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South Barrington · 3.2.20

Restrictions On Sales, Purchases And Possession

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and their employees from selling, giving, or delivering alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21 years of age, intoxicated persons, or those known to be impaired. It also outlines acceptable forms of identification for age verification and prohibits individuals under 21 from using false or fraudulent identification.

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shall be unlawful for a licensee, agent or employee of such licensee to permit or allow any person under twenty one (21) years of age to tend any bar to draw, pour, mix, sell or serve alcoholic liquors in any licensed premises, provided the provisions of this subsection A4 shall not be construed to prevent the employment of persons who are at least eighteen (18) years of age as waiters or waitresses for the purpose of serving food and alcoholic...liquor on the licensed premises. (Ord. 2016-1130, 9-8-2016) 5. In every place in the village where alcoholic liquor is sold, there shall be displayed at all times in a prominent place a printed card which shall read substantially as follows: WARNING TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE FOR OBTAINING ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR You are subject to a fine up to seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) under the Ordinances of the Village of South Barrington if you purchase alcoholic liquor

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Brookfield · 6.217

Precondition for licensed location

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This section outlines the licensing prerequisites for operating a video gaming terminal at a licensed location in Brookfield. It requires valid state and local liquor licenses, both held for at least one year prior to the application, and specifies that video gaming terminal operating hours must align with general liquor license operating hours.

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cases of application for a licensed location, to operate a video gaming terminal, each licensed video gaming location shall possess a valid state license for a video gaming location, a valid liquor license issued for not less than one year prior to the date of the application for a licensed location, to operate a video gaming terminal by the state liquor control commission and a valid local liquor license issued for not less than one year prior to the date...application for a licensed location, to operate a video gaming terminal by the village liquor commissioner in effect at the time of application and at all times thereafter during which a video gaming terminal is made available to the public for play at that location. Video gaming terminals in a licensed video gaming location within the village shall be operated only during the same hours of operation generally permitted to holders of a license under the provisions of this Code

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Brookfield · 6.182

Options of holder upon violation notice; hearing

Summary

This section outlines the options for a liquor establishment license holder who receives a violation notice for an alcohol-related public nuisance. They can either agree to implement a nuisance abatement plan or attend a hearing to contest the violation.

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holder of the license of the alcoholic liquor establishment cited in a violation notice shall respond to the violation notice in one of the following manners: (1) If a pattern of alcohol-related public nuisance activity has not been previously found to have existed attributable to the alcoholic liquor establishment, the holder of the license of the alcoholic liquor establishment may notify the local liquor control commissioner, in writing, that the alcoholic liquor establishment agrees to institute a nuisance abatement...final disposition of the violation notice; or (2) By attending the hearing on the merits of the violation notice at the time and date specified on the violation notice or at which hearing the holder of the license of the alcoholic liquor establishment cited in a violation notice shall have the opportunity to contest the merits of the alleged violation. (b) The formal or technical rules of evidence shall not apply at any such hearing. The proceedings of the hearing

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Schiller Park · 112.003

License Required

Summary

This section mandates that any establishment wishing to install or operate video gaming terminals within Schiller Park must first obtain both a Video Gaming Establishment License and a Video Gaming Terminal License. These annual licenses have specific display requirements and are contingent upon holding valid state and local liquor licenses.

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issued by the Village that such establishment keeping the video gaming terminal have in place the following licenses: (A) A valid license from the Illinois Gaming Board for each such device; and (B) (1) A valid State of Illinois liquor license issued by the Illinois Liquor Commission; and (2) a valid Class A, Class AC, or Class R liquor license for service of alcoholic liquor on the premises issued by the Schiller Park Local Liquor Control Commissioner

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Oak Brook · 4.1.7

License Classifications

Summary

This section establishes two classes of retail liquor licenses for restaurants in Oak Brook, differentiating them based on the ratio of dining seating to bar/lounge seating. It also outlines specific provisions for establishments located within department stores and for banquet hall facilities.

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Retail liquor licenses issued under this chapter shall be divided into the following classes: CLASS A-1: Retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold when the primary business conducted on said premises is that of a restaurant, when the ratio of seating predominantly or exclusively used for dining purposes to that seating for bar or lounge areas equals or exceeds three and one- half to one (3.5:1). A license of this classification...food hall, including consumption within the food hall of beer, wine, and other alcoholic liquor that is purchased from an adjacent food hall restaurant or food hall coffee shop. CLASS M: Annual special events license for the sale or dispensing of alcoholic liquor during special events as required in section 4-1-17 of this chapter. CLASS N: Retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold when the primary business conducted on the premises is that

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Palos Heights · 114.12

Persons Ineligible For Licenses

Summary

This section outlines specific criteria that render an individual or entity ineligible for a retail liquor dealer's license in Palos Heights. These ineligibilities include non-residency (with exceptions), lack of good character, non-citizenship, felony convictions, certain moral offenses, prior license revocations, and various corporate and business ownership/structure requirements.

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retail liquor dealer's license shall be issued to: (A) A person who is not a resident of the city, except in case of railroad or boat licensees. (B) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he resides. (C) A person who is not a citizen of the United States. (D) A person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the State of Illinois. (E) A person...county board, and no such official shall be interested in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor. (O) Any person, association, or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license. (P) Any person holding a valid retailer's class license of another class issued for the same location. (Q) A club may not be granted a retailer's class B license. (R) A person or co-partnership, or individual

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Monee · 3.3.17

Change Of Location Of Licensed Premises

Summary

This section establishes that a retail liquor dealer's license is tied to a specific location and requires written permission from the Village President to change that location. Any proposed new location must comply with all state laws, this chapter, and other village ordinances.

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retail liquor dealer's license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon the written permit to make such change issued by the Village President. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the laws of the State, the provisions of this chapter and other ordinances

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Glenwood · 10.41

Change of location of licensed premises

Summary

This section requires a written permit from the village president to change the location of a licensed retail liquor premises. The proposed new location must comply with all state laws, the village code, and other ordinances regarding the retail sale of alcoholic liquor.

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retail liquor dealer's license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon the written permit to make such change issued by the village president. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the law of the state, the provisions of this Code and other ordinances

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Naperville · 3.3.3

DEFINITIONS

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used within the chapter on Liquor and Tobacco Control in Naperville. It defines alcoholic liquor, alternative nicotine products, beer, club, corkage, and craft beer.

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pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquors which conforms to the definition of a club in 235 Illinois Complied Statutes 5/1-3.24. CORKAGE: Optional practice of liquor licensed establishments to allow packaged wine to be brought by a customer into the premises of a Class A, B, I or J liquor licensed establishment for on-premise consumption by the customer and their dining guests in conjunction with their...substances which have a stimulant effect on the central nervous system, as found in the Schedules of Article II of the Illinois Control Substances Act (720 ILCS 570/201 et seq.). TASTING: A supervised presentation of alcoholic products at a licensed liquor retailer for the purpose of disseminating product information and education with consumption of alcoholic products being an incidental part of the presentation. TAVERN: Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place

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Highwood · 4.1.4

License And Compliance Required

Summary

This section requires any entity selling or delivering alcoholic liquor at retail or over the internet within Highwood to obtain a license from the city's liquor control commission. It also prohibits giving away alcoholic liquor in public places of business without a valid liquor license.

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partnership, corporation, society, club or association shall offer for sale or sell alcoholic liquor at retail or over the internet in the city unless such person, firm, corporation, society, club or association shall have first obtained a license therefor from the liquor control commission of the city. B. No person, partnership, corporation, society, club or association shall deliver or cause to be delivered any alcoholic liquor to any location within the city in connection with any sale at retail...partnership, corporation, society, club or association shall give to any person any alcoholic liquor in or upon any public place of business, premises, restaurant, or store within the city unless the business, premises, restaurant or store holds a valid liquor license issued by the city and there is full compliance with the requirements of that liquor license classification

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Coal City · 112.11

Classes of licenses; fees

Summary

This section establishes six classes of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in Coal City, detailing the authorized sales for each class and specifying associated annual license fees. It outlines requirements for on-premises consumption, package sales, and sales within restaurants based on meal sales percentage.

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sale of alcoholic liquor in the Village shall pay an annual license fee. The licenses shall be divided in six classes, and the license fees shall be as follows:A. Class A license. A Class A license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption only on the premises where sold.B. Class A-1 license. A Class A-1 license shall authorize the sale on premises specified of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, as well as other...licensed premises and no advertising of retail sales of package goods shall be carried on other than the price of the package being attached to the display area.C. Class B license. A Class B license shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor only in original packages and not for consumption on the premises where sold, which premises shall not be located on property or in a building that is used, in whole or in part, for residential purposes, except

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Wheaton · 6.90

Renewal; effect of failure to renew

Summary

This section outlines the process and conditions for renewing a retail license, including mandatory attendance at a renewal meeting for those with prior violations. It also specifies that licenses automatically terminate if not renewed within ten days of expiration.

Section Text

renewal shall be made on forms as provided in sections 6-82 and 6-83. Any licensee who has been found guilty by the local liquor commissioner of a liquor violation in the previous year must attend a liquor license renewal meeting before the local liquor commission prior to a license renewal. Any license issued pursuant to this chapter shall terminate by operation of law if not renewed within ten days after the date of its expiration. Thereafter, the licensee

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Maywood · 117.02

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section designates the Village President as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and outlines their powers and duties, including administering state liquor laws and local ordinances, issuing, suspending, and revoking liquor licenses, and conducting inspections.

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year payable in bi-weekly installments for his or her services as Local Liquor Control Commissioner. (D) Powers and duties. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions, and duties with respect to local liquor licenses: (1) To grant and/or suspend for not more than 30 days or revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons or entities for premises within the Village if they determine that the licensee has violated any of the provisions...shall keep a record of all proceedings, transactions, communications and official acts of the Commissioner, and shall perform such other duties as they may prescribe. (G) Commissioner of the Joint Commission for Tobacco and Cannabis Regulation and Licensing. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall also serve as the Tobacco and Cannabis Commissioner and as chair of the Joint Commission for Tobacco and Cannabis Regulation and Licensing as prescribed under § 129B.02 of this Code and shall have and exercise such duties

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Glenwood · 10.42

Renewal; not to be construed as a vested right

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for renewing a retail license in Glenwood, including qualification, premises suitability, and submission of state and county tax returns. It clarifies that license renewal is not a vested right and does not prevent the village from changing regulations or license numbers.

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State of Illinois Department of Revenue for the premises pursuant to the Illinois Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, 35 ILCS 120/1 et. seq. for the one-year period immediately preceding the May 1st date for which a renewed liquor license is requested; and (4) The licensee provides the village with a correct copy of all tax returns submitted by the licensee to Cook County for the premises pursuant to the Cook County Alcoholic Beverage Tax Ordinance for the one year period...immediately preceding the May 1st date for which a renewed liquor license is requested. (b) Any tax returns submitted to the village in conjunction with the any request for renewal of a liquor license shall be deemed to be financial information that is submitted to the village under a claim that it is proprietary, privileged and confidential such that the disclosure of such tax returns may cause competitive harm to the person or business submitting them to the village

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Northfield · 16.28

Powers And Duties Of Commissioner

Summary

This section outlines the powers and duties of the Northfield Liquor Control Commissioner, including the authority to request records, suspend licenses for endangerment, and impose fines or revoke licenses for violations related to licensed premises.

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forth in this Chapter, the Commissioner may immediately suspend, pending the exercise of the right to a hearing, the privilege of service of alcoholic beverages of any licensee who does not display a currently valid State or local liquor license or who in the judgment of the Commissioner is operating the business in such a manner as to endanger the health or safety of patrons of the premises or of the community. Any arrest for the sale or possession...licensed premises shall be deemed an endangerment to the health and safety of the community and shall subject the licensee to immediate suspension pursuant to this Subsection. The Commissioner may fine the licensee and/or suspend and/or revoke the liquor license of any licensee that the Commissioner determines has violated any Village regulation or other law of any kind or nature if the violation is related to the operation of the licensed premises. In addition, the Commissioner may fine any individual

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Mount Prospect · 13.301

Compensation, Powers And Duties Of Commissioner

Summary

This section outlines the compensation for the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and details their powers and duties, including record inspection, immediate suspension of liquor service, and license revocation/suspension for violations.

Section Text

forth in this chapter, the commissioner may immediately suspend, pending the exercise of the right to a hearing, the privilege of service of alcoholic beverages of any licensee who does not display a currently valid state or local liquor license or who in the judgment of the commissioner is operating the business in such a manner as to endanger the health or safety of patrons of the premises or of the community. E. The commissioner may fine and/or suspend and/or...revoke the liquor license of any licensee that the commissioner determines has violated any village regulation or other law of any kind or nature if the violation is related to the operation of the licensed premises. In addition, the commissioner may fine any individual that the commissioner determines has violated any provision of this chapter even if that individual is not a licensee. The procedure for declaring and enforcing such fine, suspension or revocation shall be as follows

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Minooka · 3.19.2

Sidewalk Dining; Permits

Summary

This section permits food-serving businesses in Minooka to use village sidewalks for outdoor dining, provided they comply with specific regulations. These regulations include limitations on location, surface type, hours of operation, alcohol service (requiring a special license), and waste management.

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relates to business deliveries, garbage collection, and other similar activities. 4. Service and consumption of alcoholic liquors in an outdoor dining area is prohibited unless the business establishment applies for and secures a Class H (Sidewalk Dining) liquor license from the Village. For the avoidance of doubt: the fact that a business establishment might possess another Village liquor license, other than a Class H license, that permits the service and consumption of alcoholic liquors elsewhere on the business establishment

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Huntley · 111.006

Restrictions on permit

Summary

This section outlines restrictions for canvassers, peddlers, solicitors, itinerant merchants, and food truck operators. It prohibits activities on private property without invitation, sets specific hours of operation, bans loud noises for advertising, and includes additional regulations for food trucks and portable food vendors.

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herein. (4) Unless approved in connection with a Village-sponsored and/or Village-approved community event, food trucks may not operate on two or more consecutive days on the same property, except for property occupied by a Class J Village liquor license holder and property owned by the Village park district. Food trucks may not operate upon such property four or more consecutive days. (5) Except for property occupied by a Class J Village liquor license holder, owned by the Village...park district, or controlled by a homeowner's association, a property may not host more than one food truck on the same day. (6) Except for property occupied by a Class J Village liquor license holder, owned by the Village park district, or controlled by a homeowner's association, a private property may not host food truck operations on more than five days per calendar year. (7) No more than two food trucks may operate within the Village

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Lombard · 119.23

Restrictions

Summary

This section outlines restrictions for outdoor cafes and dining areas, including requirements for maintaining unobstructed walkways, placement relative to the curb, ensuring safe design, and adhering to ADA and accessibility standards. It also prohibits electrical appliances and specifies requirements for establishments serving alcohol.

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establishments where the service or consumption of alcoholic beverages will take place in the outdoor cafe or outdoor seating on the public right-of-way or outdoor dining on private property: (1) The business establishment shall have a valid liquor license issued by the village, that allows for the service of the type of alcoholic beverages being served. (2) Alcoholic beverage consumption shall only be permitted within the designated outdoor seating area, or any other portion of the business establishment...which the liquor license relates. The permit holder shall not allow or permit any customer, employee or other person to remove alcoholic beverages from the area designated in the outdoor cafe or outdoor seating area in the right-of-way permit or outdoor dining on private property permit, other than to another location within the business establishment to which the liquor license relates. (3) To ensure that consumption of alcoholic beverages is limited to the designated outdoor seating areas

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Riverwoods · 3.2.4

Application For License

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for applying for a liquor license in Riverwoods. It details the necessary written application, information to be included, and statements the applicant must make.

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Applications for such liquor license shall be made to the village president in writing, signed by the applicant if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof if a club or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following information and statements: A. The name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a copartnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; and in the case...application for license, or renewal, the applicant shall submit a certification from the Lake County health department that the proposed licensed premises are in conformity with all the regulations and ordinances of said department; N. New applicants for a liquor license, or renewal, and managers, if any, shall be fingerprinted by the sheriff's office of Lake County and a signed affidavit from the sheriff of Lake County clearing the applicants shall be filed with the local liquor control commission

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Lynwood · 10.61

Classification; term

Summary

This section classifies liquor licenses into three types (A, B, and C) based on the establishment's food service capabilities and the presence of separate bar facilities. It specifies that licenses are valid for one year and restricts package sales of alcoholic beverages for all license classes.

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issued for a period of one year, beginning May 1 and ending April 30. Licenses shall be divided into eight classes, as follows: (1) Class A, restaurant with separate bar facilities-sales of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises. Class A licenses shall authorize the sale, either for table service or in a separate restaurant bar facility if available, in restaurants only, of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold. No such license shall be granted...alcoholic beverages. The annual fee for such license shall be as established by the board of trustees as set forth in chapter 38; (2) Class B, restaurant without separate bar facilities—Sales of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises. Class B licenses that shall authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises where sold. There shall be no retail package sales of alcoholic beverages. This license shall be issued to only premises that meet the definition

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Downers Grove · Sec 3.33.3

Training Required

Summary

This section requires both off-premise and on-premise liquor license holders in Downers Grove to ensure all employees involved in selling or distributing alcohol complete a certified training program and maintain current certification. Licensees must provide proof of compliance upon license issuance or renewal.

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premise liquor license holders shall be required to have all employees who sell or distribute alcoholic liquor successfully complete a certified training program and maintain a current effective certification from said program upon hire. On-premise liquor license holders shall be required to have all employees who serve, sell or distribute alcoholic liquor successfully complete a BASSET certified training program and maintain a current effective certification from said program upon hire. Proof of Educational Training Compliance. Prior to license issuance...upon application for liquor license renewal, the licensee shall supply the Village a list of all employees and a copy of course completion certificate(s) of the certified training program. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Section may subject the licensee to the penalties for violation, as established in Article 3-V hereof, up to and including revocation of the license. (Ord. 5547, Amended, 08/02/2016; Ord. 5413, Amended, 11/11/2014; Ord. 5313, Amended, 05/21/2013; Ord. 4768, Amended, 05/02/2006

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Calumet City · Secs. 6.99

Training required

Summary

This ordinance requires all employees of off-premises and on-premises liquor license holders in Calumet City to complete certified alcohol sales training upon hire and maintain current certification. Licensees must provide proof of this training upon license issuance or renewal.

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premises liquor license holders shall be required to have all employees who sell or distribute alcoholic liquor successfully complete a certified training program and maintain a current effective certification from said program upon hire. (b) On-premises liquor license holders shall be required to have all employees who serve, sell or distribute alcoholic liquor successfully complete a BASSET certified training program and maintain a current effective certification from said program upon hire. (c) Proof of educational training compliance. Prior...license issuance or upon application for liquor license renewal, the licensee shall supply the city a list of all employees and a copy of course completion certificate(s) of the certified training program

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Palos Hills · 5.10.350

Hours—Class E license

Summary

This section states that the operating hours for businesses with a Class E liquor license in Palos Hills are determined by the licensee's specific liquor license classification. It directs users to consult other parts of the ordinance or related licensing information for these hours.

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Alcoholic liquor business operation under Class E license: For any business having a Class E license, the lawful hours to operate will be determined by the licensee's liquor license classification

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Kildeer · 3.17.3

License

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a video gaming license in Kildeer. It mandates a license for operating video gaming terminals and details eligibility criteria, including state certification, seating ratios, tax compliance, background checks, and zoning requirements.

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Village at its next regularly scheduled meeting after written notice of the action from which an appeal is made. E. License Classifications: 1. Class VB - Video gaming is permitted only where there is a valid Class B liquor license. Number of licenses - 1 2. Class VM - video gaming is permitted only where there is a valid Class M liquor license. Number of licenses

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