No person may charge admission to a house party.
13.41.020 Charging admission to parties in residential zones prohibited.
It is unlawful to charge admission to any party conducted in a residential zone.
(Ord. 82-0082 § 1 (part), 1982.)
13.41.020 Charging admission to parties in residential zones prohibited.
It is unlawful to charge admission to any party conducted in a residential zone.
(Ord. 82-0082 § 1 (part), 1982.)
This law dates back to the 30’s and 40’s, especially during WWII. At that time, high end fabric was scarce thanks to the war effort, and zoot suits, with their immense use of fancy fabric, were seen as unpatriotic. Zoot suits were primarily worn by hispanics, known as Pachucos (hence the swing song “Hey Pachuco”)…
The toad that is referenced in this law secretes a drug-like poison that some people were licking to get “high”.
11.08.080 Food supply. It is unlawful to use any food in a children’s camp unless such food is from a source approved by the director. (Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 9 § 706, 1959.)