For the purpose of this division, the following definitions
shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
Any table surrounded by a ledge or cushion with or without
pockets upon which balls are impelled by a stick or cue.
Any person holding a pool hall license issued under the provisions
of this division.
Any place or establishment which is required by state law
to pay an occupation tax to the state for owning and operating one
or more billiard tables.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Chapter 111,
Section 111.60)
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.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Chapter 111,
Section 111.61)
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a pool hall in
the city without first obtaining a license therefor from the city
secretary.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Chapter 111,
Section 111.62)
(a)
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 in triplicate with the city secretary.
(b)
Each
application for a license to operate a pool hall shall contain the
following information:
(1)
The
name, age, sex, race, marital status, address and telephone number
of applicant.
(2)
Location
of the proposed pool hall.
(3)
Number
of persons to be employed by 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 narcotics, or any other
misdemeanor, other than traffic violations, and full information concerning
the conviction.
(5)
A
statement that any violations 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 narcotics.
(c)
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.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Chapter 111,
Section 111.63)
The fee to be charged and collected for any license issued under
the provisions of this division shall be one-half the fee charged
by state law.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Chapter 111,
Section 111.64)
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)
Has
been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude or any offense
involving immoral acts, lewd or indecent conduct or narcotics.
(5)
Unless
the premises to be used meets the sanitary provisions of this code,
state law, city ordinances, rules and regulations.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Chapter 111,
Section 111.65)
Any license issued under the provisions of this division may
be revoked or suspended upon the violation by the licensee of any
applicable provision of this code, state law, city ordinance, rule
or regulation by the licensee or any of his employees.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Chapter 111,
Section 111.66)
All licenses issued under the provisions of this division shall
be prominently displayed by the licensee at the pool hall.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Chapter 111,
Section 111.67)
Any pool hall within the city shall be subject to inspection
by members of the health department and the police department at any
time.
(1995 Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Chapter 111,
Section 111.68)
