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ORDINANCE NO. 010 ` �� AN ORDINANCE LIMITING THE OPERATING HOURS FOR BARS, NIGHTCLUBS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, at the time this ordinance is under consideration there are approximately ten (10) private clubs with an appropriate license from the Alcohol Beverage Control Board of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration which currently operate within the corporate City Limits of the City of Batesville, Arkansas; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Batesville wishes to ensure the safety of the patrons and employees of those private clubs which may operate as late as 5 am; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the exercise of its Police powers the City Batesville, Arkansas, believes that limiting the hours of operation of these private clubs will help to ensure the safety of patrons and employees of these private clubs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS: SECTION l: Definitions. "Premises" means the entire property area on which alcoholic beverages are sold, dispensed or consumed and includes buildings, foyers, attached structures and parking areas. "Bars, nightclubs, or private clubs" means and is meant to include any establishment which sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. SECTION 2: Hours of operation. It shall be unlawful for owner, operator, or an employee of a bar, nightclub, or private club to serve alcoholic beverage or permit the consumption of any alcoholic beverages on the premises of said business between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on any day. Said bar, nightclub or private club shall close no later than 1:00 a.m. on any day. In the event state law is more restrictive, the more restrictive state law hours shall control. SECTION 3: Vacation of premises by patrons, members, and guests. It shall be unlawful for any patron, member, or guest to remain upon the premises of any bar, nightclub, or private club that sells, serves or permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages for more than 30 minutes after the established closing hour. SECTION 4: Penalty. Any violation of this section shall be deemed a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of$100.00 to $500.00. SECTION 5: That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.