Alsip § 12.500 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section of the Alsip municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms related to pool halls and billiard parlors. It defines key terms such as 'pool hall or billiard room', 'billiard or pool table', 'pool or billiards', 'licensee', and 'person'. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.501 Business & Licensing Section License required; number of licenses to be issued This section requires any person operating a pool hall or billiard parlor in Alsip to obtain a license. It also limits the total number of such licenses issued within the village to a maximum of two. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.502 Business & Licensing Section Application for license This section outlines the application process for a pool hall and billiard parlor license in Alsip. It details required application forms, applicant qualifications, background checks, inspections, and specific information to be provided. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.503 Business & Licensing Section Denial of license This section outlines the grounds for denial of a license to operate a pool hall or billiard parlor. Licenses will be denied if applicants have a history of certain criminal offenses or prior license revocations, if the application contains false information, or if the business location fails inspections. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.504 Business & Licensing Section Restrictions This section establishes restrictions for operating pool halls and billiard parlors in Alsip, including proximity to sensitive locations, age-based access controls during school hours, manager supervision, visibility for law enforcement, and prohibitions against loitering and disturbing the peace. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.505 Business & Licensing Section Hours of operation This ordinance section establishes specific operating hours for pool halls and billiard parlors in Alsip, prohibiting business operations and customer play during early morning hours on both weekdays and weekends. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.506 Business & Licensing Section Transfer of license This section states that pool hall and billiard parlor licenses are a personal privilege, not a vested property right, and cannot be transferred to another individual. It also prohibits operating the business at a location other than the one designated on the license. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.508 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section establishes that violations of this article are considered a Class C ordinance violation and can lead to the suspension or revocation of a business license to operate a pool hall or billiard parlor. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.604 Business & Licensing Section Regulations pertaining to the exhibition of sexually explicit films or videos in video booths This section outlines regulations for sexually oriented businesses exhibiting explicit films in viewing booths. It mandates unobstructed views from a manager's station, specific booth construction, and limits on patron numbers per booth. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.801 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used within the article, including the 'Act' (Video Gaming Act), 'Amusement and recreation establishment', 'Board' (Illinois Gaming Board), 'Coin operated amusement device', 'Commercial motor vehicles', and 'Licensed establishment'. It also clarifies grammatical conventions for interpretation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.802 Business & Licensing Section License required This section requires a license for operating more than three coin-operated amusement devices and for operating video gaming terminals within the village. Licenses are issued annually and must be obtained before installation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.803 Business & Licensing Section Application for license This section outlines the application process and required information for obtaining a license for amusement devices, specifically coin-operated ones, in Alsip. It details the information needed based on the applicant's business structure and requires specific declarations about the nature of the amusement devices. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.805 Business & Licensing Section Restrictions and conditions on the issuance and maintenance of licenses This section states that applications for amusement device licenses are subject to the same conditions and requirements as outlined in sections 12-4 through 12-11 of this chapter, unless specified otherwise in this article or in the Act. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.807 Business & Licensing Section License fee This section establishes annual license fees for amusement devices, specifically coin-operated amusement devices and video gaming terminals. It outlines different fee structures based on the type of establishment and the presence of video gaming terminals, and specifies that fees are non-refundable. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 4.13.1 Business & Licensing Section Video Gaming Licensing This section outlines the requirements and fees for video gaming licenses within Antioch. It mandates compliance with both village ordinances and Illinois state law, including obtaining a state gaming license and paying an annual fee per terminal. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.13.2 Business & Licensing Section Inspections This section grants authorized representatives of the Antioch police department the power to inspect premises related to video gaming. These inspections are conducted to determine violations of the chapter's prohibitions and are in addition to existing police powers. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.13.3 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section outlines penalties for violations of Antioch's video gaming ordinance. Violators face prosecution under Illinois gambling laws, fines through the village's adjudication court, and can incur separate fines for each machine, bet, or day of violation. The village can also seek injunctions against unlicensed operations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.1.7 Business & Licensing Section License Terms This section outlines the annual renewal period for business licenses in Antioch, specifying that licenses expire on May 31 and renewals begin on June 1. It also details the village clerk's responsibility to notify licensees of upcoming expirations, while clarifying that failure to send or receive such notice does not exempt licensees from renewal requirements. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.3.2 Business & Licensing Section Coin Operated Amusement Devices This section defines coin-operated amusement devices in Antioch, excluding certain machines like vending machines, musical devices, billiard tables, and video gaming terminals. It requires an operator's license for each device, with a yearly fee of $100, and outlines criteria for license issuance, including past license history and criminal convictions. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.3.3 Business & Licensing Section Billiard And Pool Tables; Bowling Alleys This section defines billiard rooms and bowling alleys in Antioch and establishes permit requirements for their operation. It outlines annual license fees based on the type of establishment and equipment, with exemptions for private residences and schools. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.3.5 Business & Licensing Section Amusement Rides And Attractions This section of Antioch's municipal code defines amusement rides and attractions, and establishes a licensing requirement for their operation. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with insurance and safety regulations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.3.6 Business & Licensing Section Inspections This section mandates periodic inspections of amusement device operations by the chief of police. The purpose of these inspections is to ensure compliance with the provisions of the chapter. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.101 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to amusements and sweepstakes, including electronic devices, entry processes, entertainment displays, premises, and prizes. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.104 Business & Licensing Section Applications This section outlines the requirements for applications related to amusement licenses. It specifies that applications must conform to Chapter 9 of the Code and must include the seating capacity of the venue and the location of any coin-operated amusement devices. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.110 Business & Licensing Section Gambling This section prohibits gambling, betting, and games of cards or dice for any purpose in amusement halls. Exceptions are made for state-licensed pari-mutuel betting, bingo, and lottery ticket sales. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.113 Business & Licensing Section Unlawful use of electronic machines/devices This ordinance prohibits the operation or placement of electronic machines or devices for the purpose of conducting or promoting a sweepstakes that utilizes an entertainment display for entry or prize reveal. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.207 Business & Licensing Section Regulations This section requires holders of theater, cabaret, or night club licenses in Arlington Heights to adhere to all relevant regulations within the Code, including those pertaining to amusements, alcohol sales, fire safety, public morals, and other applicable provisions. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.402 Business & Licensing Section Application This section states that applications for licenses to operate billiard halls and bowling alleys must follow the general application requirements outlined in the rest of the Code. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.404 Business & Licensing Section Hours of Operation This section prohibits bowling alleys from operating between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. It also restricts billiard halls from being open during these hours, with an exception if billiard tables are an ancillary use to a restaurant. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.501 Business & Licensing Section General Regulations for Mechanical Amusement Riding Devices This section outlines general regulations for mechanical amusement riding devices in Arlington Heights, requiring compliance with state safety acts, fencing for public protection at entrances and exits, and specific requirements for stable ground or approved surfaces for ride installation. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →