This ordinance establishes a fee structure for licenses for establishments providing amusements or entertainment in Willow Springs. The fee is calculated based on the establishment's total occupancy, as determined by the Fire Department, and the type of liquor license held, with different fee tiers corresponding to different "o'clock" license types.
Section Text
Charges: The license fee to be charged to any establishment providing amusements or entertainment as defined herein shall be based upon: Total occupancy of such establishment as determined by the Willow Springs Fire Department, and The type of liquor license which the establishment holds.
Occupancy Determination: The Willow Springs Fire Department shall each year make an inspection and survey of each establishment providing such amusements or entertainments as defined herein and certify the total occupancy of each such establishment...clock license - $10.00 per person, per year. 4:00 o'clock license - $12.50 per person, per year.
Collection of Fee: The Village Clerk shall by April 1 of each year notify each establishment of its total occupancy, type of liquor license, and total license fee to be paid under this ordinance. Every such license shall expire on the last day of April next after its issuance
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Waukegan·3.20
Changes and reporting of personnel
Summary
This section requires licensed liquor establishments in Waukegan to report any changes in partnership, officers, directors, or significant stockholders/owners to the Liquor Control Commissioner within ten days. New individuals must meet all licensing qualifications, and the license will immediately terminate if a change results in an ineligible person holding an interest or position.
Section Text
Waukegan Liquor Control Commissioner, no later than ten days of the change. All new persons shall fill out a new application and meet all of the standards and criteria of this chapter, and otherwise qualify to hold a liquor license. All such changes in personnel shall be subject to review by the liquor control commissioner.
(b) Termination following partnership change. When a license has been issued to a partnership and a change of ownership occurs resulting in a partnership interest...person who is not eligible to hold a liquor license, except for by reason of residency, the license shall immediately terminate.
(c) Termination following 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 of the stock, resulting in the holding of office, or such shares of stock, by any person who is not eligible for a license
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Hillside·6.9
Sale to minors; possession or consumption by minors
Summary
This ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcoholic liquor, with exceptions for religious ceremonies or consumption in a private home under parental supervision. It also outlines requirements for licensees to verify age and prohibits misrepresenting age to obtain alcohol.
Section Text
under the ordinances of the Village of Hillside if you purchase alcoholic liquor, or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer's license, or his agent or employee, to suffer or permit any minor to be on or remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where such licensed premises are located; provided...licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale or service of other commodities than alcoholic liquor.
(g) In addition to all other fines and penalties, the village president may suspend or revoke the retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of the above paragraph.
(h) It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian to permit any minor child of which he may be the parent or guardian to violate any provisions of this section
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Glenview·6.10
Loitering on licensed premises
Summary
This section requires liquor licensees in Glenview to post signs informing patrons that congregating within 300 feet of the licensed premises with alcoholic liquor is unlawful, unless otherwise permitted.
Section Text
Each liquor licensee licensed under this chapter shall post signs in two conspicuous places on or about the licensed premises stating that it is unlawful for any one or more persons in the possession of alcoholic liquor, whether packaged or not, to congregate or remain within 300 feet of the licensed premises, unless otherwise permitted by ordinance
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Markham·114.056
License Required
Summary
This section requires any person operating a tavern in Markham to obtain a license. It clarifies that a tavern license does not include liquor sales, which necessitate a separate liquor license.
Section Text
unlawful for any person to operate a tavern without first obtaining a license to do so. A tavern license does not permit the sales of liquor and a separate liquor license must also be obtained.
(Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2023) Penalty
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Vernon Hills·13.3
Special uses
Summary
This section outlines the process and types of special uses permitted in Vernon Hills' B-1 General Business District, requiring a special use permit granted by the corporate authorities upon recommendation from the planning and zoning commission after a public hearing. It lists specific uses ranging from adult recreation and animal clinics to retail sales and restaurants, with some specific conditions like indoor operation for adult recreation.
Section Text
charging station (EVCS) primary use. 13.3.37. Tasting room, subject to the following: 1. Features such as on-site processing/production, entertainment, or liquor auctions shall be identified as part of the special use permit. 2. The establishment must obtain applicable liquor licenses from the village and state to permit all activities conducted on the premises. 3. A tasting room offering servings above the state threshold for samples (one fourths ounce spirits, one ounce wine, two ounce beer), may be accessory...package liquor store, but must be identified as part of the package liquor store's liquor license
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Green Oaks·10.2.13
Revocation, Suspension, Refusal Of License
Summary
This section outlines the grounds and procedures for the revocation, suspension, or refusal of liquor licenses by the local liquor control commissioner in Green Oaks. It allows for fines as an alternative to suspension or revocation, and mandates a hearing process with written notice.
Section Text
local liquor control commissioner may revoke or suspend any license issued by him under this chapter if he determines that the licensee has violated any provisions of the Illinois liquor control act, or of this code, or of any regulations established by the local liquor control commissioner or Illinois liquor control commission which are not inconsistent with state statutes, or if the restrictions in section 10-2-3 of this chapter become applicable, or for just cause.
B. In addition...chapter; or after the local liquor control commissioner shall have failed or refused for more than twenty (20) days to grant a hearing upon a resident's complaint to revoke or suspend a license, any village resident or interested person may appeal to the Illinois liquor control commission in the manner provided by state statute.
I. All appeals from the orders of the local liquor control commissioner to the Illinois liquor control commission shall be limited to a review
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Gilberts·3.2.3
Application for license; background check and fingerprinting
Summary
This section outlines the general requirements for obtaining and maintaining a liquor license in Gilberts. It details application procedures, ongoing compliance obligations, and mandatory background checks and fingerprinting for applicants and licensees.
Section Text
General Requirements.
1.
All applications for a liquor license shall be filed in the office of the liquor commissioner
and shall be accompanied by the applicable fee, surety bond and copy of lease as specified
in this chapter.
2.
If any information on a current license application changes or becomes obsolete, or
if further information becomes necessary to answer the questions in full, the applicant
or licensee must so advise the liquor commissioner in writing within 21 days...Such premises shall not be located in a residential district except
for existing nonconforming uses not otherwise amortized.
C.
Background Checks and Fingerprinting. Background checks and fingerprinting shall be conducted every three years after the
initial issuance of a liquor license in order to reestablish that the applicant meets
the requirements of this chapter and the act.
D.
Approval or Denial. The liquor commissioner shall approve or deny an application for a license within
90 days of the filing
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North Chicago·5.6D-7
VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES
Summary
This section outlines violations and penalties related to North Chicago's amusement tax. It specifies that failure to file reports, false reporting, and late payments by terminal operators are violations, leading to potential license suspension/revocation, fines, and penalties.
Section Text
unpaid balance at a rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month.
B. Suspension Or Revocation Of License: The Local Liquor Commissioner shall have the power to suspend the terminal operator's Class G-P liquor license for not more than seven (7) days for cause, or if he/she determines that a terminal operator shall have violated any of the provisions of this article. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the licensee's procedural rights related...suspension of a liquor license.
C. Fine Imposed: In addition, any terminal operator violating the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the first offense, and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the second offense and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for a third offense and subject to a revocation of any license to operate a video gaming terminal for the third offense.
D. Each day a violation continues shall constitute
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Wheaton·6.11
Caterers
Summary
This ordinance prohibits out-of-city caterers without a Wheaton liquor license from selling or offering alcoholic liquor within the city, unless their home community offers reciprocal licensing for Wheaton caterers.
Section Text
shall be unlawful for any caterer, not possessing a city liquor license, and whose principal place of business is in a location other than the city, but who has a lawful liquor license from another community, to make in the city any sale or offer for sale, as defined in this chapter, of any alcoholic liquor, unless the community where the caterer has its principal place of business recognizes and grants reciprocity to a city caterer's liquor license under
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West Dundee·3.2.9
License Fees And Number
Summary
This section outlines the annual fees for various classes of alcoholic liquor licenses in West Dundee. It details the payment process, including refunding denied applications and depositing granted license fees into the General Fund or a designated fund.
Section Text
following alcoholic liquor license fees shall be paid to the Village Clerk or Deputy Village Clerk at the time the application is filed, and shall forthwith be deposited with the Village Manager until the application has been reviewed by the Local Liquor Control Commission. In the event the license applied for is denied, then the fee shall be returned to the applicant; if the license is granted, then the fee shall be deposited in the General Fund or in such
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Alsip·4.67
Location of place of sale
Summary
This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses within 100 feet of churches, schools, childcare facilities, homes for the aged, or military stations. It also prohibits these sensitive uses from being located within 100 feet of licensed premises, with specific measurement rules and an exemption for nonconforming licenses.
Section Text
liquor license shall be issued within 100 feet of any church, school, day care center, child care facility, nursery, or any business engaged in caring or instructing children under 18 years of age, or home for the aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their surviving spouses or children or any military or naval station. In the case of a church, the distance shall be measured to the nearest part of any building used for worship services or educational programs...spouses or children or any military or naval station shall be located within 100 feet of any premises for which a license has been issued pursuant to this chapter. The same points of measurement governing the issuance of a liquor license shall apply to the prohibition on the foregoing uses.
No alcoholic beverage shall be sold, offered for sale, kept for sale, displayed or advertised for sale at retail or delivered to any person purchasing same at retail, except
Phoenix·10.59
Minors
Summary
This section of the Phoenix municipal ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor, misrepresenting their age, or attending bars. It also places responsibilities on liquor license holders to prevent minors from being on licensed premises and prohibits parents or guardians from allowing minors to violate these provisions. Penalties include fines and potential license suspension or revocation.
Section Text
under the ordinances of the Village of Phoenix if you purchase alcoholic liquor, or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor." ;xir;
(d) It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer's license, or his agent or employee, to suffer or permit any minor to remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place where such licensed premises are located; provided that this...licensed premises which derives its principal business from the sale or service or other commodities than alcoholic liquor.
(e) In addition to all other fines and penalties, the village may suspend or revoke the retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of this section.
(f) No parent or guardian shall permit any minor child of whom he may be parent or guardian to violate any of the provisions of this section.
(g) No person shall sell, give or deliver
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McHenry·4.2.1
Definitions
Summary
This section provides definitions for terms used within the chapter on alcoholic liquor, including specific terminology related to licensing, types of alcohol, and service provisions.
Section Text
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms as used in this chapter shall be construed according to the definitions given below:
AGENT: An authorized representative of the licensee who has supervisory authority over all employees of the licensed premises.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR: Any spirits, wine, beer, ale or other liquid containing more than one-half (1/2) of one percent of alcohol by volume, which is fit for beverage purposes.
BASSET: A Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Educational Training Program...other similar program, licensed by the State Liquor Control Commission pursuant to 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes sections 5/3-12 (11.1) and 6-27, or title 77 of the Illinois Administrative Code, chapter XVI, section 3500, as amended.
BEER: A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, malt and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like. See 235 ILCS 5/1-3.04.
BYOA: Bring your
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Deerfield·3.24
Sales To Minors Prohibited 3 :
Summary
This ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor, misrepresenting their age to do so, or attending a bar to prepare alcoholic drinks. It also prohibits selling or giving alcohol to minors and establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential license revocation for establishments.
Section Text
ordinances of the Village of Deerfield if you purchase alcoholic liquor or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor.
(Ord. 0-89-54, 10-2-1989)
(d) No holder of a retail liquor dealer's license or their agent or employee shall suffer or permit any minor to remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place such licensed premises are located; provided, that this subsection shall...provisions of this section.
(f) No persons shall sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to any minor.
(g) No person under the age of 21 years shall attend any bar, to draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises.
(h) No person under the age of 19 years shall be permitted to serve any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises. (1963 Code
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Deerfield·3.24
Sales To Minors Prohibited 3 :
Summary
This ordinance prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor, misrepresenting their age to do so, or attending a bar to prepare alcoholic drinks. It also prohibits selling or giving alcohol to minors and establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential license revocation for establishments.
Section Text
ordinances of the Village of Deerfield if you purchase alcoholic liquor or misrepresent your age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor.
(Ord. 0-89-54, 10-2-1989)
(d) No holder of a retail liquor dealer's license or their agent or employee shall suffer or permit any minor to remain in any room or compartment adjoining or adjacent to or situated in the room or place such licensed premises are located; provided, that this subsection shall...provisions of this section.
(f) No persons shall sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to any minor.
(g) No person under the age of 21 years shall attend any bar, to draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises.
(h) No person under the age of 19 years shall be permitted to serve any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises. (1963 Code
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Highland Park·119.330
Number of Licenses
Section Text
There shall be no limit to the number of local liquor licenses that may be issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for each license class
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Wauconda·119.21
Application
Summary
This section outlines the application process for liquor licenses in Wauconda, specifying required information for individuals, partnerships, and corporations, and mandates supplemental applications for any changes in submitted information.
Section Text
Applications for original and renewal liquor licenses 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. If any information provided in an application changes, becomes incomplete, or becomes inapplicable for any reason following submission of the application, or during the term of any license issued pursuant to the application, the applicant shall submit a supplemental application containing the new or corrected...state liquor act, or forfeited an appearance bond for any of the violations listed above;
(10) Whether the individual applicant, individuals entitled to share in partnership profits, or any designated manager of applicant has been the holder of any liquor license by any state or subdivision thereof, by the federal government which has been revoked or suspended, or whether fines were levied for any violation of such license;
(11) A statement that the applicant will not violate
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Beecher·3.4.7
One Day License
Summary
This section authorizes the Liquor Commissioner to issue one-day licenses for Class A or Class C/Class E liquor licenses. These licenses permit on-premises consumption only and require applications to be submitted at least 30 days in advance, with specific fees for each license type.
Section Text
combination Class C license/Class E license for one (1) day periods; provided that there shall be no sale of alcoholic liquor other than that for consumption on the premises. Application for one (1) day licenses shall be made to the Liquor Commissioner at least thirty (30) days prior to the day in which said license is sought. The fee for the issuance of a one (1) day Class A license shall be three hundred dollars
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Maywood·72.04
Parking Scofflaw
Summary
This section defines a "parking scofflaw" as a person or entity with 3 or more unpaid parking citations and prohibits the issuance of village licenses and permits to such individuals until outstanding fines are resolved.
Section Text
installment basis.
(B) Issuance of licenses and permits prohibited. The Directors of Finance and Sustainability and Innovation shall not issue any licenses or permits or certificates of the village, including, but not limited to vehicle licenses, business licenses, liquor licenses, building permits and certificates of housing to any person or corporation who has been designated by the Chief of Police to be a parking scofflaw as defined in division (A) of this section until the scofflaw shall appear before
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Lockport·111.07
Examination Of Applicant For Local License
Summary
This section outlines the Local Liquor Commissioner's authority to examine license applicants and licensees, including their books and records, and details a non-refundable $500 initial application fee for new liquor licenses, with no fee for renewals.
Section Text
Examination of applicant for local license and application charge:
(A) The Local Liquor Commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any application for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant or licensee, to hear testimony and take proofs...this section, he or she may authorize his or her agent to act on his or her behalf, as provided by statute.
(B) There shall be an initial application fee charge of $500 for a new application to a liquor license. This charge shall be paid at the time that the application is submitted to the Liquor License Commissioner. This fee is in addition to the costs of fingerprinting the applicant. This charge is not refundable. There shall
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Mettawa·Section 18.501. Revocation Or Suspension Of License.
Summary
This section outlines the grounds and procedures for revoking or suspending a liquor license issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. It specifies violations that can lead to license action, including violations of ordinances or state law, non-payment of fees or taxes, felony convictions, and crimes against public decency, and requires a public hearing before any action is taken.
Section Text
Local Liquor Control Commissioner:
1. May revoke or suspend any license issued by him if he determines that cause exists for such revocation or suspension by reason that such licensee:
a. And/or an officer, director, manager or other employee of any licensee, has violated this Chapter, any other local ordinance or State law while engaged in the course of his employment or while on the premises described in said license; or
b. Has violated any applicable rules or regulations established...opportunity to appear and defend. All proceedings before the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall be transcribed by a certified official court reporter and placed in a certified official record of such proceedings.
C. If Local Liquor Control Commissioner determines after such hearing that the license should be revoked or suspended or that the licensee should be fined, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall, within five (5) days after such hearing, state the reason or reasons for such determination
Administration & Government
Glencoe·4.21
Responsible Alcohol Service Training
Summary
This section mandates that all managers and employees involved in selling or serving alcohol for a liquor licensee in Glencoe must complete a BASSET program within ten days of employment. Licensees are required to keep proof of this training on-site for inspection and are prohibited from serving alcohol unless a trained individual is present, with a specific exception for Class E-1 Special Event licenses under supervised conditions.
Section Text
patrons for consumption on or off the licensed premises, shall, within ten days after the manager or employee begins employment with the local liquor licensee, successfully complete a BASSET program.
(b) Proof of training. Each local liquor licensee shall maintain on the licensed premises proof of completion by each manager and employee of the local liquor licensee of the training required pursuant to this section, in a manner that will allow inspection, upon demand, by any full-time, part-time...officer or by any designee of either the State Liquor Control Commission or the liquor control commissioner.
(c) Restrictions on sales by untrained personnel.
(1) No person shall sell, mix, prepare, serve, or deliver alcoholic liquor in the village, for consumption on a licensed premises, unless that person has successfully completed a BASSET program, as required pursuant to this section.
(2) No local liquor licensee shall sell, serve, or deliver any alcoholic liquor at any time at which there
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Geneva·11.2.2
DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS
Summary
This section of the Geneva municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms used throughout the document, including those related to access, buildings, structures, and land uses. It establishes clear meanings for key concepts to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the ordinance.
Section Text
prepared and served in ready to eat form to the public for human consumption. "Restaurant" includes cafe, cafeteria, grill, pizza parlor, diner, snack shop, hamburger shop and steakhouse.
In the event a restaurant applies for the issuance of a liquor license pursuant to local and state laws, a restaurant shall be further defined to meet the requirements of section 4-2-6, class B-1 liquor license of this code, except that land located in the B2 business district...meet the requirements of section 4-2-6, class A liquor license, of this code. Permanent or temporary outdoor restaurant seating is permitted, subject to the requirements of this title and this code. Off street parking for temporary or permanent outdoor seating areas shall be calculated based upon the parking requirements for the specific type of restaurant, as defined herein. For purpose of this title, the following types of restaurants are defined:
Carryout Restaurant: A restaurant which provides no table
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Willowbrook·3.12.5.1
Reduction Of Licenses
Summary
This section automatically reduces the maximum number of local liquor licenses in a specific class by one whenever a license in that class is revoked, surrendered, or becomes dormant. Any subsequent increase in the number of licenses requires approval from the President and Board of Trustees.
Section Text
Whenever a license previously issued under the provisions of this chapter is revoked, surrendered, or terminated by dormancy as herein provided, the maximum number of local liquor licenses in that license class shall automatically and immediately be reduced by one (1). Thereafter, the number of reduced local liquor licenses for that class shall not thereafter be increased without approval by a majority vote of the President and Board of Trustees