Issuance Of Licenses; Number Of Licenses Authorized.
Summary
This section outlines the process for issuing Village retail liquor dealer licenses, designating the Mayor as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. It also establishes that the number of licenses in effect at any time is limited by the provisions of Section 808.23.
Section Text
Village retail liquor dealers' license for the sale of alcoholic liquor may be issued by the Mayor, as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, subject to all provisions of this chapter and all other provisions relating to licenses in general not inconsistent with this chapter. No licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Village shall be in effect at any one time in excess of those provided in Section 808.23.
(Ord. 1974-4. Passed
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Oak Forest·111.41
License Required
Summary
This section mandates that any entity selling or dispensing liquor within Oak Forest must first obtain a liquor license. It also specifies that each business location requires a separate license and outlines restrictions on video gaming terminals, particularly concerning individuals under 21 years of age.
Section Text
other entity shall sell or offer for sale at retail, draw, pour, mix, dispense or otherwise serve (hereinafter collectively referred to as “sale,” “sold,” “sell” or “offered for sale”) any liquors within the city without first having obtained an liquor license as herein provided. Each separate place of business or location wherein liquor shall be sold or offered for sale, drawn, poured, mixed, dispensed or otherwise served, regardless of whether there is any type of compensation, shall have a separate...license. No video gaming terminals. activities or operations are permitted within the city, except pursuant to the issuance of a liquor license pursuant to one of the liquor license categories under this code which specifically authorizes such video gaming terminals and operations on the premises of the particular business or establishment involved, provided however that such prohibition shall not apply to fraternal and veteran establishments a defined in the Illinois Video Gaming Act (ILCS Ch.230
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Round Lake Beach·3.2.4
Application for license; application fee; requirements
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for applying for a new or renewed alcoholic beverage license in Round Lake Beach. It details the information, statements, and a $100 processing fee that must be submitted with the application to the village president.
Section Text
case of a new applicant, a current financial statement shall be submitted and a description of the method of the financing for the business.
B. The applicant by submitting the application for the purpose of receiving a local liquor license agrees to be fingerprinted and to cooperate with the local liquor control commissioner or his designated representative by providing information concerning the applicant's character and reputation, prior criminal background and the books and records of the business seeking...issuance of the local liquor license.
C. If an application for a local liquor license is not approved by the local liquor commissioner within 45 days of receipt by the village, the application shall automatically be deemed to have been denied and shall be of no further force and effect. Any applicant whose application is denied in this manner is eligible to reapply for a local license if he or she files a new application as required herein and pays
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Round Lake Heights·3.3.14
Minors, drunkards and others
Summary
This section prohibits the sale or purchase of alcoholic liquor to or by individuals under the age of 21 in Round Lake Heights. It outlines penalties for violations, requires warning signs to be displayed, and prohibits minors from being on licensed premises unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, with provisions for license suspension or revocation.
Section Text
Lake Heights if you have not attained age 21 and you purchase alcoholic liquor or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor. 4. It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer's license or his agent or employee to suffer or permit any minor to be or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to, or situated in the room or place where such licensed premises is located; provided...guardian on any licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale of services or other commodities other than alcoholic liquor.
In addition to all other fines and penalties, the Mayor may suspend or revoke the retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of this subsection. 5. It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian to permit any minor child of which he or she may be the parent or guardian of to violate
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Wilmette·10.7
Eligibility for license
Summary
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for obtaining a license, excluding certain individuals and entities based on character, legal status, criminal history, previous license violations, and corporate structure. It also specifies requirements for managers or agents and for the business's incorporation status.
Section Text
such license, except a Class E liquor license, shall be issued to:
(1) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community;
(2) A person who is not a citizen of the United States or an alien with legal status to hold such license under the laws and treaties of the United States of America;
(3) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law if the commissioner determines, after...Village, shall not be directly interested, except as a member of a club as defined herein, as provided by law. Notwithstanding the above an elected official of the Village may have a direct interest in a local liquor license pursuant to the provisions provided in Sections 10-4 and 10-4.5 of this Chapter;
(15) Any applicant who fails to obtain a state liquor license;
(16) A person who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated
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Harwood Heights·4.28.1500
Video gaming permitted
Summary
This section permits video gaming in Harwood Heights, subject to specific licensing requirements. It mandates that video gaming terminals can only be operated by holders of certain liquor licenses who also obtain a supplementary Class V liquor license and a license from the Illinois Gaming Board, along with a valid gaming terminal license for each terminal.
Section Text
Compiled Statutes 40/1 et seq., is permitted in the village subject to the provisions of this article.
B. No video gaming terminals, activities or operations are permitted within the village, except pursuant to the issuance of a Class V liquor license to the holder of a Class A, A-1, F and F-1 liquor license as set forth in Section 4.12.050. A supplementary Class V liquor license shall authorize holders of a Class...liquor license to have and operate video gaming terminals upon the licensed premises upon receipt of a video gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 Illinois Compiled Statutes 40/1 et seq.
C. No video gaming terminals, activities or operations are permitted within the village except pursuant to the issuance of a valid gaming terminal license for each video gaming terminal as set forth in Section
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Franklin Park·3.2.11
Building and location restrictions
Summary
This section outlines restrictions on the location of alcoholic liquor retail sales, including proximity to sensitive institutions, and details the process for changing licensed premises. It also briefly mentions compliance with village sign regulations.
Section Text
liquor if any such sales are limited to periods when groups are assembled on the premises solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors.
(b) Change of location. A local liquor license for retail sale shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon authorization to make such change issued by the local liquor control commissioner...liquor under the laws of this state and the ordinances of the village.
(c) View from street. The licensee shall comply with all village sign regulations. In addition, in premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the premises is licensed, other than as a restaurant, hotel or club, no screen, blind, curtain, partition, article or thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon the doors of such licensed premises nor inside such premises, which shall
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Bartlett·3.3.4.1
Standards For Determining Issuance Of License
Summary
This section outlines disqualifying factors for obtaining a liquor license, including failure to cooperate with background checks or information revealed during such checks that indicates a risk to public health, safety, morals, and welfare. It specifies ownership and management thresholds for corporations and allows for exceptions for publicly traded companies.
Section Text
liquor license shall be issued under the terms of this chapter to any person, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company (LLC) or corporation, if any person, partner, joint venturer, manager of an LLC, member of any LLC owning in the aggregate more than five percent (5%) interest therein, officer, director, stockholder or shareholder owning in the aggregate more than five percent (5%) of the stock of such corporation, manager of the licensed premises or liquor manager is a person.../6-11, 3-3-1-5/6-12, and/or 3-3-1-5/6-25; and/or
C. Matters pertaining to the public health, safety, morals and welfare, including, but not limited to, traffic congestion, whether the issuance or renewal of the liquor license will cause or contribute to the blighting and/or reduction of property values in an area, and the condition of the licensed premises and surrounding property.
For corporations whose stock is publicly traded and listed on a recognized stock exchange, this
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Bloomingdale·4.2.16
Hours Of Operation
Summary
This section outlines the permitted hours for serving alcoholic beverages on licensed premises, varying by liquor class and day of the week. It also specifies rules for consumption during prohibited hours and post-closing cleanup.
Section Text
alcoholic liquor shall be consumed in or on any premises for which a liquor license has been issued during any period of time during which this chapter prohibits the sale of alcoholic liquor. All alcoholic liquor which is served during those hours when the serving of alcoholic liquor is permitted but which is not consumed must be removed from all tables, counters and serving surface areas within fifteen (15) minutes after the permitted hours end. Only employees of a licensee...past 9:00 p.m. on any given day.
T, Temporary:
Not to precede or exceed posted event hours
V, Video gaming Subject to the hours of the primary Class D-2 full liquor service, H hotel or R resort liquor license
B. On January 1 (New Year's Day morning), closing hours for all classes, with the exception of Classes C and T, shall be extended for one hour, provided no establishment serves after three o'clock
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Des Plaines·4.4.9
Conditions Of License
Summary
This section outlines the conditions and limitations of liquor licenses in Des Plaines, emphasizing their personal and non-transferable nature. It details how changes in partnership or corporate stock ownership can affect license validity and states that license fees are non-refundable and due annually.
Section Text
liquor license shall be purely a personal privilege and shall not be transferable. A license shall be good for not exceeding the calendar year in which it is issued unless sooner revoked for cause as provided by law. A license may be issued to a person, a partnership or a corporation.
B. If a partnership is changed during a calendar year by adding a new partner, the existing license shall terminate. However, if a partnership is changed during a calendar...sale, or kept for sale, to be open to the public until the fee is paid and license issued.
D. No interpretation or construction of this provision shall prohibit the proration of the fee for a special four A.M. liquor license when the applicant's liquor establishment was annexed to the city of Des Plaines during the year for which the applicant applied
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Posen·7.3.19
Loud Noises; Disturbances; Lewd Dancing Prohibited; And Nude Or Obscene Performances
Summary
This ordinance section prohibits loud noises, disturbances, lewd dancing, and nude or obscene performances within establishments licensed for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in Posen. It also sets time restrictions for live music and sponsored outdoor activities.
Section Text
retailer of liquor licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall permit any loud or boisterous talking or obscene or profane language, quarreling, singing, fighting or other disturbances of persons passing along any street or public square in the vicinity thereof, or to the disturbance of the peace and quiet of persons doing business or residing in the neighborhood thereof.
(B) No retailer of liquor licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall permit live musicians, and/or disc jockeys past...hour of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight on Friday and Saturday and ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. on Sunday through Thursday.
(C) No retailer of liquor licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall permit any sponsored outdoor activities to begin prior to ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. and must terminate any such outdoor activities by ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
(D) No retailer of liquor licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall permit upon
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Elgin·6.06.129
Posting of notice regarding preservation of the peace on licensed premises
Summary
This ordinance requires liquor license holders in Elgin to prominently display a sign detailing their duty to maintain peace on licensed premises. It mandates that licensees and their employees prevent criminal acts or disturbances and immediately report any observed criminal activity or fighting to the city police, with failure to comply resulting in license revocation, suspension, or fines.
Section Text
every licensee holding a class of license permitting the consumption of alcohol on the licensed premises shall display at all times in a prominent place on the licensed premises a printed sign which shall read substantially as follows:
Liquor license holder's duty to maintain peace on the premises.
The Elgin Municipal Code imposes a duty on all liquor license holders and their employees to maintain the licensed premises in a peaceable and orderly manner.
License holders and their employees...member of the public on the licensed premises from committing any criminal act or any other act which act done in such an unreasonable manner that it alarms or disturbs another or provokes a breach of the peace.
A liquor license holder or employee of any licensee who observes any type of criminal activity or fighting on the licensed premises is required to immediately notify the city police department of such conduct.
Failure to report any such incident shall subject
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Beach Park·5.16.210
Minors
Summary
This section prohibits the sale or furnishing of alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21 years old. It also restricts minors from being on premises where alcoholic beverages are sold for on-site consumption, with specific exceptions and time-based limitations on their presence, especially in adjacent or nearby rooms, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian and before 9 PM.
Section Text
other alcoholic liquors are sold for consumption on the premises, except places in which the principal business is the sale of services or commodities other than alcoholic liquors.
B. Premises Restrictions:
1. No holder of a retail liquor dealer's license or his bartender, agent or employee shall suffer or permit any person under the age of twenty one (21) to be in or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room...parent or guardian; provided, that this shall not apply to any licensed premises or portion thereof which derives its principal business from the sale of services or commodities other than alcoholic liquor.
2. No holder of a retail liquor dealer's license or his bartender, agent or employee shall suffer or permit any person under the age of twenty one (21) to be in or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room
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Rosemont·4.7B-3
Video Gaming Establishment License Application
Summary
This section outlines the required information for a combined application for a video gaming establishment license and a Class VG liquor license in Rosemont. It details applicant identification, ownership and management information, state-level gaming board documentation, proof of property control, and specific interior construction plans for the gaming area.
Section Text
Village shall prepare a combined application form for a video gaming establishment license and a Class VG liquor license that shall require submission of the following information:
A. Identification of the applicant, its corporate status, address, business name and location in the Village for which the licenses are sought and any assumed name by which it is doing business at the location for which a license is being sought;
B. The name and address of all individuals that are managers...copy of all licenses and approvals given to the applicant by the Illinois Gaming Board;
G. Proof of ownership or of a lease for the location for which the video gaming establishment license and a Class VG liquor license are being sought;
H. Dimensioned construction plans for the interior room restricted to persons of age twenty one (21) or older in which the video gaming terminals will be located. These plans shall include:
1. A site plan clearly indicating
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Forest View·3.3.4
Payment Of License Fees
Summary
This section outlines the payment procedures for liquor licenses in Forest View, stating fees are due at application and annually on January 2nd. It also clarifies that licenses are personal privileges, non-transferable, and non-refundable upon revocation, with no apportionment for partial years.
Section Text
such fees shall be payable to the Local Liquor Commissioner at the time an application for liquor license is made. 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 be no apportioning of said fee for fractions of a year, nor shall there be any refund in case...said license.
All license fees are due and payable January 2 of each 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
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Warrenville·3.2.5
Application Requirements
Summary
This section outlines the application requirements for obtaining a retail liquor license in Warrenville. It details the information applicants must provide to the local liquor control commissioner and the director of finance and information services, including personal details of the applicant, managers, officers, directors, and significant shareholders.
Section Text
retail liquor license shall, at any time after the effective date hereof, be granted by the local liquor control commissioner except as hereafter provided. The local liquor control commissioner shall grant retail liquor dealers’ licenses in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the state and the provisions of this chapter. Any person requiring a license under this chapter shall make written application for a retail liquor dealer’s license to the local liquor control commissioner and shall file...five percent of the stock (if said stockholder should be a corporation, then disclosure of the stockholders of that corporation as specified herein should be made) and any and all information which may be reasonably requested by the local liquor control commissioner in order to determine whether the applicant, manager and other individuals, persons, officers, directors or shareholders named herein properly qualify under the terms of this chapter.
B. Reserved.
C. The character of business of the applicant
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Bolingbrook·6.79
Container size and original packaging
Summary
This section prohibits the division of original liquor packages and sets minimum sale sizes for individual containers of beer, malt liquor, ale, fortified wine, and spirits sold by certain retail liquor license holders in Bolingbrook.
Section Text
unlawful for the holder of a Class "B," "C-1," "C-3," or "C-7" retail liquor dealer's license or any officer, associate, member, representative agent or employee of such licensee to divide a manufacturer's original package containing more than one can or bottle of beer, malt liquor or ale, if the capacity of an individual can or bottle of such package is 45 ounces or less, in order to sell such individual can or bottle...unlawful for the holder of a Class "B," "C-1," "C-3," or "C-7" retail liquor dealer's license or any officer, associate, member, representative agent or employee of such licensee to sell, give, offer or expose for sale, or deliver an individual can or bottle of beer, malt liquor or ale with a capacity of 40 ounces or less.
(c) It is unlawful for the holder of a Class
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Bellwood·112.04
Local Liquor Control Commissioner To Issue Licenses
Summary
This section outlines the process by which the Bellwood Local Liquor Control Commissioner can issue liquor licenses. The Commissioner has the authority to grant licenses after reviewing a completed application and conducting a thorough investigation, provided the applicant meets all qualifications and adheres to the chapter's terms.
Section Text
Upon receipt of a properly completed application as the Commissioner may require, and after a complete and thorough investigation, the Commissioner may issue a license under this chapter to any person properly qualified and pursuant
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Dolton·111.019
Basset Program
Summary
This section mandates Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) for all personnel involved in selling or serving alcoholic beverages in Dolton. It outlines definitions, compliance timelines for existing and new licenses, requirements for new personnel, record-keeping obligations for licensees, and specifies that licensees are responsible for associated costs.
Section Text
state’s Liquor Control Commission as required by §§ 3-12(a)(11.1) and 6-27 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/3-12(a)(11.1), 5/6-27) and 77 Illinois Adm. Code part 3500.
(B) (1) For liquor licenses issued prior to 1-1-2013, compliance with this section shall be completed on or before 5-1-2013 and proof of said training must be filed with the village’s Liquor Commission or its prior...original or renewal liquor licenses issued pursuant to this section on or after 5-1-2013, the licensee shall cause all personnel to complete the state’s Beverage Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program prior to the issuance or renewal of said liquor license by the village’s Liquor Commissioner.
(C) Any new personnel requiring BASSET training shall, within 90 days from the commencement of their employment with a licensee, complete a BASSET approved seller/server training program
General Provisions
Hickory Hills·34.20
Entertainment
Summary
This ordinance prohibits contact sporting entertainment in licensed alcohol premises but permits non-contact sports if machines are licensed. Live entertainment requires a specific Class W license, and fashion/lingerie shows are generally prohibited unless part of a pre-ticketed meal event.
Section Text
Contact sporting entertainment or events (such as boxing, kick boxing, wrestling, mud wrestling, jello wrestling) between humans, between animals, or between humans and animals are prohibited in any premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor.
(b) Non-contact sporting entertainment or events (such as, darts, bowling, pinball machines and video games) are permitted in any premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor provided that the machines are properly licensed.
(c) Entertainment such as live or recorded music, dancing...disc jockeys, comedians, plays and theater are permitted in any premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor provided that a Class W license has been issued therefor.
(d) Fashion shows and lingerie shows are prohibited in any premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor except where such shows are restricted to viewing by patrons who have previously purchased a ticket off the premises and the price of the ticket includes a charge for a meal which is served
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La Grange Park·112.19
Licenses Classified; Fee Established
Summary
This section of the La Grange Park municipal ordinance classifies licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages into three classes: Class A (wine/beer, original package, off-premises), Class B (wine/beer, on or off-premises, for specific establishments), and Class C (alcoholic liquor, original package, off-premises, with specific retailer requirements and a higher fee structure).
Section Text
stores occupying a minimum of 3,000 square feet of floor space, of which not less than 2,000 square feet of floor space shall be display and customer service area; provided, that no Class C license shall be issued for an alcoholic liquor store to be located nearer than 1,000 yards from another such store within the La Grange Park Village limits. The sale of wine or beer for consumption on the premises is permitted during the following...hours:
Monday - Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(D) Class D license, which shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises. These licenses are authorized for issuance only to restaurants whose primary business is the preparation and serving of food (other than alcoholic beverages) and who shall continuously maintain and keep open for normal public use seating for dining
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Vernon Hills·15.47
Revocation appeal process
Summary
This section outlines the appeal process for peddler or solicitor license revocations in Vernon Hills. Individuals or organizations can request a hearing before the liquor and license commission within a specified timeframe, and the commission's decision is final.
Section Text
within seven days of receipt of notification or 14 days from the date notification was mailed to the legal address of the individual or business or organization as listed on the application submitted, for a hearing before the liquor and license commission. Such request must be filed in the office of the liquor and license commission. [(b)] Upon receipt of such request, the liquor and license commission will conduct a hearing to determine if the revocation of the license should...upheld or returned, within a period of not more than 30 days. The individual or organization will be notified of the date of the hearing in person, by telephone or by certified mail.
(c) The decision of the liquor and license commission in this regard is final
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Broadview·3.3.2.4
Schedule Of Annual License Fees
Summary
This section outlines the annual license fees for different classes of liquor licenses in Broadview. It specifies the fee amounts for Class A, Class B, Combination Class A and B, Class C, and Combination Class A and C licenses, with a payment deadline of January 1st and prorated fees for new applications filed later.
Section Text
following annual license fees shall be charged for liquor licenses:
Class A license $3,400.00
Class B license 3,400.00
Combination Class A and B license 3,400.00
Class C license 1,500.00
Combination Class A and C license 2,500.00
The license fees shall be paid by January 1. Any new application for a liquor license made after January 1 shall be subject to a prorated portion of the applicable
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Wheaton·6.82
Applications—Generally
Summary
This section outlines the general application process for most retail liquor licenses in Wheaton, requiring applicants to submit a standardized form, employee training program details, a non-refundable fee, proof of interest in the premises, and specific corporate or business entity information.
Section Text
This section applies to all applications for all license categories under this chapter other than Class F and special event liquor licenses.
(b) A person applying for a retail liquor license shall obtain an application form from the city as prescribed by the city manager. Such application shall be filed with the local liquor commissioner, together with: a description of the applicant's program for training its employees to properly handle the sale of alcoholic liquor and a nonrefundable application...copy of a lease, title or tract search for the premises for which a license is sought shall be attached to the application to establish the applicant's interest in the premises.
(c) Applications for a retail liquor license shall be made to the local liquor commissioner, in writing, signed by the applicant, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following statements and information:
(1) The applicant's name, mailing and residence addresses, and telephone number
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Maple Park·4.2.7
Investigative report
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for investigations and fingerprinting of applicants seeking or renewing liquor licenses in Maple Park. It details who is considered an applicant and specifies the process for fingerprint submission and fee collection.
Section Text
Definition. As used in this section, the terms "applicant" or "applicants" shall mean any individual who applies for a liquor license, all partners, officers of any partnership which applies for a liquor license and all officers of any corporation which applies for a liquor license.
B. Investigation; filing report. No license shall be issued hereunder until the applicant shall have been investigated by the local liquor control commissioner and a report filed in the records of said commissioner approving...issuance of such license.
C. Fingerprinting. As a part of this investigation, the local liquor control commissioner shall require fingerprints of all new applicants and shall have the right to require fingerprints of any applicant for renewal thereof. For purposes of obtaining fingerprints under this section, the local liquor control commissioner shall collect a fee and forward the fee to the Illinois Department of State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
A copy of fingerprints shall be held on record