§ 111.01 GAME ROOM DEFINED.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   GAME ROOM. Any place of business that principally operates mechanical games or pay 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, and the like.

(Prior Code, § 111.01) (Ord. passed 10-12-1982)

§ 111.02 LICENSE REQUIRED; FEE.

   (A)   In addition, every operator of a game room or dance hall shall apply for and obtain a license from the Board of Commissioners to operate a game room or dance hall. Application for such a license shall be filed with the Town Clerk.

   (B)   An application fee of $100 shall be paid to and collected by the Town Clerk when the application is submitted to cover the cost of administration of this chapter.

   (C)   It shall be unlawful to operate a game room or dance hall within the town without a license as required by division (A) above.

(Prior Code, § 111.02) (Ord. passed 10-12-1982) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 111.03 RESTRICTIONS.

   (A)   The Board of Commissioners, in its discretion, may refuse to grant a license for any game room or dance hall if the Board determines that the operation of said business would constitute a source of disorder and demoralization or that the place proposed for the business is not a suitable place. All places of business above mentioned shall be subject to inspection at any time by any police officer of the town.

   (B)   The Board shall not issue a license to any applicant who:

      (1)   Has been convicted of unlawfully selling intoxicating liquors or narcotic drugs;

      (2)   Is not a resident of the state;

      (3)   Is of immoral character; or

      (4)   Is a habitual user of alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs.

(Prior Code, § 111.03) (Ord. passed 10-12-1982)

§ 111.04 PUBLIC HEARING.

   No license shall be granted to any person to operate or conduct any game room or dance hall within the town until notice of application for such license shall be first advertised once a week for two weeks in a newspaper published in the town and a public hearing held, in pursuance of such notice, before the Town Board, and the application for license approved by the Town Board.

(Prior Code, § 111.04) (Ord. passed 10-12-1982)