Sierra County Municipal Code Ch. 9.16 Public Dances

“Public dance” means any dance at which a fee, charge or compensation for admission is exacted, and to which the public or any part of the public is admitted.

“Public dance” does not mean any dance held in the public schools, for students and faculty only, under school rules and regulations. (Ord. 322, eff. 10/3/68; Prior code §§ 20200, 20201)

It is unlawful and punishable as a misdemeanor for any person to engage in, carry on, operate, maintain or conduct a public dance without first having obtained a written permit to do so, or to do so after such permit has been revoked. (Ord. 322, eff. 10/3/68; Prior code § 20202)

Dance permits shall be obtained from the Sheriff, upon 10 days’ advance application therefor, and upon terms to be fixed by the Sheriff, in accordance with this chapter. The permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the dance premises during all times a dance is held therein. (Ord. 322, eff. 10/3/68; Prior code § 20203)

Permit fees shall be fixed by the Board of Supervisors, and shall be paid in full with each application. (Ord. 322, eff. 10/3/68; Prior code § 20204)