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Park Forest · 6.5

Closing hours

Summary

This section establishes closing hours for the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor in Park Forest, with different hours for off-premises and on-premises consumption, and specific provisions for holidays and establishments not primarily selling liquor. The local liquor commissioner can grant variances to these hours.

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premises consumption. It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a retailer of alcoholic liquor to be consumed off the premises to sell, permit to be sold or give away any alcoholic liquor between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. (b) On-premises consumption. It shall be unlawful for any person licensed as a retailer of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises to sell, permit to be sold or give away any alcoholic liquor...shall be unlawful to keep open for business or to admit the public to any premises in or on which alcoholic liquor is sold at retail during the hours within which the sale of such liquor is prohibited, provided that for other licensed establishments whose principal business is other than the retail sale of liquor, such establishments may be kept open during such hours, but no alcoholic liquor may be sold to or consumed by the public during such hours

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Calumet Park · 112.31

Revocation Or Suspension Of Local License

Summary

This section outlines the Calumet Park Local Liquor Control Commissioner's authority to revoke or suspend local liquor licenses, or levy fines, for violations of liquor control laws or local regulations. It mandates a public hearing with written notice before such actions, unless immediate community welfare is threatened, in which case premises can be temporarily closed.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner may revoke or suspend any license issued by him or her if he or she determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended, (ILCS Ch. 43, et seq. ), or of this subchapter, or any applicable rule or regulation established by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or the State Commissioner which is not inconsistent with law. In lieu of suspension or revocation, the Local Liquor Control...such hearings shall be open to the public and the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall reduce all evidence to writing and shall maintain an official record of the proceedings. If the Local Liquor Control Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community he or she may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice or hearing, order

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South Chicago Heights · 6.79

Revocation or suspension of license

Summary

This section outlines the process for the Chief of Police to report violations related to the sale of alcoholic liquor to the local liquor control commissioner. The commissioner can then issue a notice, hold a hearing, and impose penalties including fines, suspension, or revocation of the license.

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convicted to appear before said commissioner to show cause why he should not be fined or why his license should not be revoked or suspended. (2) Penalties for violations. Following the hearing, the local liquor control commissioner may, if he finds cause, order the license suspended or revoked. In addition to or in lieu of suspension, the local liquor control commissioner may levy a fine on the licensee. The fine imposed shall not be less than $150.00 nor exceed...local liquor commissioner, the licensee shall display a sign no less than four square feet containing the following information: (1) No alcoholic liquor will be sold at this location from (date) to (date), due to the suspension of liquor license. (2) By order of the village local liquor control commissioner. Said sign shall be located in plain view of any person immediately upon entering the licensed premises and shall be clearly legible by such a person

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Dolton · 111.018

Record Of Licenses And Revocations

Summary

This section mandates that the Liquor Control Commissioner maintain a record of all issued licenses and revocations, and promptly notify the Clerk, Treasurer, and Chief of Police of any such actions.

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kept a complete record of all licenses issued hereunder and shall furnish the Clerk, Treasurer and Chief of Police with copies thereof. (B) Upon the issuance of any new license or the revocation of any existing license, the President, as Liquor Control Commissioner, shall give written notice of such action to the Clerk, Treasurer and Chief of Police as promptly as possible. (Prior Code

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Lake Zurich · 3.3E-3

Violation Determined By Court

Summary

This section outlines the consequences for a liquor licensee or their employees if convicted of violating state law, local ordinances, or liquor control regulations. Convictions can lead to license revocation at the discretion of the Liquor Control Commissioner, with provisions for subsequent hearings.

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alcoholic liquor, or of any provision of this chapter, or of any applicable rules or regulations established by the Lake Zurich liquor control commissioner or the Illinois liquor control commission, or of any law or regulation pertaining to liquor license fees or taxes, then the license of said licensee may in the discretion of the Lake Zurich liquor control commissioner be immediately revoked. Such revocation need not be preceded by notice or a hearing for such licensee. Such licensee shall...ordinance or provision as provided in subsection A of this section while engaged in the course of his or her employment or while on the premises described in said license, said license may be immediately revoked in the discretion of the Lake Zurich Liquor Control Commissioner, subject to a subsequent hearing as provided in subsection A of this section

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Palos Park · 808.23

Number Of Licenses Authorized.

Summary

This section limits the number of alcoholic liquor licenses authorized for issuance in Palos Park by class. It also outlines procedures for reducing the number of authorized licenses when licenses are revoked, not issued, or not utilized within a specified timeframe, requiring formal amendment of the ordinance.

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Class A Five (5) licenses; Class B Three (3) licenses; Class C Zero (0) licenses; Class D Zero (0) licenses; Class E Issued at the discretion of the Mayor, in his or her capacity as Local Liquor Control Commissioner; Class F Two (2) licenses; Class G One (1) license; Class G-VG Zero (0) licenses. The Class references above correspond to the subsections in Section 808.06. (Ord. 2022-04. Passed 2-14-22.) (b) Any license which is revoked...issued shall automatically reduce the number of authorized licenses of the particular class by the total number of revoked or non-issued licenses in the particular class. In addition, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall notify, in writing, the Village Clerk and Council of any revocation or non-issuance of any authorized license within ten days of such occurrence, so that an appropriate ordinance, formally amending this section, can be prepared and approved by Council, to cause this section

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Geneva · 4.2.19

TRANSFER OF LICENSE

Summary

This section states that liquor licenses are personal privileges, not property, and are generally not transferable. However, it allows for business continuation by executors or administrators under specific circumstances and requires consent from the mayor and city council for any transfer.

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alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. Such license shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution, but it shall cease upon death of the licensee, provided that executors or administrators of the estate of any deceased licensee, and the trustee of any insolvent or 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...decedent, 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 license. No refund shall be made of that portion of the local liquor license fee paid for any period in which the licensee shall be prevented from operating under such local liquor license in accordance with provisions of this section. No license shall be transferred by one licensee to another without the consent

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Round Lake Park · 111.26

RECORD OF LICENSES TO BE KEPT

Summary

This section mandates that the Local Liquor Control Commissioner maintain a comprehensive record of all issued liquor licenses. The Commissioner must also provide copies of this record to the Village Clerk, Village Treasurer, and Chief of Police, and notify them in writing within 48 hours of issuing any new license.

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cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued by him, and shall furnish the Village Clerk, Village Treasurer and Chief of Police each with a copy thereof. Upon the issuance of any new license the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall give written notice of such action to each of the above officers within 48 hours of the action. (Ord. 94-8, passed

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Elmhurst · 36.16

Change in floor plan or operation of licensed restaurants

Summary

This section requires licensed restaurants in Elmhurst to obtain written approval from the local liquor commissioner before making significant changes to their floor plan or operations that alter the conditions under which their license was granted. Such changes include exceeding a 10% alteration in seating capacity or entertainment/alcohol service areas, or substantially shifting the focus from food service to alcohol sales or entertainment.

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During the term of any license issued for the sale of alcoholic liquor in a restaurant for consumption on the premises, if a licensee proposes to make any of the changes hereinafter enumerated, which would alter its operation from the conditions pursuant to which the license was initially granted, the licensee shall apply in writing to the local liquor commissioner for approval of such changes, and provide information concerning the specific changes proposed, including a revised floor plan...operation, and the ratio of alcoholic sales to other activities on the premises are not so substantial as to make questionable the continued conformance of the licensed premises with the requirements of this Chapter for the applicable license classification. The local liquor commissioner shall notify the licensee in writing as to whether approval of proposed changes is granted or denied. (c) So long as an application for approval of any of the changes described in paragraph (a) hereof is pending

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Lockport · 157.12

Licenses And Permits

Summary

This section grants the City Administrator the authority to refuse, condition, suspend, or revoke any license or permit, except for liquor licenses and permits which are solely under the Liquor Commissioner's authority. This action requires prior notice and an opportunity for a hearing.

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providing notice and an opportunity to be heard, may refuse to issue, condition, suspend, or revoke any license or permit provided for by ordinance. Only the Liquor Commissioner shall be authorized to take such action with respect to a liquor license or liquor permit. (Ord. 05-523, passed

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Harwood Heights · 4.12.200

Closing hours

Summary

This section establishes closing hours for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages, with different regulations for various license classes and specific rules for last call, patron area clearance, and employee presence. It also outlines requirements for outdoor advertising signs, potential extensions, and penalties for violations.

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only permit five (5) employees to remain in the premises following the fifteen (15) minute clearance period. B. It is unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail in premises for which a Class B license has been issued, any alcoholic liquor between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. C. Every person, firm or corporation licensed under this chapter to sell alcoholic liquor at retail shall cause all lights of all outside advertising display...food and beverages and entertainment, within fifteen (15) minutes after the closing time. The licensee shall only permit five (5) employees to remain in the premises following the fifteen-minute clearance period. H. Class F-1 license hours. The retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises is restricted to Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., or thirty (30) minutes prior to closing of the restaurant, whichever is earlier. The licensee must remove

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Richmond · 23.02

Licenses Required

Summary

This section mandates that individuals obtain a retail liquor license before conducting business and specifies that licenses are location-specific, with exceptions for service within licensed hotels and clubs.

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LICENSES REQUIRED. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business or occupation of the retail sale of alcoholic liquor without first having obtained a license therefor in accordance with the terms and provisions of this chapter. No person shall be deemed fully licensed until a license has been actually issued and delivered to the applicant therefor. A separate license shall be required for each location, place or premises where such business or occupation is proposed...provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed as to prevent any hotel or club licensed under the provisions of this section from serving alcoholic liquors to its guests or members in any room of such licensed hotel or club, if such liquor so served shall be kept in and served from a licensed location, place or premises, in said hotel or club, and further if the serving of such liquor is not in violation of this chapter

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St. Charles · 5.08.220

License—Multiple locations

Summary

This section requires a separate local liquor license for each distinct location, place, or premise operating under the same roof or street address, unless a site license is held. It also outlines provisions for hotels/motels and the transfer of alcohol between licensed locations within an enclosed structure or permitted outside area.

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Where two (2) or more locations, places or premises are under the same roof or at one (1) street address and do not hold a site license, a separate local liquor license shall be obtained for each such location, place or premise; provided that nothing herein contained shall be so construed as to prevent any hotel or motel operator licensed under the provisions of this chapter from serving alcoholic liquor to the registered guests in any room or part...hotel or motel, if such liquor so served shall be kept in and served from a licensed location, place or premises in said hotel or motel. Alcohol sold from one (1) licensed location for the purpose of consumption on the premises may be carried to and consumed within a second licensed location under the same roof so long as such movement can be made wholly within the enclosed structure of the premises or within a permitted outside consumption area

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Palos Park · 808.22

License Revocation; Suspension; Fines.

Summary

This section outlines the authority of the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to suspend or revoke liquor licenses for violations of ordinances, state statutes, or council resolutions. It also details the process for imposing fines, with escalating penalties for repeated violations within a twelve-month period, and outlines the available penalty options.

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Suspension or Revocation of License . The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the power to suspend, for not more than thirty days, or revoke any liquor license issued under the provisions of this chapter for cause, or if he or she determines that the licensee shall have violated any of the provisions of these Codified Ordinances, any of the statutes of the State or any other valid ordinance or resolution enacted by Council. However, no such license shall be revoked...imposed against any licensee during the period of said licensee's license. (c) Penalty Options . Based upon the evidence introduced at the hearing referenced in subsections (a) and (b) hereof, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may enter an order: (1) Revoking the licensee's license; (2) Suspending the licensee's license; (3) Suspending the licensee's license and fining the licensee as provided above; or (4) Fining the licensee as provided above. (Ord. 2001-14. Passed

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Highwood · 3.2A-1

Fees Established

Summary

This section establishes a fee schedule for various permits, inspections, and penalties within the municipality of Highwood, covering both residential and commercial applications.

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license: License 150.00 Annual Expansion area license 2.00 Per square foot Curbside cafe 500.00 Annual Garage and rummage sale permit 25.00 Hotel license 3,000.00 Annual Kennel license - commercial 450.00 Annual Landscaper license 100.00 Annual Annual Initial Annual Initial Liquor licenses: Class A: Restaurant or bar - full license $3,160.00 $10,000.00 Class B: Restaurant or bar - full license with retail wine or beer 3,500.00 10,000.00 Class C: Restaurant or bar - beer and wine only...store with beer and wine only 740.00 5,000.00 Class H: Grocery or retail store with liquor 7,000.00 10,000.00 Class I: Nonprofit 100.00 100.00 Class J: Catering 1,000.00 1,000.00 Class K: Special event (per day) 50.00 Class L: Beer and wine production and sampling 1,875.00 3,000.00 Late filing fee 50.00 n/a Fee Term Fee Term Rooming house license $3,000.00 Annual Scavenger license 250.00 Annual per vehicle Secondhand dealer license 500.00 Annual Sales

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Palos Park · 808.09

Record Of Licenses Issued.

Summary

This section mandates the Mayor, acting as Local Liquor Control Commissioner, to maintain a comprehensive record of all retail liquor dealer licenses issued. The Mayor must also promptly notify the Village Clerk, Village Treasurer, and Police Chief of any new or revoked licenses.

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Mayor, as Local Liquor Control Commissioner, shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all retail liquor dealer's licenses issued by him or her and shall furnish the Village Clerk, the Village Treasurer and the Police Chief each with a copy thereof. Upon the issuance of any new license, or the revocation of any old license, the Mayor shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within forty-eight hours of such

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South Chicago Heights · 6.36

Record of licenses to be kept

Summary

This section mandates that the local liquor control commissioner maintain a complete record of all retail liquor dealer's licenses that are issued under the article.

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local liquor control commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all retail liquor dealer's licenses issued under this article

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Frankfort · 119.06

Restrictions On Issuance Of License

Summary

This section outlines disqualifications for obtaining a tobacco license in Frankfort. It prohibits issuance to non-residents without a registered agent, non-citizens, those with prior license revocations, businesses operated by unqualified managers, and individuals convicted of tobacco-related offenses.

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registered agent shall be a person who would be eligible to receive a license hereunder. (B) A person who is not a citizen of the United States. (C) An applicant who has previously had a tobacco, liquor, or other type of business license revoked for cause, or a partnership in which a partner has previously had a tobacco, liquor, or other type of business license revoked for cause, or any other type of business entity in which an officer, director...manager or managing member has previously had a tobacco, liquor, or other type of business license revoked for cause. (D) A person who, at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder, would not be eligible for such license upon a first application. (E) A partnership or limited liability company, unless all of the members of such partnership or limited liability company are qualified to obtain a license. (F) A corporation, if any officer, manager or director

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Stickney · 6.103

Fees for and issuance of an entertainment license

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This section outlines the process for obtaining an entertainment license in Stickney. It requires a satisfactory application, passing inspections, and payment of a tiered annual fee based on occupancy load, payable in semi-annual installments.

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village liquor commissioner determines that an application is satisfactory and merits acceptance, and if the premises passes all inspections by the village's health and building inspectors, the village liquor commissioner shall issue to the applicant an entertainment license, with restrictions and conditions as deemed necessary by the village liquor commissioner, upon receipt of the payment of a fee as set forth below by the applicant. (1) Occupancy load 0—59: $500.00 per year. (2) Occupancy load...payable to the village on January 1 of each year, and one-half of the applicable fee listed above shall be due and payable to the village on July 1 of each year. Any licensee granted a license after July 1 shall be responsible for payment of half of the license fee for the first year of the license. The semi-annual payment requirements set forth above shall not affect term of a license under this article, as set forth

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Maywood · 117.99

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines the penalties for violating liquor control provisions in Maywood. Penalties include suspension or revocation of a liquor license, fines up to $2,500 per violation, or a combination of both. Appeals are limited to a review of the official record.

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Suspension or revocation of license . The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the power to suspend or revoke any liquor license issued under the provisions of this chapter for cause, or if he determines that the licensee shall have violated any of the provisions of this Village Code, any of the statutes of the state or any other valid ordinance or resolution enacted by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village. However, no such license shall be revoked...separate violation. No more than $15,000 in fines may be imposed against any licensee during the period of the license. (C) Penalty options . Based upon the evidence at such hearing, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may enter an order: (1) Revoking the licensee’s license; or (2) Suspending the licensee’s license; or (3) Suspending the licensee’s license and fining the licensee as provided above; or (4) Fining the licensee as provided in division (B) of this section

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Richton Park · 806.28

Solicitation For Prostitution Or Purchase Of Alcoholic Liquor.

Summary

This section prohibits liquor license holders, their agents, or employees from allowing individuals on their premises who are soliciting for prostitution or attempting to solicit patrons to purchase alcoholic liquor.

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holder of a liquor license or his or her agent or employee shall allow, permit or suffer to remain on his or her premises any person who solicits for himself or herself or for others for prostitution, or solicits any patron to purchase alcoholic liquor. (1976 Code

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Mettawa · Section 18.305. Number Of Licenses.

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This section limits the number of local liquor licenses issued by the Municipality of Mettawa. It specifies a maximum of one license for Class C, Class H, Class R, and Class W licenses, while Class SE licenses are unlimited.

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maximum number of local liquor licenses issued shall be as follows: Class C 1 Class H 1 Class R 1 Class SE Unlimited Class W 1 (Ord. 390, passed 12-9-98; Am. Ord. 447, passed 3-14-2001; Am. Ord. 601, passed 2-19-2008; Am. Ord. 609, passed 5-20-2008; Am. Ord. 622, passed 4-14-2009; Am. Ord. 632, passed

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Round Lake · 5.32.050

Persons Ineligible For License

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This section outlines specific criteria that render individuals or entities ineligible for a liquor license in Round Lake. It covers character, criminal history, prior license revocations, business associations, and certain public officials.

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been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality; A person whose license issued under this Chapter has been revoked for cause; A person who at the time of application for renewal of any liquor license issued hereunder would not be entitled to such license upon a first application; A co-partnership, unless all of the members of such co-partnership shall be qualified to obtain a license; A corporation, if an officer, manager...enforcing public official, President or Trustee, or any other Village official interested in any way either directly or indirectly in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor; Any person, association or corporation not eligible for a state liquor license

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North Barrington · 3.1.15

Revocation Or Suspension Of License

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This section outlines the process for revoking or suspending liquor licenses in North Barrington. It details the authority of the local liquor control commissioner, the requirements for public hearings and notice, and the procedure for issuing written orders of suspension or revocation.

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Authority: The local liquor control commissioner may revoke or suspend any license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of the act, or of any valid ordinance or resolution adopted by the Village Board of Trustees, or any applicable rule or regulation established by the local liquor control commissioner which is not inconsistent with law. B. Hearing; Notice; Summary Suspension: No such license shall be so revoked or suspended except after...hearing by the local liquor control commissioner with a three (3) day written notice to the licensee affording said licensee an opportunity to appear and defend; provided, however, that if the local liquor control commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community, he may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice or hearing, order the licensed premises

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Orland Park · 7.6.3

Application

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This section outlines the application process for an automatic amusement device operator's license in Orland Park. It details the required application form, fees, information to be provided by the applicant, and the inspection and review processes conducted by the Development Services Department.

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serial number, and the number of devices to be used. (4) A statement as to whether or not any of the above parties have ever been convicted of gambling, tax evasion, any felony, or have ever been denied a liquor license. (5) A statement as to whether or not a liquor license has been or will be issued. (6) Such other and further information as the Village may require. (C) The Development Services Department shall inspect all wiring and connections

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