[Adopted 7-20-1960 by Ord. No. 345]
From and after the enactment of this article,
it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association
to operate a mobile amusement device on the streets of the Township
of Bristol.
Within 30 days from the enactment of this article,
all owners or operators of mechanical amusement devices, such as merry-go-rounds,
whips, Ferris wheels and the like, shall be required to have their
equipment inspected by such persons as are designated by the Township
Manager. Such inspection shall principally take into consideration
the safety of the particular device.
In the event that the device is deemed to be
unsafe, it shall be unlawful for any individual or any person, firm
or corporation to operate the same within the Township of Bristol.
An inspection certificate showing that the device
has been inspected and approved for operation shall be issued to the
owner or operator of the amusement device, and the same shall be kept
on the premises where the device is operated and shall be produced
upon request of a duly designated Township official.
Commencing January 1, 1961, and annually thereafter,
no amusement device shall begin its seasonal operation until the same
has been inspected and approved; and further, each machine shall be
inspected at eight-week intervals between the first of May and the
31st of October.
The owner or operator of an amusement device
shall pay the cost of inspection for each and every inspection.
[Amended 10-20-1992 by Ord. No. 92-17]
The owners and operators of any mechanical or
electrical amusement device operating within the Township of Bristol
shall produce proof of general public liability insurance in amounts
of $1,000,000 for each person and $500,000 for each accident and $5,000
property damage to the Managing Director at the time of each inspection.
The Township of Bristol shall be named as an additional insured.
[Amended 10-20-1992 by Ord. No. 92-17]
For any and every violation of the provisions
of this article, the owner or operator of the premises upon which
the device is operated shall be liable, upon conviction thereof, to
a fine or penalty not exceeding $600 for each and every offense, which
shall inure to the benefit and use of the Township with the costs
of suit, and in default of payment thereof, the violator shall be
committed to the county prison for a period not exceeding 30 days
for each and every offense. Each day's continuance of such violation
after notification shall constitute a separate offense, punishable
by a like fine or penalty. Such fines shall be collected as like fines
are now collected by law.
