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It is the legislative intent and findings of the Village Board
of the Village of Tuckahoe that the use, placement and ownership of
coin-operated amusement devices (hereafter called "amusement devices")
must be adequately regulated so as to prevent public disorder, nuisance,
loitering and other acts detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare, as well as to ensure safe and proper location of such
devices in order to promote fire safety and prevent overcrowding,
excessive noise and other detrimental effects.
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As used in §
4-2, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section unless from the context a different meaning clearly appears:
AMUSEMENT DEVICE
A machine which is mechanically or electronically operated,
including but not limited to baseball and football games, pinball
machines, video games and other similar games in which points are
tabulated in high scores by one or more persons, that is controlled
or operated by the insertion of a coin or token or payment of a fee
for the privilege of operating the machine and intended for the amusement
or recreation of a patron.
JUKEBOX
A machine which is mechanically or electronically operated
to play music by the insertion of a coin, token or payment of a fee
for the privilege of operating the machine.
PERSON
Includes one or more individuals, a partnership, company,
corporation, society or other legal entity and any officer, agent,
servant or employee of the foregoing in charge of the premises hereinafter
mentioned.
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The provisions of this local law shall apply to any parcel of
land, building, structure, leased premises or other location where
an amusement device may be maintained, exhibited, used or operated.
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No more than three amusement devices and one jukebox shall be
licensed under this local law for maintenance, exhibition or use in
any one premises at any one time.
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No person under 12 years of age shall be permitted by the licensee
under this article, or any person in responsible charge of the premises
upon which any device is located, to operate such device.
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No person attending elementary school, junior high school or
high school shall be permitted to operate any amusement device between
7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on those days when school is in session within
that person's school district in the Town of Eastchester or the
Villages of Tuckahoe and Bronxville.
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All licenses shall be for a period of one year and shall expire
on December 31 of each year. License fees shall be prorated on a calendar
quarter basis for licenses issued during the calendar year; however,
no refund will be made if the device is removed prior to expiration
of the license period.
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Any license granted under this article may be revoked by the
Village Clerk for any of the following reasons:
(1) The violation of any of the provisions of this article.
(2) The violation of any law, ordinance, rule or regulation of any governmental
officer, agency or department governing or applicable to the maintenance
or conduct of the premises upon which such device is located.
(3) The violation of any law, ordinance, rule or regulation governing
or applicable to the maintenance, possession, use or operation of
the licensed device.
(4) Upon the conviction of the licensee, holder of a license or any person
in responsible charge of said premises of a crime.
(5) Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police in writing, stating
the reasons therefor.
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A copy of the license shall be permanently and conspicuously
displayed in the interior of the premises, but not in any display
window.
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Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter shall
be subject to a fine of an amount which shall not be in excess of
$250 for each violation. A separate violation shall be deemed committed
upon each day during which a violation occurs, is committed or continues.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Police Department of the Village
of Tuckahoe.