For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ATTENDANT. Any person who obtains admission to an outdoor assembly by the payment of money or by the rendering of services in lieu of the payment of money for admission.
LICENSEE. Any person to whom a license is issued pursuant to this subchapter.
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY or ASSEMBLY. Any event, attended by more than 5,000 attendants, all or any part of which includes a theatrical exhibition, public show, display, entertainment, amusement, or other exhibition, including, but not limited to, musical festivals, rock festivals, peace festivals, or similar gatherings, but does not mean:
(1) An event which is conducted or sponsored by a governmental unit or agency on publicly-owned land or property;
(2) An event which is conducted or sponsored by any entity qualifying for tax exempt status under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, being 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3), as incorporated by reference in the Income Tax Act, Public Act 281 of 1967, being M.C.L. § 206.201; or
(3) An event held entirely within the confines of a permanently enclosed and covered structure.
PERSON. Any natural person, partnership, corporation, association, or organization.
SPONSOR. Any person who organizes, promotes, conducts, or causes to be conducted an outdoor assembly.
(Prior Code, § 112.15) (Ord. D-948, passed 9-14-1970, effective 9-24-1970)