Official:Amending Chapter 9-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Amusement Businesses," by amending Section 9-703, entitled "Dance Halls and Dances," to provide for the licensing and registration of Nightclub Operators, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Mariano
Introduced: May 4, 2000
Signed: May 3, 2001
: Committee on Licenses and Inspections
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends regulations for dance halls and nightclubs in Philadelphia by requiring them to obtain a license and register with the city.
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