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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS TO THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN'S CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDING CHAPTER 14, SECTION 14-6 TO UPDATE THE CITY'S JUICE BAR EVENT PROCESS.
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WHEREAS, a juice bar or similar facility is a separate and limited area within a premises that is operated under (A) a cafe permit or (B) a cafe permit for wine, beer and cider wherein nonalcoholic beverages are served to minors and wherein there is no sale, consumption, dispensing or presence of alcoholic liquor, as further defined under Section 30-22c(1) of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS ? 30-22c(1)); and
WHEREAS, certain establishments that hold a Caf? Permit are enabled by state statute to host "juice bars" or all ages nights involving the participation of those under 21 years of age; and
WHEREAS, juice bar events have often drawn large crowds both in and outside the premises of the establishments that operate them; and
WHEREAS, such juice bar events have contributed to recent incidents of violence and an increased need for police presence; and
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven is committed to nurturing a vibrant business sector while also maintaining safety for businesses, patrons, and community members; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Act 26-100, the City is authorized to develop additional regulations surrounding the operation of juice bar events; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to establish stronger regulations for existing operators of juice bar events to ensure safety for all community members.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the New Haven Board of Alders that section 14-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Haven, Connecticut is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec[JM1]. 14-6. - Non-alcoholic (juice bar) events by caf? owners.
(a) Title. This section shall be known as the city's "juice bar ordinance".
(b) Definition[AG2][AG3][JM4]. As used in this section, "juice bar or similar facility" means a separate and limited area within a premises that is operate...
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