(A) (1) Every owner of a game room shall apply for and obtain a license from the City Council to operate a game room. Application for such a license shall be made upon forms provided by the City Clerk.
(2) It shall be unlawful to operate a game room within the city without a license as required by this chapter.
(B) The City Council shall not issue a license to any applicant who:
(1) Has been convicted within the past two years of selling intoxicating liquors and/or narcotic drugs, or of any felony;
(2) Is not a citizen and resident of the state; or
(3) Is a habitual user of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs.
(C) The license shall only authorize the operation of the game room by the owner to whom the license is issued and at the location specified in the application. Licenses shall not be transferrable and shall automatically expire two years from date of issuance.
(D) Every license issued pursuant to this chapter shall specify the premises for which it is used, the number of tables, alleys or games to be operated, the name and address of the owner, and the dates upon which the license begins and shall expire. Licenses shall be posted in a prominent place on the premises at all times.
(E) An application fee of $25 shall be paid to and collected by the City Clerk when the application is submitted to cover the cost of administration of this chapter.
(1995 Code, § 6-15)