gaming Cafés' and outlines the application process and fees for authorized locations.
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Board license, approval by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or in violation of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
B. Video Gaming Cafés prohibited. A Video Gaming Café shall not be qualified to obtain any existing classification of Buffalo Grove Liquor Licenses and is prohibited from becoming a Licensed Video Gaming Location within the Village. Further, no such license allowing Video Gaming Cafés shall be created, maintained, or authorized by this Chapter.
C. Definitions. Except as otherwise defined in this Chapter...writing, signed and verified by oath or affidavit. Such application shall provide the number of Video Gaming Terminals to be located upon the premises and any other information as deemed necessary by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Only licensed liquor establishments that have received a Video Gaming license from the Illinois Video Gaming Board authorizing video gaming at a Licensed Video Gaming Location shall be allowed to apply for authorization with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for video gaming
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Vernon Hills·3.26
Prohibited conduct
Summary
This section outlines prohibited conduct for liquor licensees in Vernon Hills, requiring reporting of disorderly conduct and criminal violations, and prohibiting various forms of nude or sexually provocative dancing and exposure.
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reporting to the on-duty radio dispatcher of the police department any and all incidents of disorderly conduct of any and all criminal violations or violations of this chapter which take place within or upon premises for which a liquor license has been issued pursuant to this chapter immediately upon observance or notification of the incident. The licensee, employee or agent making a report of an incident shall identify himself to the police dispatcher and state the nature...apply during business hours, and shall not prohibit any employee from conducting the usual and necessary business of the licensee.
(d) Failure to dutifully enforce this section shall be grounds for license revocation.
(e) Under no circumstances shall any liquor license establishment in the village deliver alcoholic beverages solely or with a food order to any individual, business or organization.
(f) Prohibited conduct. No person shall consume or be in possession of any alcoholic liquor on licensed premises other than
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Waukegan·3.7
State license required
Summary
This section mandates that all Waukegan liquor licenses are contingent upon holding a valid Illinois Liquor Control Commission license. It also outlines the consequences of denial, suspension, or revocation of the state license, including immediate voiding of the city license and misdemeanor charges for failure to report such actions.
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acquisition and maintenance, in good standing, by the applicant, of a license issued by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. No license shall authorize any retail sale of any alcoholic liquor until proof of acquisition of such Illinois Liquor Control Commission license is furnished to the City of Waukegan Liquor Control Commissioner.
If any license is denied, suspended, or revoked by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, then any license issued or conditionally issued under this chapter shall immediately be null...void without any action required of the city or the City of Waukegan Liquor Control Commissioner. A licensee under this chapter shall make immediate notification to the City of Waukegan Liquor Control Commissioner of any Illinois license denial, suspension, or revocation. Failure to do so within 14 days thereof shall make such licensee (or in the case of a corporate licensee, the owners of more than five percent of the equity thereof) guilty of a misdemeanor
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Romeoville·112.054
License Endorsements
Summary
This section outlines the process for obtaining annual license endorsements in Romeoville for certain retail liquor license holders. It specifies application requirements, fees, and conditions for endorsements, including a Class E-1 promotional endorsement for tasting or sampling.
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licensee in one of the hereinafter enumerated liquor license classifications that is in full and current compliance with the provisions of this chapter, all other applicable ordinances of the village and the applicable laws of the state, may, upon application to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, obtain an annual endorsement to the license to permit the retail sale of alcoholic liquor from the licensed premises upon the additional conditions set forth in the endorsement. The application shall be made...available for issuance during any given calendar year shall be 152.
(E) Class A/B special event endorsement. A Class A/B special event endorsement may be issued to any holder of a duly issued Class A or Class B liquor license who has contracted with the holder of or applicant for any Class H special event license or any Class L or Class L-1 license for the provision of all goods and services required in connection with the service
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Glenview·6.21
Application; required information
Summary
This section outlines the comprehensive written application requirements for a retail liquor license in Glenview. It details various pieces of information applicants must provide under oath, covering personal details, business information, prior licensing history, and tax compliance.
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incorporated and the date of its becoming qualified under the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to transact business in the State;
(6) The number, date of issuance and date of expiration of the applicant's current local retail liquor license;
(7) The name and address of the landlord if the premises are leased;
(8) The date of the applicant's first request for a Village liquor license and whether it was granted, denied or withdrawn;
(9) The address...applicant when the first application for a Village liquor license was made;
(10) The applicant's current Village liquor license number;
(11) The date the applicant began liquor sales at his place of business;
(12) The address of the applicant's warehouse if he warehouses liquor;
(13) The applicant's retailer's occupation tax (ROT) registration number;
(14) The applicant's document locater number on his federal special tax stamp;
(15) Whether the applicant is delinquent in the payment
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Midlothian·5.6.16
Proof Of Age, Fraudulent Identification And Possession By Minors
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for verifying age and identity for the sale of alcoholic beverages, prohibits providing alcohol to minors or using fraudulent identification, and defines violations for both sellers and underage individuals possessing false identification.
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street or highway or in any public place or in any place open to the public, will be guilty of a violation of this section.
(G) Every Class A, B, D, E, F, I, G and P liquor license holder in the village where alcoholic liquor is sold shall display at all times, in a prominent place, a printed card which shall be issued by the Village Clerk and which shall read substantially as follows:
WARNING TO THOSE UNDER...STATE OF ILLINOIS IF YOU PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS OR MISREPRESENT YOUR AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR OBTAINING LIQUOR.
(H) Nothing contained in this chapter shall excuse or relieve the owner, proprietor or person in charge of any liquor license or other place in the village where alcoholic liquor is sold, from the restrictions and requirements of any other applicable provisions of this code, or of the statutes of the state.
(I) Any holder of a liquor license