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This section prohibits the retail sale or offering of alcoholic liquor without a license and also makes it unlawful to allow alcoholic liquor to be brought onto or consumed on business premises open to the public without a specific license. Exceptions are made for personal, non-commercial possession and transportation on private property.

This section requires businesses to obtain a retail liquor dealer's license to sell or offer alcoholic liquor and prohibits allowing alcoholic liquor to be brought into or consumed on business premises open to the public without a specific license.

This ordinance requires all individuals involved in selling, serving, or checking identification for alcoholic beverages, as well as management personnel, to complete a state-certified Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) Program. Training must be completed within 90 days of employment and renewed annually, with a waiver option for licensees with no prior violations.

This section prohibits mobile food vehicles and vendors from selling, giving, or delivering alcoholic liquor on their licensed premises without a proper retail liquor license. It also forbids allowing patrons to consume alcohol on the premises, regardless of who provided it, unless licensed.

This section mandates that establishments licensed to sell alcohol and video gaming terminals in Carpentersville obtain a village permit and pay a fee for each terminal. It also sets limits on the number of terminals, age restrictions for access, and operational hours.

This section outlines various restrictions and disqualifications for obtaining a liquor license in Riverside. It prohibits issuance to non-residents, individuals of poor character, non-citizens, those with certain criminal convictions, or entities whose members or stakeholders are ineligible.

This section outlines various restrictions and disqualifications for obtaining a liquor license in Riverside. It prohibits issuance to non-residents, individuals of poor character, non-citizens, those with certain criminal convictions, or entities whose members or stakeholders are ineligible.

This section outlines the Class 9 license requirements for caterers selling alcoholic liquors at private functions with food service to invited guests, and specifies daily sales hours, including extended Sunday morning hours.

This section outlines the form and required contents of applications for retail liquor licenses in Elmhurst. It specifies the information applicants must provide, including personal details, business character, premises description, and statements of compliance with laws and ordinances.

This section outlines requirements for reporting changes in personnel for liquor license holders, including partnerships, officers, directors, significant owners, and managers. It also specifies that licenses will terminate if ineligible individuals acquire certain ownership or management roles and mandates on-duty management and employee education on alcohol misuse.

This section outlines the consequences of a liquor licensee ceasing business operations, including potential license revocation and a reduction in the total number of licenses. It also details procedures for licensees seeking extensions for temporary closures and for the local liquor control commissioner to handle violations.

This section outlines penalties for violations of alcoholic liquor ordinances by licensees, including license revocation or suspension, fines, or a combination thereof. It also details procedures for hearings, including notification, evidence presentation, and public access.

This Steger ordinance prohibits the consumption of alcohol by individuals under 21 and mandates that establishments selling alcohol display a warning poster. It also outlines specific restrictions and exceptions regarding underage persons remaining on licensed premises.

This section outlines the authority of the Warrenville Local Liquor Control Commissioner to suspend or revoke retail liquor dealer licenses and levy fines for violations of chapter provisions, state law, or local ordinances. It details the notice and hearing procedures required before imposing sanctions and addresses license revocation for false statements in applications.

This section automatically terminates a retail liquor dealer license if the business ceases to sell alcoholic liquors or engage in other required activities for 30 continuous days. The number of available licenses in that class is then reduced by one. Exceptions exist for license suspensions, approved remodeling/repairs, or declared disasters.

This section automatically terminates a liquor license if the business ceases to sell alcoholic liquors or engage in other required activities for 30 continuous days. The number of available licenses in that class is immediately reduced by one.

This section defines and regulates Class G-1 licenses in Plano, which allow for the retail sale of beer and wine for on-premises consumption in establishments that also offer food and video gaming. It also outlines age restrictions and the commissioner's role in determining applicant eligibility.

This section outlines the requirements for applying for a local retailer's liquor license in Mettawa. It specifies the information that must be included in the written application, varying based on whether the applicant is an individual, partnership, or corporation.

This ordinance allows businesses with specific liquor licenses in Buffalo Grove to obtain a BYOB license, permitting patrons to consume commercially manufactured beer and wine brought to the premises, subject to strict conditions including inspection by a BASSET qualified employee and consumption with a meal.

This section outlines conditions for Class U local liquor licensees in Highland Park, requiring alcoholic liquor sales to be an accessory use, limiting bar/lounge seating, mandating light meal food offerings, restricting sales hours to coincide with the principal business, and allowing for additional commissioner-imposed conditions.

This section allows licensed retailers in Rosemont to sell and transfer pre-packaged cocktails, mixed drinks, and single servings of wine for off-premises consumption, provided specific packaging and sealing requirements are met.

This section prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious diseases in liquor-licensed premises and mandates B.A.S.S.E.T. program completion for employees involved in alcohol sales or service. It also prohibits the sale or service of alcoholic liquors by individuals under 18 years of age.

This section outlines the process for obtaining a temporary event license for the sale, dispensing, or consumption of alcoholic liquor during temporary events. It specifies that existing licensees must obtain this separate license to exceed their current license limitations and prohibits package liquor sales under this temporary license.

This section prohibits the possession, consumption, or sale of alcoholic liquor by individuals under 21 years of age within the Village, with specific exceptions for religious services, parental supervision at home, and employment by licensees. It also prohibits knowingly permitting underage consumption on controlled premises and imposes a mandatory $500 fine for violations of selling/delivering to minors or permitting consumption. Licensed premises are also prohibited from allowing minors unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This section outlines the procedures for suspending or revoking an alcoholic beverage license in Third Lake, including provisions for fines, immediate business closure in emergencies, and requirements for public hearings and notice to licensees.