It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, copartnership, association or corporation to sell or otherwise dispense for consumption on the premises beverages containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume and not more than 3.2% of alcohol by weight at any place in the state outside the limits of the city where the entrances to the place are within 1,000 feet of the nearest public entrance to premises outside the limits of the city, wherein public or private dancing is conducted or permitted.
(`90 Code, § 2-31)