§ 21-227. Minors prohibited if alcoholic beverages are sold; exception.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any minor to enter, be or remain in any public dance hall in the city or any other place in the city open to the public where dancing is permitted and ongoing; and where alcoholic beverages are being consumed or are being sold or dispensed for consumption therein or thereat, except on business, and when on business, such minor shall be required to depart therefrom as soon as his business is transacted.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for the owner, operator or person in charge of any public dance hall in the city or of any other place in the city open to the public where dancing is permitted and ongoing; and where alcoholic beverages are being consumed or are being sold or dispensed for consumption therein or thereat, to allow or permit any minor to enter, be or remain in any such public dance hall or place, except on business, and when on business, such minor shall be required to depart therefrom as soon as his business has been transacted.

(c)

The presence of any minor in any such public dance hall or such other place for the purpose of dancing or watching dancing shall not be considered as being therein on business.

(d)

The term "alcoholic beverages," when used in this section, shall have the meaning prescribed by the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Section 4-1 et seq., Code of Virginia).

(e)

The owner, operator or person in charge of any such public dance hall or such other place open to the public where dancing is permitted, and while dancing is ongoing, shall have and keep posted conspicuously at the entrance or entrances of such public dance hall or such other place a sign or signs in bold letters, not less than two (2) inches in height, reading "NO MINORS ALLOWED."

(Ord. No. 39854, § 1, 1-21-14, eff. 3-31-14; Ord. No. 39911, § 1, 4-1-14)

(Ord. No. 39854, § 1, 1-21-14, eff. 3-31-14; Ord. No. 39911, § 1, 4-1-14)