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:
Billiard table
means any table surrounded by a ledge or cushion with or without pockets upon which balls are impelled by a stick or cue.
Licensee
means any person holding a pool hall license issued under the provisions of this article.
Pool hall
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)