Chapter 5.60
MECHANICAL MUSIC MACHINES*
Sections:
*The provisions of this chapter are exempted from the operation of the business and occupation tax, Chapter 5.05 LMC.
5.60.010 License required.
It is unlawful for the proprietor of any restaurant, tavern or other public place or establishment in the city to allow the playing of records or music therein by mechanical means or otherwise for a fee to be charged any patron or patrons of such establishment desiring the music to be played, without having obtained a “for hire” music license as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 439 § 1, 1943).
5.60.020 Hours of operation.
No such music shall be played in any restaurant, tavern or other public place or establishment in the city between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. of any day. (Ord. 439 § 1, 1943).
5.60.030 License – Fee.
The fee for such license shall be at the rate of $30.00 per year, per machine, payable in advance on the first day of January of each year. (Ord. 1546 § 1, 1972; Ord. 439 § 2, 1943).
5.60.040 License – Issuance.
The license shall be issued by the city clerk on the application of the proprietor of the place or establishment sought to be licensed, and shall run to the applicant and place of business sought to be licensed. (Ord. 439 § 2, 1943).
5.60.050 License – Transfer.
Such license shall not be transferred without the consent of the city council duly and regularly given in open meeting. (Ord. 439 § 2, 1943).
5.60.060 Refunds not allowed.
No reduction in the license fee shall be made by the city clerk for the issuance of licenses expiring less than one year from the year issued. (Ord. 439 § 3, 1943).