(A) Application for a retail liquor dealer’s license shall be made to the Local Liquor Control Commission in writing, signed by the applicant or by a duly authorized agent if the application is submitted on behalf of a club, corporation or other business entity, and verified by oath or affidavit. All applicants shall attach to the application proof of liquor liability insurance coverage for the premises of the applicant’s business in which a license is sought, in such amount that is at least equal to the maximum liability amounts set out in § 6-21(a) of the state’s Liquor Control Act of 1934, being 235 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq., as amended. All license and application fees shall be paid to the Village Clerk at the time of application. License fees, not including any fees for a criminal history records check, shall be refunded to the applicant if an application is denied.
(B) In addition to the above, any application for a retail liquor dealer’s license shall contain the following information and statements under oath:
(1) The applicant’s name, sex, date of birth, mailing address, Social Security number and position and percentage of ownership in the applicant’s business;
(2) The name and address of the applicant’s business which is to be operated under such license;
(3) If applicable, the date of the filing of the “assumed name” of the business with the County Clerk;
(4) The name, sex, date of birth, mailing address, Social Security number, position and percentage of ownership in the business of every owner or partner of the business;
(5) The name, sex, date of birth, mailing address, Social Security number, copy of his or her driver’s license and or state ID with photo, position and percentage of ownership of every corporate officer, director or manager of every owner of the applicant’s business and any person who owns 5% or more of the shares of the applicant;
(6) In case of a co-partnership, the date of the formation of the partnership; in the case of an Illinois corporation, the date of its incorporation; or in the case of a foreign corporation, the state where it was incorporated and the date of its becoming qualified under the Business Corporation Act of 1983, being 805 ILCS 5/1.01 et seq., to transact business in the state;
(7) The number, date of issuance and the date of expiration of the applicant’s current retail liquor dealer’s license;
(8) The name and address of the landlord if the premises of the business are leased;
(9) The applicant’s current state liquor license number;
(10) The date the applicant began (will begin) liquor sales at his or her place of business;
(11) The citizenship of the applicant;
(12) The address of the applicant’s warehouse if he or she warehouses liquor;
(13) The applicant’s retailer’s occupation tax (ROT) registration number;
(14) Whether the applicant has made a similar application for a state or local liquor license for the premises described in the application, and the disposition of such application;
(15) Whether the applicant has made a similar application for a state or local liquor license for premises other than described in the application, and the disposition of such application;
(16) Whether the applicant is delinquent in the payment of any taxes to the village or state;
(17) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony, gambling offense, pandering or other offense opposed to decency or morality, or is otherwise disqualified to receive a license by reason of any provision contained in this chapter, the laws of the state or the village code, other than minor traffic violations;
(18) Whether the applicant possesses a current federal wagering stamp;
(19) Whether a previous liquor license issued by any state or political subdivision thereof or by the Federal Government has been suspended or revoked, and the reasons therefor;
(20) Whether the applicant or manager of the applicant’s business is a resident of the village and the length of time the applicant or manager has resided within the village. An incorporated business’ applicant or manager shall not be required to be a resident of the village, but the address and length of time at their current address shall be listed on the applications;
(21) Whether the applicant, or any other person set forth in the application or otherwise directly involved in the business which is the subject of the application is a public official for any public or governmental body and, if so, the particulars thereof;
(22) Whether the proposed licensed premises is located within 100 feet of any church, school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital or home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children as defined in 235 ILCS 5/6-11; and
(23) A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the state or the United States, or any provision of the village code in the conduct of the applicant’s place of business.
(C) If the application is approved for a Class H license to be issued, the Liquor Commissioner shall promptly notify the Chief of Police in writing of the issuance of the Class H license. Such notice shall include a copy of said license. The Chief will give the licensee the restrictions and guidelines for a Class H license and will notify the Liquor Commissioner when the licensee has agreed to the restrictions and guidelines for the license and then it can be issued.
(Ord. 06-101, passed 4-17-2006)