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1s1 Reading: Published: 2 "tl Reading: Effective: To County Recorder. Council Member moved for adoption of the following ordinance: CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 12 -07 AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 509 RELATED TO ULTIMATE FIGHTING The City Council of The City of Lino Lakes do ordain as follows: Section 1. That the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended by adding thereto a new Chapter 509 to read as follows: CHAPTER 509. ULTIMATE FIGHTING 509.01 DEFINITION AND PURPOSE Ultimate fighting is any activity, regardless of how named or described, or any form of entertainment, where the primary practice involves individuals engaged in physical contact by striking an opponent with hands, head, feet or body. This shall include, but not be limited to, any contest where kicking, punching, martial arts, or submission holds are permitted. The City Council finds that the practice of ultimate fighting is dangerous and puts individuals and the public health, safety and welfare at great risk. 509.02 PROHIBITED CONDUCT It shall be unlawful in any public or private building or place to organize, permit, be present at, or to participate in the practice of ultimate fighting. Officially sanctioned and regulated boxing, martial arts, wrestling and team sports in which physical contact is incidental to the primary purpose of the game such as hockey, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball and softball, are not included among activities prohibited by this section. John Bergeson, Mayor Attest: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this day of , 2007. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Council Member and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: The following voted against same: Whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. 1