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Park Forest · 6.10

Outdoor consumption

Summary

This section permits outdoor consumption of alcoholic liquor in specific circumstances, including sidewalk cafes, garden restaurants, and special events. It also outlines detailed requirements for outdoor seating areas adjacent to licensed liquor establishments.

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Outdoor consumption of alcoholic liquor in an area operated as a sidewalk cafe or a garden restaurant and in connection with a cultural, social or civic event of a special nature requiring the service of patrons of licensed liquor establishments for a period of not in excess of 72 hours is permitted in an adjacent and abutting area to licensed liquor establishments or at such other location as permitted by the local liquor commission in the case of a cultural...special nature. (b) Class A, class G, and class M licensees who hold such licenses pursuant to section 6-43 of this chapter may sell or deliver alcoholic liquor, and their patrons may consume alcoholic liquor, in outdoor seating areas adjacent to premises licensed for consumption on the premises, excluding any private parking area. Such outdoor seating area shall be subject to the following requirements: (1) The outdoor seating area must be secured so that the public may not access

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Wilmington · 112.26

BASSET training

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This ordinance requires all liquor license holders in Wilmington to ensure that individuals selling or serving alcohol, management personnel, and those checking identification complete a state-certified BASSET training program. Proof of completion must accompany license applications and renewals, and new personnel have 90 days to comply while working under supervised trained individuals.

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After January 15, 2012, all licenses issued and all original or renewal applications for all liquor licenses (except Class E licenses) shall be accompanied with proof of completion of a state-certified beverage alcohol sellers and servers education and training (BASSET) program for all persons who sell or serve alcoholic beverages, all management personnel working on premises, and anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, pursuant to that license. (B) A state...certified BASSET training program shall be defined as a BASSET program licensed by the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) as required by 235 ILCS 5/3-12(11.1) and 6-27 and Title 77 of Illinois Administrative Code, Chapter XVI, Section 3500. All licensed BASSET providers shall be required to have on file all licenses and certificates to prove current qualifications and provide a certificate of course completion and a card (a picture type ID is optional), to participants

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St. Charles · 3.54.120

Suspension or revocation of licenses for failure to pay tax; hearing

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This section allows for the suspension or revocation of city licenses, permits, or approvals if a person willfully evades payment or collection of the local fuel tax. It outlines hearing procedures and notes specific procedures for liquor and video gaming licenses.

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Mayor or other city official responsible for the issuance of a city license, permit or other approval, including, but not limited to, a liquor license and/or a video gaming license, after hearing held by or for him, shall find that any person has willfully evaded payment or collection and remittance of the tax imposed by this chapter, he may suspend or revoke such city license, permit or other approval held by such tax evader. The person shall have an opportunity...suspension or revocation hereunder shall release or discharge said person from his civil liability for the payment or collection and remittance of the tax, nor from prosecution for such offense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any suspension or revocation of a liquor license shall follow the procedures set forth in, and otherwise comply with, the provisions of Chapter 5.08 of this Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any suspension or revocation of a video gaming license shall follow the procedures set forth

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New Lenox · 6.135

Record of licenses; copies; notice of issuance or revocation

Summary

This section mandates the Liquor Control Commissioner to maintain a comprehensive record of all issued liquor licenses and to provide copies to the Village Clerk and Police Department, with exceptions for specific license classes. It also requires timely written notification to these officials upon the issuance, revocation, or suspension of any license.

Section Text

liquor control commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter; the liquor control commissioner shall furnish the village clerk and police department with a copy...thereof except for class SE or TE licenses. Copies of class SE and TE licenses shall be provided to the police department; and upon the issuance of any new license or the revocation or suspension of any old license, the liquor control commissioner shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within 48 hours of the action

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Batavia · 3.3.24

Change Of Name

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Batavia's Liquor Control ordinance requires a liquor licensee to obtain a replacement license within 30 days if they change their business name, provided the location and ownership remain the same. This process involves written notification to the local liquor control commissioner, surrender of the old license, and payment of a $50 fee. Failure to comply results in a fine of $50 to $200.

Section Text

liquor licensee that changes the name of the business for which the license was issued, but does not change the location or ownership, may apply for the issuance of a replacement license in the new name of the business within thirty (30) days of the change...written notification to the local liquor control commissioner and payment of a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). Upon payment of the fee and surrender of the old license, the local liquor control commissioner shall issue the same type liquor license in the new name. Failure to apply for a replacement license as required shall subject the licensee to a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) to be determined

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Worth · 3.6.2

License Required, Term, Renewal, Fee

Summary

This section mandates that a liquor license is required to sell, offer, give, deliver, or serve alcoholic liquor at retail. It also outlines the license term, renewal process, and consequences for non-renewal, including a new application fee.

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shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale, give, deliver or serve at retail any alcoholic liquor without possessing a liquor license for the specific premises. B. Except as provided in this chapter, each license issued hereunder shall terminate on December 31 next following the issuance thereof. C. Any licensee may renew his license at the expiration thereof, provided that he is then qualified and eligible to receive a license and the premises for which such renewal license is sought...provided for shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the President from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within his jurisdiction. (Ord. 2018-18, 9-18-2018) D. A valid liquor license which is not renewed by the existing licensee within fifteen (15) days of the date of expiration shall be considered null and void thereby necessitating a new application at a cost of three thousand dollars

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North Barrington · 3.1.4

Application For License

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This section outlines the required information an applicant must submit in writing and under oath when applying for a retail liquor license from the Village of North Barrington. It details personal, business, and legal information necessary for the application process.

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applicant for a retail liquor license from the Village shall submit to the local liquor control commissioner an application in writing, under oath stating: (1977 Code § 5-1-3) A. The name, date of birth 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 of a corporation for profit, or club, the date of incorporation, the objects for which...charter was issued. E. The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made. F. The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license. G. A statement whether applicant has made similar application for a similar other license on premises other than described in the application, and the disposition of such application. H. A statement that applicant has never been convicted of a felony

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Itasca · 112.26

Renewal Of License

Summary

This section outlines the process for renewing a retail liquor dealer's license in Itasca, requiring licensees to submit updated application information at least 30 days before expiration and ensuring the licensee and premises remain qualified. License fees are due at the time of renewal.

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licensee, except a Class “G” licensee, wishing to renew a liquor license shall do so upon expiration of the term stated in the license. At least 30 days prior to the expiration, the licensee shall file with the Local Liquor Control Commissioner an application form in conformance with § 112.16, but shall only answer those portions of the application for which the answers have changed from the last application. Renewal applicants must certify that there have been no changes since...original application or must designate what changes have occurred. Prior to renewing a license, the Liquor Control Commissioner shall determine that the licensee remains qualified to receive a license and that the premises for which such renewal license is sought are suitable for the purpose. The renewal privilege provided herein shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the Village Board of Trustees from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within this

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Lincolnwood · 10.2.9

Dramshop insurance

Summary

This section mandates that all liquor licensees in Lincolnwood must obtain and maintain a dramshop insurance policy with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for liability, one person, means of support, and property damage. It also outlines requirements for providing proof of insurance, its duration, and notification procedures for cancellation.

Section Text

Amended 8-18-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-3480](A) All persons to whom a liquor license has been granted pursuant to this chapter must procure and maintain an active policy of dramshop insurance throughout the term of such license, issued by a responsible insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the state, insuring such licensee and the owner of the premises against liability in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 each for liability, one person, means...support and property damage, which such licensee may incur under the provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes.[Amended 11-17-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-3496](B) No liquor license may be granted to any applicant until the applicant furnishes evidence satisfactory to the Liquor Control Commissioner that the applicant has procured and maintains the dramshop insurance policy required pursuant to Section 10-2-9(A) of this Code.(C) At least once every 90 days during the term

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Lake Bluff · 3.2.34

Advertising

Summary

This section prohibits permanent signs visible from outside a licensed premises that advertise specific alcoholic products or brands. It also limits the number of signs advertising the availability of alcohol to one per side of the premises, with a maximum size of one square foot for permitted signs.

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Prohibited Advertising: It shall be unlawful for: 1. Any holder of a retail liquor license of any class to maintain any permanent sign or permanent advertising material visible from outside the licensed premises which directs attention to specific products or brands of alcoholic liquor, beer or wine. (Ord. 92-7, 4-13-1992) 2. Any holder of a class A, B, C, D, P, R, or S license to maintain more than one sign or advertising material, either permanent...temporary, on any one side of the licensed premises visible from outside the licensed premises which directs attention to the service and availability of alcoholic liquor, beer or wine within the licensed premises. (Ord. 93-17, 9-13-1993) B. Sign Regulations: A permitted sign or advertising material shall not exceed a size of one square foot. Signs advertising specific products and brands of alcoholic liquor, beer or wine maintained at licensed premises of the type governed by this section

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Stickney · 6.5

Hours of operation

Summary

This section establishes specific operating hours for the retail sale of alcoholic liquors based on license class. It also prohibits public access and liquor sales during certain overnight hours for most license types, with some exceptions for Class H establishments.

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through 12:01 a.m. for days of licensing. K 8:00 a.m. through 2:00 a.m. of the following day. No patron or any member of the public shall enter or remain in any premises from which alcoholic liquor is licensed to be sold at retail, pursuant to classes C, D, F, G, and K between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on any day. Establishments permitted to sell liquor pursuant to a license under class...sold on the premises or off the premises for classes I and J licenses between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. each day of the licenses for the special events. No person licensed hereunder as a seller of alcoholic liquor, either personally or through his agents or employees, shall sell or permit to be sold, offer for sale, dispense or permit dispensing, or give away any alcoholic liquor during the time periods stated within this section

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Streamwood · 3.5.2.2: Restrictions On Operations:

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This section establishes licensing requirements and operational restrictions for amusement arcades and game areas in Streamwood. It mandates licensing, outlines nuisance prevention, defines order maintenance responsibilities, sets parking and bicycle rack requirements, limits the floor area for amusement devices, requires adult attendants, designates amusement arcades as special zoning uses, and clarifies that licenses are personal and non-transferable privileges.

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number of game area licenses is six (6). F. Game area, liquor establishments are prohibited from utilizing more than ten percent (10%) of their gross public floor area for automatic amusement devices. The maximum number of game area, liquor establishment licenses is unlimited by this subsection but is limited by the number of authorized retail liquor dealer licenses within the village, from time to time, authorizing sale of liquor by the drink only. G. The licensee shall provide a full

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Schaumburg · 154.90.12

BILLIARD AND POOL HALLS

Summary

This section outlines specific regulations for billiard and pool halls in Schaumburg, classifying them into Type A (primarily billiards/pool) and Type B (billiards/pool with food/beverage service). It establishes design criteria focusing on refuse disposal, lighting, roadway access, inter-site access, landscaping, and parking/loading.

Section Text

pool hall shall be submitted, showing the internal layout including, but not limited to, the location of tables, bars, waiting areas, offices, kitchen and all other uses, including accessory entertainment. (13) Accessory Entertainment: Accessory entertainment shall be permitted, licensed and maintained according to title 11, chapter 113 of this Code. (14) Hours of Operation: It shall be unlawful for any person to keep open, operate or use any billiard and/or pool hall in the village between the hours...Monday through Friday, inclusive; and between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and on January 1 of each year, unless regulated differently under liquor license and/or entertainment license requirements for the establishment. However, hours of operation shall be consistent with specific liquor and/or entertainment license requirements for the establishment. (Ord. 05-109, passed 8-9-2005; Am. Ord. 08-065, passed

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Glendale Heights · 4.3.25

Bringing Liquor Into Certain Premises

Summary

This ordinance prohibits individuals from bringing alcoholic liquor into various specified establishments for on-premises consumption. It also makes it unlawful for owners or operators of these establishments to permit such activity and outlines penalties for violations.

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those listed above ("establishments") for purpose of consumption on the premises of said establishments regardless of whether the alcoholic liquor is consumed with a meal or regardless of whether the establishment in question possesses a village retail local liquor license. (Ord. 2009-07, 1-22-2009) B. It shall be further unlawful for the owner, operator, manager, or agent of said establishments, whether or not said establishments possess a village retail local liquor license, to allow or otherwise permit...purpose of retail sale as otherwise permitted by the Illinois liquor control act and this chapter. 2. Premises that are owned, operated, managed, or maintained by a unit of local government and that possess a valid village retail local liquor license

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Wheaton · 6.89

Limitation on number of licenses

Summary

The city council has the authority to limit the number of liquor licenses issued for all classifications. The number of authorized and valid licenses on file with the city clerk determines the current count for each classification.

Section Text

city council may limit the number of liquor licenses authorized for all classifications defined in Section 6-87. Authorized and valid licenses on file with the city clerk shall determine the number of liquor licenses by classification. (Code 1968, § 3-15; Code

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Riverwoods · 3.2.13

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines the penalties for violating the Riverwoods Liquor Control Regulations, including license suspension or revocation, a one-year ban on relicensing the premises, forfeiture of fees, and provisions for immediate closure in cases of community welfare threats.

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suspend for not more than thirty (30) days, or revoke any license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or any provisions of the Illinois liquor control act, and when a license shall have been revoked for any cause, no license shall be granted to any person for the period of one year thereafter for the conduct of the business of selling alcoholic liquors in the premises described...officer, director, manager or other employee in a position of authority of any licensee shall be convicted of any violation of this chapter and the license of such licensee has been revoked by the local liquor control commissioner, all fees paid on such license shall be forfeited, and it shall be unlawful and shall constitute a further violation of this chapter for said licensee to continue to operate under said license. If any officer, director, manager or other employee

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Rockdale · 26.460.46

Outdoor dining area restriction

Summary

This section establishes restrictions for outdoor dining areas permitted in Rockdale. It specifies requirements for location, fencing, hours of operation, patron capacity, and seating arrangements.

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Hours of operation. No outdoor dining area may be open to the public prior to 10:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. These hours of operation supersede and replace any hours of operation under any Village of Rockdale liquor license during the term of the temporary outdoor dining permit; and (4) Capacity. At the time that any outdoor dining permit is issued by the village, said permit shall include a maximum occupancy for said outdoor dining area. The maximum...electronic entertainment. Live or electronic entertainment of any kind, including, but not limited to, speakers, bluetooth devices, televisions streaming services, is explicitly prohibited in/on/near outdoor dining areas authorized and permitted by this division. To the extent that any liquor license allows and provides for live entertainment, this prohibition shall supersede any such provision of an individual liquor license during the duration of this division or any temporary dining permit. (9) Serving age. All servers of alcohol must

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Park Forest · 6.45

Alcoholic beverage sellers and servers training requirements

Summary

This section mandates state-certified alcoholic beverage seller and server training for all individuals involved in selling or serving alcohol under a liquor license, requiring initial and renewal proof of completion, and establishing guidelines for new employees and record-keeping.

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Prior to the grant of a liquor license pursuant to this chapter, all new license applicants shall provide proof of completion of a state-certified alcoholic beverage sellers and service education and training program for all persons who serve or sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to that license. (b) Beginning on December 31, 2012, all renewal liquor license applications, shall submit proof of completion of a state-certified alcoholic beverage sellers and service education and training program for all persons...serve or sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to that license. All renewal applications for terms thereafter shall be accompanied by said proof of state-certified training for all required employees. (c) New employees or managers of a licensee, who are required to complete said training shall, within 90 days from the beginning of their employment with a licensee, complete the state-certified alcoholic beverage sellers and service education and training program and shall, until completion of said program, work under

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Hinsdale · 3.3.33

Employment Of Underage Persons

Summary

This ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from working at a bar, drawing, pouring, mixing, or selling alcoholic liquor. However, those 18 and older can serve as cocktail servers and deliver alcoholic beverages to seated patrons.

Section Text

shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to attend bar or draw, pour, mix or sell alcoholic liquor on any licensed premises, and shall be unlawful for any licensee holding a local liquor license authorizing the sale of alcoholic liquor or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent, or employee of such licensee, to engage, employ, or permit any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to be employed to attend...draw, pour, mix or sell any alcoholic liquor, provided: A. Persons eighteen (18) years of age or older may act as cocktail servers and deliver alcoholic beverages from the bar to patrons seated at booths or tables in the licensed premises for consumption on the premises. (Ord. O2015-54, 12-8-2015; amd. Ord. O2021

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Hinsdale · 3.3.33

Employment Of Underage Persons

Summary

This ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from working at a bar, drawing, pouring, mixing, or selling alcoholic liquor. However, those 18 and older can serve as cocktail servers and deliver alcoholic beverages to seated patrons.

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shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to attend bar or draw, pour, mix or sell alcoholic liquor on any licensed premises, and shall be unlawful for any licensee holding a local liquor license authorizing the sale of alcoholic liquor or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent, or employee of such licensee, to engage, employ, or permit any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to be employed to attend...draw, pour, mix or sell any alcoholic liquor, provided: A. Persons eighteen (18) years of age or older may act as cocktail servers and deliver alcoholic beverages from the bar to patrons seated at booths or tables in the licensed premises for consumption on the premises. (Ord. O2015-54, 12-8-2015; amd. Ord. O2021

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Libertyville · 4.53

Record of licenses

Summary

This section mandates that the local liquor control commissioner maintain a comprehensive record of all liquor licenses issued. The commissioner must also provide copies of this record and notify key officials within 48 hours of any license issuance, revocation, or surrender.

Section Text

such licenses issued by him or her, and shall furnish the clerk, treasurer and chief of police each with a copy thereof. Upon the issuance of any new license, or the revocation or voluntary surrender of any old license, the local liquor control commissioner shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within forty-eight (48) hours of such action

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La Grange · 4.2.45

Issuance of License; Term; Time Limitation

Summary

This section outlines the process for issuing alcoholic liquor licenses in La Grange, including eligibility requirements, license terms, and conditions for use and revocation. It also details provisions for license fees, including proration under specific circumstances.

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application complies with the provisions of this chapter and has been approved by the Liquor Control Commissioner, the Village Clerk will issue a license after payment of the fees required by the Village fee schedule. (b) No license will be issued to a business that does not have a current, valid Village business license and, if required by this Code or the Village zoning regulations, a certificate of occupancy for the premises for which the license will be issued...Licensed Premises. (e) A license issued under this chapter must be used by the Licensee within 60 days after the date of issuance or it may be deemed abandoned and may be revoked by the Liquor Control Commissioner. (f) License fees are not refundable or subject to proration, regardless of the date a license is issued, the length of time Alcoholic Liquor is sold, or the Licensed Premises are used, except only if a new license will expire within four

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Lansing · 8.66

Change in location of premises

Summary

This section dictates that a village retail alcoholic liquor license is tied to a specific location. Any change in the licensed premises requires a written endorsement from the local liquor control commissioner, ensuring the new location complies with all relevant laws and ordinances.

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village retail alcoholic liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Only one location shall be described in each license. (b) Such location, upon application by a licensee, may be changed only upon the written endorsement by the local liquor control commissioner upon said license granting permission to abandon the premises thereon described and to remove the license to other premises approved and described in the endorsement. No change

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Schaumburg · 112.13

ISSUANCE OF LICENSE AND LIST OF LICENSES

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This section outlines the process for issuing liquor licenses in Schaumburg. It details the responsibilities of the village collector and the local liquor control commissioner in managing applications, fees, and maintaining a list of issued licenses.

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applications for licenses shall be kept on file in the office of the local liquor control commissioner and the fees for all licenses shall be paid to the village collector, who shall certify to the local liquor control commissioner the names and addresses of all licensees paying fees, together with the class of license for which payment is made. Thereupon, the said local liquor control commissioner may, at their discretion, issue any license provided...this chapter to any applicant who has complied with all the requirements of this chapter and the laws of the State of Illinois applicable to licensees. The liquor control commissioner shall keep a list of all the liquor licenses issued and in effect. (Ord. 132, passed 2-13-1961; Am. Ord. 3011, passed 7-12-1988; Am. Ord. 16-080, passed 8-23-2016; Am. Ord. 23-093, passed

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Plano · 3.2.4

Application For License

Summary

This section outlines the definition of an "applicant" for liquor licenses in Plano, details the application process and required forms, specifies processing and live scan fees, and lists the essential statements and information needed for the application, including details about individuals, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.

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authorized agent thereof, if a club or corporation or limited liability company, verified by oath or affidavit and shall contain the following statements and information. (Ord. 2013-22, 10-28-2013) C. Processing Fee: All applicants for a new liquor license shall be subject to and shall pay a nonrefundable two hundred fifty dollar ($250.00) processing fee per business, plus a forty dollar ($40.00) live scan fee for each individual owner of a sole proprietorship, and the individual making application...laws of the state of Illinois or any other state, or of the United States, or any ordinance of the city in the conduct of his/its place of business. E. Background Checks: All applicants for a liquor license shall be subject to background checks to be conducted by the city police department. F. Incomplete Applications: 1. Application for licenses, which are incomplete, inaccurate or fail to contain the statements or information required by this chapter, shall be rejected. The commissioner

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