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§ 113.01  DEFINITION.
   For the purposes of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   GAME ROOM. Any place of business which receives more than 50 of its gross revenues from mechanical or video games, play devices or tables  for which charge  is made either directly or indirectly. Examples of GAME ROOMS, by way of illustration and not limitation, are: poolrooms, bowling alleys, billiard halls, amusement centers, video game rooms and the like.
(1993 Code, § 60.01)  (Ord. passed  - -)
§ 113.02  LICENSES REQUIRED.
   (A)   Every operator of a game room shall be required to pay a privilege license tax in accordance with the  privilege ordinance.
   (B)   In addition, every operator of a game room shall apply for and obtain a license from the Board to operate a game room.
   (C)   Application for such shall be made upon forms provided by the Town Clerk.
   (D)   An application fee of $50 shall be paid to and collected by the Town Clerk when the application is submitted plus $5 for each video game operating on the premises to cover the cost of administration of this chapter. From time to time, as video games are added, the $5 per machine shall be remitted to the Town Clerk prior to permitting the machine to be used by customers.
   (E)   It shall be unlawful to operate a game room without a license as required by division (B) above.
(1993 Code, § 60.02)  (Ord. passed  -  -)  Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 113.03  RESTRICTIONS.
   The Board shall not issue a license to any who:
   (A)   Has been convicted of unlawfully selling intoxicating liquors or narcotic drugs;
   (B)   Is not a resident of North Carolina;
   (C)   Is of immoral character; or
   (D)   Is an habitual user of alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs.
(1993 Code, § 60.03)
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