§ 23-13. Disorderly houses.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful for any person in the city to keep, maintain or operate, for himself or as an officer of or agent for any corporation, association, club, lodge or other organization, or under the guise of any corporation, association, club, lodge or other organization, any disorderly house or place where disorderly persons meet or may meet for the purpose of illegally dispensing or indulging in intoxicating liquors or illicit drugs, or to engage in boisterous or other disorderly conduct. In any prosecution for this offense, the general reputation of the place in question may be proved.

    (b)

    It shall be unlawful for any person to frequent, reside in or visit any place referred to in subsection (a) of this section for the purpose of illegally dispensing or indulging in intoxicating liquors or illicit drugs, or to engage in boisterous or other disorderly conduct.

    (c)

    A violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a Class l misdemeanor.

    (Code 1965, § 23-16; Ord. No. 2040, 3-5-91)

(Code 1965, § 23-16; Ord. No. 2040, 3-5-91)