A. Required Information: The application for a liquor license shall be filed with the local liquor control commissioner, in writing, 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 contain the following statements and information. Such information shall be updated within thirty (30) days if any of said statements or information changes during the term of any license issued.
1. The name, birth date, social security number and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of copartnership, the name, birth date, and social security number of each partner; and in the case of a corporation, the objects for which organized, the names, birth dates, social security numbers and addresses of the officers and directors and if a majority interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one person or his nominee, the name, address, birth date and social security number of such person and, in the case of a limited liability company, the operating agreement, certification of admission to transact business within the state, the articles of organization, the names, birth dates, addresses and social security numbers of all members of the limited liability company and the name and address of the limited liability company's registered agent.
2. The citizenship of the applicant, his place of birth and, if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his naturalization.
3. The character of business of the applicant; and in the case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed.
4. The length of time said applicant has been in business of that character; or in the case of a corporation, the date when its charter was issued.
5. The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made.
6. The location and legal description of the premises or place of business and the property upon which a licensed premises is located which is to be operated under such license. Each application shall contain a diagram of the premises which depicts the location of any service bars, outside service areas, and the location of one designated dancing area. A statement whether the applicant has made application for a similar or other license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application.
7. A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, laws of this state, or the ordinances of the village.
8. Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked, and the reasons therefor.
9. A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the state, or of the United States, or any ordinance, rule or regulation of the village in the conduct of his place of business.
10. A statement that the applicant has no outstanding obligations due the village (including, but not limited to, unpaid fines or citations) and that all retailers' occupation taxes due the state and amounts otherwise due the state of Illinois related to the licensed premises have been paid. (2013 Code § 3-1-6)
11. The name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and citizenship of any supervising manager or agent required pursuant to subsection A1 of this section. Proof that the resident manager is a United States citizen must be submitted at the time of the application. All information regarding the resident manager shall be updated so that the local liquor control commissioner has, at all times, current information regarding the supervising manager or agent. (2013 Code § 3-1-6; amd. 2016 Code)
12. Proof of completion of an Illinois certified BASSET program for all persons who sell or serve alcoholic liquor, all management personnel working on the premises, and anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of alcoholic liquor. If a person has not completed the Illinois certified BASSET program at the time of submission of the liquor license application, the applicant must provide the name of said applicant with the application and provide proof of completion of said program within ninety (90) days of the application.
B. Signature Of Corporation: When any applicant for license is a corporation, said application shall be signed by the president and secretary thereof, and should the applicant be a partnership, then each and every member of the partnership (including a silent partner if any) shall sign such application.
C. Lease Of Premises: Each applicant for a license must submit a copy of a fully executed lease of premises whenever the applicant is not the property owner of the premises for which he is seeking a license, and such lease must have a coverage period equal to or longer than the duration of the applicant's liquor license. Said lease must name the applicant as lessee.
D. Submission Of Application; Renewals:
1. The application, fees, supporting documentation, and all required information shall be delivered to the office of the local liquor control commissioner on or before the last day of February of the year for which such licenses are to be issued. (2013 Code § 3-1-6)
2. All applications for renewal of any license shall be made on or before thirty (30) days prior to expiration thereof. Failure to make timely application shall cause the license not to reissue or to renew. A license may only be renewed by payment of the original fee plus a fifty dollar ($50.00) a day penalty, and shall accrue until the local liquor control commissioner has actual receipt of the required application, fees, supporting documentation, and all required information unless said penalty is reduced or waived for good cause by the local liquor control commissioner. If the application, fees, supporting documentation, and all required information have not been received on or before March 31, said liquor license for the prior year will expire and the renewal application must be submitted as if the application were for a new licensee including background checks, inspections, and any other requirements. Receipt of a liquor license renewal application during the penalty period is not a guarantee that the license can be issued prior to the expiration of the prior license. (2013 Code § 3-1-6; amd. 2016 Code)