From: rogerlubin@verizon.net   
      
   I think this is primarily a zoning issue, and the city would probably be   
   concerned about noise, parking, that sort of thing.  I'd begin by starting   
   at the city's zoning department (or county, if the venue is located outside   
   the city limits) and see whether there are zoning ordinances regarding house   
   concerts.  If there seem to be issues, then maybe an attorney might be   
   helpful. But I'd start first at city hall and go on from there.   
      
      
   "Karen Rodgers"  wrote in message   
   news:b79j53p2g76fioa005asgfcl4me8j6e30g@4ax.com...   
   > On Sun, 27 May 2007 11:28:14 -0400, Abby Sale   
   >  wrote:   
   >   
   >>On 26 May 2007 23:27:03 -0700, crizaldo@gmail.com wrote:   
   >>   
   >>>I live in the Sacramento, CA area and am considering booking house   
   >>>   
   >>>Here's my question: is it possible to do a members-only type of deal   
   >>   
   >>You have to get an answer in the Sacramento, CA area.  This could involve   
   >>regs from _any_ jurisdiction.  Best to consult a local attorney than to   
   >>rely on the kind of wild mythology you'd get on a forum or news group.   
   >>   
   > An entertainment lawyer would probably be his best bet.  I don't think   
   > regular contract law would be sufficient.  Especially these days when   
   > restaurants are regularly hounded by ASCAP enforcers, ur, legal   
   > representatives "protecting" musicians' interests.   
   >   
   > Karen R.   
      
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