This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Special
Amusement Ordinance of the Town of Cumberland, Maine."
The purpose of this chapter is to control the issuance of special
permits as required by 28-A M.R.S.A. § 1054 for music, dancing
or entertainment in facilities licensed by the State of Maine to sell
liquor.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ENTERTAINMENT
Includes any amusement, performance, exhibition or diversion
for patrons or customers of the licensed premises, whether provided
by professional entertainers or by full-time or part-time employees
of the licensed premises whose incidental duties include activities
with an entertainment value.
LICENSEE
Includes any person, individual, partnership, firm, association,
corporation, or other legal entity which is the holder of a license
for the sale of liquor to be consumed on premises owned by said licensee,
or any agent or employee of any such licensee.
The Town Council may, after a public hearing preceded by notice
to interested parties, suspend or revoke any special amusement permit
which has been issued under this chapter on the ground that the music,
dancing, or entertainment so permitted constitutes a detriment to
the public health, safety, or welfare or violates any municipal regulations.
Anyone found guilty of violating any provisions of this chapter
shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200.
Each day such violation continues shall be deemed to be a new offense.