Sec. 286. Dance halls—regulation of.
Any person desiring to conduct a dance hall in which public
dancing is to be allowed, where an admission fee is charged or a
charge is made for participating in such dancing, shall first obtain
the consent of the Mayor, who shall satisfy himself that the
person applying is a proper person to conduct such hall and the
location is suitable for such purpose, and in addition, the person
so applying shall procure the license required for dance halls.
Any such dance hall shall not remain open later than twelve
o'clock each night during the week and remain closed until six
o'clock the following morning.
Any violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of
not less than $5.00 nor more than $25.00 for each offense.
Members of the police force shall have the right to enter such
dance hall at all hours to see that the peace and quiet of the City
is preserved.
