(a) No person under the age of 14 years or over the age of 18 years may enter a Class E dance hall.
(b) A person commits an offense if he is over the age of 18 years and:
(1) enters a Class E dance hall; or
(2) for the purpose of gaining admittance into a Class E dance hall, he falsely represents himself to be:
(A) of an age from 14 years through 18 years;
(B) a licensee or an employee of the dance hall;
(C) a parent or guardian of a person inside the dance hall; or
(D) a governmental employee in the performance of official duties.
(c) A licensee or an employee of a Class E dance hall commits an offense if he knowingly allows a person to enter or remain on the premises of the dance hall who is:
(1) under the age of 14 years; or
(2) over the age of 18 years.
(d) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsections (b)(1) and (c)(2) that the person is:
(1) a licensee or employee of the dance hall;
(2) a parent or guardian of a person inside the dance hall; or
(3) a governmental employee in the performance of official duties.
(e) A licensee of a Class E dance hall commits an offense if he maintains the premises without posting a sign at each entrance to the dance hall that reads: “It is unlawful for any person under 14 years old to enter this location without a parent or guardian. It is unlawful for any person over 18 years old to enter this location.” (Ord. Nos. 18803; 18994; 21184; 23137; 24440)