(a) Definitions.
(1) “Teen Dance” as used in this section, means any dance or event which is directed toward “teens” as defined in this Section to which admission may be had by payment of a fee or by the purchase, presentation or possession of a ticket; or in which a charge is made for caring for clothing or other property; or a dance or event where a permanently organized society, club, firm, organization, corporation, or person, rents or collects a fee for the use of any room, place or space; or any other dance or event to which the public (including teens) may gain admission with or without payment of a fee.
(2) Places holding themselves out as “teen dance clubs” as used in this section, means any room, place or space in which the public and/or teens as defined in this Section is invited.
(3) “Supervising Adult and/or chaperon” as used in this section, means an individual twenty-one years of age or older, who has been listed on the license application referred to in Section 723.04 above, and who will be responsible for and present during the dance or event.
(4) “Teen” as used in this section, means individuals under the age of twenty-one.
(b) License and notification required.
(1) Establishments holding themselves out as teen dance clubs or establishments seeking to have teen dances shall acquire the proper license from the City of Toledo, pursuant to Section 723.04, above. Once issued, the license must be posted on the premises.
(2) Notification.
Every teen dance club license holder or designee thereof, pursuant to Section 723.04, shall at least two weeks prior to each teen dance or event file with the Vice and Narcotics Section of the Toledo Police Department a written notification stating the following:
A. The names, addresses, social security numbers and dates of birth of the license holder and the Adult Supervisor or Chaperons who will be present at the event.
B. The name and address of the owner of the establishment where the dance or event is to be conducted.
C. The time and date of the dance or event.
(c) Requirements.
(1) One adult supervisor and/or chaperon shall be present for each 20 teens. The individuals must have proper identification, be readily identifiable, and be among those listed on the license or notification.
(2) The dance or event shall not begin before 6:00 p.m. and shall end by 11:00 p.m.
(3) The license applicant or notification designee must be present during the event and will be responsible for all activity occurring on the premises during the event.
(4) Only two teen dances for a seven day period shall be permitted for a particular location.
(d) Exceptions.
The provisions of this Section shall not apply to dances and/or events sponsored by Public, Private and Parochial Schools.
(e) Penalty.
(1) Violations of Section 723.15 shall be a first degree misdemeanor.
(2) Individuals and or establishments convicted under this Section will have their permit revoked.
(3) Establishments found in violation of Section 723.15 shall be subject to closure.
(Ord. 377-99. Passed 12-7-99.)