Oakland Municipal Code Ch. 5.22 Dance Halls

It is unlawful for any person to open, conduct, or carry on, or to participate in the opening, conducting, or carrying on of, a public dance in any public place in the city unless there exists a valid permit therefor, granted and existing in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 5.02. The application for such permit shall set forth, in addition to the requirements specified in Section 5.02.020, and such permit shall set forth the number and date of the dances to be held under such permit. The investigating official referred to in Section 5.02.030, to whom the application shall be referred, shall be the Chief of Police.

(Prior code § 5-4.02)

It is unlawful for any person conducting any dance under a permit authorized in Section 5.22.010, or any public dance whatsoever, in the city, or any agent, employee or representative of such person, to violate or permit the violation of any of the following regulations:

A. The hall, ballroom or other public place in which any dancing is being done shall be kept well lighted;

B. No immoral or obscene dancing shall be permitted;

C. No person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall be admitted unless accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or other person having the care and custody of such person;

D. No vinous, spirituous or other alcoholic beverage shall be permitted on the premises where such dance is being conducted, or any premises directly connected therewith;

E. No person under the influence of intoxicating liquor shall be admitted;

F. No return checks shall be issued;

G. No dancing shall be permitted between the hours of one a.m. and nine a.m. next ensuing except with the written consent of the City Manager and the Chief of Police;

H. A copy of this section shall be kept posted in a conspicuous location in the hall, ballroom or other public place where the dance is being conducted, and at all times during the continuance of such dance.

(Prior code § 5-4.03)

The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to apply to public dances given by the management of hotels, to public charitable exhibitions or entertainments given by any association or society, and to public dances given by fraternal or social organizations, even though no admission fee is charged.

(Prior code § 5-4.04)