Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 3 Operation General Regulations

The commission may adopt rules and regulations relating to the conduct of dances for which a dance license is required, and for the conduct of bowling alleys and bowling centers. Such rules and regulations shall be such as may be proper or necessary for the maintenance of public order, the promotion of public morals, assuring comporting with public welfare, and the orderly conduct of such places or the better enforcement of the provisions of this title relating to such places.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2077, 1951.)

Licenses and permits shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises for which such license or permit is issued, and shall remain posted in plain view at all times.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2060, 1951.)

No dancing may be conducted in an establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

(Ord. 10675 § 1 (part), 1973: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 6170 § 12 (part), 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2061, 1951.)

No establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter may allow the premises to be used as a private club between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 6833 § 1 (part), 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2062, 1951.)

No dancing shall be permitted in any establishment where a license is required which does not provide unlocked doors with free and easy egress while patrons are in the establishment.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2066, 1951.)

Every establishment licensed by this chapter shall be lighted throughout to an intensity of not less than three footcandles during all hours of operation except while the floor show is in progress.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 8874 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2070, 1951.)

Every person operating an establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter, who owns, operates or controls any parking lot adjacent to such establishment and used in connection therewith, shall adequately and uniformly light such parking lot to an intensity of not less than two footcandles.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2071, 1951.)

At every establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter having a capacity of not less than 200 persons, not less than one employee for the first 200 persons, and one additional employee for each additional 100 persons who could be accommodated, whether actually present or not, shall be constantly in attendance during the entire time that any dance is in progress, and shall devote their entire time and attention to keeping order, checking the admission of minors, and seeing to it that all provisions of this chapter are complied with. The commission may require such additional employees or guards on an individual-establishment basis, as the commission deems in the public interest.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2072, 1951.)

At every establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter having a capacity of not less than 300 persons, not less than one of the employees referred to in Section 7.30.400 shall be a woman.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2073, 1951.)

Neither a Type II license nor a taxi dance hall license permits any dance on any premises where alcoholic beverages are sold, served or consumed. A person shall not conduct any dance on any premises where alcoholic beverages are sold, served, or consumed unless he has, for such premises a Type I license.

(Ord. 2003-0067 § 23, 2003: Ord. 9947 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 14 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2061.5, 1951.)

Deputy sheriffs and the tax collector, in addition to their several other duties, may inspect any and all establishments licensed pursuant to this chapter.

(Ord. 88-0126 § 7, 1988: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2074, 1951.)

The sheriff, and/or his deputies, and the tax collector shall be permitted by every licensee to enter free of charge any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of inspection.

(Ord. 88-0126 § 8, 1988: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2075, 1951.)

A.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person under 21 years of age shall not enter, be or remain on or in any premises for which Type I adult license is required or has been issued pursuant to this chapter except when such person is accompanied by:

His parent; or

His legal guardian; or

His spouse over 21 years of age.

B.

A licensee, a person required by this chapter to procure a license, and the employees of such licensee shall not permit or allow any person to enter or to be on any premises contrary to the provisions of this section.

(Ord. 10336 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9897 § 14(part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2062.5, 1951.)

A.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person under 18 years of age shall not enter, be, or remain on or in any premises for which either a Type II adult license or a taxi dance hall license is required or has been issued pursuant to this chapter unless accompanied by:

His parent; or

His legal guardian; or

His spouse over 21 years of age.

B.

A licensee, a person required by this chapter to procure a license, and the employees of such licensee shall not permit or allow any person to enter or to be on any premises contrary to the provisions of this section.

(Ord. 10336 § 7 (part), 1971: Ord. 9947 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 15, 1969: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2063, 1951.)

Section 7.30.460 does not apply to:

A.

Any dancing school, except when such school is conducting a public or private dance for other than regular instruction;

B.

Any youth dance or special dance where a license has been granted in accordance with the provisions of Part 4 of this chapter;

C.

A member of the orchestra who does not participate in the dancing.

(Ord. 9749 § 13, 1969: Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959; Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2064, 1951.)

Neither Section 7.30.450 nor Section 7.30.460 prevents any person, regardless of age, from being in a bona fide hotel, cafe or other place where meals are regularly served and where a public dance or entertainment is being held, in the event such person does not participate therein, unless accompanied by parent, legal guardian or spouse over 21 years of age.

(Ord. 10545 § 4, 1972: Ord. 9897 § 16 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2064, 1951.)

A person shall not readmit into any public dance or public dance hall, any person who has left such dance or dance hall, unless either:

A.

An admission charge not less than charged to patrons entering such public dance or public dance hall for the first time is again paid; or

B.

The license specifically provides that such readmission may be allowed.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 9228 § 1, 1966: Ord. 8874 § 1 (part), 1965: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2076, 1951.)

No dancing may be conducted in any establishment where a license is required at which solicitation of trade is made at or near the entrance thereto, either by personal solicitation or otherwise by means of any device whereby the voice of the person soliciting can be heard at or near such entrance.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2069, 1951.)

No dancing may be conducted in establishments where a license is required where employees solicit or accept drinks of alcoholic beverages from customers.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2067, 1951.)

No dancing may be conducted in any establishment where a license is required in which gambling in any form is permitted or tolerated, or in which there is kept any machine or machines or other device designed or commonly used for the purpose of

gambling in any form.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20(part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2068, 1951.)

No person who is in an intoxicated condition or under the influence of any drug shall appear in or be in any establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who conducts or assists in conducting any such establishment shall not permit any intoxicated person or person or person under the influence of any drug to appear, be, or remain at such place.

(Ord. 9278 § 4 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 20 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 10 Art. 5 § 2065, 1951.)