§ 14-6. Theatrical performances.

(a)

Definition. For the purpose of this section, the term "theatrical performances" includes the exhibition or showing of motion pictures and every kind of stage play, exhibition, performance or recital where any admission fee is charged or accepted. The only exceptions to this section shall be exhibitions or performances of an educational or religious character where no admission fee is charged or where the total receipts from admission fees, collections or contributions shall be devoted exclusively to religious or charitable purposes.

(b)

Accepting or soliciting contributions. It is unlawful for any person to accept, as a condition precedent to admission to any of these performances, any cash or other thing of value or to solicit volunteer contributions of patrons where no admission fee under any guise or character is exacted.

(c)

Opening hours. It is unlawful for any person directly or indirectly to begin any theatrical performance between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless the performance shall have been concluded before 3:00 a.m.

(d)

Hours when prohibited. It is unlawful for any person directly or indirectly to give any theatrical performance or any part or parcel of a performance between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

(e)

Presence during prohibited hours. No person shall be in any theater or public place where theatrical performances are given between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., except necessary employees.

(f)

General admission ticket sales. It is unlawful for any person directly or indirectly to offer for sale any ticket to a theatrical performance which is for general admission. All tickets sold to theatrical performances must indicate a specific seat to which the holder of that ticket is assigned. This subsection shall not apply to movie theaters or to other theaters with seating capacities of 2,500 or less.

(Code 1977, § 14-3001)