(A) Applications for such licenses shall be made to the 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 information required by application forms approved by the Liquor Control Commissioner and provided by the Village Clerk.
(B) All such applications shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee in the amount of $500 to cover application handling and the costs to conduct a background investigation of the individual or the duly authorized agent. An additional fee of $150 shall be paid for each additional individual or authorized agent for which an investigation must be conducted. Application fees are in addition to the yearly license fee.
(C) Any change in the individual or the duly authorized agent made during the term of the license which requires an investigation shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee in the amount of $375 for each such change made during the year.
(D) Such applications shall contain the following information and statements:
(1) The name, age and address of all applicants, whether individuals, partners, or limited partners; in the case of corporations or clubs, the date of incorporation or organization, corporate or organizational purpose, and names and addresses of all officers and directors. In addition, corporate applicants whose stock is not regulated by a state or federal securities commission shall identify all stockholders, including trust beneficiaries, pledges, contract purchasers, optionees on holders of a right of first refusal to purchase, or persons otherwise having a similar interest in any of its stock, by name, address and number of shares;
(2) The citizenship of the applicant; his or her place of birth and, if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his or her 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 location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license;
(5) A statement as to whether applicant has made similar application for a similar license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application;
(6) 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 article, laws of the state or ordinances of the village;
(7) The name and address of the landlord, if the premises are leased;
(8) The address of the applicant’s ware-house if he or she warehouses liquor;
(9) Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked, and the reasons therefor; and
(10) A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the state or the United States in the conduct of his or her place of business.
(Ord. 92-06-76, passed 6-23-1992)