§ 113.079 AWARDING GIFTS OR PRIZES PROHIBITED.

   No person, by himself or another or otherwise, shall give any prize, award, merchandise, gift or anything of value to any player or to any operator of such mechanical device or to any contestant for a score made on such device.

('68 Code, § 3-148) (Ord. 599, passed 4-18-83) Penalty, see § 113.999

§ 113.080 EXEMPTIONS.

   The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to mechanical amusement devices located and operated in private residences for the private and nonbusiness use of the family members therein and their guests, nor shall they apply to mechanical amusement devices located in any city-owned property and operated by or on behalf of the city. With respect to the use and operation of mechanical amusement devices by other municipal corporations, school districts or non-profit organizations, the City Council may exempt such use from the provisions of this subchapter and impose any restrictions deemed necessary for the preservation of the public health, welfare and morals.

('68 Code, § 3-149.1) (Ord. 569, passed 4-20-81)

MECHANICAL MUSIC DEVICES

§ 113.090 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   JUKEBOX. Any music vending machine, contrivance or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, 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.

   PERSON, FIRM, CORPORATION or ASSOCIATION. Any person, firm, corporation or association which owns any such jukebox machine; the person, firm, corporation or association on whose premises any such jukebox machine is placed; and the person, firm, corporation or association having control over such jukebox machine; provided, however, that the payment of such fee by any person, firm, corporation or association enumerated herein shall be deemed a compliance with this section of the subchapter.

('68 Code, § 3-150) (Ord. 132, passed 9-16-55)

§ 113.091 LICENSE REQUIRED.

   Any person displaying for public patronage or keeping for operation any jukebox machine as herein defined by § 113.090 shall be required to obtain a license from the city, upon payment of a license fee. Application for such license shall be made to the City Clerk upon a form to be supplied by the Clerk for that purpose.

('68 Code, § 3-151) (Ord. 132, passed 9-16-55) Penalty, see § 113.999