(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT MACHINE. Any lawful coin- or token-operated machine or device which contains no element of chance and automatically by or through some mechanical operation affords music or amusement of some character with or without vending any merchandise, but in addition to any such merchandise. Such coin-operated amusement machine shall not include any bona fide merchandise vending machine in which there is incorporated no amusement features. (KRS 137.010)
(B) There is hereby enacted a license tax equal to that tax designated by KRS 137.410 per year on each coin-operated amusement machine within the city limits.
(C) The license tax shall be collected and paid by the owner of the coin-operated amusement machine within the city and shall be paid by such owner to the City Clerk on or before January 3 of each calendar year. In the event that a license is applied for a time period less than a year, the tax shall be prorated.
(D) The purpose of the license tax shall be for the maintenance and upkeep of the city streets and the removal of liter and other beautification projects.
(E) Owners of vending coin-operated machines within the city where 50% of the proceeds of those coin-operated machines goes to charitable organizations shall be exempt from the license tax.
(F) In the event that the license tax is not paid within the designated time period, the machines will be subject to confiscation by the city as being in violation of this section.
(Ord. 80-07, passed 4-1-80)