CodeofPracticeforDancePartyOrganizers.docVIP

Code of Practice for Dance Party Organizers Foreword This Code of Practice is designed for dance party organizers and venue providers to follow in order to provide safe and crime-free events. The emphasis of this Code is to encourage responsible management and lawful conduct at organized “rave” type dance parties. There is a wide variety of venues and events covered by the Code. It is appreciated that in certain cases parts of the Code may not be applicable. Where there are statutory regulations applying to an event, the relevant legal obligations must take precedence over this Code of Practice. Licensing The sale of liquor or alcoholic drinks is prohibited, except on the authority of a liquor licence or a temporary liquor licence under the Dutiable Commodities (Liquor) Regulations (Cap. 109B), at any premises for consumption on those premises, or at a place of public entertainment or public occasion for consumption at the place or occasion. Advice on liquor licensing matters can be obtained from the Police Licensing Office (telephone number on page 12). Under the existing Places of Public Entertainment Ordinance (Cap. 172), premises or places for dance parties which fall within the definition of “place of public entertainment” in the Ordinance are required to be licensed thereunder. Applications using the form at Annex I should be made to the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene at least 18 days (for functions not requiring erection of temporary structures) or 42 days (for functions requiring erection of temporary structures) before the start of the party. Any queries on the licensing requirements can be directed to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (telephone number on page 12). Security and Good Order Liaison with Police Contact should be made with local Police Division as soon as possible after a venue has been chosen for an event. Prompt notification will allow for early exchanges of information and planning of any policing measures re