For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ATTENDANT. 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. Any person to whom a license is issued pursuant to this chapter.
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY or ASSEMBLY. Any event, attended by more than 250 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 I.R.C. § 501(c)(3) of 1954, being 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), as incorporated by reference in § 201 of the Michigan Income Tax Act of 1967, Public Act 281 of 1967, being M.C.L.A. § 206.201 of 1948; or
(3) An event held entirely within the confines of a permanently enclosed and covered structure.
PERSON. Any natural person, partnership, corporation, association or organization.
SPONSOR. Any person who organizes, promotes, conducts or causes to be conducted an outdoor assembly.
(Ord. 80-1, passed - -)