Amending Chapter 9-700 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Amusement Businesses," by amending Section 9-703 to prohibit the use of pyrotechnic devices, fireworks, explosives or similar materials within dance halls; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 9-700 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 9-700. AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES.

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§9-703. Dance Halls.

(1) Definitions.

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(c) "Performance Act" shall mean any person or group of persons engaged in the act of singing, rapping, dancing, playing musical instruments, and/or acting for an audience or group of patrons.

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(3) Operation of Dance Halls.

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(c) It shall be the responsibility of every dance hall licensee as a condition to the receipt or retention of the dance hall license to:

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(.4) prohibit the use of pyrotechnic devices, fireworks, explosives, or similar material as defined and regulated by the Philadelphia Fire Prevention Code within the dance hall. A dance hall operator shall inform all performance acts, in writing, that the use of the above mentioned devices are prohibited inside the dance hall, and take appropriate measures to enforce said policy.

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