County Ordinences

Question 1

For an establishment to be considered a night club, only one of which 2 elements need to be satisfied?

Answer 1

1. establishment charges a cover charge

2. establishment has a minimum drink purchase

Question 2

How many of the five factors have to be present to be considered a nightclub?

Answer 2

Three

Question 3

What are the five factors used to define a night club if the first two are not met?

Answer 3

1. dance floor area
2. is open to the public between 11:00pm - 0800am
3. maximum capacity is 150 persons
4. advertisements routinely describe entertainment
5. features a platform or musical staging area

Question 4

How many security guards are required for a night club?

Answer 4

1 guard per 150 persons.

Question 5

Security guards must have what kind of license?

Answer 5

Class D security license

Question 6

Sheriff personnel should start at what time and end at what time?

Answer 6

10:00pm and one hour after closing.

Question 7

How many deputies per 150 persons?

Answer 7

Two for 1st 150 then one deputy for every 150 there after.

Question 8

Can the Sheriff authorize a nightclub to use security guards instead of Deputies?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What is the exception to the security requirement of this ordinance?

Answer 9

If the establishment has had less than 4 incidents a year that required law enforcement response.

Question 10

What are the exceptions to persons under 21 entering a nightclub?

Answer 10

1. employee
2. establishment not serving alcohol
3. members of active military with ID

Question 11

What is the right of entry for purpose of inspection?

Answer 11

Deputies shall have free access to the nightclub when open for business for inspection and enforcement of this provision.