Application for such license shall be made to the village in writing upon blanks prepared and furnished by the village (which may be on forms provided for joint filing with liquor licenses), signed by the applicant, if any individual; or by at least two members of a partnership, if the applicant is a partnership, or if the applicant is a corporation, then by the president and secretary thereof, verified by oath or affidavit of the signers, and shall contain the following information and statements:
(A) The name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a partnership, the persons entitled to share in 5% or more of the profits thereof; and in the case of a corporation the date of the incorporation, the state of incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the officers and directors, and the name and address of all persons owning more than 5% of the stock, along with a copy of the corporate charter currently on file with the Illinois Secretary of State;
(B) The citizenship of the applicant, his or her date of birth and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his or her naturalization;
(C) The character of business of the applicant;
(D) The length of time that the applicant has been in business of that character;
(E) In the case of a partnership, the date of the formation of the partnership;
(F) The applicant's current state tobacco license number from the Department of Revenue (unless already bonded under the Cigarette Tax Act of the Cigarette Use Tax Act);
(G) The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license;
(H) A statement whether the applicant has made a similar application for a similar or other license on premises other than described in the application, and the disposition of such application;
(I) 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 or any ordinance or statute;
(J) Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked, and the reasons therefor;
(K) 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 business;
(L) A statement that the applicant has, or is eligible for and will obtain, a license from the State of Illinois in the event such a license is required by applicable statute or departmental regulation.
(Ord. 2018-O-20, passed 12-4-18)