Vermont Statutes Title 31. Recreation and Sports, § 502. Supervision

A person, partnership, association, or corporation shall not operate a dance hall unless, at the hours when dancing is conducted or permitted therein, there is in attendance one or more police or other officers empowered to make arrests. With the approval of the selectboard, city council, or trustees of the town, city, or incorporated village where the dance hall is operated, licensed security guards may be employed in place of officers. The officers or security guards shall be paid for their services by the operator of the dance hall. The number of officers or security guards and the individuals so acting shall be approved by the selectboard, mayor, or trustees of the town, city, or incorporated village.