Chapter 5.52
ENTERTAINMENT IN LIQUOR-LICENSED PREMISES

Sections:

5.52.090    License required for live music, beer, wine.

5.52.100    Classification of licenses.

5.52.110    Posting signs prohibiting dancing.

5.52.120    Display of license.

5.52.130    License expiration.

5.52.090 License required for live music, beer, wine.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation holding a retail license authorizing the sale of beer or wine under the provisions of the Washington State Liquor Control Act for consumption on the premises to permit or allow upon the licensed premises any music, dancing or entertainment whatsoever unless such person, firm or corporation has in force and effect a license to be issued by the city to do so; provided, however, that the words “music and entertainment,” as herein used, shall not apply to radios or mechanical musical devices. (Ord. 1079 § 1, 1937).

5.52.100 Classification of licenses.

A. Class A Licenses. A class “A” license shall permit the licensee to provide for the patrons of such licensed premises music, dancing or entertainment within the hours now provided by law upon payment to the city of the annual license fee of $25.00.

B. Class B Licenses. A class “B” license shall permit the licensee to provide for the patrons of such licensed premises music and entertainment, which shall include orchestration and other forms of personal entertainment, within the hours now provided by law upon the payment to the city of the annual license fee of $10.00. (Ord. 1079 § 2, 1937).

5.52.110 Posting signs prohibiting dancing.

It shall be the duty of all persons, firms or corporations holding a retail license under the provisions of the Washington State Liquor

Control Act as aforesaid, except licensees under class “A” of this chapter, to keep posted at all times in a conspicuous place, upon the premises licensed, a sign containing the words “no dancing.” (Ord. 1079 § 3, 1937).

5.52.120 Display of license.

The licenses provided by this chapter shall be issued by the city clerk upon payment to the city treasurer of the fee hereinbefore provided, and all licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be displayed in a conspicuous place at the location so licensed. (Ord. 1079 § 4, 1937).

5.52.130 License expiration.

All licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire on December 31st of each year. (Ord. 1079 § 5, 1937).