Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Common house designation for legal purposes

[Alan O'Hashi (adoecos]

i run film festivals. if a space like a common house is used to show a movie or 
have music, if it's an event by invitation only - regardless of who is invited 
- it's a private event. if your space is being used for an event at which 
anyone (general public) can attend to see the movie or the music - regardless 
of whether a ticket is required or not - is public and subject to royalties / 
performance fees.

if you provide alcohol at a public event a temporary liquor license is also, 
generally required, but check with your local government.

watch how you advertise, too. i have a war story about that.

Alan O'Hashi
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