Applications for such licenses shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Such applications shall be made 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 contain the following information and statements:
A. Required Information:
1. The name; age; place of birth; if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of naturalization; and address of the applicant. In the case of a copartnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the case of a corporation for profit or a club, the date of incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the stockholders of such corporation and his/her interest in such corporation; if owned by one person or his/her nominee, the name and address of such person. In the case of a partnership or corporation, the information required from the applicant shall be furnished as to each partner or the principal officers of the corporation.
2. The character of business of the applicant; and in the case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed.
3. The length of time that said applicant has been in business of that character, or in the case of the corporation, the date on which its charter was issued.
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 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 the state or the ordinances of the city.
7. Whether a previous license by state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked and the reasons thereof.
8. A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the city, county, state or the United States in the conduct of his/her place of business.
9. That the applicant is of good moral character. (1997 Code)
10. A statement that the applicant is not a manufacturer, bottler, jobber or wholesaler of liquors, wine or beer; and the further statement that no manufacturer, any person, other than the applicant himself/herself, directly or indirectly supplied, furnished, gave or paid, or lent money, for any furnishings, fixtures, or equipment on the premises or place of business or license of the applicant; that no manufacturer, bottler, jobber or wholesaler of liquor, wine or beer or any agent, or any person other than the applicant himself/herself is directly or indirectly interested in the ownership, conduct or operation of the business of such applicant. These restrictions do not apply to a microbrewery. (Ord. 0-16-5, 4-25-2016)
11. A statement that the applicant agrees to permit any police officer or other official of the city free and unrestricted access to the licensed premises for the purpose of inspecting the same. (1997 Code)
12. (Rep. by Ord. 00-05, 2-14-2000)
13. That applicant has all of the qualifications necessary to receive a retail license from the state pursuant to the requirements of 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes article VII.
B. False Statement: The making of any false statement in the application or the violation by the applicant of any of the agreements or stipulations by applicant entered into by execution of the application shall be sufficient grounds for the revocation of any license granted and shall further be deemed a violation of this chapter and subject the person so offending to the penalties provided for. (1997 Code)