§ 3-22. Manager to be present during operation; events with promoters.

(a)

Each permit holder, except an individual who is a permit holder and on the premises, shall have a designated manager, as defined in section 3-16, present and in actual charge of the business being conducted under the permit at any time the public dance hall is in operation. The name of the designated manager of every public dance hall shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place in the public dance hall, legible in print and size, during the time such manager is in charge. Designated managers must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have passed a criminal background check to show that he or she has not been convicted of:

(1)

Any violent felony involving a crime against a person;

(2)

Any other felony within five (5) years preceding the date of the event;

(3)

Any misdemeanor involving contributing to the delinquency of a minor within five (5) years preceding the date of the event;

(4)

Any other criminal offense against a juvenile; or

(5)

Any crime within five (5) years preceding the date of the event involving:

a.

The possession, sale or distribution of, attempted possession, sale or distribution of, or conspiracy to possess, sell or distribute a controlled substance, alcohol or firearms; or

b.

The sale or distribution of, attempted sale or distribution of, or conspiracy to sell or distribute marijuana.

(b)

No permit holder shall allow a promoter to sponsor any event within a public dance hall unless all persons with a controlling interest in that promoter have completed a criminal background check through the county administrator within the three (3) months preceding the date of such event and the criminal background check has shown that no such person has been convicted of:

(1)

Any violent felony involving a crime against a person;

(2)

Any other felony within five (5) years preceding the date of the event;

(3)

Any misdemeanor involving contributing to the delinquency of a minor within five (5) years preceding the date of the event;

(4)

Any other criminal offense against a juvenile; or

(5)

Any crime within five (5) years preceding the date of the event involving:

a.

The possession, sale or distribution of, attempted possession, sale or distribution of, or conspiracy to possess, sell or distribute a controlled substance, alcohol or firearms; or

b.

The sale or distribution of, attempted sale or distribution of, or conspiracy to sell or distribute marijuana.

(c)

The permit holder shall ensure that the promoter possesses a business license issued by the county, and the permit holder shall produce on demand by any county officer or employee a copy of such business license.

(Res. No. 10-06-2016, 6-21-16)

(Res. No. 10-06-2016, 6-21-16)