(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LICENSEE. Include all of the establishments defined in this division (A).
VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL, LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT, LICENSED FRATERNAL ESTABLISHMENT, LICENSED VETERANS ESTABLISHMENT, and LICENSED TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT has the meanings set forth in the State Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/1 et seq.).
(B) Imposition of annual fee. Commencing upon adoption of the ordinance from which this section is derived, an annual fee of $50 is hereby imposed upon each video gaming terminal operated by a licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, licensed veterans establishment, or licensed truck stop establishment within the village in accordance with the provisions of the State Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq. (the “Act”). The fee paid for each video gaming terminal shall be for the fiscal year May 1 through April 30, and any fee paid during a fiscal year shall apply until the end of the fiscal year in which paid. Any continuing operation of a video gaming terminal shall require the payment of a new annual fee on or before June 30 of each year for the ensuing fiscal year.
(C) Application for permit. Every licensee shall make application to the Village Clerk’s office for $50 a permit, and shall pay the annual fee for video gaming permit. The application shall designate the name of the licensee, the location of the licensed establishment operating the video gaming terminal, the number of video gaming terminals operated at that location, and shall include a copy of the license issued by the state for the operation of the video gaming terminal. No permit shall be issued to any person whose video gaming terminal is not licensed by the state for the location for which the permit is sought.
(D) Limitations upon placement. No video gaming terminal permit shall be issued to, and no video gaming terminal shall be placed or operated from within, a location that does not also have issued to it a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages at retail by the drink for consumption on the premises. As of the passage of the ordinance from which this section is derived, not more than six video gaming terminals shall be allowed, nor permits be issued therefor, under this section for each licensee at any one location. However, the current number of six video gaming terminals may be automatically adjusted in accordance with the number established by the state legislature from time to time.
(E) Play by minors prohibited. No person under the age of 21 years shall be permitted to use or play a video gaming terminal, and any licensee who shall suffer or permit a person under the age of 21 years to use or play a video gaming terminal shall be subject to a fine or have his or her licenses issued under this section suspended or revoked.
(F) Inspection of records. Each licensee shall permit the inspection of the books and records of the license pertaining to and reflecting operation of each video gaming terminal of the licensee at the request of any law enforcement officer of the village or the state at all reasonable times.
(Ord. 2020-05, passed 5-4-2020) Penalty, see § 111.99