[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Smithsburg as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 2-3-2004 as § 5-201 of the 2004 Code]
As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
A dance at which admission could be had by the public generally.
A.
No public
dance may be held by any person, club, organization, firm or corporation
of whatever type or description within the Town between the hours
of 12:00 midnight and 12:00 noon, except as hereinafter specifically
provided.
B.
Any bona
fide civic or service organization may, by obtaining a permit in the
manner hereinafter provided, hold or conduct a public dance until
the hour of 1:00 a.m. within the Town aforesaid, provided that the
purpose of such organization in holding such public dance is to raise
funds for charitable, religious or civic purposes or enterprises.
Public dances may be held on any national holiday by any person,
club, organization, or corporation of whatever type or description
within the Town by obtaining a permit as hereinafter provided.
Permits provided shall be obtained by application in person,
to be made by any person or by a duly authorized individual, officer,
or representative of any club, organization, firm, or corporation
actually conducting the public dance for which such permit is being
sought, to the Town Clerk-Treasurer not less than one week prior to
the date upon which such public dance is to be held. Said permit shall
be valid only upon the date applied for.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to private homes
wherein dancing may be conducted or dance music performed for the
amusement and enjoyment of the householders, members of their families
and guests.
The violation of any of the provisions of this article shall
be punished by a fine not to exceed $100 or by imprisonment in the
Washington County Detention Center for not more than 10 days, or by
both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the District
Court for Washington County. Each day that any such violation shall
continue shall constitute a separate offense hereunder.
[Adopted 2-3-2004 as §§ 5-202 and 5-204 of the 2004 Code]
It shall be unlawful to establish any show, circus, concert,
or other types of traveling entertainment without first having obtained
a license from the Mayor and Council. Such license shall specify the
time period of the approved license.
Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction before the proper officials,
be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 for each offense.
