For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings respectively ascribed:
One on which the playing, operation or handling of a game of chance
is not for stakes, money prizes or something of value risked on an event,
chance or contingency. "Amusement machines" may be used solely for the testing
of skill or amusement.
Nothing in this article shall be construed in any way to authorize or
permit any pinball machine to be licensed or operated in the village.
Amusement centers, playgrounds, penny arcades, shooting galleries or
business enterprises of a similar or same nature of whatever are prohibited.
A.
An annual license fee in the amount provided in Chapter A350, Fees, for the operation of each coin-operated amusement machine in any one particular place of business shall be paid to the village.
B.
The license shall expire on May 31 of each year.
C.
Any person displaying or keeping for public patronage
any amusement device shall obtain a license from the village for each such
device. The license shall bear the following: the name of licensee, date of
issuance, a brief description of the device, manufacturer's serial number
which appears on the device, the place where the device will be situated and
a facsimile of the Mayor's signature. It shall be attached to the device at
all times in a conspicuous place in such a manner that it cannot be removed
by anyone other than the licensee.
No place of business shall have more than three amusement machines located
at said place of business. The amusement machines may be an adjunct of an
existing place of business and not the primary means of the business.
No license issued hereunder shall be transferable. Each person, partnership,
corporation or other entity within the jurisdiction of the village must apply
for a license to operate a coin-operated machine.
The license issued by the Village of Massapequa Park shall be displayed
in such a manner as to be readily visible and accessible to the public in
a conspicuous place at the place of business of the licensee wherein the coin-operated
amusement machines are located.
All applicants for a license to operate coin-operated amusement machines
in any place of business in the village must have maintained a going business
in the village for a period of 45 days prior to the submission date of said
application to the village.
The village shall make a thorough investigation into the applicant's
fitness and character and the type of business to determine whether the license
should be granted.
A license may be revoked at any time during the year if the licensee
does not comply with the terms and conditions as printed on said license and
rules and regulations established by the village.
Upon the village's granting the applicant a license, a sign must be
posted and displayed in such manner as to be in close proximity to the coin-operated
machines in the licensee's place of business. The signature must be readily
visible and accessible and shall read "For Amusement Only--No Gambling" and
not be less than 8 1/2 inches by 14 inches in size.
No person shall offer to play any amusement device without the owner
first obtaining a license therefor or operate such device or permit the same
to be operated for gambling.
