This section grants the liquor commissioner the authority to issue a city retailer's license for alcoholic liquor and special events liquor licenses, the latter being valid for up to three days and requiring mayoral designation as a special event. Fees for special events are set elsewhere.
Section Text
city retailer's license for the sale of alcoholic liquor shall...issued by the liquor commissioner, subject to the provisions of this chapter relating to licenses in general not inconsistent with the law relating to alcoholic liquor. The liquor commissioner shall also have the authority to issue a special events liquor license, which special event may also permit live entertainment within a closed structure or out of doors. A special event liquor license may be issued by the liquor commissioner for a period of time not to exceed three (3) days
Maple Park·1.5.1
Village president
Summary
This section outlines the election, powers, term, administrative role, bonding requirements, compensation, and duty of the Village President in Maple Park. It details their role in presiding over board meetings, potential tie-breaking vote, executive responsibilities, and veto power.
Section Text
distribution of alcoholic liquor within the village limits. 2. The village president shall be the local liquor control commissioner, with power to enforce all laws relating to local liquor control. 3. The village president may examine applicants for liquor licenses to determine their qualifications and hold hearings on alleged violations which might justify revocation of licenses and he may issue and revoke licenses for violations, or suspend a liquor dealer's license. However, except for an emergency closing of seven...days, the village president must hold a hearing before either suspending or revoking a local liquor license. 4. The village president as local liquor commissioner can develop rules and regulations for the operations of licenses, but the type of licenses which may be issued, and the number of licenses and fees charged therefor are within the prerogative of the board of trustees and subject to their ordinances.
H. Authority regarding duties of appointive officers. The village president shall have
Administration & Government
Dolton·112.041
Licensing Provisions
Summary
This section of the Dolton municipal ordinance requires a public place of amusement license for any property owner, lessee, or manager who produces, presents, or conducts an amusement for gain or profit, unless specifically exempted. It outlines who is in violation if a license is not obtained and introduces a special "juice bar license" for establishments primarily serving minors with music and dancing.
Section Text
license shall be known as a juice bar license. No juice bar licensee may operate between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. No premises requiring a juice bar license shall be eligible for a retail liquor license.
(5) Any person who owns, operates or manages an establishment requiring a juice bar license without first obtaining such license shall be subject to revocation of all village licenses pertaining to that establishment.
(B) License exceptions. No public place...three members who own the highest percentage interests and, in the case of a member-managed limited liability company, the manager of an applicant limited liability company, unless the above listed individuals are already named on a valid liquor license or are named in a liquor license application that has been filed and is being processed for the same premises for which the public place of amusement license is sought. Within 21 days after receipt of the application of copy
Business & Licensing
Wayne·3.2.7
Payment Of License Fees
Summary
This section outlines the payment procedures and timing for liquor license fees in Wayne. It specifies that fees are due annually on January 2nd and must be paid by certified check or bank draft, with no apportionment or refunds for partial years or revocations.
Section Text
such fees shall be delivered to the local liquor control commissioner at the time an application for a liquor license is made. All license fees shall be paid by certified check or bank draft payable to the village. Such liquor license shall be purely a personal privilege and shall not be transferable. Such license shall be good for not exceeding the calendar year in which it is issued, unless sooner revoked for cause as provided by law.
There shall...calendar year, and it shall be unlawful for any place of business wherein alcoholic liquor is sold or offered for sale, or kept for sale, to be open to the public until such fee is paid and license issued.
Upon the local liquor control commissioner's approving the issuance of any license, the fee for such license shall be delivered to the village treasurer to be deposited in the general corporate fund
Business & Licensing
Villa Park·3.409
Gambling, entertainment and dancing
Summary
This section prohibits gambling in licensed establishments unless specific video gaming licenses are obtained. It also outlines regulations for entertainment and dancing, including sound control, lighting, and performer compliance with nudity and obscenity laws.
Section Text
Gambling. Gambling in any form or of any kind is hereby prohibited and it shall be unlawful for any licensee under this chapter, or his agent or employee, to permit gambling in any place for which a retail liquor license is issued under provisions of this chapter unless said licensee has obtained a license to operate a video gaming terminal at his or her licensed premises from the Illinois Gaming Board and a license and video gaming sticker from...establishment licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board pursuant to the Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/1 et seq.) and in compliance with subsection (d) below.
(d) Video gaming.
(1) Any establishment within the village which holds a liquor license and has obtained a license to operate a video gaming terminal from the Illinois Gaming Board at such premises shall be required to apply for and obtain a license and video gaming sticker from the village.
(2) No establishment shall operate
Business & Licensing
Ford Heights·4.23
Required; privilege
Summary
This section establishes that selling alcoholic liquor in Ford Heights requires a license, which is a personal privilege that cannot be transferred or inherited. It also outlines provisions for executors or administrators to continue the business temporarily under specific circumstances.
Section Text
village any alcoholic liquor without having a license, or in violation of the terms of such license. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing the sale of fruit juices or carbonated beverages by the holders of the liquor licenses and permits.
(b) Privilege. A liquor dealer's license shall be purely personal privilege and shall not constitute property.
(c) Inalienability. Any license issued hereunder shall not be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution, nor shall it be alienable...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.
State law reference— Authority of village to license alcoholic liquor, 235 ILCS 5/4-1
Business & Licensing
Thornton·5.2A-4
Classification of licenses; fees
Summary
This section classifies licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in Thornton and outlines the associated fees and payment schedule. It defines six distinct license classes with varying restrictions on consumption and business type.
Section Text
amended 12-7-2015]A. Licenses issued by the local Liquor Control Commissioner permitting the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor in the Village shall be of the following classes:1. Class 1. A Class 1 license shall authorize the sale at retail, for on-premises consumption only, of alocoholic liquor on the specified premises, only as an incident to a restaurant business which is regularly licensed and operated as the business in chief or principal business of the owner...each year.4. Class 4. A Class 4 license shall authorize the sale at retail and consumption of alcoholic liquor on the specified premises, only as an incident to a restaurant business, other than the sale of alcoholic liquor, which is regularly licensed and operated as the business in chief or principal business of the owner. The fee for such license shall be $650 payable on July 1 and $650 payable on January 1 of each year.5. Class 5. A Class
Business & Licensing
North Aurora·5.08.060
License application requirements
Summary
This section outlines the detailed written application requirements for a retail liquor dealer's license in North Aurora. It specifies information needed about the applicant's identity, business, premises, and history, including criminal convictions.
Section Text
Application for a retail liquor dealer's license shall be made in writing to the village liquor commissioner by the applicant, if the applicant is an individual, or by a duly authorized agent of the applicant if the applicant is not an individual, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following statements and information: 1. In the case of an individual, the full name, age and address of the applicant; in the case of a copartnership, the persons...behalf.
C. There shall be an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) which shall be nonrefundable and, if a license is granted, shall be applied to the first license fee.
D. The fee for a new liquor license as classified in Section 5.08.340 shall be prorated in the first year of issuance as follows: 1. For licenses issued between March 1 and May 30: One hundred (100) percent. 2. For licenses issued between June 1 and August 31: Seventy
Business & Licensing
Harvard·21.15
BANQUET HALL LICENSE
Summary
This section requires any public accommodation not licensed under the Liquor Control Act to obtain a City Banquet Hall License to permit the consumption of alcoholic liquor on its premises. It outlines application procedures, fees, and approval processes.
Section Text
License Required: Any business operating as a public accommodation that is not licensed under the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.) shall not permit the consumption of alcoholic liquor on the business premises without a City Banquet Hall License. For purposes of this Section 21.15, a public accommodation means a refreshment, entertainment or recreation facility...kind, including banquet halls, whose goods, services, facilities, privileges or advantages are extended, offered, sold or otherwise made available to the public.
The annual Banquet Hall License fee shall be equal to the fee for a Class A Liquor license, as amended from time to time. For any start-up banquet hall, a nonrefundable $500.00 application fee shall be required to cover the City's cost of processing the application. In addition, there is a nonrefundable one-time license
Business & Licensing
Morton Grove·4.6D-4
Powers Of Local Liquor Control Commissioner
Summary
This section establishes the Village President as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, responsible for administering state liquor laws and local ordinances. The Commissioner is granted broad powers to issue, renew, and deny licenses, collect fees, authorize deputies, conduct investigations, inspect licensed premises, and require fingerprints.
Section Text
licensed premises to determine whether any law, order, or regulation of the Village of Morton Grove or the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, or any federal or state law, rule or regulation with respect to alcoholic liquor, or any liquor license, has been or is being violated.
To require fingerprints of any licensee or employee or agent of a licensee or any applicant for a liquor license or for a renewal thereof. To examine or cause to be examined under oath...managers within fourteen (14) days after any such manager begins working, and/or failure to provide all information necessary to keep the licensee's application accurate and current. The failure to obey any lawful order of the Liquor Commissioner. The licensed premises constitutes a nuisance as defined by Village ordinance including this chapter. Suspension or revocation is required pursuant to section 4-6D-12 of this chapter.
To keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all licenses
Business & Licensing
Monee·3.3.9
Term Of License
Summary
This section establishes a one-year term for all liquor licenses, running from January 1 to December 31. It also outlines the process for surrendering a license and the entitlement to a prorated refund of the license fee.
Section Text
Term: All liquor licenses shall run for a period of one year commencing on January 1 and shall terminate on December 31 of the same year. (Ord. 1819, 11-20-2017)
B. Prorating Fee: (Rep. by Ord. 1819, 11-20-2017)
C. Surrender Of License; Refund: Any holder of a liquor license under this chapter may surrender said license by delivering same to the Village Clerk, together with a written statement indicating the license holder desires to surrender the license
Business & Licensing
Elmhurst·31.138
Consumption of alcohol prohibited
Summary
This ordinance prohibits food establishments from selling, giving, delivering, or allowing the consumption of alcoholic liquor on their licensed premises without an appropriate retail liquor license.
Section Text
shall be unlawful for any holder of a food service establishment, food dealer, mobile food unit, food handler or special food dealer's license to sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor on the licensed premises...allow patrons to consume liquor on the licensed premises regardless of whether such liquor is provided by the licensee, a patron or otherwise, whether for a fee or otherwise, without first having been issued an appropriate retail liquor license in conformity with Chapter 36 of the Elmhurst Municipal Code.
(Ord. 01-2004 § 1; Ord. 04-2004 § 4 (part
Health & Sanitation
South Elgin·111.31
Class “A” Licenses
Summary
This section outlines the requirements and limitations for Class 'A' liquor licenses in South Elgin, specifically for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in original packages. It details three subclasses (A-1, A-2, A-3) with varying primary business purposes, space allocation for liquor sales, and annual fees.
Section Text
Class "A" licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in original packages only and not for consumption on the premises. The hours of sale of alcoholic beverages shall be not greater than Sunday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
(1) Class "A-1".
(a) Class "A-1" licenses shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in original packages only and not for consumption on the premises. The primary purpose of the premises shall...locations where a grocery store is the primary business. Curb service or sale is prohibited. The annual license fee for such license shall be $3,500. There shall be one Class "A-4" licenses. Class "A-4" licenses may sell alcoholic liquors from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm seven days a week for on-premises consumption and 7:00 a.m. to midnight seven days a week for off-premises consumption.
(a) The sale of alcoholic liquor, in original
Business & Licensing
Plainfield·4.15
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for terms used within the article concerning alcoholic liquors in Plainfield. It clarifies terms such as 'Alcoholic liquor', 'Bar', 'Beer', 'Beer garden', 'Caterer', 'Cider', 'Control of premises', and 'Convenience store'.
Section Text
served. Beer. A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of barley or other grain, malt and hops, in water.
Beer garden. A privately owned outdoor location adjacent to a premises licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the licensed premises, pursuant to the provisions of this article.
Caterer, catering establishment, catering service. A person or business that for compensation processes, prepares and serves meals or food items for immediate off-premises consumption at banquets, dinners...mental or perceptual abilities due to the consumption of alcoholic liquor. Impairment does not require that the blood alcohol content be in excess of any particular gram of alcohol to milliliters of blood or breath ratio.
License or local liquor license. The specific grant of the privilege and authority to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor at retail in the manner set forth in the text of a particular license classification. Licensee. That person who by issuance
Business & Licensing
Brookfield·6.216
Issuance of license
Summary
This section outlines the licensing requirements for video gaming terminal operators and licensed video gaming locations in Brookfield. It details the application process, suitability criteria based on the Riverboat Gambling Act, prohibitions for individuals involved in illegal gambling activities, and mandatory background investigations.
Section Text
upon each applicant to demonstrate his suitability for licensure. Each video gaming terminal operator owning, maintaining, or placing a video gaming terminal in a licensed video gaming location located in the village shall obtain a video gaming terminal license from the liquor commissioner for each video gaming terminal in a licensed video gaming location located in the village. Each operator of a licensed video gaming location located in the village where a video gaming terminal is maintained or placed shall...obtain a location license from the liquor commissioner. The liquor commissioner may issue or deny a license under this article to any person pursuant to the same criteria set forth in Section 9 of the Riverboat Gambling Act.
(b) The liquor commissioner shall not grant a license to a person who has facilitated, enabled, or participated in the use of coin-operated devices for gambling purposes or who is under the significant influence or control of such a person
Business & Licensing
Vernon Hills·18.6
Adult uses
Summary
This section defines various 'adult uses' within Vernon Hills, including adult bookstores, adult entertainment cabarets, and adult motion picture theaters. It also defines "specified sexual activities" as part of these definitions.
Section Text
opaquely covered: (i) human genitals, public region, (ii) buttock; (iii) female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola; and
(b) Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
B. [Liquor license.] No liquor license shall be issued and no liquor shall be sold or consumed on the premises of any adult use.
C. Location. Adult uses may be allowed, upon obtaining a special use permit, in the B-P District
Zoning & Land Use
Hanover Park·10.6
Persons ineligible for license
Summary
This section outlines the criteria that disqualify individuals and entities from obtaining a local retail liquor dealer's license in Hanover Park. It covers requirements related to residency, character, age, criminal convictions, and business structure.
Section Text
local retail liquor dealer's license shall be issued to:
(1) A person who is not a resident of the Village of Hanover Park;
(2) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he resides and in the Village of Hanover Park;
(3) A person who has not attained the age of 21 years;
(4) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law, if determined...enforcing public official including the village president, trustee, village clerk and police department employees.
(16) Any person, firm or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license;
(17) Any applicant who fails to obtain a state liquor license;
(18) An applicant who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the licensee;
(19) A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as prescribed by any of the subsections (a)(3) through
Business & Licensing
Glen Ellyn·3.19.10
Persons eligible for license
Summary
This section outlines the eligibility requirements for obtaining a local retail liquor dealer's license in Glen Ellyn. It specifies disqualifications based on residency, character, age, citizenship, criminal history, past license revocations, and the qualifications of partners, officers, directors, stockholders, and managers.
Section Text
local retail liquor dealer's license shall be issued to:
(A) A person who is not a resident of the Village;
(B) A person who is not of fit character and reputation in the community in which he resides and in the Village;
(C) A person who has not attained the age of 21 years;
(D) A person who is not a citizen of the United States;
(E) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any Federal...Glen Ellyn officer or employee, or member of any Glen Ellyn Board or Commission;
(Q) Any person, firm or corporation not eligible for a State retail liquor dealer's license;
(R) Any applicant who fails to obtain a State liquor license;
(S) A person who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the licensee;
(T) A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as prescribed by any of the subsections (a)(3) through
Business & Licensing
Phoenix·10.23
License required; privilege
Summary
This section requires a license to sell or offer alcoholic liquor within the village. It clarifies that such a license is a personal privilege and not property, making it non-transferable and not subject to legal claims.
Section Text
person shall sell or offer for sale in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a license, or in violation of the terms of such license. A liquor dealer's license issued hereunder shall be a purely personal privilege and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution nor shall it be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated.
(Code 1971, §§ 112.002, 112.009)
State Law reference— Authority...village to license alcoholic liquor, 235 ILCS 5/4-1 et seq.; license as privilege—similar provision, 235 ILCS 5/6-1
Business & Licensing
Berkeley·4.2.14
Prohibited Conduct Generally
Summary
This section prohibits various activities related to alcoholic beverages, including gambling on licensed premises, peddling liquor, selling to intoxicated persons, and possessing open containers in vehicles or public areas. It also establishes licensee responsibility for employee conduct and outlines liability for acts of employees and owners.
Section Text
person shall transport, carry, possess or have any alcoholic liquor in, upon or about any motor vehicle, except in the original package with the seal unbroken.
F. No person shall drink or consume alcoholic liquor in an area adjacent to a licensed premises, including the parking area, or in any public right of way.
G. Any owner of a licensed premises or any person from whom the licensee derives the right to possession of such premises, or the agent...multiuse establishment shall maintain at each such establishment a separate schedule of the prices charged for such drinks at that establishment. (2016 Code)
O. No person shall consume any alcoholic liquor on the premises described in the license unless such alcoholic liquor has been purchased on the premises unless in a class M licensed premises. (Ord. 13-22, 6-4-2013; amd. 2016 Code)
P. No licensee shall sell, offer for sale or exhibit any items of intimate apparel, including
Business & Licensing
Geneva·4.2.18
LICENSED PREMISES—CHANGE IN PERSONNEL
Summary
This section requires licensed liquor establishments in Geneva to report changes in ownership, officers, directors, or managers to the local liquor control commissioner within ten days. New personnel must meet eligibility standards, and a fingerprinting fee applies. Such changes are subject to review, and if an ineligible person gains influence, the license may terminate.
Section Text
this chapter, shall be reported in writing to the local liquor control commissioner within ten (10) days of the change. All new personnel shall meet all the standards of this chapter and must otherwise qualify to hold a local liquor license.
An additional fifty dollar ($50.00) fee shall apply for the fingerprinting of new partners, officers, directors, and persons holding directly or beneficially more than five percent (5%) of the stock or ownership interest, or managers. All such changes...liquor control commissioner within thirty (30) days of the change. When a license has been issued to a partnership and a change of ownership occurs resulting in a partnership interest by one who is not eligible to hold a liquor license, said license shall terminate.
When a license has been issued to a corporation or limited liability company and a change takes place in officers, directors, managers, or shareholders of more than five percent (5%) of the stock or interest
Business & Licensing
Chicago·4.60.185
Effect Of Revocation.
Summary
This section outlines the consequences of a liquor license revocation in Chicago, prohibiting the revoked individual or related entities from obtaining new licenses and imposing a one-year ban on family members at the same location.
Section Text
person whose city retailer's license for the sale of alcoholic liquor is revoked shall thereafter be ineligible for the issuance of any new city liquor license pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Any person who has significant ownership interest in or control of an entity whose liquor license is revoked shall thereafter be ineligible for the issuance of any new city liquor license pursuant to this chapter. This ineligibility also shall apply to the issuance of a new license...manager of the entity.
(c) The parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of a person who is ineligible for the issuance of a license under subsection (a) or (b) shall be ineligible for the issuance of a new liquor license under this chapter for any premises that are at the same location as the licensed premises that were subject to the revocation that caused the ineligibility under subsection (a) or (b) of the section for the period
Business & Licensing
Homewood·4.61
Application; nonrefundable processing fee
Summary
This section outlines the application process for obtaining or renewing a license from the village, requiring a nonrefundable processing fee and a detailed written application under oath. It specifies the information applicants must provide based on their business structure, including personal and business details, citizenship, business character, operational history, and premises description.
Section Text
service accommodation.
d. Each 24 inches of space measured at the outer edge of a counter or bar shall be counted as one service accommodation.
(8) Whether the applicant has ever made an application for a license to retail alcoholic liquor on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application. If the number of such applications exceeds five, only those five geographically nearest the village need be listed.
(9) That the applicant has never been...effect. The licensee shall notify the village in writing of any change in the licensee's dram shop coverage during the term of the license. Failure to maintain dram shop insurance shall be grounds for termination of the liquor license.
(13) Proof that all liquor managers named on the license application are currently certified as having completed the Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program as required by section 4-137.
(14) The identity of the employee
Business & Licensing
Northbrook·4.49
Persons eligible
Summary
This section outlines the eligibility requirements for obtaining an alcoholic beverage license in Northbrook. Applicants must meet qualifications related to residency, character, criminal history, prior license status, business operation, property ownership, and adherence to alcohol-related laws.
Section Text
such violation.
(12) Owns the premises for which a license is sought, or has a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued.
(13) Is eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license.
(14) Is not any law enforcing public official, the president of the village board of trustees, a member of the village board of trustees, or the president or any member of the Cook County Board; and no such official shall...have a direct interest in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor, except that a license may be granted to such official in relation to premises that are not located within the territory subject to the jurisdiction of that official if the issuance of such license is approved by the State Liquor Control Commission.
(15) Is the beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the applicant.
(16) Has never been convicted of a class A misdemeanor gambling
Northbrook·4.49
Persons eligible
Summary
This section outlines the eligibility requirements for obtaining an alcoholic beverage license in Northbrook. Applicants must meet qualifications related to residency, character, criminal history, prior license status, business operation, property ownership, and adherence to alcohol-related laws.
Section Text
such violation.
(12) Owns the premises for which a license is sought, or has a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued.
(13) Is eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license.
(14) Is not any law enforcing public official, the president of the village board of trustees, a member of the village board of trustees, or the president or any member of the Cook County Board; and no such official shall...have a direct interest in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor, except that a license may be granted to such official in relation to premises that are not located within the territory subject to the jurisdiction of that official if the issuance of such license is approved by the State Liquor Control Commission.
(15) Is the beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the applicant.
(16) Has never been convicted of a class A misdemeanor gambling