[Adopted 11-13-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.10.09-013 as Ch. 86 of the 2013 Code.]
The license shall be issued only for entertainment or dances
held in halls and restaurants that are approved by the Chief of Police.
A yearly license may be issued for an annual fee for dances
held in all places other than restaurants. A yearly license may be
issued for an annual fee for restaurants. A license for a single public
dance in any place may be issued for a daily fee. Refer to Fee Schedule.
As used in this article, the following terms mean:
ENTERTAINER
A person who, with or without compensation, performs or dances
in a premises licensed by the State of New Hampshire to sell alcoholic
beverages.
PUBLIC DANCE
Any dance or ball to which admission may be had by the payment
of a fee or to which the public may gain admission without the payment
of a fee or a dance which is held as a part of any other public entertainment,
amusement or exhibit.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the
hall in which the dance or entertainment is held.
The Chief of Police may require the attendance of a police officer
or officers at any public dance. The expense of such officer or officers
shall be paid by the licensee.
The hall in which a public dance shall be held shall be so lighted
that the individuals may be identified at all times.
All public dances shall be discontinued and the halls closed
on or before the hour of 1:30 a.m., unless application is made to
the Chief of Police by a bona fide and responsible person, persons,
organizations or societies to continue the dance until such time as
the Chief of Police may designate.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
Any person or organization violating the provisions of this
article shall be guilty of a violation and be subject to a fine as
provided in the City Fine Schedule.
[Adopted 11-13-2013 by Ord. No. 2013.10.09-013 as Ch. 60 of the 2013 Code.]
[Amended 4-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016.03.23-005; 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
The holding of professional fighting sports competitions, as
provided in RSA 285, is hereby authorized and permitted, said competitions
to be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
State Boxing and Wrestling Commission.