3-2-3: APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; BOND; INSURANCE:
   (A)   Application for a local retailer's liquor license shall be made to the Village President as Local Liquor Control Commissioner, which application shall be in writing, upon forms provided by the Village Manager and signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each applicant and/or individual required to be identified in the application to defray the costs of investigation by the Chief of Police. The application shall contain the following information: (Ord. 2298, 11-15-1999)
      1.   The name, address and date of birth of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a copartnership, the names, addresses and dates of birth, of the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof, and the date of the formation of the copartnership; and in the case of a corporation, the names and addresses of the officers and directors, and (if an aggregate of more than 5 percent of the stock of such corporation is owned by 1 person or his nominee) the name and address of such stockholder and his nominee.
      2.   The citizenship of the applicant, place of birth, age, marital status, length of time as a Riverside resident, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of such naturalization.
      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 the 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.
      5.   The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license, and the name and address of the landlord if the premises are leased.
      6.   A statement whether the applicant is an elected public official; and whether any other person, directly or indirectly in the applicant's place of business is an elected public official.
      7.   A statement, in the case of the renewal of a license, whether the applicant made any political contributions within the past two (2) years and the particulars thereof.
      8.   A statement whether applicant holds any law enforcement office; and if so, what title.
      9.   A statement whether the applicant possesses a current federal wagering or gambling device stamp; and if so, the reasons therefor.
      10.   A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is otherwise not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, the laws of the state or the ordinances of this village.
      11.   A statement as to the applicant's current state liquor license number, if any.
      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 or of the United States or any ordinance of the village in the conduct of applicant's place of business.
      15.   The name, address and date of birth, of the manager or agent of the applicant in charge of premises.
      16.   A statement as to dramshop insurance coverage on applicant or if not owner of premises, dramshop insurance coverage on owner of premises thereof.
   (B)   Such application may require the applicant to furnish other reasonable information as may be determined 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 ($1,000.00) acceptable to the village. 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 ordinances, rules and regulations now in force or which may hereafter be in force in said village affecting the operation of his business. (Ord. 1490, 1-18-1982)
      2.   The applicant shall submit to the Riverside police department the names of all bartenders, managers, all principals, the applicant himself (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. In addition, the applicant may also be required to submit the fingerprints of some or all of those individuals in order that the Riverside police department may perform adequate investigation of such persons to enable the local liquor control commissioner to ascertain that issuance of any such license will comply with the statutes of the state and all applicable ordinances of the village. (Ord. 2685, 10-20-2008)
      3.   The applicant shall obtain and furnish the village proof of dramshop insurance covering the licensed premises in the maximum insurance coverage limit so as to insure, protect and save harmless the applicant, the owner or lessee of the premises, and the person making liquor sales on the premises and the village from all financial loss, damage, harm or liability growing out of the sale of alcoholic liquor pursuant to a liquor license issued to the applicant. (Ord. 1490, 1-18-1982)
      4.   The applicant shall obtain the proper business license from the village and shall keep the same in force throughout the full term of any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2143, 3-4-1996)
   (D)   Upon issuance of any license, the licensee thereof shall keep the information contained on this application current by furnishing the local liquor control commissioner with such information within thirty (30) days of any change in status regarding ownership, residence, management and/or surety bond. (Ord. 1490, 1-18-1982)