The purpose of this chapter is to control the issuance of special
permits for music, dancing or entertainment in facilities licensed
by the State of Maine to sell liquor as required by 28-A M.R.S. § 1054.
For purposes of 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 the holder of a license issued under the alcoholic
beverages statutes of the State of Maine, or any person, individual,
partnership, firm, association, corporation or other legal entity,
or any agent or employee of any such licensee.
The municipal officers may, after a public hearing preceded
by notice to interested parties, suspend or revoke any special amusement
permits which have been issued under this chapter on the grounds that
the music, dancing or entertainment so permitted constitutes a detriment
to the public health, safety or welfare or violates any municipal
ordinances, articles, bylaws or rules and regulations.
The municipal officers are authorized, after public notice and
hearing, to establish written rules and regulations governing the
issuance, suspension and revocation of special amusement permits,
the classes of permits, the music, dancing or entertainment permitted
under each class, and other limitations on these activities required
to protect the public health, safety and welfare. These rules and
regulations may specifically determine the location and size of permitted
premises, the facilities that may be required for the permitted activities
on those premises, and the hours during which the permitted activities
are permitted. Such rules and regulations are in addition to and must
be consistent with all sections of this chapter.
[Amended 5-30-2018 by Ord. No. 04-18; 5-9-2022]
A. In the event that an applicant is denied a permit, the applicant
must be provided with the reasons for the denial in writing. The applicant
may not reapply for a permit within 30 days after an application for
a permit has been denied.
B. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Town Council may appeal
such decision to the Superior Court as otherwise provided by law and
Rule 80(B) M.R.C.P.
A licensed hotel, Class A restaurant, Class A tavern or restaurant,
malt liquor licensee who has been issued a special amusement permit
may charge admission in designated areas approved by the municipal
special amusement permit.
[Amended 5-30-2018 by Ord. No. 04-18; 5-9-2022]
Any violation of this chapter will be assessed a penalty of
$250. Each day any violation of this chapter continues constitutes
a separate offense.