Applications for a local retail liquor dealer's license shall be made to the local liquor control commissioner, in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual; signed by each individual partner, if a partnership; or signed by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a club or corporation; verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following statements and information:
A. The applicant's name, mailing address and telephone number.
B. The name and address of the applicant's business.
C. If applicable, the date of the filing of the "assumed name" of the business with the county clerk.
D. In case the applicant is a partnership, the date of the formation of the partnership, the full name, age, address and telephone numbers of all persons with an ownership interest in the partnership, or who have a right to receive a direct or indirect benefit from the profits of the partnership.
E. In the case of a corporation, if an Illinois corporation, the date of its incorporation, or if a foreign corporation, the state where it was incorporated and the date of its becoming qualified under the Illinois business corporation act to transact business in the state of Illinois, and in either case, a statement of the objects for which the corporation was organized, the full names, ages, addresses and telephone numbers of all shareholders with an aggregate of more than five percent (5%) of the capital stock of the corporation or of any persons receiving a direct or indirect benefit from the profits of the sale of alcoholic liquors in the village.
F. The names, ages, addresses and telephone numbers of the persons who will manage the business of the applicant in the village.
G. The citizenship of all persons required herein to be identified in the application, their date and place of birth, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of naturalization.
H. The character of the business of the applicant.
I. The length of time that the applicant has been in the business of that character.
J. The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made.
K. The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license and the following information:
1. If a leased premises, a copy of the lease shall be provided, and the lease shall be for a term of sufficient length to encompass the term of the license sought; and
2. The name and address of the owner or owners of the premises and the names and addresses of all the owners of the beneficial interest of any trust if said premises is held in trust.
3. If the application is for a class A, A-F or A-R license, a dimensioned, scaled floor plan of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under the license.
L. A statement whether the applicant has made a similar application for a similar other license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application.
M. A statement signed by or on behalf of the applicant and by all individuals required to be identified therein, that each of them has never been convicted of a felony or a class A misdemeanor, and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in the laws of the state of Illinois or the provisions of this chapter.
N. Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been issued, and if so, where and when, or if any such license has been revoked, state the reasons therefor.
O. A statement that the applicant and all individuals required to be identified in the application have not in the past and will not in the future violate any of the laws of the state of Illinois, or of the United States, or any ordinance of the village controlling the retail sale of alcoholic liquors in the conduct of his place of business.
P. The applicant's retailers' occupation tax (ROT) registration number and a statement whether the applicant is delinquent in the payment of the retailers' occupation tax (sales tax), and if so, the reasons therefor.
Q. A statement whether applicant is delinquent under the thirty (30) day credit law, and if so, the reasons therefor.
R. Whether the applicant possesses a current federal wagering and gaming device stamp, and if so, the reasons therefor.
S. Whether the applicant, any individual identified in the application, or any other person, directly or indirectly interested in his place of business is a public official, and if so, the particulars thereof. (Ord. 2007-124, 12-6-2007)
T. A statement whether the applicant is in violation of 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-6, and if so, the reasons therefor. (Ord. 2007-124, 12-6-2007; amd. 2011 Code)
U. A statement that the applicant and all individuals required to be identified in the application have not sold, delivered or given away alcoholic liquor in violation of any state law or village ordinance to a person under the minimum age requirement to purchase or possess alcoholic liquor.
V. Such additional information or identification as the local liquor control commissioner may deem necessary in order to establish the character of the applicant. Such information may include a requirement that the applicant, if an individual, shall submit his fingerprints to the local liquor control commissioner. In the case of a partnership, the partners, or in the case of a corporation, the officers, manager or directors thereof or any stockholder(s) owning in the aggregate more than five percent (5%) of the capital stock of said corporation may be required to furnish such additional information including fingerprints. An applicant, whether individual, partnership, association or corporation, shall also furnish or cause to be furnished upon request such additional information and fingerprints concerning the manager or agent who is to conduct the business for which the application is sought. Further, such additional information may include proof that the applicant and the premises to be licensed comply with all other laws and ordinances, including licensing provisions, which apply to the applicant, to the premises or to applicant's other business conducted on the premises. (Ord. 2007-124, 12-6-2007)