An applicant for a retail liquor license from the Village shall submit to the local liquor control commissioner an application in writing, under oath stating: (1977 Code § 5-1-3)
A. The name, date of birth 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 club, the date of incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the officers and directors and any person who owns five percent (5%) or more of the shares of the applicant business entity or parent corporations of the applicant business entity. (1977 Code § 5-1-3; amd. 2004 Code)
B. The citizenship of the applicant, his place of birth and, if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his naturalization.
C. The character of business of the applicant, and in case of a corporation, the objects for which it is formed.
D. The length of time that said 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 applicant has made similar application for a similar other license on premises other than described in the 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.
I. Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked and the reasons therefor.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 ordinances of the village or the provisions of this code or the laws of the state, or of the United States, in the conduct of his place of business. (1977 Code § 5-1-3)
K. A statement that the applicant has not received or borrowed money or anything else of value, and that he will not receive or borrow money or anything else of value (other than merchandising credit) in the ordinary course of business for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, as expressly permitted under the act, directly or indirectly, from any manufacturer, importing distributor, or distributor, or any representative of any such manufacturer, importing distributor, or distributor, nor be a party in any way, directly or indirectly, to any violation by a manufacturer, importing distributor, or distributor, as provided in said act relating to alcoholic liquors. (1977 Code § 5-1-3; amd. 2004 Code)
L. If said application is made on behalf of a partnership, firm, association, club or corporation, then the same shall be signed and sworn to by at least two (2) members of such partnership, or the president or secretary of such corporation. (1977 Code § 5-1-3)