§ 2. CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, AND SHOWS

A.

PERMIT REQUIRED TO CONDUCT CERTAIN ENTERTAINMENTS

It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, or any other entity or organization to conduct, operate, or assist in conducting or operating any medicine show, carnival, tent show, or circus without first having obtained a permit as herein provided.

B.

APPLICATION FOR PERMIT

Any person desiring to hold, conduct, or maintain any medicine show, carnival, tent show, or circus within the city shall make application in writing to the city secretary for a permit to hold such medicine show, carnival, tent show, or circus within the city, at least ten (10) days prior to the date said show is to be given.

(Ordinance No. 02-90 of January 11, 1990)

C.

APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO CONTAIN SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The application for permit shall be made under oath by the person who either owns or shall be responsible for such presentation within the city and shall contain the following:

(1)

The name and permanent address of the person making such application.

(2)

The names and permanent addresses of the owners of the show sought to be presented.

(3)

The name, sex, age, and permanent address of all participants therein.

(4)

A list by name and description of all shows, rides, booths, and other attractions operated in connection therewith.

(5)

A statement of any admission charges to be made.

(6)

A description of the property where such proposed show is to be located.

(7)

The dates and numbers of performances to be given, including the hours during which such show is to be opened.

(8)

A statement that the operator agrees to conduct the presentation and all attractions and exhibits therein in a decent, orderly, and law-abiding way.

D.

PERMIT FEES

No permit shall be granted until the fees therefor have been paid. Such fees shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the first day and ten dollars ($10.00) for each additional day.

E.

CHIEF OF POLICE TO INVESTIGATE APPLICATIONS

The chief of police shall make an investigation after the filing of such application to determine whether or not the proposed performance is in conflict with any of the provisions of this section, or the laws of this state and submit a recommendation for approval or denial to the city secretary.

The city secretary shall submit the application and recommendation to the city council for consideration.

F.

PERMITS SUBJECT TO REVOCATION

All permits granted under this section shall be subject to revocation by the city council should it be ascertained that there was a mistake made in issuing such permit or that it is being given in violation of this section, or the laws of the state, or that there has been a misrepresentation or concealment of any material fact concerning the character or quality of the medicine show, carnival, tent show, circus, or theatrical performance.

G.

CHARITABLE AND CIVIC AFFAIRS EXCLUDED FROM PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION

This section shall not be applicable to charitable or civic affairs given for purely charitable or civic purposes.

(Ordinance adopting Code)