This chapter has been enacted pursuant to the authority granted
the Town by RSA 31:39 (regulation of dance halls and skating rinks),
RSA 31:41 (outdoor movie theaters), RSA 31:41-d and 31:42 (coin-operated
amusement devices), RSA 286 (pool tables for hire and bowling alleys),
and RSA 31:41-a (motor vehicle racetracks).
It shall be unlawful to operate a dance hall, roller-skating
rink, motor vehicle racetrack, outdoor movie theater, bowling alley,
pool table for hire or penny arcade in the Town of Salem without having
first obtained a license therefor from the Board of Selectmen.
Upon proper notice to the licensee, the Selectmen may conduct
a public hearing to determine whether or not the licensee has violated
the requirements and/or standards of this chapter. Upon a finding
by the Selectmen that the licensee has violated the requirements and/or
standards of this chapter, the Board of Selectmen may revoke any license
issued under this chapter.
Fines for violation of the provisions of this chapter, as adopted
by the Board of Selectmen, are on file with the Town Manager and on
the Town of Salem website. Fines shall not exceed the maximum penalty
established pursuant to RSA 31:39, III.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DANCE HALL
Any commercial establishment where dancing, whether to live
or recorded music, by the patrons is permitted without regard to whether
admission is by membership or otherwise or to whether the primary
business of the commercial establishment is to provide a place for
public dancing.
EXCESSIVE NOISE
Such sound that is of a volume and/or intensity above the
normal level prevailing in an area where a commercial establishment
is located, when the establishment is not in operation, as to have
a significant adverse impact on abutting neighbors or the general
public.
PENNY ARCADE
A place where there are more than three coin- or slug-operated
machines for amusement. This shall also include machines that have
been altered to eliminate the use of coins or tokens by prepayment.