Chapter 5.35
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES

Sections:

5.35.010    License required.

5.35.020    Classification of licenses.

5.35.030    License fees.

5.35.040    Restrictions.

5.35.010 License required.

It shall be unlawful for any person to display for use in his place of business any mechanical or electronic amusement device without first obtaining a license therefor. Nothing in this chapter shall in any way authorize, license or permit the use of any gambling devices whatsoever, or gambling on mechanical or electronic amusement devices, or any such action contrary to law. [Code 2000 § 16-9-1].

5.35.020 Classification of licenses.

Mechanical and electronic amusement devices shall be classified as follows:

A. Class “A.” The offering of mechanical and/or electronic amusement devices as a secondary activity of the establishment. No more than three such amusement devices are allowed at any location.

B. Class “B.” The offering of mechanical and/or electronic amusement devices as the primary activity of the establishment. Any number of mechanical and/or electronic amusement devices up to the number that can be effectively supervised and policed by the management of the establishment, as determined by inspection by the police chief or his agent, are allowed at the licensed location. [Code 2000 § 16-9-2].

5.35.030 License fees.

Those who display for use mechanical and/or electronic amusement devices classified in this chapter shall pay a license fee to the city as established from time to time by resolution of the city council. [Code 2000 § 16-9-3].

5.35.040 Restrictions.

The licenses provided for in this chapter relative to mechanical and electronic amusement devices in all classes shall be subject to the following regulations and restrictions:

A. The license shall be posted conspicuously near the mechanical and/or electronic amusement devices which shall indicate that such devices are licensed for the current year.

B. Use of mechanical and electronic amusement devices shall not be allowed during the regular school hours for primary through secondary school age students.

C. Every amusement device license issued under this chapter is subject to the right, which is hereby expressly reserved, to revoke the same should the licensee, directly or indirectly, permit the operation of any mechanical or electronic amusement device contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the ordinances of the city, or the laws of the state of Utah. Such licenses may be revoked as provided in WPCC 5.05.180.

D. Notwithstanding the provisions of WPCC 5.05.180, any mechanical or electronic amusement device being used as a gambling device may be seized, impounded and disposed of pursuant to the procedures established in the applicable sections of the Utah Code Annotated 1953.

E. It shall be a misdemeanor to falsify any information on any application for license under this title. [Code 2000 § 16-9-4].