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Elyria, OH Code of Ordinances
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
DIRECTORY OF OFFICIALS (2024)
PRELIMINARY UNIT
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ELYRIA, OHIO
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART FIVE - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART SEVEN - BUSINESS REGULATION CODE
PART NINE - STREETS AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART THIRTEEN - BUILDING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
CHAPTER 729
Juke Boxes
729.01   Definitions.
729.02   Gambling devices prohibited.
729.03   Coin-operated radios exempt.
729.04   License required.
729.05   Application information.
729.06   Application duplicate and investigation.
729.07   License fee and expiration.
729.08   License display and transferability.
729.09   Hours of use restricted.
729.10   License revocation; hearing.
 
729.99   Penalty.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Disturbing the peace - see GEN. OFF. 509.03(a)(2)
   Fraudulent use of coin or slug - see GEN. OFF. 545.11 
729.01 DEFINITIONS.
   As used in this chapter:
   (a)   "Juke box" means any music vending machine, contrivance or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate, disc or key into any slot, crevice or other opening, or by the payment of any price, operates or may be operated for the emission of songs, music or similar amusement.
   (b)   "Person"includes the following: any individual, firm, corporation or association which owns any juke box; the individual, firm, corporation or association in whose place of business any juke box is placed for use by the public; and the individual, firm, corporation or association having control over such juke box.
(Ord. 65-78. Passed 6-14-65.)
729.02 GAMBLING DEVICES PROHIBITED.
   Nothing in this chapter shall in any way be construed to authorize, license or permit any gambling devices whatsoever, or any mechanism that has been judicially determined to be a gambling device or in any way contrary to law or that may be contrary to any future laws of the State.
(Ord. 65-78. Passed 6-14-65.)
729.03 COIN-OPERATED RADIOS EXEMPT.
   Coin-operated radios are specifically exempt and permitted to operate without the requirement of paying a license fee.
(Ord. 65-78. Passed 6-14-65.)
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