Whether you are looking to start a grocery store, restaurant, bar, nightclub, or are ready to buy or expand a business, this information will provide you with the basics you need to get started and help you make the right decisions.
The first step in applying for a liquor license is to meet with a BACP business consultant to determine what type of license is required and if there are any restrictions based on your business location. The consultant will guide you through the entire application process. You can make an appointment online or by calling The liquor license process is thorough to ensure that only responsible business owners are granted the privilege of obtaining a liquor license.
Applicants are required to provide detailed information on ownership and business finances. Establishments must also undergo and pass inspections from several city departments, including the Departments of Health, Fire and Buildings.
Neighborhood sentiment is also taken into consideration; your alderman and each legal registered voter within feet of a proposed liquor license establishment is notified when an application is filed. In some areas of the City it may not be possible to obtain a liquor license due to restrictions such as "dry precincts" or moratorium areas that prohibit the issuance of additional packaged goods and consumption on premises licenses.
It is also important to note that liquor licenses can not be issued to an establishment within ft. However, businesses that wish to engage in the practice of BYOB, are still responsible for ensuring that all laws and ordinances concerning the consumption of alcohol on their premises are followed. This includes, but is not limited to, making sure minors are not consuming alcohol on the premises and protecting against customers being over served or over consuming. Whether you are starting a new business, interested in buying a business, or making changes to your existing business, your success is dependent on doing the proper research prior to making any commitments.
Once you have obtained this from your municipality, you may apply with the state. Recent Posts. Subscribe to Email Updates. Popular Posts. Home Careers About Privacy Contact.
Subscribe to our Blog. Your case manager will present your application and plans to the Department of Zoning on your behalf. The date you pay for your application is known as your application date. You will have 30 days from your application payment date to submit all of the Required Documents. Once you have paid and filed your written application, your business consultant will provide you a list of all required documents, schedule all required inspections, and prepare all required public notifications, including notice to your alderman and all legal voters residing within feet of your business location.
Step 5: Task Force Inspections Liquor license applicants are required to pass inspections from the Departments of Health, Fire and Buildings, including plumbing and ventilation. A representative of the business must be available at the scheduled time. You should be prepared for an inspection when you file your written application.
Step 6: Background Check All liquor license applicants are required to undergo a background check. Your case manager will schedule an appointment for your background check. The Illinois Liquor Control Act prohibits the issuance of a liquor license to persons who have been convicted of a felony and some types of misdemeanors. Step 7: Public Notifications Within 5 days of the application file date, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is required to notify all of the registered voters residing within ft.
The notification informs the public that an application for a liquor license has been filed. The public then has 35 days to submit comments or written objections to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Negative community response may result in the denial of a liquor license. No liquor license will be issued until the public comment period has expired. The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is responsible for sending notice to the alderman and the police district commander.
The notification informs the alderman and police commander that an application for liquor license has been filed. Finally, the BACP will publish a legal notice in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the city, four times over a two-week period.
Step 8: Submit Required Documents Once you have filed your written application with the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, you will have 30 days in which to submit all Required Documents. Your business consultant will provide a list of required documents. You will be sent a weekly reminder notice indicating all of the outstanding documents that are required to complete your application.
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