Opinion ID: 203074
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Text: Section 3-116 of the MOGO provides: (a) It is recognized that a mass outdoor gathering attended by two hundred (200) or more persons may create a hazard to public health and safety. Accordingly, it is deemed to be appropriate and in the interest of the public welfare to regulate the conduct of such gatherings in order to protect the public health and safety. (b) No person shall sponsor, promote or conduct a mass outdoor gathering with the intent to attract or the understanding that the gathering may attract two hundred (200) or more persons until a permit has been obtained therefor from the Augusta Police Chief or his designee. The application for a permit must be submitted no less than thirty (30) days prior to the mass gathering, unless the City Manager allows a shorter time frame for good cause shown. Augusta, Me.Code § 3-116 (1991). Section 3-117 states: The Police Chief shall grant a permit to sponsor, promote or conduct a mass outdoor gathering to be attended by two hundred (200) or more persons upon written application therefor unless it appears to the Police Chief within a reasonable certainty that such gathering will unreasonably endanger the public health or public safety. Id. at § 3-117. Section 3-118 states: Prior to the issuance of a permit under this article, the applicant shall furnish the Police Chief with adequate proof that the following will be available at the gathering: (1) The furnishing of adequate and satisfactory water supply and sewer facilities; (2) Adequate refuse storage and disposal facilities, adequate medical facilities; (3) Adequate fire and police protection; and (4) Such other matters as may be appropriate for security of health and safety. The Police Chief may review such plans, specifications and reports as is deemed necessary for a proper review of the proposed mass gathering. Id. at § 3-118. The permit fee is $100.00, plus the cost estimated by the City for cleanup and traffic control. Id. at § 3-120. The MOGO provisions do not apply to athletic events conducted by the Board of Education, Little League or other organizations, provided alcohol is not available. Id. at § 3-122.