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Nightlife legislation of the United States


Nightlife legislation of the United States is mostly in local jurisdiction of the city or state.

Since 1926, the New York City Cabaret Law has prohibited dancing in all spaces open to the public that sell food and/or drink with the exception of those who obtain a cabaret license.

In 2006, in response to a number of murders which occurred in the New York City area (some involving nightclubs and bouncer), additional legislation was enacted affecting many areas of nightlife.

On March 14, 2007, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino had signed Imette's Law, named after murder victim Imette St. Guillen, which would make it mandatory for nightclub and bar owners to conduct criminal background checks on bouncers and to set up security video cameras outside the establishment. This law was proposed by Boston City Councilar Michael Flaherty and was passed unanimously.

Imette's Law was also enacted in New York State.

The Entertainment Commission had a hearing on January 15, 2008 at City Hall and their discussion.

The city of Shreveport, Louisiana is also considering a 58-point plan made in New York City. St. Guillen and Jennifer Moore, both killed in the New York City area, were mentioned.

In regards to Baltimore's teen nightlife, teenagers who were quoted stated, "There's nothing to do" and "We're just hanging out. In one teen-hangout named "Generation Xtremes", the article mentioned that anyone entering had to be under 21 for access. One program for teenagers was started by "local child-advocacy organizations" and "members of Mission Baltimore" called a "Kidz Nite Inn".

Oklahoma City councilman Skip Kelly, seeking to curb club violence, wants the city of Tulsa to pass an abatement law letting police focus more on nightclubs with various violations. This move was after the shooting of 19-year-old Kascey McClelland at Club Zax. It was reported that police have little clues in the shooting. McClelland died within a week of the six bullet shooting, which occurred in the club's parking lot.

It was also reported that in 2006 that police investigated six shootings, and in 2008 responded to about 700 calls at six of the city's nightclubs. The article stated that "Law enforcement officers blame the violence on youthful immaturity, alcohol, a growing gang problem or on the number of guns on the street."


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