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Lake Villa · 3.8.12

Restrictions On Certain Promotions

Summary

This section prohibits certain promotions for alcoholic liquor, such as "buy one get one free" deals or unlimited drinks for a fixed price. It requires licensees to maintain and display price schedules for all drinks.

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Schedule Of Drink Charges Required: All retail licensees shall maintain a schedule of the prices charged for all drinks of alcoholic liquor to be served and consumed on the licensed premises or in any room or part thereof. Whenever a hotel or multiuse establishment which holds a valid retailer’s license operates on its premises more than one (1) establishment at which drinks of alcoholic liquor are sold at retail, the hotel or multiuse establishment shall maintain on display...this Section must also comply with Sections 6-16,6-21, and 6-27.1 of the Act. D. Violation: A violation of this Section shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the licensee’s license by the Village’s Local Liquor Control Commissioner

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Glenview · 6.5

Violations; penalties

Summary

This section outlines the penalties for violating the Village's liquor laws. It specifies that the Village President can suspend or revoke liquor licenses for violations of chapter provisions or state law. It also details that violators face general penalties, fees, and costs as defined in other sections.

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revoke any liquor licensee's license for any violation of any provision of this chapter or for any violation of the Act or other any State law pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor. (b) 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 fees and costs set forth in subsection

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East Hazel Crest · 3.28

Term; nature of license; transfer

Summary

This section defines a retail liquor dealer's license as a personal privilege, valid for one year and not transferable or assignable. It also outlines provisions for continuing the business under specific circumstances following the licensee's death or bankruptcy.

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retail liquor dealer's license shall be purely a personal privilege, good for not to exceed one (1) year after issuance unless sooner revoked as in this article provided, and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution, nor shall it be alienable or transferable, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. Such license shall not descend by the laws of testate or interstate devolution but it shall cease upon the death...bankrupt licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after death of such descendent or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license, but no longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. A refund shall be made

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Glenwood · 4.16

Adult uses

Summary

This section of the Glenwood municipal ordinance provides definitions for various adult uses, including adult bookstores, adult entertainment cabarets, and adult motion picture theaters. It also begins to define 'specified sexual activities'.

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human genitals, public [pubic] region; (ii) buttock; (iii) female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola; and (b) Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered. B Liquor. No liquor license shall be issued and no liquor shall be sold or consumed on the premises of any adult use. C Location. Adult uses may be allowed, upon obtaining a special use permit, in a business or manufacturing district provided

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Gilberts · 3.2.15

Outdoor consumption

Summary

This section prohibits the consumption of alcoholic liquor outside licensed premises unless the premises has specific licensing for outdoor operation (add-on Class OS or special permission for Class C/E). For Class E licenses, specific conditions apply regarding fencing, distance from residential zoning, and trained staff.

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shall be unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic liquor outside any licensed premises unless such premises has been specifically licensed for outdoor operation either through the issuance of an add on Class OS license for Class A, B or F licensed establishments or as specially permitted by the Liquor Commissioner for Class C or E licensed establishments in accordance with section 3-2-7 of this chapter and this section. The Liquor Commissioner may permit outdoor consumption...serving area to the adjoining property line, with access to and service within the outdoor serving area under the control of BASSET trained representatives and/or employees of the licensee. The Liquor Commissioner retains the authority to apply limitations, conditions or additional requirements upon the holder of the Class E license as appropriate to the circumstances of the environment in which outdoor consumption may occur

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Winnetka · Section 5.09.140 List Of Licenses--Notification Of Certain Officers Of Revocation, Etc.

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This section outlines the record-keeping and notification duties of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. It mandates that the Commissioner maintain a record of all liquor licenses, provide copies to the Village Clerk, Treasurer, and Chief of Police, and notify them in writing within 48 hours of any license issuance or revocation. Additionally, the Commissioner must report to the Council upon request regarding enforcement activities and fee collection.

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under this chapter, and shall furnish the Village Clerk, Village Treasurer and Chief of Police each with a copy of such record; upon the issuance of any new license, or the revocation 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. B. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall report to the Council all of his or her acts and doings in the enforcement of this chapter and in regard to the collection of liquor license fees, the date collected, and date the fees were turned over to the Village Treasurer whenever such report is requested by the Council. (Prior code § 35.14) (MC-9-2002, Added, 09/17/2002

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Sleepy Hollow · 3.3.13

Offenses by licensee

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from engaging in various illicit activities, including selling alcohol without proper stamps, obstructing views, allowing gambling, harboring intoxicated persons, serving in restricted areas, making unauthorized sales, serving alcohol for consumption on streets or in vehicles, permitting consumption not purchased on-premises, employing minors, serving prohibited individuals, and allowing minors to handle alcohol.

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liquor to any person for consumption on the streets of the village or to any persons in motor vehicles on such streets. H. Permit any person to consume any alcoholic liquor on the premises described in the license unless such alcoholic liquor has been purchased on the premises. I. Employ or permit the employment of any minor in his place of business. J. Sell alcoholic liquor to any underage person, intoxicated person, habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane, feebleminded or distracted person...Permit any underage person to sell, possess, give away or receive as a gift any alcoholic liquor on the premises for which such license is issued. L. Permit any person to sell or serve alcoholic liquor without the permit required under section 3-3-9 of this chapter

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Inverness · 3.1.12

Sale Only At Licensed Premises

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, offering, keeping, displaying, advertising, or delivery of liquor at retail anywhere except at premises specifically described in a license issued by the liquor control commissioner.

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liquor shall be sold, offered for sale, kept for sale, displayed or advertised for sale at retail or delivered to any person purchasing the same at retail, except at a location, place or premises described in a license duly issued by the liquor control commissioner. (1983 Code

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Hampshire · 3.1.3

Local Liquor Control Commission

Summary

This section designates the village president as the local liquor control commissioner, responsible for administering liquor control laws and local ordinances. It outlines the composition of the local liquor control commission and the commissioner's authority to issue, suspend, and revoke liquor licenses.

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members, including the village president and two (2) members of the board of trustees appointed from time to time by the president. B. The local liquor control commissioner shall have the authority to issue, suspend and/or revoke alcoholic liquor licenses in accordance with the Illinois liquor control act of 1934, as amended, 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-1 et seq., village ordinances and resolutions, and any rules and regulations established by and for said commission...actions of and decisions by the local liquor control commission shall require a simple majority vote, including any vote to authorize the issuance of a license under these regulations; provided, however, the local liquor control commissioner may in his discretion issue a class G license, under subsection 3-1-6L of this article, for any special event of one day in duration, after his review and approval of any application of same, and subject to such conditions

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Glenwood · 26.1203

Video gaming establishment licensing requirements

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for obtaining or renewing a video gaming establishment license in Glenwood. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with state and village regulations, including having valid state and village liquor licenses, being current on all village and state tax payments, and possessing a valid village business license.

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Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1, et seq., and is not in violation of the Video Gaming Act or any Illinois Gaming Board rules or regulations. (2) The applicant has, or has been approved to receive, a valid liquor license issued by the Village of Glenwood and is not in violation of the Illinois Liquor Code, the rules or regulations of the Illinois Liquor Commission or any provisions of the village's liquor ordinances. (3) The applicant must...current or future village imposed tax; c. Must be in compliance with the state's and village's rules and regulations for video gaming; and d. Must have a valid village business license. (4) The applicant has paid all liquor license fees and application fees due. (5) The applicant has a use agreement with a terminal operator that has a terminal operator's license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board and a terminal operator's license issued by the Village

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Northfield · 16.15

Prohibited Conduct

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from engaging in or promoting certain activities, including the sale of alcohol to minors or individuals involved in fights, sexual entertainment, and specific types of meal or party packages that do not adhere to defined regulations.

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acts: (Ord. 11-1493, 8-16-2011) Providing a meal package or party package, except pursuant to the following rules: Meal Package. Food service must be included. Meal package privileges are available only to holders of an F license. All other Liquor Code regulations shall apply including, but not limited to, over service of alcoholic beverages. Party Package. A party package: Must be arranged by invitation or ticket sales; Must be open to a defined number of guests...meal package. Offering free wine tasting as allowed by a daily sampling permit. Offering of wine, by the open bottle (exception applies to Class F licenses only). Bars And Lounges. It shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license to allow any person under the age of twenty one (21) years to: Be seated at a bar; or Remain in or be seated in the lounge. This Section shall not apply to seating at tables in the lounge

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Winfield · 3.3.4

Application For License; Fingerprinting Fees

Summary

This section outlines the required information and statements for liquor license applications and renewals in Winfield. It specifies details about the applicant, business location, legal compliance, and requires information for corporate officers, directors, and partners.

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Contents Of Application: Applications for liquor licenses and annual renewals thereof shall be made to the commissioner in writing on the form provided, signed by the person to whom the license is to be issued, verified by oath or affidavit and shall contain the following information and statements: 1. The name, age and address of the person to whom the license is to be issued (see subsection A4b of this section). 2. The location of the premises or place...with the village clerk not later than the effective date of the proposed change; any such change shall be subject to the final approval of the commissioner as provided in this chapter. B. Fingerprinting Fee: Each applicant for a liquor license shall pay a fee in the amount of one hundred ten dollars ($110.00) to cover the cost of all fingerprinting required for processing the application and this fee shall be paid at the time the application is submitted. This

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Crestwood · 112.45

Revocation Of License; Notice; Hearing

Summary

This section outlines the process for revoking or suspending retail liquor licenses in Crestwood. It details the grounds for revocation/suspension, notice and hearing requirements, emergency closures, and the appeals process.

Section Text

Local Liquor Control Commissioner may suspend for not more than 30 days, or revoke any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter if he or she determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions...Liquor Control Act of the state or the provisions of this subchapter or any applicable rules or regulations established by the State Liquor Control Commission or any applicable rules or regulations established by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. (B) No license shall be revoked or suspended except after a public hearing by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner with a three-day written notice sent to the licensee prior to the hearing affording the licensee an opportunity to appear and defend

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Lake Forest · 111.037

Number Of Licenses

Summary

This section establishes a tiered system for the maximum number of liquor licenses that can be issued by the city of Lake Forest, with specific caps for most classes and some flexibility for others. It also outlines a mechanism for automatic reduction of license numbers upon expiration or revocation.

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number of liquor licenses issued by the city shall be limited as follows: Class Maximum Number of Licenses Authorized Class Maximum Number of Licenses Authorized A-1 8 A-2 7 A-3 No more than the total number of Class A-1 licenses issued by the city A-4 0 B-1 1 C-1 12 C-2 11 C-3 18 C-4 1 D-1 5 E-1 2 F-1 1 F-2 As many

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Pingree Grove · 4.2.31

License Revocation Authorized

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This section outlines the grounds for revoking, suspending, or fining a liquor licensee in Pingree Grove. It prohibits violations of federal, state, and village laws/ordinances related to liquor control, as well as specific actions like selling alcohol outdoors without a permit, allowing minors to consume alcohol, or failing to report illegal activity.

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state statute related to the control of liquor. 2. Violate or permit a violation of any village ordinance or resolution regulating the sale of alcoholic liquor or relating to the eligibility of the licensee to hold a liquor license. 3. Violate or permit a violation of any rule or regulation of the Illinois liquor control commission as amended from time to time. 4. Permit the sale and/or consumption of any alcoholic beverages outdoors absent a specific permit issued...Fail to call the village police department upon the violation of any village ordinance or state law relating to fighting, disorderly conduct or excessive noise constituting a nuisance on the licensed premises. 8. Submit to the village a liquor license application containing a false or misleading statement. B. Proof before the commissioner of the facts which establish a violation of any federal law, state statute, village ordinance or resolution or rule of the Illinois liquor control commission shall be sufficient

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West Chicago · 3.8

Renewal of license

Summary

This section outlines the process and requirements for renewing a liquor license in West Chicago. Licensees must be qualified and the premises suitable, and renewal is not a guaranteed right that prevents the reduction of licenses. An application with specific information and the appropriate fee must be submitted by December 1st.

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which shall in any case prevent the local liquor control commissioner, with city council consent, from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within his jurisdiction. (b) A liquor licensee shall file an application for renewal of a liquor license accompanied by the appropriate license fee by the first day of December; failure to do so may result in a renewal license not being issued on January 1 of any such year. The application shall state: name of licensee

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Evanston · 3.4.5

RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSES

Summary

This section outlines disqualifying factors for obtaining or renewing a liquor license in Evanston, covering residency, character, citizenship, criminal convictions, and corporate eligibility.

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appointee to any board or commission of the City, which employee or appointee is charged with the responsibility of administering or enforcing this Chapter; (Q) Any applicant who shall fail to be eligible for and receive a license to sell alcoholic liquor from the state of Illinois, except where such applicant fails to be eligible due to the location requirements of the state; (R) A person who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated...person convicted of gambling pursuant to the Illinois Criminal Code, 720 ILCS 5/28-1, 28-3, as amended; (T) A person who owes any debt or unpaid tax to the City; (U) Any person to whom issuance of a liquor license is prohibited by the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended, 235 ILCS

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Schaumburg · 112.20

USE OF VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL REVENUE FUNDS

Summary

This section dictates the allocation of revenue generated from video gaming terminal fees and the difference between liquor and video gaming license fees, earmarking these funds for the general fund. Additionally, tax revenue from specific liquor license classes is segregated into an arts and entertainment fund.

Section Text

revenue received by the village for video gaming terminal fees and all revenue received by the village for the difference between the license fee for a liquor license and a video gaming license of the same class from establishments operating under classes A-V, C-V, F-l-V, F-2-V and Q-V shall be placed in the general fund and subject to appropriation as part of the annual budget. All tax revenue received by the village

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Hanover Park · 54.301

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used in the Hanover Park Smoke-Free Air Regulations. It defines alternative nicotine products, bar/tavern, business, club, and employee.

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sale as a tobacco cessation, as a tobacco dependence product, or for other medical purposes, and is being marketed and sold solely for that approved purpose. Bar/tavern means an establishment that has a Class A or AA Hanover Park liquor license for the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, and that derives no more than ten percent of its gross revenue from the sale of food consumed on the premises. Each bar/tavern shall provide such documentation...related smoking accessories and in which the sale of other products is merely incidental. "Retail tobacco store" does not include a tobacco department or section of a larger commercial establishment or any establishment with any type of liquor, food, or restaurant license. School grounds means all public or private outdoor school grounds within the village. Smoke or smoking means carrying, smoking, burning, inhaling, or exhaling of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, hookah, weed, herbs, or any other lighted

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Berkeley · 5.10.2

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for key terms used in the Smoke Free Air Regulations chapter, including various types of establishments and products.

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administration as a nontobacco product for sale as a tobacco cessation, as a tobacco dependence product, or for other medical purposes, and is being marketed and sold solely for that approved purpose. BAR/TAVERN: An establishment that has a Berkeley liquor license for the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, and that derives no more than ten percent (10%) of its gross revenue from the sale of food consumed on the premises. Each bar/tavern shall provide such documentation...tobacco products to consumers, retail establishments, or other wholesale establishments as part of its business. The term does not include a tobacco department or section of a larger commercial establishment or any establishment with any type of liquor, food, or restaurant license. SCHOOL GROUNDS: All public or private outdoor school grounds within the village. SMOKE OR SMOKING: The carrying, smoking, burning, inhaling, or exhaling of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, hookah, weed, herbs, or any other lighted smoking

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Lake Barrington · 2.3.22

Happy Hour Restrictions

Summary

This section restricts various "happy hour" practices by retail liquor licensees, prohibiting unlimited drink offers for a fixed price, buy-one-get-one deals, and games involving alcohol. It also requires licensees to maintain price schedules for alcoholic beverages.

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retail licensees shall maintain a schedule of the prices charged for all drinks of alcoholic liquor to be served and consumed on the licensed premises or in any room or part thereof. Whenever a hotel or multiuse establishment which holds a valid retailer's license operates on its premises more than one establishment at which drinks of alcoholic liquor are sold at retail, the hotel or multiuse establishment shall maintain at each such establishment a separate schedule of the prices...Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training ("BASSET")) and relative to "happy hours" and product sampling. E. Violation: A violation of this section shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of a licensee's license by the Village's Local Liquor Control Commissioner. F. Product Sampling: 1. Retailer, distributor, importing distributor, manufacturer and nonresident dealer licensees may conduct product sampling for consumption at a licensed retail location. Up to three (3) samples, consisting of no more than

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Schaumburg · 112.35

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

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This section requires a separate village retailer's license for each distinct location or premises that are under the same roof or at one street address. Exceptions are made for hotel operators serving registered guests and for Class L liquor license holders serving from approved locations.

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alcoholic liquor to their registered guests in any room or part of their hotel, if such liquor so served shall be kept in and served from a licensed location, place, or premises in the hotel, or a class L liquor license holder from serving alcoholic liquor from any approved location as permitted by the local liquor commissioner. (Ord. 1923, passed 12-16-1980; Am. Ord. 14-055, passed 5-27-2014; Am. Ord. 23-093, passed

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South Barrington · 3.2.4

Application For License

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for applying for a liquor license in South Barrington, including the application fee, required information, and statements of eligibility.

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Applications for such licenses shall be made to the local liquor control commissioner. The application fee for a new license, except temporary licenses, shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Such applications shall be in writing and shall be 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 include the following information and statements: A. The name, date of birth, age, mailing address...and/or fees due the village of South Barrington have been paid. In addition, each person listed in subsection A of this section shall provide requested information necessary to complete a background check to assure their qualification to hold a liquor license in the village of South Barrington. If more than five (5) individuals are listed, there shall be an additional application fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each individual in excess of five (5) individuals

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Park City · 3.42.020

Tax imposed

Summary

This section levies a 2% tax on the purchase price of prepared food items for immediate consumption and alcoholic liquor, with specific exemptions. The purchaser is ultimately liable for payment of this tax.

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elderly, or from not for profit corporations or associations; 4. Food items purchased from vending machines. 5. Alcoholic liquor from the holder of a Class H as such license is defined in Section 5.32.055 or Class HH liquor license as such license is defined in Section 5.32.056 of the Park City Municipal Code. C. The ultimate incidence of and liability for payment of such tax shall be borne by the purchaser of taxable food items or alcoholic liquor

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Wilmington · 99.05

Permit application

Summary

This section outlines the application process for permits to conduct parades, motorcades, or events in Wilmington, requiring a minimum 45-day advance submission and specifying the information that must be included in the application, including details about the event and agreement to cover associated city expenses.

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traffic control, or crowd control (in excess of the routine police coverage), which expenses shall be determined by the chief of police. (F) If the application is for an event as herein defined, and the applicant holds an alcoholic liquor license, if the event is to be held on premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor, or if any alcoholic liquor is to be sold, dispensed or given away at the event, then the application shall be forwarded by the police

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Restrictions On Certain Promotions

Violations; penalties

Term; nature of license; transfer

Adult uses

Outdoor consumption

Offenses by licensee

Sale Only At Licensed Premises

Local Liquor Control Commission

Video gaming establishment licensing requirements

Prohibited Conduct

Application For License; Fingerprinting Fees

Revocation Of License; Notice; Hearing

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License Revocation Authorized

Renewal of license

RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSES

USE OF VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL REVENUE FUNDS

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