Applications for retail liquor dealer’s licenses shall be made to the Mayor 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 the following information and statements:
(a) The 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; and 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 officers and directors, and if a majority in interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one person or that person’s nominees, the name and address of such person.
(b) The citizenship of the applicant, the applicant’s place of birth, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of the applicant’s naturalization.
(c) The character of business of the applicant; and in the case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed.
(d) The length of time that such applicant has been in business of that character, or in the case of a corporation, the date on which 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.
(g) A statement whether the applicant has made similar application for a similar license on 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 and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, laws of this state or the ordinances of this city.
(i) Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government, has been revoked, and the reasons therefor.
(j) 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 the applicant’s place of business.
(k) All information required in 235 ILCS 5/7-1.
(Ord. 2009-8-1. Passed 8-12-09.)