Chapter 5.24
GAMES OF SKILL

Sections:

5.24.010    Pin and ball machines--License required--Fees--Restrictions.

5.24.020    Shuffleboard and bowling--License required-Fees--Restrictions.

5.24.030    Operator’s license--Council approval required--Applicant to sign statement.

5.24.040    Term of licenses--Sticker requirements.

5.24.050    Games of chance prohibited--Permitting operation by minors prohibited.

5.24.060    Violation--Each declared a separate offense.

5.24.070    Violation--Declared a misdemeanor.

5.24.080    Violation--Forfeiture of license fees--Hearing--Notice.

5.24.010 Pin and ball machines--License required--Fees--Restrictions.

Each and every person, firm and/or corporation having at any place or places within the city a device or devices, machine or machines, or contrivance for playing games of skill, commonly known as a pin and ball machine; or other similar contrivance in which coins may be dropped for the purpose of operating said machine, device or contrivance, which it is lawful to operate under the laws of the state, and which is a game of skill and not of chance, shall pay an annual operator’s fee of two hundred dollars, strictly in advance. In addition thereto, the local licensee shall pay the sum of thirty dollars a year, or any fraction of a year, payable strictly in advance, for each and every machine, device and/or contrivance owned and operated by such licensee. It shall not be lawful to grant any person a license fee unless said person is a resident of the city and a qualified voter therein. (Ord. 308 §1, 1937: Ord. 305 §1, 1937).

5.24.020 Shuffleboard and bowling--License required-Fees--Restrictions.

Every person, firm or corporation having at any place or places within the city devices, machines or games commonly known as shuffleboard, "bowling" or other similar devices, machines or games, but not including a bowling alley, whether coin-operated or otherwise paid for by persons playing the same, shall pay an operator’s license fee of fifty dollars annually, in advance, and in addition thereto the local licensee in whose establishment the machine, device or game is placed shall pay two dollars and fifty cents per month for each and every machine, device or game. No person shall be granted a license as local licensee unless such person is a resident of the city and a registered voter therein. (Ord. 401 §1, 1958: Ord. 305 §1-A, 1937).

5.24.030 Operator’s license--Council approval required--Applicant to sign statement.

The council has the right to reject any and all applications for an operator’s license or licenses, if it sees fit. Before any license or permit is granted, the application therefor must be approved by the city council, and before any permit or license becomes effective, the person, firm and/or corporation shall sign a statement that he will be governed by the provisions of this chapter and that if he fails to comply therewith, all moneys paid for the operator’s license or fees paid or any money paid in any manner shall be forfeited to the city. (Ord. 305 §2, 1937).

5.24.040 Term of licenses--Sticker requirements.

An operator’s license shall be good only for the calendar year in which and for which the same is issued. The monthly license for a machine shall be good only for the month in which it is issued. The city clerk-treasurer shall issue to each licensee a sticker showing the description, the number and location of each machine and/or device and the name of the licensee operating such machine and/or device, which sticker shall be attached to the machine and/or device. It is unlawful to operate or permit the operation of such machine and/or device unless it has such sticker thereto attached in a place where the same may be read by the public. (Ord. 305 §5, 1937).

5.24.050 Games of chance prohibited--Permitting operation by minors prohibited.

A.    It is unlawful to operate any game, device or contrivance, or to permit it to be operated, which is not strictly a game of skill and not of chance.

B.    It shall be unlawful to permit any minor to play upon or operate a machine, device and/or contrivance licensed under this chapter. (Ord. 305 §4, 1937).

5.24.060 Violation--Each declared a separate offense.

Each and every violation of this chapter shall be deemed and held to be a separate offense. (Ord. 305 §7, 1937).

5.24.070 Violation--Declared a misdemeanor.

Any person, firm and/or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or failing to comply with any provisions hereof, shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 305 §6(part), 1937).

5.24.080 Violation--Forfeiture of license fees--Hearing-Notice.

The city council, upon proof of the conviction of any operator or licensee of any violation or failure to comply with this chapter, may forfeit all moneys deposited for operator’s or license fees; but the council shall give said operator due notice, so that he may have his day in court and may produce witnesses and shall be given a chance to make such showing as he may desire before the council passes upon the forfeiture of said fees. (Ord. 305 §6(part), 1937).