This section prohibits the sale, consumption, or delivery of alcoholic beverages in various public areas within Lyons, unless a specific class T liquor license is obtained from the village liquor commissioner or the appropriate public entity.
Section Text
alcoholic beverage shall be sold, consumed or delivered in any park, playground, preserve, alley, public sidewalk, parkway, street or building belonging to, or under the control of, the village or any other public entity, without obtaining a class T liquor license from the village liquor commissioner or appropriate liquor license from the associated public entity authorized to issue such license. (1965 Code
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Oak Lawn·3.3.23
Delivery Service Instructions
Summary
This section establishes restrictions for the delivery of alcoholic liquor to addresses within Oak Lawn that do not hold a liquor license. It mandates age verification for recipients and deliverers, restricts delivery hours, prohibits on-site payment or order placement, and requires detailed record-keeping for each delivery.
Section Text
Alcoholic liquor delivered to any address located within the Village of Oak Lawn 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 eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. on weekdays and eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and eleven...clock (11:00) A.M. on Sundays.
C. Payments may not be 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 Village 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
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Zion·56.55
Processing of applications
Summary
This section outlines the process for reviewing and deciding on new retail liquor license applications in Zion. It involves review and recommendations by the local liquor control commission, a public hearing, and a final written decision by the local liquor control commissioner.
Section Text
Upon receipt of an application for any new license authorized pursuant to this chapter, the local liquor control commissioner shall forward such application to the local liquor control commission for its review and recommendations. A public hearing shall take place at which time the members of the local liquor control commission may ask questions related to any and all information contained on the applicant's application as well as questions the local liquor control commission deems pertinent to the applicant/application...such a license.
(c) Any decision of the local liquor control commissioner to grant or deny a license authorized to be issued under this chapter shall be conclusive. If the local liquor control commissioner refuses to issue a license, the local liquor control commissioner shall issue a statement, in writing, specifying the reasons therefor, which shall include that the applicant has a right to appeal the decision to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
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Cary·5.08.080
Examination of applicant for local license
Summary
This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner broad authority to examine applicants and licensees, including their books and records, and to issue subpoenas. It also outlines a fee for background checks for new applicants, matching the state's requirement.
Section Text
Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any application for a local liquor license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine, or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee, to hear testimony and take proofs for his or her information in the performance...behalf, as provided by the statute.
A. A charge to defray the expense of a background check shall be paid to the Village by the applicant at the time the application for a liquor license is made by a new applicant for whom a background check has not previously been conducted for the benefit of the Village; the charge for such background check shall be in the same amount then required to be paid by the State of Illinois Liquor
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Lisle·3.2.4
Application For License; Requisites
Summary
This section outlines the mandatory information an applicant must provide when applying for a liquor license from the local liquor control commissioner, including personal details, business information, and statements of compliance with laws and previous license history.
Section Text
applicant for a license from the local liquor control commissioner shall submit an application in writing under oath stating:
(A) 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 percent (5%) or more of the aggregate limited partner interest or shares of the applicant business entity or parent of the business entity.
(B) The citizenship of the applicant, his place...license must also file a "statement of manager". Failure to do so will be grounds for revocation or suspension of the license.
(O) The commissioner may, within his or her discretion, require any applicant for a new village liquor license, or any applicant for a renewal of a village liquor license, to be fingerprinted. Should the applicant be a partnership corporation, the commissioner may, within his or her discretion, require the following to be fingerprinted:
1. The officers, manager
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Elmwood Park·57.22
Number of Licenses
Summary
This section limits the number of video gaming terminal location licenses to 30 and video gaming terminal licenses to 177. It also outlines a procedure for increasing the number of location licenses based on applicant compliance and a recommendation from the Liquor Commissioner.
Section Text
increased or decreased from time to time, by the adoption of an ordinance amending this chapter, in the discretion of the Village Board of Trustees as follows:(1) If an application is submitted to the Liquor Commissioner for a location license for video gaming terminals for which no licenses are currently available, and if the Liquor Commissioner has determined that the application complies in all respects with the requirements of this chapter, other chapters of this Code, Village ordinances...State law, and if the Liquor Commissioner recommends issuance of the license, the application shall be presented to the Village Board of Trustees for its consideration of an increase in the number of location licenses available.(2) Whenever a location license previously issued under the provisions of this chapter is not renewed, or is revoked, surrendered, or terminated by dormancy, the maximum number of location licenses shall automatically and immediately be reduced by one. Thereafter, the reduced number of location
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Downers Grove·Sec 3.17
Change In Ownership; Change In Liquor Manager
Summary
This section outlines what constitutes a change in ownership for licensed businesses in Downers Grove, requiring a new liquor license under specific circumstances related to corporate shareholders, partnership changes, and management agreements exceeding 90 days.
Section Text
management agreement which permits such unlicensed individual or corporation to control and direct the operation of the business, to retain all or a majority of the profits derived from such business, and to utilize the privileges of the liquor license issued to another for such business for any period in excess of ninety (90) days. A management agreement shall not be deemed to include a contract for employment between a licensee and an individual manager or managers, who operate...temporary license to permit such ownership-transferee to continue operations pending processing of their application. At the time of submitting their application as required under this paragraph, the ownership-transferee may also apply for a temporary license with the Local Liquor Commissioner on such forms and with such information as the Local Liquor Commissioner may direct. Provided, such issuance shall be within the sole discretion of the Local Liquor Commissioner and shall authorize the ownership-transferee to continue selling alcoholic
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Stickney·6.46
Restrictions on issuance
Summary
This section outlines restrictions on who can be issued an alcoholic liquor license in Stickney, prohibiting individuals and entities that do not meet residency, character, citizenship, rehabilitation, or legal compliance standards. It also imposes requirements on corporate structures, managers, and past liquor law violations.
Section Text
alcoholic liquor license shall be issued to:
(1) A person who is not a resident of the village.
(2) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the village.
(3) A person who is not a citizen of the United States.
(4) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law, if after an investigation it is determined by the local liquor control commissioner that such person has not been sufficiently...keeper or is the keeper of a house of ill fame.
(6) A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality.
(7) A person whose state or village alcoholic liquor license has been revoked for cause.
(8) A person who at the time of application for renewal of any alcoholic liquor license would not be eligible for such license upon a first application.
(9) A copartnership, unless all the members
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Lockport·111.23
Sealing And Removal Of Open Wine Bottle From Restaurant
Summary
This section allows restaurants with specific liquor licenses to permit patrons to remove one unsealed, partially consumed bottle of wine for off-premise consumption, provided a meal was purchased and consumed. The wine must be securely sealed by the licensee in a tamper-proof bag with a dated receipt.
Section Text
restaurant that holds a Class A-2, C-1, C-2, or L-1 liquor license may permit a patron to remove one unsealed and partially consumed bottle of wine for off-premise consumption provided that the patron has purchased a meal or food and consumed a portion of the bottle of wine with the meal or food on the licensed premises. A partially consumed bottle of wine that is to be removed from the premises pursuant to this section...commonly known as a growler for the removal, carrying, or transportation of wine, beer, spirits or other alcoholic liquors from a licensed premises unless so corked, capped or sealed and labeled by a licensed manufacturer of the alcoholic liquor duly licensed by both the State Liquor Commission and the city for such use.
(Ord. 18-042, passed 11-7-18; Am. Ord. 19-001, passed
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Glendale Heights·4.3.20
Keg Sales
Summary
This ordinance requires liquor license holders in Glendale Heights to meticulously identify purchasers of kegs, maintain detailed sales records, and collect deposits to incentivize the return of kegs. It also mandates purchaser acknowledgment of the ordinance's provisions.
Section Text
than three (3) gallons (11 liters) of beer.
SALE OF A KEG: Any sale of beer in a keg, even though the keg is to be returned by the purchaser to the seller.
B. Identification Of Kegs Required: A liquor license holder who sells a keg shall affix to each keg sold a tag, furnished by the local liquor control commissioner, containing an identification number enabling the purchaser to be identified.
C. Records Kept: The liquor license holder shall keep...description of second form of identification if required, date of birth, and signature of the party purchasing the keg. The logbook shall be available for inspection by the village police department during normal business hours.
D. Deposit Required: The liquor license holder shall require the purchaser to deposit, at the time of the sale of a keg, at least seventy dollars ($70.00) for the sale of a keg with a pumper and at least twenty dollars ($20.00) for the sale
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Hampshire·3.1.2
License Required For Retail Sale Of Liquor
Summary
This section prohibits the retail sale, transfer, gift, delivery, or furnishing of alcoholic liquor within the Village unless an alcoholic liquor license has been obtained. It establishes a licensing requirement as a prerequisite for engaging in such activities.
Section Text
shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale at retail, transfer, give, deliver, or furnish any alcoholic liquor in the Village without having first obtained an alcoholic liquor license as herein provided
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Stone Park·111.03
Classes Of Licenses; Number; Fees
Summary
This section establishes four classes of retail alcoholic liquor licenses (Class A, AA, B, and C) in Stone Park, specifying the conditions under which they can operate, including hours of sale and consumption, and outlines the limited number of licenses and annual fees associated with each class.
Section Text
Licenses required by this chapter are hereby divided into the following classifications.
(A) Class A.
(1) A Class A license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquors, for consumption only on the premises specified; except that, there shall be no sales or consumption on the premises between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Monday through Sunday mornings by anyone, including the licensee and his or her agents and employees.
(2) There shall be issued...gross revenue from the sale of food. The village shall be permitted to audit the records of the license annually; if the license fails to meet the gross revenue requirement for two years within a ten-year period, the liquor license shall be immediately revoked.
(2) There shall be issued no more than one Class V license, for which a fee of $6,000 per year shall be assessed, in semi-annual installments of $3,000 each
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Carol Stream·11.2.2
License Required
Summary
This section of the Carol Stream village code requires any person or business selling or offering alcoholic liquor for sale to obtain a village liquor license. It also mandates a license for businesses or not-for-profit corporations that allow the consumption of alcoholic liquor on their premises.
Section Text
shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a village liquor license, or to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor in violation of the terms of a village liquor license.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any business or not-for-profit corporation to allow the consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises without a valid village liquor license issued pursuant to the provisions
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Melrose Park·5.12.090
Persons eligible for license
Summary
This section outlines the disqualifications for obtaining a village liquor license in Melrose Park. It lists criteria related to character, age, business operations, citizenship, criminal convictions, past license revocations, and the qualifications of partners, officers, managers, and agents.
Section Text
village liquor license shall be issued to:
A. A person who is not of fit character and reputation in the community in which he or she resides and in the village;
B. A person who has not attained the age of twenty-one (21) years;
C. A person/applicant who owns and/or operates a business or premises for which a liquor license is sought that refuses to consent to periodic inspections of the licensed premises as required by Section...full period for which the license is to be issued;
P. Any local law enforcing public official, including the mayor or members of the board of trustees of the village;
Q. Any person not eligible for a state retail liquor license;
R. A person who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the licensee;
S. A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as proscribed by 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/28-1
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Romeoville·111.13
Regulations For Operating A Game Room, Amusement Center Or Arcade
Summary
This section outlines specific regulations for operating game rooms, amusement centers, and arcades in Romeoville, focusing on noise control, interior visibility, cleanliness, and adherence to curfew hours.
Section Text
this exception hereby created shall permit any such establishment to serve alcoholic beverages or to be eligible under the ordinances of the village to apply for or receive a license to serve alcoholic beverages, other than a Class L liquor license, where such Class L liquor license is used to facilitate the hosting and conduct of tournaments, special events, exhibitions or billiard or pool competitions; and
(b) Prevent the issuance of any liquor license to any otherwise qualified person
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Plano·3.2.6
Location/Zoning Requirements, Classification Of Licenses, And Regulations And Requirements
Summary
This section mandates that liquor licenses can only be issued in zoning districts that permit the sale or consumption of alcohol, with an exception for class H licenses. It also outlines the different kinds and classes of retail liquor licenses.
Section Text
Liquor licenses shall be issued only for premises located in zoning districts which allow, either as a permitted use or a special use, the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors. This restriction shall not, however, apply to class H licenses.
Retail licenses to sell alcoholic liquors shall be of the following kinds and classes
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Beach Park·5.18.010
Qualified Exemption From Gaming; Definitions
Summary
This section exempts video gaming terminals operated by licensed liquor establishments from general gambling prohibitions, provided they meet specific licensing and operational requirements. It defines key terms like 'licensed establishment' and 'video gaming terminal'.
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 has 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 class A or a class J village license, with...area able to seat a minimum of eight (8) patrons, to sell liquor at retail for consumption on the licensed premises under chapter 5.16, "Liquor Licenses", of this title and licensed by the Illinois gaming board to operate a video gaming terminal on its premises.
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 to, video poker, line
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Schiller Park·110.58
Employees
Summary
This section prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious diseases in establishments selling alcohol and mandates equal access to services for all patrons. It also authorizes the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to require a BASSET seminar certificate for employees involved in selling or serving alcohol or checking identification.
Section Text
Board of Trustees of the Village find that it is necessary and advisable for licensees and licensee's employees to be apprised of the requirements of this Chapter and State law directly affecting the conduct of businesses operating under liquor licenses. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner is hereby authorized to require persons who sell or serve open and unopened containers of alcoholic beverages at retail and anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of open...Training ("BASSET") seminar certificate of attendance.
(1) A certificate of attendance shall be good for three years. Every person required to attend a BASSET seminar or program must complete said instruction at the time of issuance of a liquor license or renewal or within one hundred and twenty days after the person begins his or her employment, whichever is later. Village instruction may be offered at the Village's police station or other designated location on such dates
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Lockport·110.23
Operators Of Video Gaming Terminals
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for video gaming terminal (VG) operator licenses in Lockport, including conditions related to terminal supply, number limitations, screening, signage, and advertising.
Section Text
following conditions:
(1) The video gaming terminals shall be supplied by a duly licensed VG distributor under this subchapter;
(2) Number of video gaming terminals: No more than five video gaming terminals shall be issued to a liquor licensed establishment that holds a Class C (C-1 or C-2) liquor license. For all other licensed establishments including licensed truck stop and licensed large truck stop, no more than six video gaming terminals shall be issued and in operation...each establishment or licensed truck or large truck stop;
(3) Screening. For an establishment that holds a Class C (C-1 or C-2) liquor license, a floor plan that indicates the location of the video gaming terminals and the method of screening or a partition that sufficiently covers or blocks from view the video gaming terminals with a separate door or other gate for ingress and egress to the video gaming area must be submitted with the VG operator
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Highland Park·119.501
Sales Restricted to Authorized Premises
Summary
This section restricts the sale of alcoholic liquor to authorized premises as described in the local liquor license. However, it allows for off-premises sales under specific conditions, including a seven-day advance request to the City and compliance with state special use permits. It also defines licensed premises to include authorized outdoor dining areas.
Section Text
Determination of Premises.
(1) Except as provided in Section 119.501(A)(2) of this Chapter, a local liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in or from the premises described in the local liquor license, and only in the manner therein authorized and in compliance with the terms thereof.
(2) Notwithstanding Section 119.501(A)(1) of this Chapter to the contrary, a local liquor licensee may sell alcoholic liquor at a location other than the premises described...local liquor license, in accordance with the following:
(a) The licensee shall submit a request for off-premises sales to the City not later than the date that is seven days prior to the event at which the licensee proposes to conduct off-premises sales, which request shall include, without limitation: (i) the dates and times of the proposed off-premises sales, and (ii) a statement of authorization by the owner or operator of the event at which the licensee
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Morton Grove·4.6D-14
Regulations For Licensees Operating Video Gaming Terminals On The Licensed Premise
Summary
This section outlines regulations for operating video gaming terminals (VGTs) within licensed premises in Morton Grove. It specifies eligible license types, limitations on the number of VGT premises, restrictions on the segregated video gaming area size, and a future limit on the percentage of gross revenue derived from VGTs.
Section Text
Class B licenses who have since September 1, 2015, continuously held currently a video gaming license for the licensed premise in good standing may continue to operate video gaming terminals so long as the licensee’s video gaming and liquor license remains in good standing and the licensee complies with all local and state regulations pertaining to the operation of video gaming and the sale of alcohol. No more than 11 licensed premises in the Village may operate video gaming...licensed premises. The licensee shall, upon written request submit documentation showing to the Village to verify that it meets this this revenue requirement including, but not be limited to, audited financial statements, corporate financial reports, tax return information, state liquor license reports, or any other form of information deemed acceptable by the Village. At the Village's discretion, the licensed establishment shall be subject to an annual audit to verify compliance with this section.
The annual fee for a video
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South Barrington·3.2.14
Conditions Of License
Summary
This section outlines various conditions for selling alcoholic liquor in South Barrington, including closing hours, display of licenses, restrictions on sales in restaurants, prohibition of peddling, and a ban on soliciting drink purchases.
Section Text
provided that a licensee may remain open until two o'clock (2:00) A.M. if an extended hours supplemental license has been issued for the premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holder(s) of a class B liquor license shall not sell alcoholic liquor between the hours of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight and eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. In the event the principal business being conducted on the premises is not the sale of alcoholic liquor, the premises...Display Of License: Every licensee shall cause his license or licenses to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
C. Restaurants: It shall be unlawful for any restaurant licensed to sell alcoholic liquor to sell such liquor except in conjunction with the service of meals.
D. Peddling: It shall be unlawful to peddle alcoholic liquor in the village.
E. Soliciting Drinks: It shall be unlawful for any licensee, manager, officer, director
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Park City·5.60.100
Licensed video gaming
Summary
This section establishes an exemption for licensed video gaming terminals in Park City, provided they are operated by a licensed establishment that meets specific criteria including a liquor license and an Illinois Gaming Board license. It defines key terms and outlines the requirements for obtaining an annual video gaming establishment license from the city.
Section Text
sticker and is being operated by a licensed establishment that has a valid city video gaming establishment license and is in full compliance with this Section 5.60.100.
B. Definitions. 1. "Licensed establishment" means any establishment that is both licensed to sell liquor at retail in the city under Article I of Title 5 of the Park City Municipal Code entitled "Alcoholic Beverages" and licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board to operate a video gaming terminal on its premises, except...suspended, except after a public hearing before the city council, with a three day written notice to the licensed establishment, posted at the front entrance of the licensed establishment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any licensed establishment that has its liquor license forfeited, revoked, or suspended by the city under Chapter 5.48 of the Park City Municipal Code or by the Illinois State Liquor Commission, or has its video gaming license revoked or suspended by the Illinois Gaming Board, shall automatically, without
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Beecher·3.4.11
Change Of Location
Summary
This section requires liquor dealers to obtain written approval from the Liquor Commissioner to change their licensed location. The new location must comply with state and village laws for the sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor.
Section Text
retail liquor dealer's license or a wholesale liquor dealer's license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor, or the distribution thereof in the case of a wholesale liquor dealer, only on the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon the written license to make such changes issued by the Liquor Commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail
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Lemont·5.04.120
Age related regulations
Summary
This section prohibits individuals under the legal age from purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcoholic liquor within Lemont. It also outlines prohibitions and responsibilities for licensees, employees, parents, and guardians regarding underage access to alcohol.
Section Text
liquor is sold and possess or consume alcoholic liquor within the village boundaries.
(b) It is unlawful for any person under the legal age to misrepresent his or her age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor in any licensed establishment in the village where alcoholic liquor is sold.
(c) In every licensed establishment in the village where alcoholic liquor is sold, there shall be displayed at all times in a prominent place a printed card which shall...liquor to any person under legal age except in the performance of a religious ceremony or service.
(g) It is unlawful for any person under legal age to attend any bar, to draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises.
(h) No license shall employ upon the premises any person under legal age, to sell or deliver alcoholic liquor to any person except as follows:
(1) Any person employed in the position of a stock person