Bill 000102

..Title Amending Chapter 9-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Amusement Businesses," by amending Section 9-703 entitled "Dance Halls and Dances," by prohibiting minors from entering or remaining on any premises which possess a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board license, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 9-700 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 9-700. AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES * * * (3) Operation of Dance Halls and Conduct of Dance Events. (a) It shall be the responsibility of every dance hall licensee and every dance event sponsor to insure that patrons do not congregate in a disorderly manner, and do not engage in any illegal activity, including non-compliance with 10-604 relating to alcoholic beverages in and around the immediate vicinity of the dance hall or dance location. (b) No public dance event shall take place between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 7:00 A.M. Notwithstanding the foregoing, special application may be made to the Department for permission to conduct an after-hours dance. The Department shall grant such permission only upon showing that the proposed location and event are safe and proper for after-hours dancing. (c) No dance hall licensee shall allow a dance event to take place on the premises unless the dance event sponsor has obtained any amusement licensee required by Chapter 19-600 of this Code. (d) No dance hall licensee which is the possessor of a retail or wholesale liquor license granted by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board shall permit any minor to enter and remain on the premises unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. _______________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added ..End