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Peotone · 112.01

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Peotone General Provisions chapter provides definitions for terms related to alcoholic beverages and establishments that serve them. It clarifies what constitutes alcoholic beverages, including "near beer," and defines entities like banquet halls, bars, bartenders, beer, and caterers.

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mental or perceptual abilities due to the consumption of an alcoholic beverage. Impairment does not require that the blood alcohol content be in excess of any particular gram of alcohol to milliliters of blood or breath ratio. LICENSE or LIQUOR LICENSE. That specific grant of the privilege and authority to a licensee to sell or offer for sale alcoholic liquor at retail in the manner set forth in the text of the particular license classification. LICENSEE. Any person...privilege by the local liquor control commissioner to engage in the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in the village. This shall include the holder of a Peotone license or any officer, principal, employee or agent of the license holder. LOCAL LIQUOR COMMISSION. The Village President as assisted by the appropriate legal counsel, and such others as he/she may appoint, shall serve as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER. The Mayor or President of the Board of Trustees

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Blue Island · 111.52

Imposition Of Conditions, Restrictions On License

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner the authority to impose conditions and restrictions on liquor licenses. These conditions are intended to ensure that licensed establishments operate in a manner that is not harmful to the community's safety, morals, and welfare.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner may, as a condition to the issuance of any liquor license, impose such conditions and restrictions upon each license as he or she may deem necessary to ensure that operation of the liquor establishment shall not be harmful to the safety, morals and welfare of the community. (Prior Code, § 111.52) (Ord. 99-287, passed

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Montgomery · 3.2

License required; exceptions

Summary

This section requires a license for any business selling or offering alcoholic liquor at retail. It also prohibits allowing alcoholic liquor to be brought onto or consumed on business premises open to the public without a specific license, with exceptions for personal, non-commercial use.

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person shall engage in business in the village as a retailer of alcoholic liquor, or sell at retail, make a sale at retail, or offer to sell, alcoholic liquor without having first obtained a license as a retailer of alcoholic liquor for each place, situation, location, property or premises where alcoholic liquor is to be sold, solicited for sale, orders for sale received, kept, or exposed for sale, or kept with intent to sell, at retail. Nothing in this section...religious ceremony conducted by such church shall not be prohibited by this chapter. (b) No person shall allow alcoholic liquor to be brought into and/or consumed on the premises of a business open to the public without having a liquor license specifically allowing alcoholic liquor to be brought into and/or consumed on such premises; provided, however, nothing contained in this subsection shall prevent the possession and transportation of alcoholic liquor for the lawful, noncommercial use of the possessor

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Kenilworth · 116.073

Special Events

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for selling alcoholic liquor at special events in Kenilworth. It mandates proper licensing, limits individual purchases to two beverages at a time, and specifies the maximum quantity of alcohol per beverage.

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requirements. No person, firm, corporation or limited liability company shall sell, offer for sale, or dispense any alcoholic liquor at a special event located in the village except in compliance with the following: (1) The seller shall obtain all liquor licenses required pursuant to this chapter and the Liquor Control Act; (2) No individual shall be permitted to purchase more than two alcoholic beverages at any one time; and (3) The quantity of alcoholic liquor within each beverage sold shall...half ounces of distilled spirits. (B) Licenses. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, no Class A, B, C, G, or H local liquor licensee shall be required to obtain an additional local liquor license for the sale of alcoholic liquor at a special event. (Ord. 1191, passed 3-20-2017; Ord. 1321, passed 11-21-2022) Penalty

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Chicago · 4.156.420

Billiard Rooms And Poolrooms.

Summary

This ordinance regulates billiard and poolrooms by restricting access for individuals under 18 unless accompanied, setting operating hours, prohibiting obstructions to maintain visibility, and specifying rules for liquor-licensed establishments.

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This section, however, shall not be construed to prevent regular employees from performing necessary work within the premises during such prohibited hours of operation. Nor shall this section prohibit a licensed billiard or poolroom which is also a duly licensed liquor establishment from operating during the hours established by the liquor license; provided, however, that no game of billiards or pool shall be allowed to commence later than 30 minutes before the end of liquor service as allowed

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Third Lake · 10.318

Operational requirements

Summary

This section outlines operational requirements for video gaming terminals in Third Lake, including age restrictions, physical separation of gaming areas, monitoring requirements, and alignment with liquor license provisions.

Section Text

shall only be operational during the legal hours of operation allowed for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the licensed establishment, as provided by the village's liquor control provisions. Upon the suspension or revocation of a licensee's liquor license, the licensee's video gaming license shall automatically be suspended (or revoked in the event of a liquor license revocation) without the requirement of any further action on the part of the village. (e) The video gaming area shall

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Lincolnwood · 10.1.2

Powers, duties and functions

Summary

This section outlines the powers, duties, and functions of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner in Lincolnwood. The Commissioner is responsible for granting or denying liquor licenses, enforcing regulations through fines or license suspension/revocation, adopting rules, conducting inspections, ordering license fees, and gathering information through examinations and subpoenas.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, duties and functions with respect to local liquor licenses:(A) To grant or deny any application for the issuance or renewal of a local liquor license, in accordance with the provisions set forth in Article 2 of this chapter.(B) Upon a violation of Article 1 or 2 of this chapter, to fine local liquor licensees, and/or to suspend or revoke local liquor licenses, in accordance with the provisions set forth...order, upon the issuance of a written order, the licensed premises closed for not more than seven days, giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard during that period, if the Local Liquor Control Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community. Except that if such licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business or businesses on the licensed premises, such order shall

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Highland Park · 119.550

Special Events

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for selling alcoholic liquor at special events in Highland Park, including necessary licenses, purchase limits, beverage size restrictions, and compliance with other code provisions. It also exempts certain existing liquor licensees from obtaining additional licenses for special events.

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General Requirements. No person, firm, or corporation shall sell, offer for sale, or dispense any alcoholic liquor at a special event located in the City except in compliance with the following: (1) The seller shall obtain all liquor licenses required pursuant to this Chapter and the Liquor Control Act; (2) No individual shall be permitted to purchase more than two alcoholic beverages at any one time; (3) The quantity of alcoholic liquor within each beverage sold shall not exceed...this Code. (B) Licenses. Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, no Class C-1, C-2, F, G, R-1, or R-2 local liquor licensee shall be required to obtain an additional local liquor license for the sale of alcoholic liquor at a special event. (Ord. 75-13, J. 39, p. 230-231, passed 07/22/13

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Broadview · 3.3.8

Building And Location Restrictions

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the location of alcohol sales establishments, requiring them to be at least 100 feet from certain institutions and 50 feet from previously licensed businesses. It also mandates a clear view into licensed premises from the street and continuous lighting of interior areas.

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alcoholic liquor within fifty feet (50') of any business previously licensed by the Village for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor. B. View From Street: In premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the premises is licensed other than as a restaurant, hotel, club or any bowling establishment other than one situated on the first or ground floor, no screen, blind, curtain, partition, article or thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon...enforce the provisions of this subsection the President shall have the right to require the filing with him of plans, drawings and photographs showing the clearance of the view as above required. C. Change Of Location: A retail liquor dealer's license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only on 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 president. No change

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Lake Zurich · 3.3D-1

Consumption Of Alcoholic Liquor Prohibited In Public Places

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, consumption, and possession of open containers of alcoholic liquor and nonalcoholic beer in public places within Lake Zurich, including parks, village buildings, streets, and sidewalks. Exceptions are made for licensed establishments and approved participants in village-sanctioned outdoor events.

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beer on any village park property, or in any village building, or on any street, sidewalk, alley or other public place in the village; provided, however, that the sale, consumption and possession of open containers of alcoholic liquor specifically authorized by a license issued pursuant to this chapter and confined to the premises for which such license is issued is authorized. This section shall not apply to those businesses or vendors which are official participants in village sanctioned and approved...such a village sanctioned or approved outdoor activity on village property. Any and all businesses or vendors which participate in such outdoor events shall still be required to abide by all other requirements of, and secure a proper liquor license under, the village's liquor control provisions in order to sell or serve alcoholic liquor

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Lake Zurich · 3.3B-19

Changes In Personnel

Summary

This section requires reporting of changes in ownership or key personnel for entities holding liquor licenses within ten days. It also stipulates that if such changes result in an ineligible person holding a stake or position, the liquor license will immediately terminate.

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Such report shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee as provided in subsection 3-3B-11A of this article. All new persons shall meet all of the standards of this chapter and shall otherwise qualify to hold a liquor license. All such changes in personnel shall be subject to review by the Liquor Control Commissioner. B. Termination If Partnership Change: When a license has been issued to a partnership and a change of ownership occurs resulting in a partnership...interest by any person who is not eligible to hold a liquor license, the license shall terminate immediately. C. Termination If Corporate Change: When a license has been issued to a corporation and a change takes place in the corporate manager or in the officers, directors or stockholders of more than five percent (5%) of the stock, resulting in the holding of office or such shares of stock by any person who is not eligible for a license, the license

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Willow Springs · 4.3.21

Change In Personnel Or Corporate Ownership

Summary

This section outlines procedures for transferring liquor licenses when a partnership undergoes changes in its ownership structure due to partner death, insolvency, or other events. It also mandates reporting of changes in officers, directors, shareholders, or managers, along with associated fees and investigation requirements.

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within ten (10) days of the change. In addition, an investigation fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be submitted together with such report. Whereupon the local commissioner shall require all such changed personnel, including managers, to complete the "Liquor License Personal Interest Form" pursuant to section 4-3-8 of this chapter and the local commissioner shall make such further investigation as he deems necessary to consider the eligibility of such persons. When a license has been issued...partnership and a change of ownership occurs resulting in a partnership interest by one who is not eligible to hold a liquor license, said license shall terminate. When a license has been issued to a corporation and a change takes place in officers, directors, managers or shareholders of more than five percent (5%) of the stock resulting in the holding of such office, position or such shares of stock by one who is not eligible for a license, said license

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River Grove · 5.42.4

Application For License; Registration Fee

Summary

This section outlines the application process for a video gaming license in River Grove, requiring specific documentation and a nonrefundable application fee. The fee covers processing and investigation costs and is separate from the regular license fee.

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applications for a video gaming license shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or his or her designated agent. All initial and renewal applications shall be accompanied by a five hundred dollar ($500.00) nonrefundable application fee, which fee shall be utilized in the normal processing and investigation of the license application and shall not be applied toward the regular license fee. The applications shall...made on forms approved by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and shall contain as a minimum, the following information or documentation: (A) A copy of a valid Illinois Gaming Board license; and (B) A copy of a valid Illinois liquor license; and (C) A copy of a valid Village of River Grove liquor license; and (D) The number and type of video gaming terminals to be operated; and (E) A statement as to whether the applicant has made similar application

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Lyons · 4.2.14

Prohibitions Regarding Minors

Summary

This ordinance prohibits licensees and individuals from selling, giving, or delivering alcoholic liquor to persons under 21 years old, with exceptions for religious ceremonies or within the home under parental supervision. It also mandates the requirement of identification for potential sales to minors and establishes an affirmative defense for licensees who reasonably rely on such identification.

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licensee, demanded, was shown, and reasonably relied on adequate written evidence of identity and age in any transaction forbidden by this section is an affirmative defense in any proceeding for the suspension or revocation of any local liquor license based on the occurrence of such forbidden transaction. However, it shall not be an affirmative defense if the licensee, or an agent of the licensee, accepted any written evidence of identity or age knowing it to be false or fraudulent...where persons under the age of twenty one (21) are allowed, including access to washrooms. c. To establish those licensees which are full service restaurants. 4. Upon completion of said inspection, the liquor control commissioner shall issue an R liquor license for the licensees which are determined to be full service restaurants and shall issue substitute A liquor licenses with the designation P thereon (e.g., AP) for such licensees as are otherwise qualified hereunder, said license to have an attachment

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Rockdale · 26.245

Transfer of license to new location

Summary

This section outlines the process for a retail liquor dealer to change the location of their licensed premises. It requires written permission from the municipal president and submission of a statement to both the municipality and the state liquor control commission, demonstrating compliance with all legal requirements for the new location.

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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 president. In order to obtain such approval, the licensee shall file with the president and the state liquor control commission a request in writing and a statement under oath which shall show that the premises to which removal...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 this state and the ordinances of the village. (Code 1983, § 4-61; Ord. No. 498, § 14, 3-3-1975) State Law reference— Transfer of local license to new location, 235 ILCS 5/7-14

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Oakbrook Terrace · 111.002

Mayor as local liquor commissioner

Summary

This section designates the Mayor of Oakbrook Terrace as the Local Liquor Commissioner, granting them broad authority to administer local liquor ordinances, issue and discipline liquor licenses, and oversee compliance with state and local alcohol and tobacco laws.

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administration of this subchapter and of such other ordinances relating to alcoholic liquor as may be, from time to time, enacted by the City Council. (B) The Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties with respect to local liquor licenses: (1) To grant all local licenses issued to persons or entities for premises within the city, and to take any one or more of the following forms of disciplinary action: (a) To suspend a license for not more than...under this section, the commissioner may authorize any person or city employee to act on his or her behalf. (7) From time to time, to report to the City Council actions which have been taken to grant or deny liquor licenses or to penalize licensees. (8) To appoint a person or persons to assist the Commissioner in the exercise of the powers and in the performance of the duties of the Commissioner as specified in this paragraph; and to designate

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Fox Lake · 3.6.2

Liquor Prohibited

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liquor license shall be issued and no liquor shall be sold or consumed on the premises of any adult

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Burbank · 8.244

Use or consumption of alcoholic liquors on premises prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits the consumption or use of alcoholic liquors on premises licensed under this division, unless the establishment is a "dram shop" with a liquor license.

Section Text

shall be unlawful for any person who has been issued a license under this division, to permit the consumption of or use of alcoholic liquors on the premises except in dram shop establishments where a liquor license has been issued. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to consume or use alcoholic liquors on any premises licensed under this division, except in dram shop establishments, where a liquor license has been issued

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South Barrington · 3.2.5

Restrictions On Issuance Of License

Summary

This section outlines the various criteria that disqualify individuals and entities from obtaining a liquor license in South Barrington. It includes prohibitions based on character, criminal history, prior license revocations, business structure, and ownership of the premises.

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commissioner determines that such person has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust after considering all relevant matters and matters set forth in such person's application and the liquor control commissioner's investigation. The burden of sufficient rehabilitation shall be on the applicant. C. A person whose license issued under this chapter has been revoked for cause or whose license issued by the Illinois state commission has been revoked. D. A person who at the time of application...premises for which a federal gaming device stamp or a federal wagering stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period. Q. Any person, association or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license. R. A person or entity who intends to sell alcoholic liquors for use or consumption on the licensed premises who does not have liquor liability insurance coverage for the licensed premises, naming the village as additional insured

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River Grove · 5.24.16

Change Of Location/Change In Nonnatural Licensees

Summary

This section requires permission from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for a retail liquor license to be moved to a new location, provided the new location meets original licensing requirements. It also mandates reporting of internal changes for non-natural licensees, including ownership shifts exceeding 5%.

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retail liquor license shall authorize any person or entity to engage in a retail liquor dealer's business at any location, place or premises other than that for which such license was issued except by permission of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, and provided further that such permission may be granted by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner only if the new location, place or premises complies with the requirements for the issuance of an original license. All corporations, partnerships, copartnerships...limited liability companies, or other nonnatural "persons" licensed by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner must report to the Local Commissioner within thirty (30) days all internal changes in the corporation, partnership, copartnership, limited liability company, or other nonnatural "person" pertaining to change of name, officers, directors and stockholders holding in the aggregate more than five percent (5%) of the corporation stock, and shall include the name, home address, sex, date of birth, social security number, position and percentage of ownership

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Westmont · 10.78

Unlawful sale or purchase of alcoholic liquor

Summary

This ordinance prohibits licensees from selling or delivering alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21, intoxicated persons, or those with known legal or mental disabilities. It also prohibits minors from purchasing or accepting such liquor and establishes a presumption of sale to minors in possession on licensed premises.

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under any legal disability or to be in need of mental treatment. (b) No person under the age of 21 years shall purchase or accept delivery of any alcoholic liquor, including beer and wine, from any licensed retail liquor dealer. (c) If a person under the age of 21 years is in possession of alcoholic liquor on the premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on such premises, it shall be presumed that the licensee sold, gave or delivered

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Antioch · 4.2B-14

Number Of Licenses/License Creation Process

Summary

This section outlines the process for managing existing liquor licenses in Antioch, including tracking changes and automatically voiding revoked or lapsed licenses. It also establishes the village board's sole authority to create new licenses and details the application requirements for such new licenses.

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village board has the sole power to create licenses upon such terms and conditions as it deems fit, pursuant to law. 2. A person or corporation seeking to have a license created shall submit a sworn complete liquor license application on a form to be supplied by the village clerk. 3. An applicant shall be required to submit legible and complete copies of the following documents: a. A lease, deed, or other document demonstrating that the applicant has, or will...five hundred dollars ($500.00), which shall be nonrefundable, but which shall be applied toward the initial license fees in the event a license should be created by the village board and the applicant awarded the license by the local liquor commissioner; f. A complete business plan including marketing initiatives, target clientele, and other factors such as video gaming terminals, sound stage and any other attractions that may be offered to the public; g. A full background history report provided

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Oak Brook · 4.1.11

Restrictions On Issuance

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the issuance of liquor licenses in Oak Brook. It prohibits licenses for premises featuring certain live performances, establishments within a specified distance of churches or schools, and those operating as 'men's or women's clubs' or 'adult uses'.

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liquor license shall be issued to any person for premises upon which theatrical or other live performances which include the types of conduct enumerated in subsections 4-1-24A6 and A7 of this chapter shall constitute the entertainment offered to the patrons thereof. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, any entertainment, fashion show or other presentation which may include any person in a nude or seminude state, including, but not limited to, servers, hosts, hostesses, dancers, singers...Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-11 provided that this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business. C. No liquor license shall be issued to any person or premises which are to be operated as a "men's or women's club" as defined in section 4-1-3 of this chapter. D. No liquor license shall be issued

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Crete · 4.18

Hearing on license application

Summary

This section outlines the process for holding a hearing on a liquor license application in Crete. It details the notice requirements for the hearing, the commissioner's role in reporting findings and decisions to the board of trustees, and the criteria used to determine if issuing a license is in the village's best interest.

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Calling; notice. Upon the filing of an application for a liquor license, the commissioner shall fix a time and place for a hearing thereon. Such hearing shall be scheduled not more than 45 days following the date upon which a completed application has been submitted. Notice of such hearing shall be given in a newspaper providing general circulation within the village. Such notice shall be given not less than five business days prior to the hearing. The notice shall contain...process), the commissioner shall report his findings and decision to the board of trustees of the village. Such decision shall be based on the criteria set forth in this article. (c) Criteria. The commissioner shall not issue a new liquor license unless he has found that the issuance of such license is in the best interest of the people of the village. In deciding whether the issuance is in the best interest of the people of the village, the commissioner

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Itasca · 112.16

Application

Summary

This section outlines the mandatory written application requirements for a retail liquor dealer's license in Itasca. It details the specific information and statements that must be included, covering applicant identification, business details, premises description, and prior license history.

Section Text

Applications for retail liquor dealer’s licenses shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner 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 statements and information: (1) The name, age and home address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a copartnership, the name and home address of each partner...premises, the term of which is not less than the period of the license. The name and address of the owner or owners of the leased premises shall be stated. (12) A statement that the business for which a liquor license is requested is covered by dram shop insurance for a term not less than the period of the license. A memorandum copy of such policy shall accompany the application. The applicant shall promptly furnish any notices of cancellation

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Definitions

Imposition Of Conditions, Restrictions On License

License required; exceptions

Special Events

Billiard Rooms And Poolrooms.

Operational requirements

Powers, duties and functions

Special Events

Building And Location Restrictions

Consumption Of Alcoholic Liquor Prohibited In Public Places

Changes In Personnel

Change In Personnel Or Corporate Ownership

Application For License; Registration Fee

Prohibitions Regarding Minors

Transfer of license to new location

Mayor as local liquor commissioner

Liquor Prohibited

Use or consumption of alcoholic liquors on premises prohibited

Restrictions On Issuance Of License

Change Of Location/Change In Nonnatural Licensees

Unlawful sale or purchase of alcoholic liquor

Number Of Licenses/License Creation Process

Restrictions On Issuance

Hearing on license application

Application