Chapter 5.24
CABARETS

Sections:

5.24.010    License required.

5.24.020    Definitions.

5.24.030    License fees.

5.24.040    Licensing prohibited.

5.24.050    Information required from corporations.

5.24.060    Construction of chapter.

5.24.070    Violation – Penalty.

5.24.010 License required.

It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association to operate or engage in the business of operating a cabaret in the city without first obtaining a license pursuant to the provisions of this title. (Ord. 222, 1975).

5.24.020 Definitions.

A. “Cabaret” means any room, place, space or private club in the city open for the serving of the public or members, in which the members, guests, patrons, entertainers or other persons are permitted to sing, dance, perform or otherwise engage in musical entertainment, exhibitions, theatrical performances, shows or similar amusements in connection with the business of directly or indirectly selling vinous, spirituous or malt liquors for consumption on or within the premises.

B. “Liquor” means all beverages defined in RCW 66.04.010(16).

C. “Musical entertainment,” as used in this chapter, does not apply to phonographs, radios or mechanical devices used for the reproduction of music for the listening enjoyment of the members or patrons only.

D. “Person” means one or more natural persons of either sex, firms, copartnerships and corporations, whether acting by themselves or by servant, agent or employee.

E. “Vinous, spirituous or malt liquors” means all beverages defined in RCW 66.04.010(16). (Ord. 222, 1975).

5.24.030 License fees.

No person shall commence, conduct, manage, operate or maintain a cabaret without having a license to do so issued by the city clerk, the license fees for which shall be as follows:

First year, $25.00;

Renewal, $25.00. (Ord. 222, 1975).

5.24.040 Licensing prohibited.

No cabaret license shall be issued to:

A. A person who has been convicted of a felony within five years prior to filing of an application;

B. A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law or city ordinance concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of narcotics or controlled substances as defined by the Revised Code of Washington;

C. A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent, unless such manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required of the licensee;

D. A copartnership, unless all members thereof are qualified to obtain a license as provided in this chapter;

E. A corporation, unless all officers, directors and managers thereof are qualified to obtain a license as provided in this chapter. Such license shall be issued to the manager or other directing head of such corporation;

F. In addition to the foregoing, every applicant for a cabaret license shall be subject to the requirements set forth in Chapter 9.34 GHMC. (Ord. 732 § 1, 1996; Ord. 222, 1975).

5.24.050 Information required from corporations.

Each application for a cabaret license or for renewal of the same made by or on behalf of a corporation shall include a list of the names and addresses of all directors, officers and shareholders of such corporation, and if at any time changes of directors, officers or shareholders occur, the list shall forthwith be amended by notice in writing filed with the city clerk, and failure to comply with this section shall be an additional ground for suspension or revocation of such license. (Ord. 222, 1975).

5.24.060 Construction of chapter.

Any license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to any rules or regulations of the Washington State Liquor Control Board relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors. This chapter shall not be construed as imposing a license fee upon the sale or privilege of selling beer, wine or any intoxicating liquors, but rather as imposing a license fee solely upon the business for the privilege of furnishing an opportunity to provide dancing, exhibitions, theatrical performances, shows or other similar amusements. (Ord. 222, 1975).

5.24.070 Violation – Penalty.

Violation of any portion of this chapter is an infraction and subject to a penalty of $500.00 as provided in GHMC 1.16.010D. (Ord. 460 § 3, 1985; Ord. 222, 1975).