As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
DAY
Any 24 consecutive hours or less;
EVENT
Any outdoor public entertainment, amusement, or assembly of individuals
within the County of Sullivan catering to the general public, but does not
include a parade.
LICENSEE
Any person to whom a license has been issued and remains in effect
pursuant to this chapter.
PERMANENT VENUE
A permanent structure or facility for the conduct of events, which
has been built and maintained in accordance with the New York State Fire Prevention
and Building Code;
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, organization or entity of any kind.
It shall be unlawful for any person to organize, promote, conduct or
cause to be conducted an event within the County of Sullivan, catering to
the general public, which said person believes or has reason to believe will
attract 20,000 or more persons unless a permit has first been obtained pursuant
to this chapter for the operation of said outdoor public entertainment, amusement
or assembly as provided by this chapter. Such permit shall be required for
each such outdoor event.
Written application for a permit for such outdoor event shall be made
to the Sullivan County Legislature at least 90 days or more prior to the first
day upon which said event is to be held. Determination granting or denying
permits as herein provided for shall be made within 60 days after application
therefor. No permits shall be granted unless the applicant complies with all
requirements of this chapter and unless such permit is granted at least 30
days before the event. A determination of the application by the Sullivan
County Legislature shall be in writing.
A person conducting an event shall, not less than 45 days prior to the
first scheduled day of the event, sign an agreement to defend and indemnify
the county and the town and village in which the event is to take place against
all claims that may arise as a result of the event.
The permit shall not be granted if any of the items set forth in said
application are determined by the Sullivan County Legislature to be insufficient
to properly safeguard the safety, health, welfare and well being of persons
or property, or do not comply with any of the requirements of this chapter,
or are knowingly false, misleading or fraudulent.
If, after a permit is issued, the Sullivan County Legislature determines
that any of the items required as a condition of the permit is not adhered
to or accomplished within the required time limits, or if any of the contracts,
leases or other arrangements for provision of services and facilities, or
any insurance or surety bond, shall become insufficient or terminated prior
to completion of the event, or if the application is found to be false, misleading
or fraudulent, in whole or in part, or if it is determined to be necessary
to preserve the health, safety and/or welfare of persons or property, then
this permit may immediately thereupon be suspended or revoked by resolution
of the Sullivan County Legislature.
The county may issue a single permit for a series of events in one calendar
year by an applicant, upon compliance with this within local law, plus a showing
that all of the events scheduled or anticipated to be scheduled will comply
with the statute and will not deviate from the representations filed with
the Sullivan County Legislature in the application form.