§ 25-254. Security; paramedic.

(a)

Whenever a rave club is open to the general public, the rave-club licensee shall have on the premises, at the licensee's expense, the greater of either:

(1)

Three (3) off-duty sworn law enforcement officers, or three (3) private security officers having either a Class D or Class MB license as set forth in Chapter 493, Florida Statutes; or

(2)

One (1) off-duty sworn law enforcement officer, or one (1) private security officer having a license described above, per 150 of the persons allowed under the maximum occupancy load for the structure in which the rave club is operated.

The sheriff may require a licensee to increase the number of off-duty law enforcement officers or private security officers when a special event or limited engagement is scheduled to take place at a licensed premises. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to mean that the sheriff must require law enforcement officers to serve in an off-duty capacity at a licensed premises.

(b)

Whenever a rave club is open to the general public, at least one (1) certified and actively licensed paramedic, as set forth in Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, shall be present, at the expense of the licensee.

(Ord. No. 2001-08, § 1, 4-10-01)