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INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL
Introduced by: Councilmember Kraft
A BILL ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE concerning
Title
Curfews - "Milk Bars"
FOR the purpose of repealing the curfew on entertainment by and related provisions governing so-called "milk bars".
Body
BY repealing
Article 19 - Police Ordinances
Section(s) 31-1 through 31-5, and
the subtitle designation "Subtitle 31. 'Milk Bars' "
Baltimore City Code
(Edition 2000)
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, That the Laws of Baltimore City read as follows:
Baltimore City Code
Article 19. Police Ordinances
[Subtitle 31. "Milk Bars"]
[§ 31-1. Purpose.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of this subtitle to eliminate the objectionable features and evils of so-called milk bars, as described by the report of the Grand Jury of Baltimore City for the September Term, 1947.]
[§ 31-2. Curfew on entertainment.
No person, firm, or corporation having a license to sell milk, food, or other merchandise shall, between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any day except on New Year's Day, provide any amusement or entertainment, such as dancing, music, or any exhibition of any character.]
[§ 31-3. Permits for special occasions.
Provided, however, that the Police Commissioner may, in his discretion, grant a permit for providing entertainment, etc., for any particular event or occasion.]
[§ 31-4. Exemptions.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit the operation of a duly licensed motion picture theatre between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.]
[§ 31-5. Penalties.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this subtitle shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject:
(1) to a penalty of not more than $100 for the 1st offense; and
(2) for a 2nd or any subsequent offense, to a penalty of not more than $100 or confinement to jail not exceeding 6 months, or to both, in the discretion of the court.]
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, That the catchlines contained in this Ordinance are not law and may not be considered to have been enacted as a part of this or any prior Ordinance.
SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, That this Ordinance takes effect on the 30th day after the date it is enacted.
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