The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
means any table surrounded by a ledge or cushion with or
without pockets upon which balls are impelled by a stick or cue.
means any person holding a pool hall license issued under
the provisions of this article.
means any place or establishment owning and operating one
or more billiard tables for profit.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-31; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-51; 2007 Code, sec. 8-56)
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a pool hall between
the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and between
1:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-32; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-52; 2007 Code, sec. 8-57)
Any pool hall within the city shall be subject to inspection
by members of the health department and the police department.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-33; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-53; 2007 Code, sec. 8-58)
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a pool hall in
the city without first obtaining a license therefor from the city
manager or designee.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-41; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-71; 2007 Code, sec. 8-90; Ordinance adopting 2022 Code)
Each person desiring to operate a pool hall in the city shall
make an application in writing on forms provided by the city requesting
a license for such pool hall. Each application for a license shall
be verified under oath and filed with the city manager or designee.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-42; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-72; 2007 Code, sec. 8-91; Ordinance adopting 2022 Code)
Each application for a license to operate a pool hall shall
contain the following information:
(1)
The
name, age, gender, address and telephone number of the applicant.
(2)
Location
of the proposed pool hall.
(3)
Number
of persons to be employed by the applicant, if any, and the nature
of such employment.
(4)
Whether
the applicant has ever been charged with or convicted of a felony
involving moral turpitude, any violation of the liquor laws, or any
offense involving lewd or indecent conduct or controlled substances,
or any other misdemeanor, other than traffic violations, and full
information concerning the conviction.
(5)
A
statement that any violation of state law, this code or city ordinances
which may occur at such establishment will be reported promptly to
the police department.
(6)
A
statement that no person will be allowed to work or perform duties
at such establishment who has been convicted of a crime involving
moral turpitude, or any offense involving immoral acts, lewd or indecent
conduct or controlled substances.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-43; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-73; 2007 Code, sec. 8-92)
It shall be unlawful for any applicant for a license under the
provisions of this division to make any false statement while making
application therefor.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-44; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-74; 2007 Code, sec. 8-93)
No license shall be issued under this division for any premises
which does not meet with the approval of the police department and
fire marshal as to location and construction. All buildings used for
such operation shall be maintained in a sound, structural condition
with adequate lighting and in a clean, habitable condition.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-45; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-75; 2007 Code, sec. 8-94)
(a)
No
license to operate a pool hall shall be issued under the provisions
of this division if the applicant:
(1)
Is not a person of good moral character as shown by the application
of the applicant or by police investigation.
(2)
Has had a license revoked during the past two years.
(3)
Has had a license denied during the past 12 months.
(4)
May be denied a license pursuant to V.T.C.A., Occupations Code chapter
53.
(b)
No
license to operate a pool hall shall be issued unless the premises
to be used meet the sanitary provisions of this code, state law, and
city ordinances, rules and regulations.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-47; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-76; 2007 Code, sec. 8-95)
Any license issued under the provisions of this division may
be revoked or suspended pursuant to V.T.C.A., Occupations Code chapter
53.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-48; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-77; 2007 Code, sec. 8-96)
No license issued under the provisions of this division may
be transferred to any other location or person.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-49; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-78; 2007 Code, sec. 8-97)
All licenses issued under the provisions of this division shall
be prominently displayed by the licensee at the pool hall.
(1973 Code, sec. 5-50; 1991 Code,
sec. 6-79; 2007 Code, sec. 8-98)
