Santa Barbara Municipal Code Ch. 5.16 Motion Picture Operators

It is unlawful for any person to take charge of the operation of any motion picture operating booth or operate any motion picture apparatus in a motion picture operating booth within the City, who shall not first have taken an examination and secured a permit provided.

(Prior code §30.1)

Each applicant for a permit to operate any motion picture booth or apparatus as provided in Section 5.16.010 shall appear before an examining board, as provided in Section 5.16.060, and shall satisfy such board of his or her fitness to operate such apparatus.

(Prior code §30.2)

The motion picture operator's permit required in Section 5.16.010, shall be for a period of one year from the date thereof and shall be nontransferable.

(Prior code §30.3)

The examining board mentioned in this chapter shall have the authority to cancel the permit of any operator upon satisfactory proof of his or her unfitness, but not until due notice to the holder is given at least five days prior to the date set for a hearing, and he or she shall have the right to be present with counsel and witnesses, and offer in his or her own behalf, such testimony as may be pertinent.

(Prior code §30.4)

The permit required by this chapter shall not be issued to any person who is under the age of 17 years, nor to any person who is an habitual user of alcoholic liquor or narcotic drugs.

(Prior code §30.5)

The examining board shall meet at such times as it may in its discretion determine; provided, however, that every applicant for a permit under this chapter shall be examined within 30 days of the date of the filing of his or her application with the examining board.

(Prior code §30.6)

The examining board shall consist of the Chief of the Fire Department, the City Electrical Inspector and a third person to be designated by them.

(Prior code §30.7)

The members of the examining board shall serve without compensation.

(Prior code §30.8)