The Maharashtra Assembly has passed the Dance Bar Regulation Bill, which paved the way for the reopening of dance bars and prescribes strict provisions in cases of violations. The Bill fixes the accountability on the owner in cases of violations, exploitation of female employees or obscenity. The owner or operator of the dance bar faces up to five years imprisonment and fines up to Rs 25000 for violations. The Bill prohibits the serving of alcohol in the performance area. The Bill states that the dance bars should be at least 1 km away from educational or religious institutes. It also bans the bars from operating in residential areas. In semi-residential areas, they can operate only if three-forth residents consent. The timings of operation are also restricted between 6pm to 11:30pm.
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