Applications for all liquor licenses shall be made to the commissioner, in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof if a corporation or partnership, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following statements and information:
(A) The full name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a copartnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; in the case of a corporation, the object for which organized, the names, addresses, date of birth and place of birth of all officers, directors, and all persons owning directly or beneficially more than five percent (5%) of the stock of such corporation and the persons acting as managers or assistant managers of the premises.
(B) The citizenship of the applicant, his date and place of birth, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his naturalization.
(C) The character of business of the applicant.
(D) 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.
(E) The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made.
(F) The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license. (Ord. 0-39-94, 9-19-1994)
1. If a leased premises, a copy of the lease shall be provided and such lease shall be for a term of sufficient length to encompass the period of the license sought. (Ord. 0-06-95, 2-6-1995)
2. The name and address of the owner(s) of the premises, and if said premises is held in trust, the names and addresses of all the owners of the beneficial interest of the trust.
(G) A statement whether applicant has made application for a similar or other license on the premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application.
(H) A statement that applicant has never been convicted of a felony or a gambling offense and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, the laws of this state, or the ordinances of this city.
(I) Whether any liquor license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been previously issued to the applicant, and if so, where and when, and if such license has ever been suspended or revoked, the reasons therefor.
(J) The date of formation of the partnership, if a partnership, the date of incorporation, if an Illinois corporation, or the date of becoming qualified under the Illinois business corporation act 1 to transact business in Illinois if a foreign corporation.
(K) The number, the date of issuance and the date of expiration of the applicant's current local retail liquor license.
(L) The date of the applicant's first request for a local liquor license and whether it was granted, denied or withdrawn, and if denied or withdrawn the reasons therefor.
(M) Whether the applicant is delinquent in the payment of the Retailer's Occupational Tax, and if so, the reasons therefor.
(N) A statement that applicant has not received or borrowed money or anything else of value, and that he will not receive or borrow money or anything else of value (other than merchandising credit in the ordinary course of business) directly or indirectly, from any manufacturer, importing distributor or distributor or from any representative of any such manufacturer, importing distributor or distributor, nor be a part in any way, directly or indirectly, to any violation by a manufacturer, importing distributor or distributor of the State Liquor Control Act, this Chapter or any other Federal, State or local rules and regulations.
(O) If an application is made on behalf of a partnership, firm, association, or corporation, then the same shall be signed by at least two (2) members of such partnership or the president and secretary of such corporation or two (2) authorized agents of said partnership or corporation.
(P) A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the State or of the United States, or any ordinance of the City in the conduct of his place of business.
All managers and assistant managers for all classes of licensed businesses must file applications pursuant to this Section as if they were applicants for individual licenses, must meet all pertinent licensing requirements of this Chapter, and must be approved by the Commissioner. The application, approval and qualification requirements for managers and assistant managers shall be conditions attached to the license of the business employing them, and any violations of those requirements can result in license penalties for the licensed business, including suspension, revocation, or fines.
The Commissioner may, within his or her discretion, require any applicant for a new City liquor license, or any applicant for a renewal of a City liquor license, to be fingerprinted whether said applicant be an individual or a partnership. Should the applicant be a corporation, the Commissioner may, within his or her discretion, require the following to be fingerprinted:
The officers, manager or director thereof, or any stockholder or stockholders owning in the aggregate of more than five percent (5%) of the capital stock of said corporation.
All such fingerprinting shall be done by the City Police Department. Said fingerprints shall be submitted to the appropriate State and/or Federal agencies for processing as available. The cost of fingerprinting shall be recoverable from the applicant.
The Commissioner shall issue a written acceptance or rejection of an application within sixty (60) days of its receipt by the Commissioner or City Clerk in his or her behalf; or shall notify an applicant of the reasons for further time being necessary to complete the investigation or processing; or shall schedule a hearing on such application as provided by section 5/4-5 of the Act. (Ord. 0-39-94, 9-19-1994)
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