A. Application for a local retailer's liquor license shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, which application shall be in writing, upon forms provided by the Local Liquor Control Commission, and signed by the applicant if an individual or partnership, or by a duly authorized agent thereof if a corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain, but shall not be limited to containing, the following information:
1. In the case of an individual, the name, sex, address, date of birth, social security number and telephone number of the applicant; in the case of a partnership, the names, sex, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, telephone numbers of the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof and the date of formation of the partnership; and in the case of a corporation, the names, sex, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers and telephone numbers of the officers and directors, and (if an aggregate of more than five percent (5%) of the stock of such corporation is owned by one (1) individual or his nominee) the name, sex, address, date of birth, social security number and telephone number of such stockholder or his nominee;
2. In the case of an individual, the citizenship of the applicant, place of birth, age, marital status, length of time as a resident of the Village and, if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of such naturalization (information of the same nature must be given for any manager or agent in charge where the applicant's sales will be under the supervision of such manager or agent);
3. The character of business of the applicant, and in the case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed;
4. The length of time said applicant has been in business of that character, the character or type of business of applicant heretofore; and in the case of a corporation, the date and state of incorporation, and if incorporated in a state other than Illinois, the date qualified under the Business Corporation Act to do business in Illinois (the certificate of the Secretary of State of Illinois shall be attached to such application);
5. The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application was made;
6. The address and description of the premises proposed to be operated under such license;
7. A statement by the applicant that he has not received or borrowed money or anything else of value, and that he will not receive or borrow money or anything of value (other than merchandising credit in the ordinary course of business for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days as provided in the Illinois Compiled Statutes) directly or indirectly from any manufacturer, importing distributor or distributor representative of any such manufacturer or importing distributor; and a statement that the applicant has not been a party in any way, directly or indirectly, to any violation by a manufacturer, distributor or importing distributor as defined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes;
8. A statement whether the applicant is an elected public official and whether any other individual, directly or indirectly, in applicant's place of business is an elected public official;
9. A statement whether the applicant holds any law enforcement office and, if so, what title;
10. A statement whether the applicant possesses a current Federal wagering stamp and, if so, the reasons therefor;
11. A statement that the 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 of Illinois or the ordinances of this Village;
12. A statement whether the applicant has made application for a similar or other license on premises other than those described in this application and the disposition of such application;
13. A statement whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof or by the Federal government has been revoked and the reasons therefor;
14. A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the State of Illinois or of the United States of America or any ordinance of the Village in the conduct of applicant's place of business;
15. In the case of a partnership or corporation and other applicants whose business is operated by a manager or agent, the name, address, date of birth, telephone number and social security number of the manager or agent of the applicant in charge of the place for which the license is being applied;
16. Evidence that dram shop insurance coverage exists on the applicant, and if the applicant is not the owner of the premises, whether dram shop insurance coverage exists on the owner of the premises (a copy of such insurance policy shall be attached to said application);
17. Evidence that surety bond coverage exists by attaching such bond to said application; and
18. A statement whether such location is leased or owned by the applicant and attach to said application:
a. If leased, attach a copy of such lease with the name and address of the lessor; or
b. If owned, attach a current affidavit of title and either a copy of the land title insurance policy or the deed; and in addition, if the titleholder is a land trust, attach a current certified copy of Land Trust Agreement.
B. Such application may require the applicant to furnish other information as may be determined from time to time by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
C. Before any license shall be issued to the applicant:
1. The applicant shall furnish the Village a surety bond in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) acceptable to the Village Attorney. Such bond shall provide against any violation by the principal, his agents or employees of any of the terms of this Chapter, as amended, or any ordinance, rules and regulations now in force or which may hereafter be in force in the Village affecting the operation of his business; and shall be forfeited upon a finding by the Local Liquor Commissioner following a hearing that the licensee violated any provision of this Chapter, whether or not any other penalty is imposed by the said Local Liquor Commissioner as a result of the same hearing.
2. The applicant shall see to it that the names of all bartenders, managers, all principals, the applicant (in the case of an individual), all partners and (in the case of a corporation) all officers and all stockholders owning an aggregate of more than five percent (5%) of the stock of such corporation are submitted to the Lake County Sheriffs Police Department and that all of the aforesaid individuals submit themselves for fingerprinting by the said Lake County Sheriffs Police Department along with a fee in the amount set forth in Chapter 2, Village Government, Article X, Tax, Fee, Fine and Penalty Schedules, Section 2.1002, Fee Schedule, for each set of fingerprints to be taken, in order that the said Lake County Sheriffs Police Department may perform adequate investigation of such individuals to enable the Local Liquor Control Commission to ascertain that issuance of any such license will comply with the statutes of the State of Illinois and all applicable ordinances of the Village.
D. Following the issuance of any license pursuant to the terms of this Chapter, the licensee thereof shall report in writing any changes in the licensee's residency, surety bond, management and in partnership, officers, directors, persons holding directly or beneficially an aggregate of more than five percent (5%) of the stock or ownership interest in the licensee or managers of establishments so licensed. Said report shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner ten (10) days prior to any such change, and all such persons becoming partners, officers, directors or persons holding such ownership interest (as the case may be) shall meet all of the applicable standards and requirements of this Chapter.
(Ord. 390, passed 12-9-98; Am. Ord. 601, passed 2-19-2008; Am. Ord. 852, passed 10-20-2020)