§ 4-52. Application information for all applicants.

Applications for a local retail liquor dealer's license shall be made to the local liquor control commissioner, in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual; signed by each individual partner, if a partnership; or signed by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a club or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, filed with the county clerk, and shall contain the following statement and information:

(1)

The applicant's name, mailing address and telephone number;

(2)

The name and address of the applicant's business;

(3)

If applicable, the date of the filing of the assumed name of the business with the county clerk;

(4)

If the applicant is a partnership, the date of the formation of the partnership, the full name, age, address and telephone numbers of all persons with an ownership interest in the partnership, or who have a right to receive a direct or indirect benefit from the profits of the partnership;

(5)

If the applicant is a corporation, a statement of the objects for which the corporation was organized, the full name, age, address and telephone number of all shareholders with an aggregate of more than five percent of the capital stock of the corporation or of any persons receiving a direct or indirect benefit from the profits of the sale of alcoholic liquors in the county; and:

a.

If the applicant is an Illinois corporation, the date of its incorporation; or

b.

If the applicant is a foreign corporation, the state where it was incorporated and the date of its becoming qualified under Illinois law to transact business in the state;

(6)

The name, age, address and telephone number of the persons who will manage the business of the applicant in the county;

(7)

The citizenship of all persons required in this section to be identified in the application, their date and place of birth, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of their naturalization;

(8)

The character of the business of the applicant;

(9)

The length of time that the applicant has been in business of that character;

(10)

The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made;

(11)

The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license, and the following information:

a.

If a leased premises, a copy of the lease shall be provided and the lease shall be for a term of sufficient length to encompass the term of the license sought;

b.

The name and address of the owner of the premises and the names and addresses of all the owners of the beneficial interest of any trust if said premises is held in trust;

c.

A statement whether applicant had made similar application for a similar other license on the premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application;

(12)

A statement signed by or on behalf of the applicant and by all individuals required to be identified therein, that each of them has never been convicted of a felony or a Class A, misdemeanor, and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in the laws of the state or the provisions of this chapter;

(13)

Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been issued, and if so, where and when, or if any such license has been revoked, state the reasons therefor;

(14)

A statement that the applicant and all individuals required to be identified in the application have not in the past and will not in the future violate any state or federal law or any ordinance of the county controlling the retail sale of alcoholic liquors in the conduct of his place of business;

(15)

The applicant's retailer's occupational tax (ROT) registration number and a statement whether the applicant is delinquent in the payment of the retailer's occupation tax or sales tax, and if so, the reasons therefor;

(16)

A statement whether applicant is delinquent under the 30-day credit law, and if so, the reasons therefor;

(17)

Whether the applicant possesses a current federal wagering and gaming device stamp, and if so, the reasons therefor;

(18)

Whether the applicant, any individual identified in the application, or any other person, directly or indirectly interested in his place of business, is a public official, and if so, the particulars thereof;

(19)

A statement that the applicant and all individuals required to be identified in the application have not sold, delivered or given away alcoholic liquor in violation of any state law, or county ordinance to a person under the minimum age required to purchase or possess alcoholic liquor;

(20)

Such additional information or identification as the local liquor control commissioner may deem necessary in order to establish the character of the applicant;

(21)

Fingerprint information as deemed necessary to establish the character of the applicant, for the following individuals:

a.

If the applicant is an individual, for the applicant only;

b.

If the applicant is a partnership, for the partners; and

c.

If the application is a corporation, for the manager or directors thereof and such other corporation directors, officers, stockholders or agents as deemed necessary or advisable by the county clerk;

(22)

Upon request, such additional information and fingerprints concerning the manager or agent who is to conduct the business for which the application is sought;

(23)

Upon request, proof that the applicant and the premises to be licensed comply with all other laws and ordinances including licensing provisions, which apply to the applicant, to the premises or to the applicant's other businesses conducted on the premises.

(Ord. of 8-14-1984, § 1-7)