(A) The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may revoke or suspend any license, or fine any licensee, if he or she determines that cause exists for such revocation, suspension, or fine by reason that such licensee, or licensee’s agent or employee, has:
(1) Violated any provision of this chapter; or
(2) Violated any village ordinance or state law; or
(3) Violated any applicable rules or regulations established by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or the State Commission; or
(4) Violated Chapter 119 of this code or any provision of the Video Gaming Act (ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq.) or any rules, regulations or restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board; or
(5) Been convicted of a felony charge under the laws of the State of Illinois or the United States; or
(6) Provided a misstatement or withheld material information in a license application or renewal or in a hearing before the Local Liquor Control Commissioner; or
(7) Failed to pay any license fee, fine imposed under this chapter, or tax imposed on alcoholic liquor or the sale thereof; or
(8) Failed to pay the village’s food and beverage tax; or
(9) Failed to correct any violations of the village’s zoning or building codes for the premises for which the business is conducted; or
(10) Failed to pay water and sewer fees to the village.
(B) No license shall be suspended or revoked and no fine shall be imposed except after written notice to the licensee and a hearing before the Local Liquor Control Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934 (ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5, §§ 1-1 et seq.) as amended.
(C) If the Local Liquor Control Commissioner elects to fine such licensee or suspend any license, the fine or suspension imposed shall not exceed the limitations set forth in the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934 (ILCS Ch. 235, Act 5, §§ 1-1 et seq.) as amended. All fines imposed by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall be paid to the Village Clerk within five business days of their imposition. Failure to pay any fines or costs imposed within five business days of notification is a violation of this chapter and may be cause for license suspension or revocation.
(D) If the Local Liquor Control Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community he or she may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion, and without notice or hearing, order the licensed premises closed for not more than seven days, giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard during that period, except that if such licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business or businesses on the licensed premises, such order shall not be applicable to such other business or businesses.
(E) In addition to any fine, revocation, or suspension of any license, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may require the licensee to reimburse the village for any and all out-of-pocket costs associated with a violation hearing in which there has been a finding of guilty. These costs include, but are not limited to, the Village Attorney’s fees, court reporter fees, the cost of preparing and mailing notices and orders, and all other miscellaneous expenses incurred by the village.
(F) For the purposes of this section, every licensee shall be deemed responsible for the unlawful acts of his or her agents or employees whether or not such licensee knowingly permits or has actual knowledge of such unlawful acts.
('52 Code, § 294) (Am. Ord. 1668-13, passed 8-20-13)