CHAPTER 116: AMUSEMENTS

Section

Tavern, Bar or Cabaret

   116.001   Definitions

   116.002   License required

   116.003   License application

   116.004   Authority of council

   116.005   License expiration

   116.006   Compliance with code

   116.007   Prohibitions

   116.008   License not transferable

Dance Halls

   116.020   Definitions

   116.021   License required; exceptions

   116.022   Application for license; investigation

   116.023   Building requirements

   116.024   Prohibitions on licensee

   116.025   License fees; transfers

   116.026   Teen-age dances; supervision

Skating Rinks

   116.040   License required

Circuses, Shows and Exhibitions

   116.050   License required

   116.051   Animal shows and exhibitions

   116.052   Theaters

   116.053   Prohibited amusements

Mechanical Amusement Devices

   116.065   Definitions

   116.066   License required

   116.067   License application; investigation

   116.068   License renewal

   116.069   Transfer or misuse of license

   116.070   License requirements

   116.071   Suspension or revocation

   116.072   Prohibitions

   116.073   Authorization for arcades and amusement devices

   116.074   Conduct

   116.075   Gambling devices prohibited

   116.076   Right of entry

   116.077   Fee schedule

Carnivals, Festivals and Amusement Rides

   116.090   License required

   116.091   Regulations

   116.092   Revocation of license

Pool and Billiards

   116.105   License required

   116.106   Hours of operation

   116.107   Minors prohibited

   116.108   Gambling prohibited

TAVERN, BAR OR CABARET

§ 116.001 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   BAR, CABARET, COCKTAIL LOUNGE, RESTAURANT, or TAVERN. Any commercial establishment, private club, or organization, where food and/or any type of alcoholic beverage is sold on the premises and where the patrons are provided with entertainment or space for dancing.

   KARAOKE. An electronic device used by patron/singers of an establishment to enhance the singing of patrons by pre-recorded music and visual display of the required lyrics on closed circuit television; provided, however, in accordance with any regulations adopted by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, that the same may not be re-broadcast as an actual performance.

   OPERATOR. Any person or persons (whether licensed by the state Liquor Control Commission or not), agent, or employee, operating any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret.

   OVER-CROWDING.  Any number of person in excess of the maximum number approved for the licensed premises by the City Fire Department.

   PERSON. Any person, copartnership, firm, corporation, society, club, association, or organization which engages in, sponsors, or conducts the operation of any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret as defined herein.

(‘83 Code, § 116.01)

§ 116.002 LICENSE REQUIRED.

   Within the meaning of this chapter it shall be unlawful for any person to operate any tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, or cabaret in the city without having obtained a license and paying any annual license fee charged in accordance with the Comprehensive Fee Schedule in Chapter 12 of this Code. A “one-night” license may be obtained upon payment of a license fee charged in accordance with the Comprehensive Fee Schedule in Chapter 12 of this Code.

(‘83 Code, § 116.02) Penalty, see § 10.99