It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership or corporation
occupying any building, buildings or parts of buildings in which alcoholic
beverages are served to furnish in or on those premises occupied by
the aforesaid establishments entertainment of any kind or nature,
whether or not an admission charge, cover fee or minimum is charged,
without first obtaining a license therefor from the Borough Council.
The license shall be required whether the entertainment is to be performed
on a one-time, sporadic or regular basis. It is the obligation of
the person, partnership, corporation or entity operating the establishment
to obtain this entertainment license. It shall be the obligation of
both the owner and/or lessee of the premises to obtain a permit prior
to the opening of any such facility and to comply with any conditions
placed upon the licensed premises.
Any function by a charitable organization hosting an event is
exempt from the licensing requirement herein imposed.
Where an admission fee is charged for persons to enter into
the premises, the owner or occupant of the premises shall have on
duty a person skilled in maintaining security, peace and good order
on the premises and in the area immediately surrounding the premises
whenever the number of persons exceeds 75, and the person shall not
be employed in any other capacity on the premises. The person so employed
shall first be approved by the Chief of Police and such approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
Any person, firm or corporation, including both a property owner and/or lessee, violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to such penalties as are provided for in Chapter
1, Article
II, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Riverdale.