It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, carry on or
promote any motion picture theater without having first obtained a
license therefor.
Upon approval by resolution of the Township Council, the Township
Clerk shall issue a license upon payment of the fee herein provided.
Such license shall be prominently displayed in full public view in
and about the premises licensed.
The license required by this article shall be valid for one
year, from January 1 until December 31.
Any license issued under this article may be revoked by resolution of the Township Council by reason of the violation of the terms of the license, the violation of any municipal ordinance, state or federal statute, or falsification in applying for a license or for violating any of the conditions set forth in §
139-11. The licensed person must be granted a hearing by the Township Council upon his request.
Every applicant for the license provided for herein shall be
subject to the following conditions and, in accepting the license,
shall agree to abide thereby:
A. Such license shall not be transferable or assignable.
B. The building in which the exhibition is conducted shall in all respects
comply with the requirements of the laws of the state and the ordinances
of the Township respecting such building.
C. No person under the age of 14 years shall be allowed to enter the
premises for the purpose of the viewing of a motion picture exhibition
unless such person shall be accompanied by his parent or guardian
or person standing in loco parentis.
D. Fees for entrance shall be uniform for all persons.
E. The licensee shall be responsible for any disorder, and any police
officer or fireman may enter at any time such place for the purpose
of inspection and to enforce obedience of the laws of the state and
the ordinances of the Township.
F. The Building Inspector shall have access at all times to such place
of business.
G. Sufficient personnel shall be hired to keep good order on the premises.
In the event that it is necessary for any of the personnel hired by
the licensee to have police power, then application shall be made
to the Township Council for their appointment as special police in
accordance with ordinances heretofore or hereafter adopted.