26.11.270 Operating a Dance Hall for Public Social Dances and Other Activities

Any person who operates or maintains a public dance hall or activities hall within the Jurisdiction of the Turtle Mountain Tribal Court shall comply with the following:

(a) must possess a valid business license with dance hall permit for each dance activity from the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council;

(b) shall not operate between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. of any day of any week;

(c) shall not operate said dance hall on Sunday, Memorial Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day, or on any state, tribal, county, or other election day affecting the members of this reservation. Operation shall not be allowed after 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve;

(d) shall employ someone from an auxiliary police force to be present during operation. A private bouncer will not be acceptable to meet the requirement of security. Licensed bars will not be exempted from this provision;

(e) fraternal and church owned halls shall comply with dance hall closing hours;

(f) shall display in a conspicuous place a certification from Indian Health Services that the building is safe for the public (i.e. public safety features, fire exits, plumbing, bathrooms, handicapped access);

(g) any person under the age of 18 years unless accompanied by parents will not be allowed past the hours of 10:00 p.m.;

(h) non-profit organizations and charitable organizations shall comply with this ordinance;

(i) shall present proof of liability insurance.

Any person violating subsection shall be guilty of a class 2 offense.