HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amending Chapter 3 of Municipal Code; Relating to Minors and Beer Establishments ORDINANCE NO.� 2285
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 3-2040, 3-2042, AND
3-2047 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, ; ES-
TABLISHING NEW SECTIONS TO BE NUMBERED SECTIONS 3-2040, 3-2042,
AND 3-2047, MAKING THE MISREPRESENTATION BY A MINOR OF HIS OR
HER AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTERING AN ESTABLISHMENT WHERE BEER
IS SOLD, OR TO PURCHASE BEER A MISDEMEANOR; PROHIBITING MINORS
ON THE PREMISES OF ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT
OF THE BUSINESS IS THE SALE OF BEER OR INTOXICANTS ; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
IT IS ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMES,
IOWA:
Section 1. Sections 3-204G, 3-2042, and 3-2047 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, as hitherto existing
are hereby repealed.
Section 2. New sections to be numbered 3-2040, 3-2042,
and 3-2047 are hereby added to the Municipal Code of the City
of Ames, Iowa, as follows
Sec. 3-2040. Minors misrepresenting age. No minor
shall misrepresent his or her age for the purpose
of entering and remaining upon a place of business
where beer is sold as defined in Section 3-2042 of
this Chapter or for purchasing, obtaining or attempting
to purchase or obtain any alcoholic beverage or beer.
If any minor misrepresents his or her age, and if the
permit holder shall establish that he made reasonable
inquiry to determine whether such person was a minor,
the permit holder shall not be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Sec. 3-2042. Minors prohibited on premises . It is
unlawful for a person under twenty-one (21) years of
age to be in, or for any person knowXingly to permit
a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to be
in, a place where beer is sold unless at least fifty
percent (50%) of the business conducted by the permit
holder is other than the sale of beer or intoxicating
beverages . The provisions of this section shall not
apply to any person under the age of twenty-one (21)
years who:
a. Is accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse
who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older,
or
b. Is a regular employee of the permit holder
while performing regular duties during the
course of employment.
Sec. 3-2047. When permit must be revoked. The permit
under this chapter shall be automatically revoked and
shall immediately be surrendered by the permit holder
and the bond of the permit holder shall be forfeited
upon any of the following events :
a. If the permit holder is convicted of any
violation of Subsection 3, 6 or 7 of Section
124. 20 Code of Iowa.
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b. If the permit holder is convicted of any
violation of Section 124.31 of the Code
of Iowa.
C. If any agent or employee of the permit holder
is convicted of any violation of Subsection 3
of Section 124. 20 Code of Iowa in or about
the place of business for which the permit
is issued.
d. If the permit holder is convicted of a felony.
° Section 3 . All ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. This ordinance is in full force and effect
from and after its passage and publication as provided by law.
Passed this 18th day of March
__ Y ___� _ 1969.
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Lou se Whitcome, City Clerk Stuart N. Smith, Mayor
2/25/69 Moved by Newell-Judge the ordinance pass on 1st reading.
Aye : Thurston, Judge, Fellinger, Newell, Fisher
Nay: None Absent: LeBaron
Ordinance decalred passed on lst reading.
3/4/69 Moved by Thurston-Judge the ordinance pass on 2nd reading.
Aye : Thurston, Judge, Fellinger, Newell, LeBaron, Fisher
Nay: None
Ordinance declared passed on 2nd reading.
3/18/69 Moved by Fellinger-Thurston the ordinance pass on final reading.
Aye : Thurston, Judge, Fellinger, LeBaron.
Nay: None Absent: Newell, Fisher
Ordinance declared adopted.