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§ 118.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE. Any amusement machine or device which is operated or put into operation in whole or in part by the insertion of a coin, token or similar object; is operated for amusement or skill only; and does not dispense any form of payoff, prize or reward other than free replays. The term excludes any bona fide vending machine, in which gaming or amusement features are not incorporated, or any gambling device or slot machine. In the case of devices which may be played with or without a coin-operated device, only the attached device which requires a coin to operate it shall be deemed to be a COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE.
   ESTABLISHMENT. Any business enterprise or location open to the general public or the facilities of an organization or incorporated association or group within the village.
   LICENSE INSPECTOR. An agent, officer or employee of the village who inspects coin-operated amusement devices to ascertain whether proper licenses have been procured and posted pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
   MANAGER. The person who has primary responsibility for the on-site operation of an establishment in which coin-operated amusement devices are located.
   OPERATOR. Any person who owns, leases or provides any coin-operated amusement device.
   PERSON. Any individual; corporation, whether profit or not for profit; partnership; and club or association, whether fraternal or civic.
   VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL. As defined in the Video Gaming Act and licensed by the State of Illinois, a VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL is not a “coin-operated amusement device.”
(Prior Code, § 115.001) (Ord. 88-014, passed 11-15-1988)
§ 118.02 DEVICES CONSTITUTING NUISANCES PROHIBITED.
   No coin-operated amusement device shall be operated so as to constitute a nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 115.002) (Ord. 88-014, passed 11-15-1988) Penalty, see § 118.99
§ 118.03 GAMBLING PROHIBITED.
   No coin-operated amusement device shall be used for gambling. No gambling shall occur on the premises where there is a coin-operated amusement device unless the premises is a licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment or licensed veterans' establishment as those terms are defined in §§ 118.45 of this code.
§ 118.04 PLACEMENT OR USE OF UNREGISTERED DEVICES.
   No person, nor manager, shall allow the placement or use of any coin-operated amusement device, in an establishment in the village, unless the device has been registered by the operator pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 115.004) (Ord. 88-014, passed 11-15-1988) Penalty, see § 118.99
§ 118.05 AMUSEMENT LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   Any operator who places any coin-operated amusement device in any establishment shall obtain a coin-operated amusement device operator’s license.
   (B)   Any person licensed as an operator shall register each coin-operated amusement device placed in any establishment within the village.
   (C)   No person convicted of conducting any gambling activity shall be issued a coin-operated amusement device operator’s license.
(Prior Code, § 115.005) (Ord. 88-014, passed 11-15-1988) Penalty, see § 118.99
§ 118.06 APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.
   (A)   Application for a coin-operated amusement device operator’s license shall be filed with, and on the form provided by, the Village Clerk. The application form shall contain the required information as to each person applying for a license, be sworn to and signed by the applicant. Where the applicant is a corporation, all officers shall sign, indicating their official capacity, and verify the application. Where a partnership is an applicant, all partners shall sign and verify the application.
   (B)   The application shall be accompanied by a completed registration list which shall list all coin-operated amusement devices placed in any establishment within the village by an operator. This list shall be amended during the licensing period to reflect the registration of additional devices.
   (C)   The Village Clerk shall forward all completed application forms to the President of the Village Board of Trustees who shall present it to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Board of Trustees.
   (D)   The Board shall be responsible for approving operator licenses. Upon receipt of any application, the Board of Trustees may approve an operator’s license for the applicant; provided that, the requirements of this subchapter have been met.
   (E)   In the event that the Board does not approve an operator’s license, the applicant shall be informed, in writing, of the reason for the Board’s action and shall be entitled to a rehearing before the Village Board of Trustees at the applicant’s request. Upon completion of such hearing, the Board of Trustees may approve the application; provided that, it is determined that the requirements of this subchapter have been met.
   (F)   After a license has been approved, it shall be issued only upon payment of the required fees.
(Prior Code, § 115.006) (Ord. 88-014, passed 11-15-1988)
§ 118.07 LICENSE FOR REGISTERED COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES.
   (A)   The Village Clerk shall issue the operator of any coin-operated amusement device a license for each registered device in the registration list. This license shall indicate the device registration number and the year of issue.
   (B)   Any licensed operator may, upon proof of loss or destruction of a license and payment of a replacement fee of $5 to the Village Clerk, obtain a new license. The Village Clerk shall note the destruction of the original license.
   (C)   The license shall be displayed conspicuously near the device, in the same room with it or upon it as the Village Clerk shall direct.
(Prior Code, § 115.007) (Ord. 88-014, passed 11-15-1988)
§ 118.08 DURATION OF LICENSE; FEES.
   (A)   A coin-operated amusement device operator’s license and a coin-operated amusement device registration shall be valid for a 12-month period commencing July 1 of each year.
   (B)   The coin-operated amusement device operator’s license fee and a coin-operated amusement device registration fee shall be as follows:
 
Classification
Amount
Period
Expiration
Coin-operated amusement device (per device)
$25
1 year
June 30
Coin-operated amusement device operator
$50
1 year
June 30
 
   (C)   Both a coin-operated amusement device operator license fee and a coin-operated amusement device registration fee shall be paid pursuant to the following schedule:
 
Month License or Registration Issued
Amount of Fee
July to December
Full fee
January to June
Half fee
 
(Prior Code, § 115.008) (Ord. 88-014, passed 11-15-1988)
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