Definitions. | |
Requirements for Machines. | |
Unlawful Acts. | |
Application for Permit. | |
Action on Application. | |
Investigations. | |
Disapproval of Application – Conditions Corrected – Approval. | |
Issuance or Denial of Permit. | |
Permit Forwarded to Tax Collector. | |
License Fees. | |
Electrical Inspection Costs. | |
Contents of Licenses. | |
Posting License in Premises. | |
Removal or Transferring of License to Other Person or Premises Prohibited. | |
No Prorating or Refunding of License Fees. | |
Notification of Issuance of License – Placing of Seal of Approval. | |
Application for Renewal of License or for Additional License. | |
Procedure Where No Current License. | |
Suspension, Revocation or Reinstatement of a Permit, Procedure For. | |
Rules and Regulations to be Adopted. | |
Ascertainment of Compliance With All Laws, Etc.– Inspection Therefor. | |
When Deemed a Public Nuisance – Procedure Thereon. | |
Violation, a Misdemeanor. | |
Permit and License Required Notwithstanding Any Other Provision of Code. | |
Partial Repeal. | |
Effective Date. | |
Saving Clause – Nonwaiver of Debts Due and Unpaid. | |
As used in this Article, the following words shall have the following respective meanings:
"Electrical Musical Device" shall mean any machine, apparatus or device operated or which may be operated by electricity and designed or constructed for the purpose of producing or playing any musical tone or tones or combination of tones; and the use, operation or playing of such machine, apparatus or device which is permitted or allowed by the deposit of any coin, slug or token in any slot or receptacle attached to said machine, apparatus or device, or connected therewith; and which machines, apparatus or device does not dispense any Article or thing and cannot be operated as a game or contest.
"Owner or Operator of an Electrical Musical Device" shall mean:
(a) Any owner of such electrical musical device who operates or permits same to be operated in his place of business or in any place under his control, or who installs or maintains to be operated the same in any place where the same can be operated by person in or about said place;
(b) The person in whose place of business any such electrical musical device is placed for the use or patronage of the public or of persons in or about said place;
(c) Any person having control over such electrical musical device.
"Person" shall mean any corporation, association, syndicate, joint stock company, partnership, club, Massachusetts business or common law trust, society or individual.
(Added by Ord. 785, App. 8/21/40)
Every electrical musical device shall have a seal or tag permanently attached thereto showing the serial number of the electrical musical device; and, in addition thereto, a label indicating the name and address of the manufacturer and the voltage and current necessary for the proper operation of said electrical musical device.
Every portable electrical musical device shall be equipped with not more than six feet of electric cord of a type approved by the Department of Public Works, and shall be connected to a convenience plug receptacle adjacent to said electrical musical device.
Where it is necessary to install electrical wiring to said electrical musical device location, said wiring shall be installed by a registered electrical contractor in accordance with the provisions of Article 1, Chapter III, Part II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code.
(Added by Ord. 785, App. 8/21/40)
It shall be unlawful for any owner or operator of an electrical musical device to install, operate or maintain to be operated any electrical musical device in the City and County of San Francisco without first having obtained a permit in writing so to do from the Director of Public Works and having the seal of approval as hereinafter provided for, placed on each of said electrical musical devices.
It shall be unlawful to remove said seal of approval from said device to which it was attached, as provided for in this Article, and affix same to another device or machine.
(Added by Ord. 785, App. 8/21/40)
Application for said permit shall be made to the Director of Public Works on forms provided by the Department of Public Works, shall be signed by the applicant, and shall contain the following information in addition to whatever additional information is deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works:
(a) Name and address of the applicant;
(b) A complete description of the type of electrical musical device and the manner in which it is to be placed, maintained to be operated or operated;
(c) The total number of electrical musical devices to be placed, maintained to be operated or operated for which the permit is requested.
(Added by Ord. 785, App. 8/21/40)
Upon receipt of said application, the Director of Public Works shall cause to be investigated the statements as set forth in the application. He shall determine whether such electrical musical device complies with the ordinances of the City and County of San Francisco and the rules and regulations of departments concerned.
(Added by Ord. 785, App. 8/21/40)
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