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As used in this chapter, certain words and terms are defined as follows:
(a) "Person" means any natural person, firm or corporation.
(b) "Mechanical amusement device" means any mechanical or electronically operated device which, upon the insertion or deposit of a coin, slug, token, plate or disc, may be operated for use as a game, contest or test of skill by an operator using the device, and which allows the operator to secure some amusement, enjoyment, entertainment or relaxation by the use of such mechanical or electronic device, but in no way tends to encourage gambling.
(c) "Minor" means any child under eighteen years of age.
(d) "Adult" means any person eighteen years of age or over.
(Ord. 1982-83. Passed 7-12-82.)
No person shall display, maintain or permit to be played a mechanical amusement device used for play as a game or for amusement of any person, unless such person shall first have been duly licensed by the City in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations which may be established hereunder. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to such devices kept in private residences for the personal use and enjoyment by the family residing in such residence.
(Ord. 1982-83. Passed 7-12-82.)
No licensee shall permit any school age minor to play or operate any mechanical amusement device during those hours of the day when the elementary and secondary schools are open and in session during the regular school year. No licensee shall permit any minor under the age of sixteen years to play, use, or operate any mechanical amusement device between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the following morning; nor shall any licensee permit any minor sixteen years or over, but under the age of eighteen to play, use, or operate any mechanical amusement device between the hours of Midnight and 5:00 a.m. the following morning unless such minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
(Ord. 1982-83. Passed 7-12-82.)
No licensee shall allow any person to play or operate any mechanical amusement device used for play, except for amusement only, and in no event where any gain, betting or wagering can be or is carried on in connection with the play or operation of such machine or device.
(Ord. 1982-83. Passed 7-12-82.)
Every person desiring to display, maintain or permit to be played a mechanical amusement device as a game, must make application to the Mayor for a license therefor. Such application must be made in writing, signed by the applicant, and give the name and address of the applicant, the type of mechanical amusement device to be displayed, maintained or permitted to be played, and the location where it will be maintained, and such other information as may be required by rules and regulations established by the Mayor in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 1982-83. Passed 7-12-82.)
Every person to whom a license is granted shall pay an annual fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per year for each and every machine displayed, maintained or permitted to be played. The license shall expire on June 30 of each year. The fee shall be prorated if application for a permit is made less than a year prior to the expiration date, and the full rate for each quarter shall be charged for any part of a quarter that remains after application is made.
(Ord. 1956-4. Passed 2-20-56.)
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