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§ 114.18 APPLICATION FEE AND CONDITIONS TO GRANTING LICENSE OR PERMIT.
   (A)   For a new liquor license or permit (with exception of a class “T” license), an applicant shall deliver, along with a completed application, a non-refundable fee in the amount of $100. If the application is approved, the fee will be credited toward the cost of the license.
   (B)   Applications are valid for a period of six months from the date they are filed with the City Clerk. If the applicant is unable to meet the license or permit requirements within the application period, the application fee is forfeited and a new application must be completed (with a new application fee) before the applicant will be reconsidered for a liquor license or permit. Allowance is made for special circumstances, however. If the applicant can show evidence that the six-month limit is a hardship and if they contact the Local Liquor Control Commissioner within the initial six-month application period, they can be granted, in writing by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, an extension of not more than six additional months.
   (C)   Renewals are not subject to the six-month application period and are not required to submit the $100 application fee.
   (D)   Before a new liquor license or permit may be issued, the following requirements must be met:
      (1)   A valid, signed application must be completed and filed with the City Clerk.
      (2)   An Application fee of $100 must be remitted (for all except a new Class A and B1 - the application fee is $5,000, new Class D2 - the application fee is $2,500 and Class T has no application fee).
      (3)   Applicant must complete the waiver for background check and personal history form.
      (4)   The background check must not reveal any history that would not allow the applicant to hold a liquor license or permit in the city.
      (5)   Applicant must own a business that is open to the public, a business that is preparing to open to the public, or provide a letter of intent of a business opening and show significant progress toward that opening.
      (6)   Provide a license and permit bond in the amount of $500 payable to the city.
      (7)   Provide proof of ownership/control of the property in the form of a purchase contract or lease agreement.
      (8)   Any valid license for the property that has been issued to another license holder must be surrendered.
      (9)   All fees for the license or permit must be paid according to the conditions stated herein.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006- 5214, passed 1-17-2006; Am. Ord. 2015-5378, passed 5-19-2015)
§ 114.19 INSURANCE.
   Evidence of dram shop liability insurance covering the entire period of the license in the form of a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Illinois. The certificate shall insure applicant and owner or lessor of the premises in such amounts as may be required by the Illinois Liquor Control Act, or in an amount of not less than $ 1,000,000, whichever amount is greater. The certificate shall be submitted to the Local Liquor Commissioner upon application for or renewal of the liquor license.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006- 5214, passed 1-17-2006; Am. Ord. 2011-5333, passed 11-15-2011)
§ 114.20 GRANT OF LICENSE OR PERMIT BY COMMISSIONER.
   Subject to the limitations and restrictions herein set forth and all other lawful limitations and restrictions, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may from time to time grant licenses or permits for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within the corporate limits of the city to the person required to obtain a license or permit under § 114.16 hereof and eligible to hold a license or permit under this chapter, provided, however, that proper and prescribed application therefore be made in writing and be supported by sufficient evidence to satisfy the Local Liquor Control Commissioner of the eligibility of applicant to hold a license or permit.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006-5214, passed 1-17-2006)
§ 114.21 RESTRICTION OF LICENSE OR PERMIT.
   No license or permit shall be issued to any such person declared to be ineligible to license or permit under the applicable provisions of Sections 2, 8, 8a or 21 of Article VI of said Liquor Control Act of the State of Illinois, hereby adopted by reference thereto and made a part of this section.
(Ord. 99-4981, passed 3-2-1999; Am. Ord. 2006-5214, passed 1-17-2006)
§ 114.21.1 PROHIBITED LICENSE HOLDERS.
   (A)   Any law enforcing public official. The City of Mattoon shall follow Illinois state statute and the Liquor Control Act of 1934.
   (B)   A person who is indebted to the city or other governmental entity for payment of any other fines, fees, charges, bills or taxes, which he or she is obligated to pay but have remained unpaid for more than 45 days.
   (C)   Any premises or for any locations where it is determined to be detrimental to the general character of the surrounding neighborhood and the projected impact of the premises upon the surrounding neighborhood of the city as a whole would be considered detrimental.
   (D)   Any premises that is a nuisance property.
   (E)   Any store owner or other place of business when the majority of customers are less than 21 years of age or when the principal business transacted consists of schoolbooks, school supplies, food, lunches or drinks for such customers.
   (F)   A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he or she resides.
(Ord. 2011-5333, passed 11-15-2011; Am. Ord. 2015-5378, passed 5-19-2015)
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