(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AMUSEMENT MACHINE. Any machine or device intended for use by the public as a source of amusement, recreation or musical selection, and which requires for its operation, the payment of a fee by the user which is inserted directly into the device or machine. Cigarette, candy, gum, soft drink and similar vending machines, however, are not to be considered as AMUSEMENT MACHINES within the meaning of this section.
OPERATOR. The person who keeps or allows amusement machines to be kept on premises owned by him or her or under his or her control.
OWNER. Any person(s) who owns and places amusement machines by whatever arrangement on the operator's premises.
(B) It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any amusement machine, as herein defined, to allow any amusement machine to be maintained or operated within the corporate limits of the city unless the owner or operator has first obtained a license thereof, as hereinafter provided.
(C) Any person or persons desiring to maintain or operate an amusement machine within the corporate limits of the city shall make application for a license therefor, as herein provided, to the City Clerk and shall pay therefor the sum of $40 per year for each amusement machine. After referring the license application to the City Council for approval, the City Clerk shall issue the license, which license shall run for one year at a time. The sum to be established by resolution of the City Council per amusement machine shall be paid to the City Clerk at the time of the application. In the event that the application shall be refused by the City Council, the fee or fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded to him or her.
(Ord. 63, passed 11-14-83) (Am. Ord. 94, passed 12-13-99) Penalty, see § 10.99