As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PUBLIC DANCE HALL
Any place where dancing is permitted to which an admission
fee is charged, or for which compensation is in any manner received,
either directly or indirectly, or where refreshments are served for
compensation before, during, or after dancing.
No person shall, within the town, operate or conduct a public
dance hall without a permit. Such permit may be obtained from the
Town Council on satisfactory evidence that the applicant is a proper
person to receive the same. Such permit may be revoked by the Council
at any time.
It shall be unlawful for any person conducting a public dance
hall to allow any person under the age of 18 years to enter or remain
in such dance hall while dancing is being conducted therein, unless
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or by a brother or sister
who is an adult, or except with the written consent of such parent
or legal guardian.
In each public dance hall, dancing shall cease and the public
dance hall shall close at 2:00 a.m.
This chapter shall not be construed to apply, however, to dances
held for benevolent or charitable purposes or where the same are conducted
under the auspices of religious or educational organizations.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to exempt
any public dance hall from the payment of any license tax imposed
under this Code or any ordinance of the town.
It shall be an offense for any person to fail to abide by this
chapter, and any person found guilty thereof shall be subject to a
fine not to exceed $500. Each day any violation of this chapter shall
continue shall constitute a separate offense.