As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
AMUSEMENT GAMES
Any mechanical, electric or electronic device used or designed to
be operated for entertainment or as a game by the insertion of a piece of
money, coin, token or other article or by paying money to have it activated.
This definition does not include a jukebox, rides, bowling alleys, any device
maintained within a residence for use of the occupants thereof and their guests
or any device the possession or use of which is permitted by law.
OWNER
A record owner, contract purchaser, lessee, assignee, bailee, receiver
or trustee.
PERSON
One or more individuals, a corporation, partnership, association,
trust or firm and any trustee, receiver or assignee.
No person shall operate an amusement game unless it is licensed under
this chapter.
[Amended 3-26-1985 by Ord.
No. 85-4]
A. An application for an amusement game license shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee provided for in Chapter
73, Fees.
B. The annual fee for an amusement game license shall be determined by the Town Council and published in Chapter
73, Fees.
Any premises in the town containing amusement games, when open for the
transaction of business, shall be subject to inspection by any law enforcement
officer.
Amusement game licenses shall expire one year from date of issuance.
Applications for renewal of licenses shall be submitted at least 30 days before
the expiration of existing license.
The Town Council may revoke an amusement game license for cause, after
a public hearing.
Any person who shall violate this chapter shall, upon conviction, be
subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
90 days, or to both, for each and every offense.