§ 10.45.010. Public concerts—License required; exceptions; definitions.

A.

It shall be unlawful for any person, except those listed in subsection B of this section, either directly or indirectly, to advertise, promote or conduct a public concert which such person has reason to believe will attract more than 750 persons without first obtaining a license from the municipal clerk in the manner provided in this chapter. A separate license shall be required for each such concert.

B.

Sections 10.45.010 through 10.45.025 do not apply to concerts:

1.

In municipal buildings;

2.

In school district buildings, or approved and conducted by the school district as a school function;

3.

In private residences to which admission is restricted to invited guests; or

4.

Conducted by duly licensed cabarets, nightclubs or similar establishments in the ordinary course of business.

C.

As used in sections 10.45.010 through 10.45.025, the following terms shall have the meaning given in this subsection:

1.

Person means individual natural persons, partnerships, joint ventures, societies, associations, clubs, trustees, trusts or corporations or any officers, agents, employees or any kind of personal representative, agents or servants, in any capacity, acting either for himself, or any other person under either personal appointment or pursuant to law.

2.

Premises means all lands, structures and places, as well as all equipment and appurtenances connected therewith, utilized in conjunction with the holding of a public concert as defined in this section.

(AO No. 80-96; AO No. 84-138(S), 1-1-85)