No public exhibition of any sport, amusement, circus, menagerie,
game, show, concert, opera, roller skating, theatrical, or other performance,
public dance, or ball shall be made or given without a license from
the Mayor; provided, however, that exhibitions, performances, or entertainments
given for religious, charitable, or public purposes and all exhibitions
of outdoor games and sports are hereby excepted from the provisions
of this chapter. All licenses must be issued by the City Clerk, under
the Seal of the city, by order of the Mayor, and all fees for the
same must be paid to the City Clerk.
[Added 7-5-1916]
The Mayor shall have the power to grant yearly licenses to the
owners or lessees of any place or public amusement upon such terms
as the Common Council may prescribe.
Every person who shall violate the provisions of §
198-1 or
198-2 shall pay a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $50 for every such offense.
The license prescribed in the preceding sections shall be issued
by the City Clerk, and moneys therefor shall be received by him, and
he shall keep a complete record of the same, specifying the name or
style of exhibition licensed, the name of licensee, the date and time
for which said license is given, and amount of money received therefor,
which date, name, time, limit and price shall also appear on the face
of the license.