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Minors Banned from Licensed Nightspots Unless Accompanied by Parent Under New City Proposal

Official:Amending Chapter 9-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Amusement Businesses," by amending Section 9-703 entitled "Dance Halls and Dances," by prohibiting minors from entering or remaining on any premises which possess a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board license, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Kenney

Introduced: February 24, 2000

: Committee on Licenses and Inspections

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2000–2003 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing rules for dance halls and liquor-licensed businesses in Philadelphia, prohibiting minors from entering these premises unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What This Bill Does

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Prohibits minors from entering or remaining on any premises with a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board license unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Requires dance hall licensees and dance event sponsors to ensure patrons do not congregate in a disorderly manner and do not engage in any illegal activity.
Prohibits public dance events from taking place between the hours of 2:00 A.M. and 7:00 A.M.
Allows for special application to the Department for permission to conduct an after-hours dance event.