IV. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
Chapter 9.32
GAMBLING1
Sections:
9.32.010 Game--Operation unlawful.
9.32.020 Visiting or frequenting gambling place unlawful.
9.32.030 Devices--Nuisance--Confiscation and destruction.
9.32.010 Game--Operation unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person to operate or assist in the operation of any gambling game played for money or other representative of value, or to operate or assist in the operation of any lottery. (Ord. 2104 §1, 2023; Ord. 306 §12, 1951).
9.32.020 Visiting or frequenting gambling place unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person to visit or frequent any gambling place or place where lottery is conducted. (Ord. 2104 §1, 2023; Ord. 306 §13, 1951).
9.32.030 Devices--Nuisance--Confiscation and destruction.
It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession any property, instrumentality or device designed or peculiarly adapted for use in any gambling game. Any such property, instrumentality or device is declared to be a nuisance, and it shall be the duty of any police officer to seize any such gambling paraphernalia and forthwith to deliver the same into the custody of the city recorder. Upon the conviction of any person violating the provisions of this section, it shall be the duty of the city recorder to order any gambling paraphernalia so taken from such person to be confiscated and destroyed. (Ord. 2104 §1, 2023; Ord. 306 §14, 1951).
9.32.040 Bingo.
Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, any charitable, fraternal or religious organizations may make written application to the city manager, upon forms to be provided by the city, to conduct games of bingo. Such application shall be scheduled before the next regular council meeting, and the city council shall consider the application and may approve, deny or approve the application with conditions. The council may periodically, on its own motion, review the application, and revoke such approval or add additional conditions as it deems in the best interest of the city. All applicants shall comply with all other federal, state and local laws and regulations governing conduct of such games. (Ord. 2104 §1, 2023; Ord. 1969 §1(part), 2013; Ord. 1334 §1, 1979).
For statutory provisions concerning gambling and related offenses, see ORS 167.108--167.167.