Thanks for pointing out the exception for schools. Churches and community centers are not specifically exempt. Most churches are non-profits, but not all, and definitely not all community centers (which is what CoLab is, to some degree).
The law is explicit that "Adult and teen dances cannot, however, be conducted at the same time in the same place."[1].
Good point, re Miranda.
You do not define your own "Adult Dance Hall" status. If the city says you are hosting adult dances[1] then you are an Adult Dance Hall by definition and need a permit.
Building a house doesn't require nearly the level of commitment and support that getting and keeping this permit would, if it was possible at all.
[1] Almost all of this hinges on what the city defines as a "dance". The law does not define that term, so it's left up to the cop and the judge to decide. I do not see how what CoLab does could possibly be a "dance" when the same sorts of events at other venues are not a "dance".
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Re: Just to clarify...
Date: 2010-08-29 10:41 pm (UTC)The law is explicit that "Adult and teen dances cannot, however, be conducted at the same time in the same place."[1].
Good point, re Miranda.
You do not define your own "Adult Dance Hall" status. If the city says you are hosting adult dances[1] then you are an Adult Dance Hall by definition and need a permit.
Building a house doesn't require nearly the level of commitment and support that getting and keeping this permit would, if it was possible at all.
[1] Almost all of this hinges on what the city defines as a "dance". The law does not define that term, so it's left up to the cop and the judge to decide. I do not see how what CoLab does could possibly be a "dance" when the same sorts of events at other venues are not a "dance".