As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE
Any automatic, mechanical or electronic amusement device,
game or device of skill or entertainment, which is or are operated
or set in motion by the deposit therein of any coin or coins, tokens
or slugs or the like thereof, purchased for cash, and including video-type
games or machines or similar devices that use a display screen for
points, lines or dots of light that can be manipulated to simulate
games or other types of entertainment. Excluded from this definition
are music-vending machines commonly known as "juke boxes."
There shall be permitted not more than one amusement or entertainment
machine or device as defined in this chapter for each 100 square feet
of net floor area as the same is defined herein, provided that under
no circumstances shall a number of machines be permitted which shall
exceed 30% of the net floor area of the licensed premise as defined
herein. "Net floor area" is defined as the gross floor area of the
licensee's premises, less deductions for counter-space areas,
storage areas, shelving areas, aisle areas, bathrooms, areas of ingress
and egress, office space and other areas which are not intended or
held out for public use. The Construction Code Official shall determine
the maximum number of square feet in each prospective licensed premises
subject to this chapter. No more than nine licenses shall be issued
for the placement, installation, maintenance, operation or possession
of coin-operated amusement devices in or about any single premises
or location.
A license fee of $25 for each device licensed hereunder shall
be payable annually by the licensee.
No license issued pursuant to this chapter is transferable,
and no license fee shall be refunded upon the revocation or surrender
of any license.
It shall be unlawful to install, maintain and use any such coin-operated
amusement device for the purpose of giving, directly or indirectly,
any prize, return or profit for the use of the device. Any licensee
who shall suffer, permit or approve the use of any coin-operated amusement
device for gambling purposes shall be deemed to be guilty of a violation
of this section.
No person under the age of 18 years of age shall be permitted
to play or operate any coin-operated amusement devices:
A. Between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on any day that the
public schools are in session.
B. Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. any day next preceding
a day when the public schools are in session.
C. Between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on any day next preceding
a day when the public schools are closed.
D. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein stated, said devices shall be off limits to minors after the curfews established in the Code of the Borough of Lawnside, §
56-1 et seq. (Ordinance No. 39-1952, adopted 7-2-1952, as amended).
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction for such violation, be committed
to the county jail for a term not exceeding 30 days or shall be fined
a sum not exceeding $200, or both, at the discretion of the Municipal
Court of the Borough of Lawnside.
Each and every day in which a violation of any provision of
this chapter exists shall constitute a separate violation.
The objective of this chapter is to regulate the business of
coin-operated amusement devices so as to prevent nuisances to patrons
and the public, fire hazards from overcrowding, poor ingress and egress
at premises where amusement devices are located, the promotion of
gambling, loitering or the creation of an unhealthy atmosphere for
the youth of the community or other foreseeable undesirable effects
of such devices.