Chapter 9.24 — PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS

For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and phrases used in the chapter are defined as follows:

"Gun exhibition" means any public exhibition where the primary purpose is the exhibition of guns, knives and/or related articles.

"Open to the public" means where the public is admitted, whether with or without charge.

"Property" means any property, items, products, collections (whether in whole or in part), precious metals and/or stones, antiques, services and/or any tangible personal property.

"Public exhibition" means any exhibition, show and/or display which is open to the public for purposes of exhibiting and the trading, selling and/or buying of property.

(Ord. 556 § 3F (part), 2004)

It is unlawful for any person to conduct or assist in conducting any public exhibition or gun exhibition in the city without first having obtained a written permit to do so from the chief of police. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 556 § 3F (part), 2004)

The permits required by the provisions of Section 9.24.020 of this chapter shall be issued only upon written application of the applicant(s). Such application shall set forth the following information:

A.

The name and residence address of the applicant(s); if the applicant is a firm, association or corporation, the name and residence address of the person constituting the same or the names and residences of the officers and directors of the same;

B.

The specific purpose for which the permit is desired; and

C.

The specific date(s) and location where the public exhibition or gun exhibition will be held.

(Ord. 556 § 3F (part), 2004)

A.

The permit required by this chapter shall be issued by the police department.

B.

Prior to the granting of a permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the chief of police shall review the application and may impose conditions, including, but not limited to, hours of operation, restricting or prohibiting alcoholic beverages at the location of the exhibition and/or the requiring of security officers licensed by the state of California and employed by a company holding a city business license or city police officers contracted from the police department to provide security services.

C.

If conditions are imposed, the applicant shall furnish proof to the police department that all conditions have been met before a permit may be issued.

D.

The chief of police shall refuse to issue a permit for any of the following reasons:

1.

The application required under Section 9.24.030 of this chapter is incomplete;

2.

The issuance of the permit would be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city.

(Ord. 556 § 3F (part), 2004)

The permit fee for public exhibitions and gun exhibitions shall be established by resolution of the city council. The chief of police may waive such permit fee for an activity by an organization or individual, the main purpose of which is to raise funds for charity.

(Ord. 556 § 3F (part), 2004)

Members of the Arroyo Grande police department shall have the right to inspect a location where an event is being conducted pursuant to a permit, which has been issued as required by this chapter, to ensure compliance with all the requirements imposed upon the permittee as a condition of the issuance of the permit and to ensure compliance with all applicable local ordinances and state laws. Refusal to permit such an inspection is a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 556 § 3F (part), 2004)

The chief of police may suspend the operation of, and close, any public exhibition or gun exhibition activity prior to the expiration of a permit granted therefore because of the violation of this chapter or any condition of such permit.

(Ord. 556 § 3F (part), 2004)