A. Video Gaming License And Compliance Required: It shall be unlawful to operate video gaming terminals in the City without having a City license.
B. License Requirements: Applications for such licenses shall be made to the City Clerk, in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof, if a club, corporation or limited liability company, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following information and statements:
1. The name and address of the applicant.
2. The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license.
3. The number of video gaming terminals being operated.
4. A diagram illustrating the physical location of where the machines will be located.
5. A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the State or of the United States or any ordinance of the City in the conduct of his place of business.
6. Proof of a valid license from the Illinois Gaming Board to operate video gaming terminals.
C. Annual License Fee: The annual license fee for establishments operating video gaming terminals shall be set out in the City of Sycamore Consolidated Fee Schedule.
D. Prohibition On Minors: It shall be unlawful for minors to operate or play video gaming terminals. The license holder is responsible to ensure only individuals twenty one (21) years of age and older operate the machines. Further, minors shall not be physically permitted to be within ten feet (10') of video gaming terminals.
E. Penalty: Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as set out in the City of Sycamore Consolidated Fee Schedule. (Ord. 2012.30, 11-5-2012; amd. Ord. 2019.52, 3-2-2020; Ord. 2023.04, 5-1-2023)