5.12: Amusement Devices
Chapter 5.12
AMUSEMENT DEVICES
Sections:
5.12.010 License--Required.
5.12.020 License--Application.
5.12.030 Inspection.
5.12.040 License--Revocation.
Section 5.12.010 License--Required.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to carry on the business of keeping, maintaining or offering for rent or any other compensation or amusement any tables or devices on which or by means of which any game of cards or other similar game can be played without first obtaining a license therefor as hereinafter provided. (Prior code §4-33.)
(Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)
Section 5.12.020 License--Application.
Any person desiring a license to operate any table or device described in the next preceding section shall file with the recorder of the city application in writing stating the number and kind of such table or device, the names of all persons operating or to be interested in such business or enterprise, the exact street address of each place where such tables or devices are to be kept or used, the game or games which will be permitted to be played upon or by means of such tables or devices and the rental or fees to be charged therefor. (Prior code §4-34.)
(Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)
Section 5.12.030 Inspection.
Every person owning, operating or in any way connected with any of the activities or the keeping, maintaining or operation of any of the devices hereinbefore mentioned shall at all times during which activities are carried on or the devices are being used, keep the rooms, building or other place in which the activities are carried on or such devices used well-lighted and open to inspection at any time by any police officer and shall not curtain or otherwise obscure vision through the windows of such room, building or other place, nor keep a lookout, guard or any mechanical warning device to warn occupants of such place of the approach of any person whomsoever. (Prior code §4-35.)
(Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)
Section 5.12.040 License--Revocation.
The license herein provided for may be refused or revoked, after notice and hearing, by the city council of the city if the city finds that:
1) The licensee fails to comply with the ordinances of the city; or
2) The licensee has violated any of the provisions of this chapter; or
3) The licensee has been convicted of a crime, if the crime is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the licensee for which the license has been issued; or
4) The licensee has committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with intent to substantially benefit himself or another, or substantially injure another; or
5) The licensee knowingly made a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the application for the license, or in any amendment or report to be made thereunder; or
6) Continuance of the license would be inconsistent with public health, safety or general welfare. (Ord. no. 127 §1, 1985: prior code §4-36.)
(Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)
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