As used in this article, unless context or subject
matter otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ENTERTAINMENT
A.
Any music, either vocal, instrumental or produced
by any mechanical device such as a jukebox, amplifying system, radio,
television or other means.
B.
Plays, stage acts, comedy shows, floor show,
lectures, dancing, balls, magic shows or other displays.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association,
society, club or other organization.
PRIVATE HOMES
Buildings used exclusively for private dwelling purposes.
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT HALL
Any hotel, restaurant, tavern, hall, theatre, or other similar
building or structure to which the public generally may gain admission
and view or participate in entertainment. "Public entertainment hall"
shall also include outside entertainment, lawn fete, carnival or picnic.
[Amended 5-21-2007]
No person shall after 10:00 p.m. permit any
person to attend or take part in any public entertainment who has
not actually or apparently reached the age of 16 years, unless such
person be in company with one of his or her parents or a suitable
guardian. No person shall represent himself or herself to have attained
the age of 16 years in order to obtain admission to a public entertainment
hall or be permitted to remain therein, when such person in fact is
under 16 years of age. No person shall represent himself or herself
to be a parent or guardian of any person in order that such person
may obtain admission to public entertainment, or be permitted to remain
at such public entertainment, when the person making the representation
is not in fact a parent or guardian of such minor person.
The Director of Public Safety may make and publish
reasonable rules and regulations governing the manner in which public
entertainment shall be conducted, subject to the provisions of law
and of the ordinances of the City.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be punished as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-3 of this Code.