[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Morrisonville 1983 by Ord. No. 436 (Title 5, Ch. 5.28, of the 1980 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Added 8-15-2012 by Ord. No. 806]
Definitions. Definitions of terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, are as follows:
COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE
Any amusement machine or device operated by means of the insertion of a coin, token, or currency for the purpose of amusement or skill and for the playing of which a fee is charged. The term includes electronic video poker games and pinball machines or other similar games. The term does not include vending machines or jukeboxes in which there are not incorporated gaming or amusement features.
OPERATOR
Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or club who sets up for operation by another or leases or distributes for the purpose of operation by another, any device(s) herein defined, whether such setting up for operation, leasing, or distributing be for a fixed charge or rental, or on the basis of a division of the income from such device or otherwise.
PROPRIETOR
Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or a club who, as the owner, lessee, or proprietor has under his or its control any establishment, place, or premises in or on which such device is placed or kept for use or play or on exhibition for the purpose of use or play.
VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL
Any electronic video game machine that, upon insertion of cash, electronic cards or vouchers, or any combination thereof, is available to play or simulate the play of a video game, including but not limited to video poker, line up, and blackjack, as authorized by the Board utilizing a video display and microprocessors in which the player may receive free games or credits that can be redeemed for cash. The term does not include a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash, or tokens or is for amusement purposes only.
[Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
License required. No person shall engage in the business of an operator of coin-operated amusement devices within the corporate limits of this municipality without having first obtained the proper license therefor.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person, firm or corporation desiring the display license required in and by this chapter shall make application for that purpose to the Village Clerk, which application shall set forth the full name and address of the applicant, the location and character of the building or place where such coin-operated amusement devices are to be located, maintained and operated, the number and brief description of such devices to be located, maintained and operated in such building or place, and the charge to be made to the customer for operating each of such devices, together with such other relevant data as the Village Board of Trustees may require. Such application shall be accompanied by the required license fee.
A. 
The license fee to be charged for such display license for each building or place where such devices are located shall be $24 per year, payable upon application for the license.
B. 
Each such display license shall terminate on September 30 next following the date of issuance. The annual fee to be paid shall be reduced in proportion to the full calendar months which have expired prior to the issuance of the license.
C. 
The license as issued shall be purely a personal privilege, valid for not to exceed one year after issuance, unless sooner revoked; and shall not constitute property nor shall it be transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily.
The licensee shall be responsible for and shall cause to have any such building or place where such devices are located to be supervised by a person over the age of 21 years.
A. 
The licensee shall not permit any minor person under the age of 17 years, unless accompanied with a parent or court appointed guardian, to operate or use any such device within any such building or place during the following time periods:
(1) 
Sunday through Thursday: 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
(2) 
Friday and Saturday: 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
B. 
The following restricted time periods shall apply, in addition to the above-described time periods, when school is in session: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
C. 
Such restricted time periods shall be conspicuously posted by the licensee upon the premises in plain view of where such devices are located.
The Village President and Board of Trustees may revoke any such display license for any violation of any applicable provision of this chapter or for the violation of any other applicable provisions of this Code.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $750 for each offense; and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
[Added 8-15-2012 by Ord. No. 806]
A. 
Gambling in general. It is unlawful to keep, place, maintain, or operate any gambling device or instrument in and upon the premises used or occupied as a place where alcoholic liquor is sold or given away, except in the following instances:
(1) 
Bingo. When conducting or participating in the game commonly known as "Bingo," when conducted in accordance with the Bingo License and Tax Act (230 ILCS 25/1 et seq.); and
(2) 
Video poker. Video gaming terminal games at licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal organization, or licensed veteran's establishment, when conducting in accordance with the Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/1 et seq.).[1]
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 1, Paragraph 6, License Required, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). See now § 111-2.
B. 
Application. Application for a license to operate video gaming terminals shall be verified by oath or affidavit and contain the following information:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(1) 
The name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual and, in the case of a copartnership, of the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; and in the case of a corporation, the date of incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the officers and directors; and if a majority in interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one person or his nominee(s), the name and address of such person(s).[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 1, Paragraph 7(B), pertaining to citizenship, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(2) 
The address of the place where the applicant proposes to operate.
(3) 
A statement whether the applicant has made a similar application for a similar license on premises other than those described in the application and the disposition of such other application.
(4) 
A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive the license under this section.
C. 
Permitting gambling. The gambling prohibition shall not apply to any game or gaming event for which a license or permit has been issued by the Illinois Gaming Board pursuant to the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., provided that such game or gaming event is conducted in full and complete compliance with all requirements of such act and all rules and regulations of the Illinois Gaming Board.
D. 
Fees. There shall be no fee for such license.
E. 
Nonassignability of license. The location of a license may be changed only upon the written permission of the President. Any license issued hereunder shall be nonassignable and nontransferable.
F. 
Placement; gambling prohibited.
(1) 
All licensed devices shall, at all times, be kept and placed in plain view of any person or persons who may frequent or be in any place of business where such devices are kept or used.
(2) 
Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize, permit, or license any gambling device of any nature whatsoever.
(3) 
Prizes and awards prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person receiving a license pursuant to this section to give or award a cash prize or equivalent to any person playing any of the tables, devices, or machines enumerated hereinabove under tournament, league or any other individual or competitive play.
G. 
Display of license. Every licensee shall frame and hang his license in a conspicuous place in the licensed premises.
H. 
Right of entry. The Chief of Police has the power to and shall inspect any place, building, or premises in which any licensed device or devices are operated or set up for operation at such times and intervals as he may deem necessary for the proper enforcement of this section.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 1, Paragraph 14, Penalty, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). See now § 111-8.