(A) All law enforcement personnel, inspectors, and other designated personnel shall carry out the provisions of this chapter and may issue citations for violations of this chapter. All law enforcement officers and representatives shall strictly enforce and prosecute the provisions of this chapter, and court officials shall see that this chapter receives strict interpretation and adjudication in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(B) A person in possession or control of a gaming machine is exempt from this chapter if:
(1) The gaming machine is maintained exclusively in a personal residence and solely for personal use; or
(2) The gaming machine has been altered in such a way that it no longer functions as a coin-operated machine and is not patronized for the purpose of winning cash or cash value prizes; or
(3) The gaming machine is owned by, leased, or rented to organizations operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or benevolent purposes. An organization with social or fraternal activities does not qualify; or
(4) The gaming machines designed for and utilized exclusively by children are expressly exempt from the tax and enforcement fee.
(Ord. 2021-7-01, passed 8-17-2021)