[Adopted 9-23-1976 as Art.
I of Ch. 4 of the Charter and Revised Ordinances]
No person having charge of the premises shall permit therein any public
dance without a license having been obtained therefor.
A license fee of $1 shall be paid to the Chief of Police by the person
who applies for and receives such license, provided that no fee shall be required
for any dance conducted by any local religious or charitable society or institution
for the benefit of such society or charitable purpose.
The Chief of Police with the approval of the Mayor may issue licenses
to such persons as may be approved for any public dance, specifying in such
license the opening and closing hours, date, place and by whom conducted.
Such license issued under § 53-3 shall be posted in a conspicuous
location where such dance is conducted.
There shall be in attendance at a dance conducted under a license issued
under this chapter such number of policemen as may be designated by the Chief
of Police. The person procuring such license shall pay such policemen for
their services at the rate established by the Board of Police Commissioners.
The Chief of Police, or any policeman who may be detailed by the Chief
of Police, shall have the right at any time to enter and inspect all places
where any dance is being conducted and shall stop any dance being conducted
in violation of this chapter or the statutes of this state.
The Chief of Police shall monthly account to the City Clerk for all
license fees received under this chapter and at such time pay the same to
the City Treasurer, taking his receipt therefor.
