CHAPTER 111: GAMING AND GAME ROOMS

Section

   111.01   Definition

   111.02   License required

   111.03   Restrictions

   111.04   Prohibited conduct

   111.05   Rules for operation of game rooms

   111.06   Revocation of license

§ 111.01 DEFINITION.

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

   GAME ROOM. Any place of business that principally operates mechanical games or pay devices or tables for which a charge is made either directly or indirectly. Examples of GAME ROOMS, by way of illustration and not limitation, are pool rooms, bowling alleys, billiard halls, amusement centers, and the like.

(Ord. 32, passed 8-4-1988)

§ 111.02 LICENSE REQUIRED.

   (A)   Every operator of a game room shall be required to pay a privilege license tax in accordance with the privilege license ordinance of the city.

   (B)   In addition, every operator of a game room shall apply for and obtain a license from the City Council to operate a game room. Application for the license shall be made upon forms provided by the City Clerk.

   (C)   An application fee of $15 shall be paid to and collected by the City Clerk when the application is submitted to cover the cost of administration of this chapter.

   (D)   It shall be unlawful to operate a game room within the city without a license as required by division (B) of this section.

(Ord. 32, passed 8-4-1988) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 111.03 RESTRICTIONS.

   The City Council shall not issue a license to any applicant who:

   (A)   Has been convicted of unlawfully selling intoxicating liquors or narcotic drugs;

   (B)   Is not a resident of the state;

   (C)   Is of immoral character; or

   (D)   Is an habitual user of alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs.

(Ord. 32, passed 8-4-1988)