For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the
meaning provided herein, unless otherwise stated:
AMUSEMENT DEVICE
Any mechanical, electronic or computer-oriented device which, upon
insertion of a coin, currency, metal disc, slug, card, plate, token or other
means of payment, may be operated as a game, ride, entertainment or amusement,
whether or not registering a score, and whether or not offering a prize.
A.
This term shall include, but not be limited to, the following devices:
video, arcade and poker games; computer-oriented games; pinball machines;
bowling alleys, bowling games and machines; pool and billiard tables; dart
boards; and any amusement ride.
B.
This term shall not include any jukebox, as defined herein, or similar
instrument; nor shall it include any vending machine which dispenses soft
drinks, cigarettes, candy, etc.; nor shall the term include any illegal gambling
device, as defined herein, or any mechanism which has been judicially determined
to be an illegal gambling device.
APPLICANT
Any person, as defined below, who seeks to obtain a license for an
amusement device or jukebox under this article.
BOROUGH MANAGER
The Manager of the Borough of Crafton, or his or her designee, or
the designee of the Borough Council.
ILLEGAL GAMBLING DEVICE
Any device, machine or apparatus used for the playing of poker, blackjack,
keno, bingo, slots or other casino gambling games by the insertion therein
of any coin, currency, metal disc, slug, card, plate, token or other means
of payment which has or has been modified to have a knockoff or knockdown
switch or other capability for erasing or eliminating playing credits. This
term shall include any such device that is modified or per se illegal.
JUKEBOX
Any device, machine or apparatus which plays recorded music, whether
by record, tape, compact disc or other means, by the insertion therein of
any coin, currency, metal disc, slug, card, plate, token or other means of
payment.
LICENSEE
Any person holding a valid, current license issued pursuant to this
article.
PERSON
An individual, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association
or other legal entity.
No person shall have in his or her possession, at any time or at any
place within the Borough of Crafton, any amusement device or jukebox without
first having procured a license therefor from the Borough Manager.
Prior to the expiration date of any license issued under this article,
the holder of such license shall apply to the Borough Manager for a license
for the following year. The same provisions shall govern the issuance of such
license as are set forth in the preceding sections of this article.
Periodic inspection of amusement devices and jukeboxes shall be conducted
by the Borough Manager to ensure compliance with this article.
All places or establishments subject to the provisions of this article
shall be located on the first or street floor of the building in which they
are located, unless specifically approved by the Borough Manager.
No idle loitering or loafing shall be permitted in or about places of
business or establishments subject to the provisions of this article.
All places or establishments subject to the provisions of this article
shall be arranged in the nature of one regular unobstructed room without shades,
screens, or partitions of any kind to interfere with the free and unobstructed
view of all parts of the room from the entrance.
All license fees herein provided shall be collected by the Borough Manager
and turned over to the Borough Treasurer.
The following words, when used in this article, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances where the context
clearly indicates otherwise:
AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
A facility or business operated for public or private entertainment,
amusement, dances and similar activities. This term shall include, but not
be limited to, any bowling alley, billiard hall, pool hall, shooting gallery,
and skating rink.
APPLICANT
Any person who makes application for a permit under this article.
BOWLING ALLEY
A facility or establishment used for bowling and other amusement
activities.
BOROUGH MANAGER
The Manager of the Borough of Crafton, or his designee, or the designee
of Borough Council.
LICENSEE
Any person who has been issued a license under this article and has
agreed to fulfill all the terms of this article.
PERSON
Any natural person, partnership, firm, association, or corporation.
SKATING RINK
A facility or establishment used for skating, dances and other amusement
activities.
No person shall operate or use property for a skating rink, bowling
alley or similar amusement establishment without first having procured a license
therefor from the Borough Manager. This prohibition shall apply to the owner,
operator, manager and/or lessee of the subject property and facility.
All licensees shall abide by the following regulations:
A. Hours of operation. No establishment subject to the regulations
of this article shall be open for business before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00
p.m. All events at the establishments shall end by no later than 9:00 p.m.
These hours of operation shall apply to any events conducted at the establishment,
including those conducted by third parties.
B. Private security guards. Licensee shall provide one security
guard for every 25 persons patronizing the establishment. These security guards
shall remain at the establishment until all patrons have left. Security guards
shall wear uniforms and identification badges that clearly indicate their
position.
C. Reports to Police Department. Licensee shall immediately
report any disturbances, fights, criminal activity or unattended children
to the Borough Police Department.
D. Special events. Licensee shall notify the Borough Police
Department at least 48 hours in advance of any special events, including parties
and other private functions.
E. Pay telephones. Licensee shall install and maintain a
minimum of five pay telephones to be placed and maintained on the premises
of the establishment. At least three pay telephones shall be located inside
the establishment, and at least two pay telephones shall be located directly
outside the establishment. All pay telephones shall be maintained in proper
operating condition at all times. Any repairs needed to maintain the pay telephones
in proper operating condition shall be made within 24 hours of any malfunction.
F. Waiting area. Licensee shall provide an indoor area of
at least 375 square feet for patrons to wait for their buses or rides. This
waiting area shall not be closed until all patrons have left. Licensee shall
not require patrons to leave this waiting area until their buses or rides
have arrived.
G. Loitering. Licensee shall not permit patrons to loiter
outside the establishment, or in its parking lot after the establishment has
closed.
H. Letter of credit. Licensee shall post a replenishing letter of credit in the amount
of $10,000 from a lending institution, acceptable to the Borough, for the
benefit of the Borough and to reimburse the Borough for any expenses, including
labor costs, incurred by the Borough Police Department in responding to calls
and otherwise providing services relating to the operation or patrons of the
establishment. This letter of credit shall be in a form and manner acceptable
to the Borough Solicitor. The Borough shall have the authority to draw on
the letter of credit, in its discretion, for the aforementioned expenses and
the Borough shall provide the licensee with notice of such draw and a receipt
listing the expenses reimbursed through such draw on the letter of credit.
Within seven days after any such draw from the letter of credit by the Borough,
licensee shall replenish the letter of credit to the amount of $10,000. Licensee
shall not refrain from reporting incidents requiring police attention in order
to avoid draws on the letter of credit.
I. Display of license. Any license issued under this article
shall be exhibited at any time at the request of the Borough Manager.
The Borough Manager shall immediately suspend any license issued under
this article for a period not to exceed 30 days if he or she determines that
a licensee or an agent or employee of a licensee has:
A. Violated or is not in compliance with any provisions
of this article; or
B. Refused to permit an inspection of the establishment premises as authorized by §
67-21 of this article.