§ 21-9-104. NONPROFIT GATHERINGS.

(a)

Application of the section.

(1)

This section applies to special events and occasions that do not have regularity and permanence whether or not admission is charged or collected by the person, club, association, or corporation holding the event or occasion.

(2)

This section does not apply to:

(i)

A house of worship holding religious services;

(ii)

A fraternal, political, or civic group holding regular meetings; or

(iii)

Gatherings or meetings in private residences.

(b)

Permit - Required. A nonprofit person, club, association, or corporation shall receive a permit from the Director before the person, club, association or organization may hold a public entertainment, picnic, or gathering in the county.

(c)

Same - Application. For each public gathering, an applicant for a permit shall submit to the Director an application on the form that the Director requires.

(d)

Same - Conditions. The Director shall issue a permit:

(1)

Without requiring a fee; and

(2)

For a period of time to be specified in the permit.

(e)

Referral to the building engineer.

(1)

If the event is to be held in an enclosed placed, before the Director issues the permit, the Director shall refer the event to the building engineer who shall perform a safety inspection of the premises.

(2)

If the building engineer disapproves the premises for holding the event, the Director may not issue the permit.

(f)

Copy of the permit to the Chief. The Director immediately shall forward a copy of a permit issued under this section to the Chief of Police.

(g)

Penalty. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(1988 Code, § 24-306) (Bill No. 170, § 2, 1-20-1990; Bill No. 72-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)