(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE. A machine which, upon the insertion of a coin, chip, or similar token or objects, operates or may be operated for use as a game, contest, or amusement of any description, or which may be used for any game, contest, or amusement, and which contains no automatic payoff device for the return of money, coins, checks, tokens, or merchandise, or which provides for no payoff by any other means or manner, except that this provision shall not prohibit the licensing of a machine which returns chips or slugs which may be used only in the machine licensed, and which in itself does not constitute a gambling device. The term shall include so-called pinball machines, music machines, motion picture machines, and all other machines which, by the insertion of a coin or token, operate for the entertainment or amusement of the player, except weighing machines.
(B) License required. No person, firm, or corporation shall own, operate, maintain, or keep for operation within the city any mechanical amusement device as hereinbefore defined without first having applied for and received a license therefor as hereinafter provided. No license shall be issued for any gambling device, unless otherwise allowed by law.
(C) Applications for license. Applications for this type of license shall be made to the Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer, and may be granted in his or her discretion. The applicant shall make full disclosure of all matters relating to persons interested in the device, a general description of the device, the location of the building or premises where the same will be used and by whom, and any other information as the Council may require from time to time.
(D) Fees. The annual fee for the license shall be set by Council resolution from time to time.
(1997 Code, § 32.10) Penalty, see § 10.99