[CC 1992 §625.010; Ord. No. 334 §1, 5-28-1976]
As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates,
the following words shall have the meanings set out below:
Any mechanical electric or electronic, self-service device
which, upon insertion of money, tokens or any other form of payment,
dispenses tobacco products.
Any music vending machine, contrivance or device which, upon
the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate, disc or key into any
slot, crevice or other opening or by the payment of any price, operates
or may be operated for the emission of songs, music or similar amusement.
Any machine which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token,
plate or disc, may be operated by the public generally for use as
a game, entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a score.
Any person, firm, corporation or association which owns any
such machine; the person, firm, corporation or association in whose
place of business any such machine is placed for use by the public;
and the person, firm, corporation or association having control over
such machine; provided however, that the payment of such fee by any
person, firm, corporation or association enumerated herein shall be
deemed a compliance with this Section.
[CC 1992 §625.020; Ord. No. 334 §1, 5-28-1976]
Any person, firm, corporation or association displaying for public patronage or keeping for operation any cigarette vending machine, juke box or mechanical amusement device as herein defined by Section 620.010 shall be required to obtain a license from the City of Charlack upon payment of a license fee. Application for such license shall be made to the Collector of the City of Charlack upon a form to be supplied by the Collector for that purpose.
[CC 1992 §625.030; Ord. No. 334 §1, 5-28-1976]
[CC 1992 §625.040; Ord. No. 334 §1, 5-28-1976]
Every applicant before being granted a license shall pay the following annual license fee for the privilege of operating or maintaining for operation each cigarette vending machine, juke box or mechanical amusement device as described in Section 620.010 herein.
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Cigarette vending machines
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$10.00 per machine
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Juke boxes
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$10.00 per machine
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Mechanical amusement devices, except pool tables
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$10.00 per machine
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Pool tables
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$25.00 per machine
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Each license shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance.
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[CC 1992 §625.050; Ord. No. 334 §1, 5-28-1976]
A.
The
license to be issued by the Collector shall be in the form of a tag
or sticker that may be permanently affixed to the cigarette vending
machine, juke box or mechanical amusement device and every applicant
for a license shall permanently affix such sticker to the cigarette
vending machine, juke box or mechanical amusement device for which
it was applied.
B.
Such
license may not be transferred from one machine or device to another.
Not more than one (1) machine shall be operated under one (1) license
and the applicant or licensee shall be required to secure a license
for each and every machine displayed or operated by him/her.
[CC 1992 §625.060; Ord. No. 334 §1, 5-28-1976; Ord. No. 587 §§1 — 3, 3-26-1990]
No person, firm, corporation or association holding a license under this Chapter shall permit person(s) under eighteen (18) years of age to play or operate any cigarette vending machine as defined in Section 620.010.
[CC 1992 §625.070; Ord. No. 334 §1, 5-28-1976]
Every license issued under this Chapter is subject to the right,
which is hereby expressly reserved, to revoke the same should the
licensee, directly or indirectly, permit the operation of any cigarette
vending machine, juke box or mechanical amusement device contrary
to the provisions of this Chapter, the ordinances of the City of Charlack,
or the law of the State of Missouri. Said license may be revoked by
the Board of Aldermen after written notice to the licensee, which
notice shall specific the ordinance or law violations with which the
licensee is charged, if after a hearing the licensee is found guilty
of such violations. Ten (10) days' notice of the hearing shall be
given the licensee. At such hearing the licensee and his/her attorney
may present and submit evidence of witnesses in his/her defense.
[CC 1992 §625.080; Ord. No. 334 §1, 5-28-1976]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this Chapter, in addition to the revocation of his/her or its license,
shall be liable to a fine or penalty of not more than five hundred
dollars ($500.00) or one (1) month imprisonment, or both fine and
imprisonment for each such offense. Each day that a cigarette vending
machine, juke box or mechanical amusement device is within the City
without a license issued therefor shall be deemed a separate offense.
[CC 1992 §625.090; Ord. No. 334 §1, 5-28-1976]
The revenue from any cigarette vending machine, juke box or
mechanical amusement device shall not be included in gross revenue
for purposes of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 717 §§1 —
6, 8-9-1999]
A.
No person shall engage in the business of vending, selling or peddling of ice cream, frozen desserts, sherbets, ices, beverages of all kinds upon any street, sidewalk or alley without first having obtained a City merchant's license as stated in Chapter 605 of the Municipal Code of the City of Charlack. The operators and owners of ice cream vending vehicles shall have all insurance as required by Missouri State Statutes.
B.
The
operating of ice cream vending vehicles shall follow these traffic
regulations while operating within the boundaries of the City of Charlack.
1.
When operating a vehicle within the City limits and engaged in the
sale of ice cream and such treats, the vehicle shall be operated by
a driver who will oversee the safety of the patrons and drive the
vehicle in such a manner so as not to cause harm to anyone or anything.
A second (2nd) person shall handle the sale of products and the transfer
of money.
2.
Whenever the vehicle is stopped for the purpose of making a sale,
it shall be stopped at the right-hand curb of the street at the extreme
right-hand edge of the pavement and shall be legally parked. No sale
shall be made from any such vehicle from other than the curb side
when said vehicle is legally parked or to any person who is standing
in the normally traveled portion of a City street or alley. An attendant
shall handle the sale of products and the transfer of money. The sale
and transfer of money shall be done only from the right side of the
vehicle.
3.
No vehicle may be parked in a commercial parking area for the purpose
of vending, selling or peddling.
4.
No vehicle used for the purpose of vending, selling or peddling within
the City limits shall interfere with or impede the flow of traffic
on any City street or alley. No vending vehicle shall violate any
traffic or parking laws, including the prohibition of double parking.
Operators or drivers of vehicles approaching a vehicle which is subject
to the provisions of this Chapter from any direction while the subject
vending vehicle is stopped with its flashing signals in operation
shall reduce speed so as not to exceed ten (10) miles per hour during
the last fifty (50) feet of approach to the subject vending vehicle,
during the passing thereof and for the first fifty (50) feet after
passing the subject vending vehicle.
C.
The
operating of ice cream vending vehicles shall follow these safety
regulations and requirements while operating within the boundaries
of the City of Charlack. Mechanical and safety requirements shall
include the following:
1.
Standard vehicle lights shall be illuminated while operating within
the City limits.
2.
Minimum of one (1) amber light affixed to the vehicle in such a manner
that it may be seen at a distance of not less than seven hundred (700)
feet and,
3.
A public address system and bell system that shall be heard from
a distance of not less than two hundred (200) feet in all directions.
4.
An extendable warning sign shall be mounted and extended to inform
passing motorists to observe for children.
5.
No vehicle shall be equipped, nor shall any person use upon vehicle
any siren, whistle or bell, except as otherwise permitted in this
Chapter.
D.
Hours
of operation for the purpose of vending, selling or peddling ice cream
and dessert products shall be as follows:
1.
No licensed vendor or peddler shall be allowed to vend, sell or peddle
or cause to be vended, sold or peddled his/her products to any person
under the age of eighteen (18) years old other than between the hours
of 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
2.
The use of any gong, device, chimes, bells, whistles or other devices
whatsoever which produce a distinctly and loudly audible noise on
such vehicles is prohibited when the vehicle is upon any street, sidewalk
or alley, nor shall the vendor or peddler or their employees cry out
in any manner his/her product for sale so as to bring the same attention
of the public during the hours of 10:00 P.M. to 9:00 A.M.
E.
All
vehicles used in the sale of the products described in this Chapter
must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times, and when
containing loads or parts of loads of such products, they must be
kept only in sanitary places that meet with the rules and regulations
of the County Health Department.
F.
Any
person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall upon conviction
be punished by a fine of not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more
than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or by imprisonment for not more
than ninety (90) days, or by both fine and imprisonment. Each day
that any violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
