For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions
shall apply:
AMUSEMENT DEVICE
Includes but is not limited to the type of coin-operated
machine or that device used for a commercial purpose and commonly
known as "bagatelle," "baseball," "football," "pinball," "video,"
"electronic" or "computer" and any and all other coin-operated rides,
attractions and games not otherwise prohibited by the laws of this
state. It shall also include any coin-operated amusement device. This
definition, however, shall exclude any device the possession or use
of which is prohibited by law. Further, specifically excluded are
those coin-operated devices known as "jukeboxes."
OWNER
The individual who places or under whose direction an amusement
device is placed within the Town, whether or not legal title to such
machine or device is in such individual.
PERSON
One or more individuals, a partnership, company, corporation,
association or society and any officer, agent, servant or employee
of the foregoing who shall license, lease, rent, sell install or otherwise
dispose of or display, keep, maintain, use or exhibit in the Town
amusement devices or who shall be in responsible charge of premises
as defined in this section.
PREMISES
Any parcel of land, building, structure, vehicle or any other
property or part thereof.
It shall be unlawful for any operator to display or keep or
maintain for use and operation or otherwise permit the use and operation
of any amusement device without first having registered with and obtained
a license from the Town Clerk as prescribed herein.
A verified application for the license required by §
50-3 shall be made, in duplicate, by the person required to obtain such license to the Town Clerk upon blanks to be furnished by the Town Clerk, giving the name and address of the manufacturer of the amusement device, the manufacturer's number, if any, a complete detailed description of the amusement device, including all of the mechanical features thereof, the method of its operation, the location by street and number of the premises where the amusement device is sought to be kept, maintained, used, exhibited or operated, the nature and use of such premises, the number of such amusement devices already licensed upon the same premises and such further information as the Town Clerk or the Town Board may require for the administration of this chapter. The application shall also contain a complete statement indicating whether or not any previous application has been made for a license under this chapter and whether any license under this chapter has been received, refused, suspended or revoked, with the circumstances thereof.
No license required by this chapter shall be issued to any person
who shall have been previously convicted of any felony. If the applicant
is a corporation, no license shall be issued to such corporation if
any officer or director of such corporation shall have been previously
convicted of any felony.
No amusement device licensed under this chapter shall be operated
or devoted or permitted to be operated, devoted or used for any purpose
prohibited by law.