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Division 1

GENERALLY

Adopted August 30, 2015

Section 38.31

Definitions.

Adopted August 30, 2015

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Attendant means any person who obtains admission to an outdoor assembly by the payment of money or by the rendering of services in lieu of the payment of money for admission. Licensee means any person to whom a license is issued pursuant to this article. Outdoor assembly and assembly mean any event attended by more than 5,000 attendants, all or any part of which includes a theatrical exhibition, public show, display, entertainment, amusement or other exhibition, including but not limited to musical festivals, rock festivals, peace festivals or similar gatherings, but does not mean:

(1) An event which is conducted or sponsored by a governmental unit or agency on publicly owned land or property;
(2) An event which is conducted or sponsored by any entity qualifying for tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, being 26 USC 501(C)(3), as incorporated by reference in section 201 of the Michigan income tax act of 1967, Public Act No. 28 of 1967 (MCL 206.201, MSA 7.557(1201)), or any other applicable law; or
(3) An event held entirely within the confines of a permanently enclosed and covered structure. Sponsor means any person who organizes, promotes, conducts or causes to be conducted an outdoor assembly. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 20.202) Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Section 38.32

Prohibited acts by licensees.

Adopted August 30, 2015

(a) It shall be unlawful for a licensee or his employee or agent to knowingly:
1. (1) Advertise, promote or sell tickets to, conduct or operate an assembly without first obtaining a license as provided in this article.
2. (2) Conduct or operate an assembly in such a manner as to create a public or private nuisance.
3. (3) Conduct or permit, within the assembly, any obscene display, exhibition, show, play, entertainment or amusement.
4. (4) Permit any person on the premises to cause or create a disturbance in, around or near the assembly by obscene or disorderly conduct.
5. (5) Permit any person to unlawfully consume, serve or possess intoxicating liquor while on the premises.
6. (6) Permit any person to unlawfully use, sell or possess any narcotics, narcotic drugs, drugs or other substances as defined in Public Act No. 368 of 1978, § 7101 et seq. (MCL 333.7101 et seq., MSA 14.15(7101) et seq.).
(b) Any person found violating any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished in accordance with section 1-11. Any of the violations listed in this section is a sufficient basis for revocation of the license and for the immediate enjoining in the circuit court of the assembly. (Comp. Ords. 1987, § 20.212) Secs. 38-33—38-50. - Reserved. [2]

Footnotes:

--- (2) --- State Law reference— Licenses, authority to grant and prescribe conditions, MCL 67.2, MSA 5.1286.