Section 56–57 · 2 provisions
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General Provisions.
SEC. 56. General Provisions.—The following
provisions are applicable to dancing schools, dance halls and night
clubs:
These establishments shall be operated and opened for public
patronage only when a sanitary permit is issued by the local health
authority.
These establishments and their premises shall be kept clean and
sanitary at all times.
Patrons shall be provided with adequate potable water and toilet
facilities in accordance with standards prescribed in this Code.
There shall be no private rooms or separate compartments for
public use except those used for lavatories, dressing rooms, bars and
kitchens.
Special Provisions.
SEC. 57. Special Provisions.—The following provisions are
applicable in cases herein specified:
For dancing schools—
No person shall be employed as a dancing instructor or
instructress without first securing a health certificate from the local
health authority.
For dance halls and night clubs—
No person shall be employed as hostess or cook or bartender
or waiter without first securing a health certificate from the local
health authority.
The storage, preparation and serving of food and drinks
shall be in accordance with the pro visions prescribed in Chapter III of
this Code.
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
