The purpose of this chapter is to promote and protect the public
health, welfare and safety by regulating the establishment of amusement
centers and the operation of amusement center games. It is intended
to protect property values, create a more attractive economic and
business climate, enhance and protect the physical appearance of the
community, reduce hazards and curb the deterioration of the community
environment.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AMUSEMENT CENTER
Any part of a building, structure, room or enclosure within
which is located, maintained or operated for the amusement, patronage
or recreation of the public, for which a fee, charge or other consideration
is imposed, an amusement game of any description, and particularly
but not by way of limitation the type commonly known as "bagatelle,"
"baseball," "football," "pinball" and "electronic video games."
AMUSEMENT CENTER GAME
Any game involving an element of skill or chance which is
operated or may be operated by the insertion of a coin or any other
object, and particularly but not by way of limitation the type commonly
known as "bagatelle," "baseball," "football," "pinball" and "electronic
video games," for which a fee, charge or other consideration is imposed,
directly or indirectly; also, any machine or apparatus, whether manually,
mechanically, electrically or otherwise operated, and whether or not
affixed or attached to or installed in any premises or place in or
upon which machine or apparatus a game involving any element of chance,
skill or knowledge may be played by one or more persons, singly or
collectively, for which a fee, charge or other consideration is imposed.
No more than two such amusement center games or devices shall
be licensed under the law, for maintenance, exhibition or use in or
upon the same premises at any one time.
[Amended 8-14-1984 by L.L. No. 10-1984]
Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine
of not less than $100 nor in excess of $500. In addition to these
penalties, the Town Board may revoke the license(s) for any and all
of the licensed amusement games or devices on the licensee's premises.