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For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall be defined as set forth in this Section. The definitions set forth in Section 1.02.030, Provo City Code, shall also apply.

“ABC license” means a license issued by the Utah State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

“Admission fee” means any charge for the right or privilege to enter any property or place of business that provides commercial entertainment, including a minimum service charge, an event charge, a cover charge, a charge for the use of seats and tables, or any other similar charge. “Admission fee” also includes the purchase or presentation of a ticket or token directly or indirectly required as a condition for entrance. “Admission fee” does not include tips, gratuities, or donations for employees or for any person providing entertainment.

“Conditional use permit” means any permit issued by Provo City pursuant to Title 14, Provo City Code.

“Commercial entertainment” means any single event, series of events, or ongoing activity or business, occurring alone or as part of another activity or business, to which the public, upon payment of an admission charge, is invited or allowed to watch, listen, or participate, or which is conducted for the purpose of holding the attention of, gaining the attention of, diverting the attention of, or amusing guests or patrons, including:

(a) presentations by single or multiple performers, such as a hypnotist, pantomime, comedian, musical song or dance act, play, concert, any type of contest, sporting event, exhibition, carnival, rodeo or circus act, athletic competition, demonstration of talent, show, review, or any other similar activity which may be attended by members of the public;

(b) dancing to live or recorded music; or

(c) the presentation of recorded music played on equipment by a person commonly known as a “DJ” or “disc jockey.”

“Commercial entertainment business” means the owner, promoter, sponsor, or individual who provides commercial entertainment.

“Dance and dancing” means movement of the human body, accompanied by music or rhythm.

“Responsible person” means the owner, promoter, sponsor, or individual who applies for and receives a business license to provide commercial entertainment.

“Security guard” means security personnel licensed in accordance with the requirements of Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 63, et. seq., or a functionally similar program administered or approved by the Provo Police Department.

(Am 2001-08, Rep&ReEn 2002-28)