(A) Gaming machines, as defined in this chapter, shall be registered as follows:
(1) The permit holder, owner or operator is required to maintain at the gaming site a complete inventory, along with serial numbers or equivalent identification, as set forth in divisions (4), (5), and (6) below at all times. The initial application for permit shall include a certificate of the inventory, along with serial numbers or equivalent identification, as set forth in divisions (4), (5), and (6) below, of the machines that the permit holder intends to have on site when the gaming site begins its business activities.
(2) Each renewal permit application shall contain a certificate of inspection of updated inventory, along with serial numbers or equivalent identification, as set forth in divisions (4), (5), and (6) below, of the gaming machines that the permit holder intends to have on site when the gaming site begins its business activities under the renewal license.
(3) Before a new gaming machine is put into operation at the gaming site, the permit holder shall update the location’s inventory, register the gaming machine with the city and pay all taxes and regulatory license fees as required.
(4) Upon review of the inventory of machines under divisions (1), (2), and (3) above, a city registration decal will be issued for each gaming machine. The registration decal will contain an inventory number. The registration decal for each machine shall be permanently affixed thereto and in plain view at all times. Registration decals are not transferable. The failure of any machine to display a current registration decal shall be a violation of this section and subject to enforcement action by the city.
(5) The inventory of machines under divisions (1), (2), and (3) above shall provide the following information: the manufacturer(s); the serial number(s); common name, type or description of the game played on the machine. The registration decal shall contain the inventory number of the machine.
(6) Any back-up or replacement amusement redemption machines shall be secured in a locked storage area or closet to which the public is not allowed to enter and such machines shall not be connected to electricity or otherwise operational. The occupation tax on such back-up or replacement amusement redemption machines shall be paid annually regardless of whether such machines are used by the game rooms.
(B) A penalty as listed in the penalty fee schedule will be assessed against each unregistered machine found to be in operation at a gaming site.
(Ord. 2021-07-01, passed 8-17-2021)