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7.51.25 Effective Date This Ordinance becomes effective upon its passage and thirty (30) days after its publication according to law, subject to City Charter Provision, Section 5.04. SECTION 2. OFFICIAL SUMMARY The following official summary of Ordinance #04-07 has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #04-07 to regulate the possession, sale and consumption of intoxicating and 3.2 percent malt liquor within the City of Ramsey contains the following provisions. Section 7.51.01 adopts Minnesota Statutes Chapter 340A, as it may be amended from time to time, by reference. Section 7.51.02 permits the City to be more restrictive than state law concerning the sale and possession of alcoholic beverages. Section 7.51.03 defines "City," "Council," "Liquor" and "Restaurant" as those terms are used in the ordinance. Section 7.51.04 makes it is unlawful for any licensee to permit or allow any person or persons on the licensed premises when the person does not have his or her buttocks, anus, breasts and genitals covered with a non -transparent material. It is unlawful for any person to be on the licensed premises when the person does not have his or her buttocks, anus, breasts and genitals covered with a non -transparent material. It is unlawful to permit any person to perform certain sexual acts on the premises and to show visual reproductions which depict certain sexual acts. It is unlawful to permit persons to dance on tables and the bars, etc. in the licensed premises. It is unlawful to permit prostitutes to solicit on the premises. It is unlawful to violate on the licensed premises to violate M.S.§617.246 relating to use of minors in sexual performances. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable as provided by law, and is justification for revocation or suspension of any liquor, wine or 3.2 percent malt liquor license or the imposition of a civil penalty under the provisions of Section 29(B) of this ordinance. Section 7.51.05 provides that no person shall consume intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor in a public park, on any public street, sidewalk, parking lot or alley, or in any public place other than on the premises of an establishment licensed under this ordinance, in a municipal liquor dispensary if one exists in Ramsey, or where the consumption and display of liquor is lawfully permitted. Section 7.51.06 limits the number of license which may be issued. Section 7.51.07 establishes the term and expiration dates for licenses. 13