(a) No society, club, organization, non-profit corporation, individual, or entity shall engage in conduct that facilitates any game of chance or scheme of chance (the “Gambling Event”) within the City limits without first obtaining a permit from the Chief of Police. Concurrently with the issuance of a permit for conducting the Gambling Event, and, as a condition under which the permit is issued, the Chief of Police may prescribe such safety measures as he deems appropriate for the Gambling Event.
(b) An application for a permit to facilitate a Gambling Event regulated hereunder shall be made at the office of the Chief of Police on a prescribed form at least thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed Gambling Event date. The application shall contain, at minimum, the following information:
(1) The name of the person, group, corporation, association or organization conducting the game of chance;
(2) The location at which the game of chance is to be conducted;
(3) The number of days and specific dates and times which the Gambling Event is to be conducted. The duration must comply with the limits prescribed herein and Chapter 2915 of the Ohio Revised Code;
(4) The date and nature of any past Gambling Event held or sponsored by the applicant;
(5) Proof that the application satisfies the definition of a charitable organization described herein and in Chapter 517 of the Fairport Codified Ordinances; and
(6) The names, address, and telephone number of the custodian of the records for any Gambling Event held pursuant to this Chapter. Records shall be maintained in accordance with the regulations proscribed herein and in Chapter 2915.10 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(c) Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. 2006-041. Passed 4-4-06.)