This section prohibits the sale, distribution, or possession of alcoholic liquor for beverage purposes within Villa Park without a valid retail liquor license. It also outlines conditions for stock transfers in licensed corporations, requiring a new license if more than five percent of stock is transferred.
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solicit or receive orders for, keep or expose for sale, keep with intent to sell, or furnish any alcoholic liquor for beverage purposes for sale at retail, directly or indirectly, in the village without first having a valid retail liquor license issued by the local liquor control commissioner or, in violation of any of the terms of such license or, in violation of the terms and conditions of this chapter.
(b) For the purposes of this section, whenever more than...corporation. In addition, an original issuance fee and annual fee shall be required in connection with the application and issuance of the new license, in accordance with sections 3-314 and 3-315 of this chapter.
(c) No retail liquor license shall be granted by the local liquor control commissioner except as herein provided.
(d) All retail liquor licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be signed by the village president, as local liquor control commissioner, and by the village
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Aurora·Sec 6-
6 Restrictions On Licenses
Summary
This section outlines criteria that disqualify individuals from obtaining or renewing a license in Aurora, including outstanding debts to governmental entities, felony convictions (with a rehabilitation exception), prior liquor law violations (also with a rehabilitation exception), and a lack of good character and reputation in the community.
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after considering matters set forth in such person's application. The burden of proof of sufficient rehabilitation shall be on the applicant. For the purpose of this chapter, any person who within five (5) years of application for any liquor license has been convicted of, plead guilty to, or been placed on supervision for any liquor related offense, including driving under the influence of alcohol, shall be considered not of good character and reputation. There may be additional bases...have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is issued. A person, firm or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license. Any person who fails to obtain or maintain a state liquor license during the term of the license. Any person who has not posted bond pursuant to the city's food and beverage tax, pursuant to section 44-124 of this Code. Any person who cannot produce a Certificate of Liability
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Homewood·44.04.11
Adult use standards
Summary
This section of Homewood's municipal ordinance outlines purpose and requirements for regulating sexually oriented businesses. It aims to protect public health, safety, and welfare by establishing uniform regulations and preventing the deleterious location and concentration of such businesses, while respecting First Amendment protections.
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other performances shall not occur within ten feet of any patron.
(3) Location. No adult use shall locate within 1,000 feet of the property line of another adult use, any school, or any place of worship.
(4) No liquor license. No adult use shall be issued a liquor license. Nor shall any establishment with a liquor license operate as an adult use. The operator of an adult use shall not permit patrons to bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises
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Grayslake·5.08.270
Sales hours and locations
Summary
This section establishes specific hours for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for both on-premises and off-premises consumption in Grayslake. It also outlines regulations for sales in designated outdoor areas.
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with a permanent wall or fence or limit access through the indoor portion of the licensee's establishment.
Only Class "R-1," "R-2," "R-3," "R-4," and "R-5" licenses may serve liquor, as allowed by each liquor license Class definition, outdoors according to the requirements in 5.84 of the village Code. No licensee shall sell or serve alcoholic liquor for consumption in any other outdoor area of the licensed establishment except as permitted in this subsection...license Classification. 5. If applicable, all conditions and requirements of any temporary use permit issued by the village for the festival or special public event shall be met.
F. More restrictive operating hours. In granting a license pursuant to this chapter, the local liquor commissioner may limit the hours of operation for the sale of any types of alcoholic liquor to be more restrictive than the hours otherwise set forth in this section as a condition of any such license
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Schaumburg·112.79
RECOVERY OF COSTS ON VIOLATIONS
Summary
This section allows the local liquor control commissioner to impose fines, suspension, or revocation of a liquor license for violations of the village's liquor code. Additionally, it allows the commissioner to assess the liquor license holder for the reasonable costs of prosecution related to the liquor license hearing, requiring specific written findings for any assessed costs.
Section Text
holder of a liquor license who has been found guilty of violating any provision of the liquor code of the village by the local liquor control commissioner, upon conviction, may be subject to a fine, suspension or revocation of his license. Additionally, the liquor license holder may be subject to pay the reasonable cost of prosecution of the liquor license hearing as determined by the local liquor control commissioner of the village. Should the local liquor control commissioner assess costs
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Hickory Hills·34.17
Coin Operated Amusement Devices
Summary
This section regulates coin-operated amusement devices in Hickory Hills, restricting their presence to premises with certain liquor licenses and imposing licensing and fee requirements for both the devices and their owners.
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permitted in paragraph (b).
(b) Not more than four (4) coin operated amusement devices may be maintained and used on any premise which is licensed with a Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F or Class G liquor license under the following conditions:
1. Each coin operated amusement device shall have a current license thereon.
2. No coin operated amusement device shall be operated based upon any gambling game such as poker, black jack, craps and similar games...such form as provided by the City and shall undergo background checks similar to that of a liquor licensee. No person may be licensed as the owner of any coin operated amusement device who would not qualify for a liquor license. If the owner of a coin operated amusement device is a holder of a liquor license, then no license fees shall be required of the owner, otherwise a license fee of $250 per year shall be paid
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Lombard·112.41
Sale of cocktails, mixed drinks and single servings of wine to go
Summary
This ordinance allows licensed liquor establishments in Lombard to sell cocktails, mixed drinks, and single servings of wine for off-premises consumption via in-person purchase, to-go, or delivery. This provision is in effect until August 1, 2028, and is contingent on compliance with Illinois state law.
Section Text
Pursuant to 235 ILCS 5/6-28.8, relative to the sale of cocktails, mixed drinks and single servings of wine for off-premises consumption, local liquor license holders, with liquor licenses that allow for the sale and consumption of cocktails, mixed drinks and/or wine on the licensed premises, may conduct the sale of cocktails, mixed drinks and single servings of wine "in person," on a "to-go" basis, and by delivery, for off-premises consumption, in full compliance with the provisions...ILCS 5/6-28.8, until August 1, 2028. Where the local liquor license, that allows for the on-premises consumption of alcoholic liquor, does not provide for the sale of cocktails and mixed drinks, but only provides for the sale of beer and wine, said liquor licensee shall only be permitted to sell single servings of wine pursuant to the provisions of this Section.
(Ord. No. 7961, § 1, passed 6-17-21; Ord. No. 8222, § 1, passed 12-21-23)
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Campton Hills·4.1.32
Sale Of Cocktails, Mixed Drinks And Single Servings Of Wine To Go
Summary
This section authorizes licensed liquor establishments in Campton Hills to sell cocktails, mixed drinks, and single servings of wine for off-premises consumption via in-person, to-go, and delivery methods, in compliance with state law, until August 1, 2028. Establishments licensed only for beer and wine can sell single servings of wine.
Section Text
Pursuant to 235 ILCS 5/6-28.8, relative to the sale of cocktails, mixed drinks and single servings of wine for off-premises consumption, local liquor license holders, with liquor licenses that allow for the sale and consumption of cocktails, mixed drinks and/or wine on the licensed premises, may conduct the sale of cocktails, mixed drinks and single servings of wine “in person,” on a “to-go” basis, and by delivery, for off-premises consumption, in full compliance with the provisions...ILCS 5/6-28.8, until August 1, 2028. Where the local liquor license, that allows for the on-premises consumption of alcoholic liquor, does not provide for the sale of cocktails and mixed drinks, but only provides for the sale of beer and wine, said liquor licensee shall only be permitted to sell single servings of wine pursuant to the provisions of this Section
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New Lenox·6.17
Ineligible applicants
Summary
This section outlines various criteria that make an applicant ineligible for a liquor license in New Lenox. These include age, character, past criminal convictions, previous license revocations, and business structure.
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gambling, syndicated gambling, keeping a gambling place, or any other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality or the conspiracy, solicitation, or attempt to commit any of the aforementioned offenses.
(5) A person who has previously had a liquor license revoked for cause, whether in the village or in any other jurisdiction.
(6) A person, who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder, would not be eligible for the license upon a first application...application for license or at license hearing or, any violations of the terms and conditions of the application, or, of any of the statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations hereof, shall be cause for revocation or suspension of the license by the liquor control commissioner as is provided in the Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS Act 5.
(c) In the event that one of the restrictions becomes known or comes into effect after the issuance of the license, this will constitute
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Wilmette·10.61
Hearing by local Liquor Control Commissioner; imposition of fine; revocation or suspension of license
Summary
This section outlines the authority of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner in Wilmette to revoke or suspend liquor licenses for violations of chapter provisions or applicable rules. It also details the commissioner's power to impose fines, with escalating amounts for repeat offenses within a 12-month period, and establishes aggregate fine limitations.
Section Text
change of classification of license to be submitted to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Subject to the foregoing limitations, in determining the amount of a fine imposed, length of a suspension imposed or revocation of a license under this section, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may consider in aggravation prior violations of other village laws and ordinances by the same licensee, including, but not limited to, those restricting the sale of tobacco to underage persons. Additionally, the Local Liquor Control...applicable to such other business or businesses. Appeals shall be taken to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and the Circuit Court in the manner provided by law.
(c) Public hearings conducted by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner incident to the revocation or suspension of any license issued by him shall be hearings of record.
Any order of suspension or revocation shall be based on written findings of fact, and such findings shall be supported by substantial evidence in the light
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Markham·112.019
License Restrictions
Summary
This section outlines restrictions for liquor licenses in Markham, prohibiting the solicitation of drink purchases by staff and requiring establishments to maintain a respectable environment. It also mandates cooperation with departmental inspections.
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licenses enumerated in § 112.018(A) of this chapter shall be subject to the following restrictions.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any licensee, his or her manager, or any other person in charge of licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is offered for sale or consumption on the premises to engage, employ or permit any person to solicit for regard of compensation any patron or customer thereof to purchase alcoholic or non-alcoholic liquor for such person, such patron or customer...device or covering which is intended to give the appearance of or simulate the genitals, pubic area, buttocks, anus or anal cleft or cleavage.
(2) For any female person, while on the premises of an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, to expose to public view that area of the human female breast at or below the areola thereof, or to employ any device or covering which is intended to give the appearance
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Lisle·3.2.3
License; Purpose
Summary
This section outlines the village's policy on alcoholic liquor sales, primarily restricting retail sales to original packages. It establishes that it is unlawful to give or allow the consumption of alcoholic liquor on premises open to the public unless licensed for sale, licensed for Bring Your Own consumption, or operating as a market research organization for taste testing.
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shall be unlawful for a person directly or indirectly responsible for any premises to which the public is admitted to give or offer to give any alcoholic liquor to any person for consumption unless said person is licensed to sell alcoholic liquors on said premises, or is licensed as a market research organization for the purpose of product taste testing of new alcoholic liquors.
It shall be unlawful for a person directly or indirectly responsible for any premises to which...public is admitted to at any time allow a person upon said premises to consume any alcoholic liquor unless the premises is licensed for sale of alcoholic liquors on said premises, licensed for Bring Your Own consumption, or unless the business at the premises is licensed as a market research organization for the purpose of product taste testing of new alcoholic liquors
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Harvey·5.06.030
Liquor control commissioner
Summary
This section establishes the mayor as the local liquor control commissioner and the clerk as their assistant, granting them specific powers related to liquor license issuance and management. It also mandates the maintenance of a public list of issued licenses and requires the commissioner to provide detailed information on license applications to the city council when license numbers are limited.
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accordance with the aforesaid Act, the mayor is appointed local liquor control commissioner and the clerk is appointed his assistant with power to collect all license fees and the local liquor control commissioner shall have...power that is given to him under Article 4 of aforesaid Act of the General Assembly, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
B. The liquor control commissioner shall prepare and maintain a current list of all liquor licenses issued, the name of the license holder, the type of license issued and the address of the licensed premises, which list shall be available for public inspection.
C. In the event that there are pending applications for liquor licenses but there
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West Chicago·3.7
Application
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for applying for a license in West Chicago. It details the mandatory information and statements applicants must provide, including personal details, business information, location of the premises, and assurances of compliance with laws and ordinances.
Section Text
Applications for such licenses shall be made to the local liquor control commissioner, in writing, under oath, and signed by the applicant, in accordance with the directions set forth in the application. The application shall include the following information and statements:
(1) The name, age and address of the applicant, and the name, age and address of every sole owner, general partner, corporate officer, director, manager, and anyone owning five (5) percent or more of the aggregate limited partner shares...application and each manager employed or to be employed at the licensed premises.
(c) The local liquor control commissioner may, within the discretion of the local liquor control commissioner, require to be fingerprinted any applicant for a new liquor license or any applicant for a renewal of a liquor license. Should the applicant be a partnership corporation the local liquor control commissioner may, within the discretion of the local liquor control commissioner, require to be fingerprinted any sole owner, general
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Chicago Ridge·6.37
Revocation and regulation by liquor control commissioner
Summary
This section grants the local liquor control commissioner the authority to revoke retail liquor licenses for violations of local ordinances or state law related to alcohol sales. It also subjects all liquor license holders and distributors to the commissioner's regulations.
Section Text
local liquor control commissioner may revoke any retail liquor dealer's liquor license for any violation of any provision of this chapter or for any violation of any state law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor. All liquor license holders and distributors of alcoholic liquor are subject to such regulations as the local liquor control commissioner may impose.
(Code 1978, § 3-3-16; Code 1997, § 6-74; Ord. No. 16-03-10, § 2, 3-15-2016)
Editor's note
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Chicago Ridge·6.31
Beer garden supplemental license
Summary
This section establishes regulations for beer garden supplemental licenses in Chicago Ridge, outlining where alcoholic liquor can be consumed outside licensed establishments and specifying application requirements, operational standards, and conditions for granting such licenses.
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shall be unlawful for any person to drink, consume, transport, carry or possess any alcoholic liquor, except in the original package and with the seal unbroken, from any liquor licensed establishment except into a licensed beer garden. Beer Garden is defined herein as an open air enclosed area connected to the licensed premises.
(b) The consumption and possession of alcoholic liquor shall be permitted in a licensed beer garden during the same hours of operation for which the premise...garden license in the event that any provision of this section is violated. Any hearing shall be held before the liquor control commissioner using the same procedures set forth in this chapter for the suspension or revocation of a liquor license
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Oakbrook Terrace·124.18
Disciplinary actions against licensees
Summary
This section outlines the grounds for disciplinary actions against video gaming licensees and associated individuals in Oakbrook Terrace. Actions can include fines, suspension, revocation, or restriction of a license for violations of the Video Gaming Act, city ordinances, or actions that discredit the industry or city.
Section Text
Video Gaming Act.
(2) A licensee whose employment has been terminated is subject to revocation of license for any act or failure to act that occurred while licensed.
(3) A person who has had his or her license revoked by the Liquor Commissioner may not reapply for a license without permission from the Liquor Commissioner.
(B) Notice of proposed disciplinary action against licensees.
(1) When notified of facts sufficient to support disciplinary action against a licensee or a person with...city operating gambling games in violation of this chapter shall be subject to seizure, confiscation and shall be turned over to the Illinois Gaming Board as provided in § 1800.1110 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
(7) Any city liquor license issued by the Liquor Commissioner under the provisions of this code to any or operator of a licensed video gaming location that operates or permits the operation of a video gaming terminal within its establishment in violation of this chapter shall
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Wonder Lake·111.22
ALCOHOL DELIVERY SERVICE
Summary
This section outlines restrictions on the delivery of alcoholic liquor to addresses within Wonder Lake that do not hold a liquor license. It specifies age requirements for delivery personnel and recipients, sets delivery time limitations, and mandates record-keeping by carriers.
Section Text
Alcoholic liquor delivered to any address located within the village which does not hold a valid liquor license is subject to the following restrictions: 1. Alcoholic liquor must be delivered by an individual of at least 21 years of age or older. 2. Deliveries must not be between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. 3. Payments may not be accepted...orders placed at the delivery location. 4. The express company, common carrier or contract carrier or agent of a liquor license holder that carries or transports alcoholic liquor into or within the village shall not deliver or leave such deliveries without requiring a signature of an individual 21 years of age or older. 5. Adequate evidence for proof of age should be produced to the delivery agent in all instances of delivery. 6. A record shall be kept
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Yorkville·3.3.21
Alcohol delivery service
Summary
This section outlines restrictions on the delivery of alcoholic liquor within Yorkville to addresses that do not possess a liquor license. Key regulations include age requirements for delivery personnel and recipients, delivery time restrictions, payment limitations, and detailed record-keeping requirements.
Section Text
Alcoholic liquor delivered to any address located within the City which does not hold a valid liquor license is subject to the following restrictions:
A. Alcoholic liquor must be delivered by an individual of at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
B. Deliveries must not be between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
C. Payments...accepted nor orders placed at the delivery location.
D. The express company, common carrier or contract carrier or agent of a liquor license holder that carries or transports alcoholic liquor into or within the City shall not deliver or leave such deliveries without requiring a signature of an individual twenty-one
(21) years of age or older.
E. Adequate evidence for proof of age should be produced to the delivery agent in all instances of delivery.
F. A record shall
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Crestwood·112.25
Licenses; Classes And Fees; Limitation On Number
Summary
This section of the Crestwood municipal ordinance establishes different classes of retail liquor licenses, specifying their privileges, annual fees, and limitations on the number of licenses that can be issued for each class. It also outlines a temporary permit for specific events.
Section Text
Licenses to sell alcoholic liquor at retail shall be of the following classes.
(A) Class “A” license. A Class “A” license shall entitle the licensee to make sales at retail of alcoholic liquor from the premises specified for use or consumption on or off the premises where sold. The license fee for a Class “A” license shall be $1,000 per annum. No more than 42 licenses of this class shall be issued and in effect at any time...permit shall be issued only to an organized church, society, fraternal or benevolent organization organized or conducted not for pecuniary profit, or to the business employed or engaged to cater said event, provided said business is currently licensed to sell alcoholic liquor at retail within the village. Such temporary permits shall not permit the sale of any alcoholic liquors in any place where the sale thereof is prohibited by law or by ordinance of the village. Such permits shall
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Evergreen Park·3.55
Original Issuance Or Transfer
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for original issuance or transfer of liquor licenses in Evergreen Park, including applicant reimbursement for investigation costs and the discretion of the local liquor control commissioner in permitting transfers. It defines what constitutes a transfer of interest for the purpose of fees.
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addition to the annual liquor license fee, an applicant shall reimburse the Village for all costs involved (including fingerprinting and legal fees) with respect to the investigation of an applicant for the original issuance of or transfer of a liquor license.
(b) The local liquor control commissioner may, at his discretion, permit the transfer of interest in or location of a license issued for the operation of the sale of alcoholic liquors at any location to which such license...been issued, suspended or revoked. Except with the consent of the local liquor control commissioner, licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter are not subject to sale, assignment, transfer or to a change of location.
(c) For the purpose of this section, a transfer of any interest in a partnership, association, or in more than 5% of ownership in shares of the stock of a corporation shall be a transfer of interest and require the payment
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Green Oaks·13.5.1
Qualified Exemption From Gaming
Summary
This section exempts qualified video gaming terminals from general gambling prohibitions if they meet specific criteria, including holding a valid permit sticker and being operated by a licensed liquor establishment compliant with chapter regulations. It defines licensed establishments and video gaming terminals.
Section Text
other chapter or section of this code that may reference or govern gambling or gaming shall not apply to any video gaming terminal that has a valid video gaming terminal permit sticker and is being operated by a licensed liquor establishment which holds a valid village video gaming establishment license and is in full compliance with this chapter.
B. Definitions:
LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT OR LICENSED PREMISES: Any establishment which holds a valid village license to sell liquor at retail for consumption...licensed premises under title 10, "Liquor Control", of this code and licensed by the Illinois gaming board to operate a video gaming terminal on its premises. For purposes of this Chapter 13-5, this definition also includes "Truck Stops" as that term is used under the Illinois Video Gaming Act.
VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL: Any electronic video game machine that, upon insertion of cash, is available to play or simulate the play of a video game, including, but not limited
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Kenilworth·116.031
Investigation Of Applicant
Summary
This section outlines the investigation process for local liquor license applicants in Kenilworth, requiring the Village Chief of Police to investigate the applicant's fitness and character, including fingerprinting for new and existing applicants. The Chief of Police must then provide recommendations to the Liquor Control Commissioner within 30 days, with an exception for Class E Special Event licenses.
Section Text
Investigation. Prior to issuance of a local liquor license, the Village Chief of Police, or his or her designee, shall investigate the fitness and character of the applicant and all partners, officers, managers, directors, shareholders, and agents thereof, as deemed necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and order.
(B) Fingerprinting. As deemed necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and order, the Village Chief of Police, or his or her designee, shall, within ten days...after receipt of a complete application filed pursuant to this chapter, take and record the fingerprints of (1) all partners, officers, managers, directors, shareholders, and agents of a new applicant for a local liquor license, and (2) all new partners, officers, managers, directors, shareholders, and agents of existing or renewal local liquor license applicants. The applicant shall pay to the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, a fingerprinting fee for each set of fingerprints taken, covering the administrative
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Glencoe·4.11
Investigation Of Applicant
Summary
This section outlines the process for investigating applicants for local liquor licenses in Glencoe, including background checks and fingerprinting, and requires the Public Safety Director to make recommendations to the Liquor Control Commissioner.
Section Text
Investigation. Prior to issuance or renewal of a local liquor license, the village public safety director, or his or her designee, shall investigate the fitness and character of the applicant and all partners, officers, managers, directors, shareholders, and agents thereof, as deemed necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and order.
(b) Fingerprinting. As deemed necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and order, the village director of public safety, or his or her designee, shall...within ten days after receipt of a complete application filed pursuant to this chapter, take and record the fingerprints of: (1) all partners, officers, managers, directors, shareholders, and agents of a new applicant for a local liquor license; and (2) all new partners, officers, managers, directors, shareholders, and agents of existing or renewal local liquor license applicants. The applicant shall pay to the director of public safety, or his or her designee, a fingerprinting fee for each set of fingerprints
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Highland Park·119.315
Investigation of Applicant
Summary
This section outlines the investigation process for local liquor license applicants in Highland Park, requiring the Chief of Police to assess the applicant's business responsibility and potentially take fingerprints for public health and safety. A report with recommendations is due within 30 days, though certain license types are exempt.
Section Text
Investigation. Prior to issuance of a local liquor license, the Chief of Police, or their designee, will investigate the business responsibility of the applicant and all partners, officers, managers, directors, shareholders, and agents thereof, as deemed necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and order.
(B) Fingerprinting.
(1) As deemed necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and order, the City Chief of Police, or his or her designee, will, within ten days after receipt...complete application filed pursuant to this Chapter, take and record the fingerprints of (a) all partners, officers, managers, directors, shareholders, and agents of a new applicant for a local liquor license, and (b) all new partners, officers, managers, directors, shareholders, and agents of existing or renewal local liquor license applicants.
(2) The applicant must pay to the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, a fingerprinting fee for each set of fingerprints taken, covering the administrative costs