(A) It is unlawful for any person to conduct a public entertainment gathering within Louisville Metro without first having obtained a license for such activity, unless the person or organization falls within the exemptions set forth in subsection (B) of this section. The person desiring to conduct a public entertainment gathering shall be responsible for obtaining a license, and paying the annual fee charged pursuant to the fee schedule issued by the Louisville Metro Government, Alcohol Beverage Control.
(B) A license is not required under this subchapter if the public entertainment gathering is conducted by:
(1) Commonwealth of Kentucky, Louisville Metro Government, or any suburban city in Jefferson County;
(2) Organizations holding valid charitable solicitation permit;
(3) Bona fide youth organizations or athletic teams registered with the state or national organization;
(4) Bona fide publicly recognized religious organization; or
(5) Any college, university, or school accredited by any state department of education.
(C) Louisville Metro Alcohol Beverage Control may require any organization or individual claiming exemption to appear and present evidence to support said exemption.
(D) If a public gathering licensee intends to sell alcohol beverages, the licensee shall obtain the appropriate alcohol license from Louisville Metro Alcohol Beverage Control, as well as the Kentucky Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, pursuant to KRS Chapter 243.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 50-2015, approved 4-29-2015, effective 6-28-2015; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 44-2024, approved 3-22-2024) Penalty, see § 115.999