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6-1-9: ALCOHOL PERMITS:
   A.   MTC Learning Park, Ogden Eccles Dinosaur Park And Ogden Amphitheater:
      1.   Conditions: Persons who reserve the MTC Learning park, the Ogden Eccles Dinosaur park, or the Ogden amphitheater may apply for an alcoholic beverage permit which will allow the permittee to provide alcoholic beverages to the permittee's guests for consumption during such function. Such alcohol permit may be issued at the discretion of the community services director, or the director's designee, in accordance with departmental rules and regulations and only under the following conditions:
         a.   No persons under twenty one (21) years of age shall be allowed to possess or consume any alcoholic beverage.
         b.   The permittee shall provide licensed private security to ensure that rules and regulations regarding alcohol possession and consumption are followed.
         c.   The permittee shall provide a reasonable deposit to cover potential damage to property and to guarantee compliance with all rules and regulations.
         d.   An alcohol permit fee shall be paid as provided in title 4, chapter 6 of this code.
         e.   The permit shall designate the specific areas allowed for alcohol possession and consumption, which shall be distinct from the areas of the park or facility not reserved for such use and no possession or consumption shall be allowed outside of that area or in any parking lot area, except as may be reasonably necessary for set up or clean up by the permittee.
         f.   No sales of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted, except as provided in subsection A2 of this section.
         g.   Food must be available as part of the function.
         h.   No participants shall be allowed to become inebriated.
         i.   Alcoholic beverage permits shall be allowed for private functions only and shall not be allowed if open to the general public; provided that such permit may be allowed at musical or theatrical performances in the Ogden amphitheater where reserved seating is provided and alcoholic beverages are being sold as provided in subsection A2 of this section.
         j.   No alcoholic beverage permit shall be issued if in conflict with concession agreements applicable to the facility.
         k.   Any other conditions imposed by the community services director, or the director's designee, to reasonably assure that any private function will be conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner and to ensure that no participants will become inebriated.
      2.   Approval: The community services director may approve an alcoholic beverage permit allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages only if the following minimum criteria are met:
         a.   When the sale of beer is involved, a special event beer license 1 has been granted;
         b.   A single event permit or a temporary special event beer permit has been issued by the alcoholic beverage control commission pursuant to section 32A-7-101, Utah Code Annotated; and
         c.   For a function in the MTC Learning park or the Ogden Eccles Dinosaur park, the sale of alcoholic beverages is in conjunction with a fundraiser being held for the benefit of the facility.
(1979 Code § 12.28.084; Ord. 94-22, 5-24-1994; amd. Ord. 2002-49, 8-6-2002; Ord. 2003-19, 4-15-2003)
   B.   Union Station:
      1.   Persons who rent or reserve the facilities at Union Station for private parties, weddings, business meetings or other similar functions may apply for an alcohol permit which will allow the permittee to provide alcoholic beverages to the permittee's guests for consumption during such function. Such alcohol permit may be issued at the discretion of the community services director, or the director's designee, in accordance with department rules and regulations, but only under the following conditions:
         a.   No persons under twenty one (21) years of age shall be allowed to possess or consume any alcoholic beverage.
         b.   The permittee shall provide licensed private security to ensure that rules and regulations regarding alcohol possession and consumption are followed.
         c.   The permittee shall provide a reasonable deposit to cover potential damage to property and to guarantee compliance with all rules and regulations.
         d.   An alcohol permit fee shall be paid as provided in title 4, chapter 6 of this code.
         e.   The permit shall designate the specific areas allowed for alcohol possession and consumption, which shall be distinct from areas in Union Station remaining open to the general public, and no consumption of an alcoholic beverage or possession of any open container containing an alcoholic beverage shall be allowed outside of that designated area or in the parking lot or other outdoor public areas surrounding Union Station.
         f.   No participant shall be allowed to become inebriated.
         g.   Food must be available as part of the function.
         h.   No sales of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted as part of the function, except as provided in subsection B2 of this section.
         i.   Alcohol permits shall be allowed for private functions only, and shall not be allowed if open to the general public.
         j.   No charge may be made to any participant for admission to the function.
         k.   No consumption of an alcoholic beverage or possession of an open container containing an alcoholic beverage shall be permitted after ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
         l.   Any other conditions imposed by the community services director, in order to reasonably assure that any private function will be conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner and to ensure that no participants will become inebriated.
      2.   The community services director may approve an alcoholic beverage permit allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages only if the following minimum criteria are met:
         a.   When the sale of beer is involved, a special event beer license 2 has been granted; and
         b.   A single event permit or a temporary special event beer permit has been issued by the alcoholic beverage control commission pursuant to section 32A-7-101, Utah Code Annotated.
      3.   The provisions of this subsection B are not intended to apply to those portions of Union Station leased for restaurant operations and whose premises are licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with title 5, chapter 3, article C of this code and the alcoholic beverage control act of the state.
   C.   Notification To Police Department: The community services department shall notify the police department, at least seven (7) days in advance of the function, of the issuance of any alcohol permit, the designated areas for the permit, and the date and times for which the permit is valid. The alcohol permit shall be posted as provided in departmental rules and regulations during any time in which the possession and consumption of alcohol is permitted.
   D.   Revocation: An alcohol permit is a revocable privilege and if any police officer or employee of the community services department observes violations of the permit requirements, the officer or employee may immediately rescind the permit and order the immediate cessation of alcohol consumption or possession and the removal of all alcoholic beverages from the premises. No permit shall be issued to any person or organization if violations of the provisions of this subsection or applicable rules and regulations have occurred during previous functions.
   E.   Exception: The provisions of this section are not intended to apply to the sale of alcoholic beverages within a city park or recreational facility:
      1.   By a concessionaire authorized to sell alcoholic beverages as provided in section 6-1-8 of this chapter and properly licensed in accordance with title 5, chapter 3, article C of this code and, if applicable, the alcoholic beverage control act of the state; or
      2.   As part of a city sponsored special event licensed in accordance with subsection 5-3C-5F of this code.
   F.   Additional Rules And Regulations: The mayor may adopt additional rules and regulations regarding the issuance and use of alcoholic beverage permits not inconsistent with the provisions of this section, pursuant to section 6-1-1 of this chapter.
(1979 Code § 12.28.085; Ord. 96-36, 7-16-1996; amd. Ord. 2002-49, 8-6-2002; Ord. 2003-19, 4-15-2003)

 

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1. See subsection 5-3C-5F of this code.
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1. See subsection 5-3C-5F of this code.