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)
(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
(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)
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)
Licensees under this chapter shall not, and neither shall their employees:
(A) Suffer or permit any gambling on the licensed premises at any time; nor the sale or use of any racing, football, or other parlay cards or gambling boards or devices;
(B) Suffer or permit the licensed premises to become disorderly; or permit any profane, obscene, or indecent language thereon; or
(C) Employ in carrying on the business any person who has been convicted of unlawfully selling alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs.
(Prior Code, § 111.05) (Ord. passed 10-12-1982) Penalty, see § 10.99
The following rules shall be observed by all operators of game rooms and dance halls within the town.
(A) All game rooms and dance halls shall be closed from 1:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
(B) No play on any game shall be allowed during the times when game rooms are required by this chapter to remain closed.
(C) Game rooms and dance halls may be open on Sunday only between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
(D) No loud noises shall be allowed to emanate beyond the licensed premises.
(E) There must be an adult (18 years of age or older) managing the business on the premises during hours of operation at all times.
(Prior Code, § 111.06) (Ord. passed 10-12-1982) Penalty, see § 10.99
After giving the operator of a game room or dance hall adequate notice and an opportunity to be heard, the Board of Commissioners may revoke the license of any game room or dance hall operator who:
(B) Is convicted of unlawfully selling alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs.
(Prior Code, § 111.07) (Ord. passed 10-12-1982)