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Wauconda · 119.29

Number of authorized licenses

Summary

This section establishes the maximum number of liquor licenses authorized for each specific license class within Wauconda for any given license year.

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total number of licenses for a specific classification which shall be issued in any license year shall not exceed the maximum number of liquor licenses for each license class as follows: Number of Authorized Licenses License Class Number of Licenses Authorized A 22 B 6 B-VG 0 C 2 D 0 E 4 F 2 G 0 (Ord. 2014-O-05, passed 4-1-2014; Am. Ord. 2015-O-13, passed
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Lansing · 8.54

Required

Summary

This section requires any person selling or offering alcoholic beverages for retail sale in Lansing to obtain a village retail liquor license in addition to a state license. It defines 'sale' and 'offer for sale' broadly, including various actions related to alcoholic beverages, and prohibits violations of the license or related laws.

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agent, barkeeper, clerk or servant of another, to sell, or offer for sale, at retail, any alcoholic beverage or engage in any sale, in the village without first having obtained for the current fiscal year a village retail liquor license, in addition to a state license, for each place, location or premises where the person is located. (b) Definitions. The terms "sale" and "offer for sale" mean any transfer or exchange in any manner or by any means whatsoever...this chapter or the Illinois Liquor Control Act, 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq. (Code 1969, § 4.301; Code 1982, § 5-47; Ord. No. 386, § 1, 10-7-1975; Ord. No. 87-015, § 2, 6-16-1987) State Law reference— State liquor licenses, 235 ILCS 5/5-1
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Harvey · 5.06.050

Term

Summary

This section establishes that all alcoholic beverage licenses in Harvey expire on October 31st of each year with no prorating. It also mandates that any terminated liquor license reduces the total number of authorized licenses, which can only be increased by council action.

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shall terminate on the thirty-first day of October next following its issuance on the first day of November and there shall be no prorating. No temporary licenses may be issued to any applicant. In the event that a liquor license is terminated for any reason, the number of liquor licenses authorized to be issued pursuant to Section 5-06-160 of this code shall be automatically decreased by the number of terminated licenses. Thereafter, the number of licenses
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Wheaton · 6.131

Prohibited activities on licensed premises

Summary

This section prohibits gambling and soliciting the purchase of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages on premises licensed to sell alcohol. It also prohibits sexually explicit conduct and the sale or display of sexually explicit materials.

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Gambling. It shall be unlawful to permit any gambling on any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor. (b) Solicitation. It shall be unlawful for any licensee, its manager, or other person in charge of any licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold or offered for sale for consumption thereon to engage, employ, or permit the engagement or employment of any person who shall solicit any patron or customer thereof to purchase alcoholic or nonalcoholic liquor for such person...patron or customer in the regular course of employment as such manager, bartender, or waitress. (c) Sexually explicit conduct. It shall be unlawful for any licensee, its owner, employees or other person in charge of any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor to permit the following kinds of conduct or the sale or letting of: books; magazines; coin-operated motion picture devices; DVDs, or to allow access on the premises where alcohol is sold to websites or other electronic media
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Batavia · 3.26.8

Suspension Or Revocation Of License

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Commissioner the authority to suspend, revoke, or fine licensees for violations of the video gaming device chapter. The process for these actions will follow the same rules and procedures as those for liquor licenses outlined in chapter 3 of the title.

Section Text
Local Liquor Commissioner has the authority to suspend, revoke and/or fine a licensee who is violating or has violated the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the same rules and procedures set forth in regard to liquor licenses as provided in chapter 3 of this title
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Palos Heights · 114.22

Transfer Of License

Summary

This section clarifies that a retail liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and therefore not transferable or inheritable. It outlines provisions for executors, administrators, or trustees to temporarily exercise license privileges under specific circumstances.

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retail liquor license shall be purely a personal privilege, good for not more than one year after issuance, unless sooner revoked as provided in this chapter, and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment, or execution, nor shall it be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. The license shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution, but it shall cease upon the death...deceased licensee, and the trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when the estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of the decedent, or the insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of the license, but not longer than 6 months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of the licensee. ('69 Code
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Rosemont · 4.2.11

Nature Of License

Summary

This section establishes that a liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and therefore not transferable or inheritable. It allows for temporary continuation of the business by executors, administrators, or trustees under specific court orders for a limited period.

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liquor license shall be purely a personal privilege, good for the period ending as of December 31 of the year in which it was granted unless sooner revoked as provided by law, and shall not constitute property nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution, nor shall it be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. B.   A liquor licensee shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution...deceased licensee, and the trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee may continue the business of the sale of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee
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Summit · 5.2.12

License Transfer

Summary

This section clarifies that a liquor license is a personal privilege, not property, and is generally not transferable. It specifies that the license ceases upon the death or dissolution of the licensee, but executors or administrators may continue the business for a limited period under court order.

Section Text
liquor license shall be a purely personal privilege, effective for a period not to exceed one year after issuance unless sooner revoked as provided in this chapter, and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution, nor shall it be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. Such license shall cease upon death of the licensee or in the case of a corporation, limited liability company or partnership...testate devolution; provided that executors or administrators of the estate may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under the order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent, or such insolvency or bankruptcy, until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee
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Rosemont · 4.2.10

Term Of License

Section Text
Each retail liquor license shall be issued on an annual basis covering the period from January 1 to December
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Homer Glen · 83.75

Minors

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor to minors and intoxicated persons. It also outlines requirements for displaying warnings, restricts minors' presence on licensed premises unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, and makes it unlawful for parents or guardians to knowingly permit certain violations.

Section Text
older who have successfully completed a certified BASSET training program in accordance with all state and local laws, it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises, and it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to dispense, sell or deliver any alcoholic liquor in the original package, bottle or case for consumption off the premises of any licensed establishment...Except for the prohibitions provided for in this subsection, it shall be lawful for any person 18 years of age or older to work in a licensed premises and to serve alcoholic liquor. B. Purchase or acceptance of a gift by a minor; identification cards. (1) Purchase or possession of alcoholic liquor by minors. (a) Any person to whom the sale, gift or delivery of alcoholic liquor is prohibited because of the age shall not purchase or attempt to purchase
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Glenview · 6.4

Local liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section designates the Village President as the local liquor control commissioner, responsible for administering liquor provisions. The commissioner holds powers including issuing, renewing, suspending, and revoking licenses, conducting inspections, acting on citizen complaints, and managing license fees.

Section Text
such hearings shall be on a record prepared by a certified court reporter or certified shorthand reporter. The licensee shall be responsible for all fees associated with such hearings as provided in section 6-33. (c) If, in a liquor license violation hearing before the Commissioner, the person is found guilty, such person shall be subject to the general penalty provided in section 1-16, as well as the penalties set forth in section 6-5. (d) All appeals...State liquor control commission by a Village liquor licensee of a decision, order or action by the Commissioner or designee having the effect of fining the licensee and/or suspending or revoking the Village liquor license shall be limited to review of the official record of the formal proceedings before the Commissioner
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Carpentersville · 5.12.200

Closing hours—Sunday

Summary

This section outlines the specific closing hours for establishments selling alcoholic liquor in Carpentersville, with variations for different license classes and days of the week, including exceptions for New Year's Eve and emergency situations.

Section Text
midnight and six a.m. of any day. C. Any licensee, who also has qualified for and has been issued a brunch license or a Class L license (bowling center establishments and movie theaters), may serve alcoholic liquor, otherwise fully in accordance with their license restriction, to its patrons from eight a.m. until eleven a.m. on Sundays. D. The bar area serving and dispensing alcoholic liquor shall be closed and the service of liquor shall cease at least fifteen (15) minutes...January 1st of any year. F. Emergency Closing. In all cases where in the opinion of the liquor control commissioner, the public peace is likely to be endangered by the keeping open of premises licensed hereunder, it is lawful for the liquor control commissioner to issue his or her proclamation, under the seal of the village, commanding and enjoining all persons licensed by the village to sell any of said liquors, and their servants and agents, to close their shops
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Zion · 56.97

Prohibited activities on licensed premises

Summary

This section of the Zion municipal ordinance prohibits specific activities on premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor, including unauthorized gambling, solicitation for drink purchases, sexually explicit conduct and materials, and mandatory cover charges without city approval.

Section Text
Gambling. It shall be unlawful to permit gambling on any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor other than gambling conducted in the manner authorized by the Illinois Video Gaming Act (ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq.) and the Illinois State Gaming Board. (b) Solicitation. It shall be unlawful for any licensee, its manager, or other person in charge of any licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold or offered for sale for consumption thereon to engage, employ...patron or customer in the regular course of employment as such manager, bartender, or waitress. (c) Sexually explicit conduct. It shall be unlawful for any licensee, its manager, or other person in charge of premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor to permit the following kinds of conduct, or books, magazines, coin-operated motion picture devices, films, or movies depicting, describing, or relating to the following kinds of conduct on such premises: (1) The performance of acts, or simulated acts
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Riverside · 3.23.3

General Regulations

Summary

This section requires restaurants and other establishments in Riverside to obtain an accessory live entertainment license to host such events within business districts. It outlines compliance requirements, including adhering to state law, local codes, noise regulations, specific operating hours, indoor-only performances with closed doors and windows, and prohibiting outdoor speakers.

Section Text
this chapter and the noise regulations set forth in title 7, chapter 10 of this code. (C)   Live entertainment events must end no later than one hour prior to closing each day or, where the licensed establishment holds a liquor license, one hour prior to the time liquor can no longer be served each day, whichever is earlier, or as otherwise specified in a license issued. (D)   Live entertainment events must be conducted in a manner that respects the comfort
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Riverside · 3.23.3

General Regulations

Summary

This section requires restaurants and other establishments in Riverside to obtain an accessory live entertainment license to host such events within business districts. It outlines compliance requirements, including adhering to state law, local codes, noise regulations, specific operating hours, indoor-only performances with closed doors and windows, and prohibiting outdoor speakers.

Section Text
this chapter and the noise regulations set forth in title 7, chapter 10 of this code. (C)   Live entertainment events must end no later than one hour prior to closing each day or, where the licensed establishment holds a liquor license, one hour prior to the time liquor can no longer be served each day, whichever is earlier, or as otherwise specified in a license issued. (D)   Live entertainment events must be conducted in a manner that respects the comfort
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Oak Lawn · 2.22.3

Powers And Duties

Summary

This section outlines the functions and duties of the Liquor and Tobacco Licensing Review Board in Oak Lawn. The board is responsible for reviewing license applications, conducting disciplinary hearings for liquor code violations, and recommending changes to the liquor code.

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Liquor and Tobacco Licensing Review Board shall...perform such functions and duties as directed or requested by the liquor and tobacco commissioner in relation to the regulation of licensed activities, including, but not limited to, the following: A.   Review applications and the investigation of applicants for liquor licenses, and to submit findings and recommendations to the liquor commissioner setting forth its conclusions respecting such applications. B.   Review applications and the investigation of applicants for tobacco retail licenses, as defined under Title 3, Chapter 15, Section
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Norridge · 6.46

Prohibitions and restrictions near churches, schools, hospitals, homes for aged or indigent or veterans

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, and certain residences, with several exceptions for existing businesses, restaurants with food as primary business, and churches/private schools holding specific events.

Section Text
shall be measured to the nearest part of any building used for worship services or educational programs and not to property boundaries. B. Reserved. C. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the issuance of a retail license authorizing the sale of alcoholic liquor incidental to a restaurant if: 1. The primary business of the restaurant consists of the sale of food where the sale of liquor is incidental to the sale of food and the applicant is a completely...owner of the restaurant; 2. The immediately prior owner or operator of the premises where the restaurant is located operated the premises as a restaurant and held a valid retail license authorizing the sale of alcoholic liquor at the restaurant for at least part of the 24 months before the change of ownership; and 3. The restaurant is located 75 or more feet from a school. D. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the issuance of a license
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Itasca · 112.20

Number Of Licenses

Summary

This section of the Itasca municipal ordinance establishes the specific number of retail liquor dealer's licenses that can be issued within the village, categorized by different license classes.

Section Text
number of liquor licenses available for issuance within the village shall be as follows: (A)   Class “A”: four licenses. (B)   Class “A-1": two licenses. (C)   Class “B”: one license. (D)    Class “B-1": three licenses. (E)   Class “C”: zero licenses. (F)   Class “C-1": two licenses. (G)   Class “C-1(a)”: zero licenses. (H)   Class “D”: eight licenses. (I)   Class “E”: three licenses. (J)   Class “F”: zero licenses. (K)   Class “G”: as determined by the Village Board of Trustees
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Bloomingdale · 4.2.11

Term Of License

Summary

This section establishes the expiration date for retail liquor dealer's licenses in Bloomingdale as December 31st of each year. It also allows for exceptions for class T licenses with specified dates and for licenses issued or terminated mid-year due to individual circumstances.

Section Text
Each retail liquor dealer's license issued hereunder shall expire on December 31 following the issuance thereof; provided, however, that a class T license shall be valid for the dates and times specified on the license. The normal licensing period shall be from January 1 through December 31 of each year, unless a license is issued or terminated at some other time during the year for individual circumstances
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Berwyn · 804.17

Hours Of Operation

Summary

This section of the Berwyn municipal ordinance establishes specific hours of operation for licensed alcoholic liquor dealers, prohibiting sales between certain times on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It also imposes additional restrictions for specific holidays falling on weekdays.

Section Text
person shall sell, offer for sale, at retail, or give away, in or upon any licensed premises, any alcoholic liquor...between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Saturday, or between 3:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday, except as to those holders of a retail liquor dealer’s license of the classification of A- between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. (B)   If any of the following holidays falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, no person shall sell or offer
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Oakbrook Terrace · 111.012

Number of licenses in each license classification

Summary

This section establishes the maximum number of liquor licenses allowed for various classes in Oakbrook Terrace, with specific numerical limits for most classes and a separate section for Class C licenses. It also outlines procedures for increasing or decreasing these license numbers.

Section Text
total number of liquor licenses of all classes (except Class C) issued under this subchapter shall not exceed the sum of all classes, and as further restricted to the following totals by classes: (1) The total number of Class A licenses shall not exceed 21. (2) The total number of Class B licenses shall not exceed five. (3) The total number of Class C licenses shall be limited pursuant to § 111.009(C). (4) The total number of Class D licenses
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Westchester · 5.102.070

Duties of licensed video gaming locations

Summary

This section outlines the ongoing duties of licensed video gaming locations in Westchester, beyond those required by the Video Gaming Act. It details requirements for secure premises, preventing tampering, maintaining communication systems, advertising standards, terminal removal, use agreements, placement, and restricting access to minors and intoxicated individuals.

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visibly intoxicated; (J) Commit no violations of the laws of this State or the ordinances of the Village concerning the sale, dispensing or consumption on premises of alcoholic beverages that results in suspension or revocation of any liquor license held by or associated with a licensed video gaming location; (K) Maintain at all times an approved method of payout for valid receipt tickets and pay all valid receipt tickets; (L) Extend no form of deferred payment for video gaming terminal...violation of Section 35 of the Video Gaming Act; (P) Exercise control over the licensed video gaming location; (Q) Promptly notify the Illinois Gaming Board and the Liquor Commissioner of any action taken on or related to any State liquor license held; (R) Allow maintenance and/or service of video gaming terminals and associated video gaming equipment only by licensed technicians and licensed terminal handlers possessing valid identification issued by the Illinois Gaming Board; and (S) Redeem for cash a ticket
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Elmwood Park · 57.7

Duties of Licensed Video Gaming Locations

Summary

This section outlines the ongoing duties of licensed video gaming locations in Elmwood Park, supplementing state and chapter regulations. It covers requirements for terminal security, preventing tampering, maintaining communication systems, advertising standards, terminal removal, use agreements, placement, and preventing underage or intoxicated play.

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visibly intoxicated;(j) Commit no violations of the laws of this state or the ordinances of the Village concerning the sale, dispensing or consumption on premises of alcoholic beverages that result in suspension or revocation of any liquor license held by or associated with a licensed video gaming location;(k) Maintain at all times an approved method of payout for valid receipt tickets and pay all valid receipt tickets;(l) Extend no form of deferred payment for video gaming terminal...violation of Section 35 of the video gaming act;(p) Exercise control over the licensed video gaming location;(q) Promptly notify the Illinois gaming board and the liquor commissioner of any action taken on or related to any state liquor license held;(r) Allow maintenance and/or service of video gaming terminals and associated video gaming equipment only by licensed technicians and licensed terminal handlers possessing valid identification issued by the Illinois gaming board; and(s) Redeem for cash a ticket
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Carol Stream · 10.14.11

Duties Of Licensed Video Gaming Locations

Summary

This section outlines the ongoing duties of licensed video gaming locations in Carol Stream, in addition to state regulations. These duties include providing secure premises, preventing tampering, maintaining system connections, prohibiting incentives from operators, conducting compliant advertising, removing inoperable terminals, and entering into written use agreements with licensed operators.

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visibly intoxicated; (J)   Commit no violations of the laws of this state or the ordinances of the village concerning the sale, dispensing or consumption on premises of alcoholic beverages that result in suspension or revocation of any liquor license held by or associated with a licensed video gaming location; (K)   Maintain at all times an approved method of payout for valid receipt tickets and pay all valid receipt tickets; (L)   Extend no form of deferred payment for video gaming terminal...violation of Section 35 of the Video Gaming Act; (P)   Exercise control over the licensed video gaming location; (Q)   Promptly notify the Illinois Gaming Board and the Liquor Commissioner of any action taken on or related to any state liquor license held; (R)   Allow maintenance and/or service of video gaming terminals and associated video gaming equipment only by licensed technicians and licensed terminal handlers possessing valid identification issued by the Illinois Gaming Board; and (S)   Redeem for cash a ticket
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Vernon Hills · 3.8

Term of license

Summary

This section establishes the standard term for retail liquor dealer licenses in Vernon Hills, which is from May 1st to April 30th of the following year. It also specifies that Class F licenses are valid for a 24-hour period and allows for exceptions to the standard licensing period due to individual circumstances.

Section Text
Each retail liquor dealer's license issued under this chapter shall terminate and expire on April 30 following the issuance thereof; provided, however, that a class F license as hereinafter designated shall be valid for a 24-hour period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the date specified therein. The normal licensing period shall be from May 1 through April 30 of each year, unless a license is issued or terminated at some other time during the year for individual
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