As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AMUSEMENT GAME
Any mechanical, electric or electronic device used or designed
to be operated for entertainment or as a game of skill by the insertion
of a piece of money, coin, token or other article or by paying money
to have it activated. This definition does not include a jukebox;
rides; bowling alleys; any device maintained within a residence for
the use of the occupants thereof and their guests; or any device,
the possession or use of which is prohibited by law.
GAME ROOM
A building or place containing one or more amusement games,
including an electronic games center.
OWNER
A record owner, contract purchaser, lessee, assignee, bailee,
receiver or trustee.
PERSON
One or more individuals, a corporation, partnership, association,
trust or firm and any trustee, receiver or assignee.
TOWN
The Town of Niskayuna.
No person shall maintain or operate a game room
in the Town unless it is licensed pursuant to these provisions.
Game room licenses shall expire annually at
the end of the calendar year. Applications for renewal of game room
licenses shall be submitted at least 30 days before the expiration
of the existing license. Fees for the remainder of 1981 shall be prorated.
The Town Board may revoke a game room license
for cause after a public hearing.