Chapter 5.28
COIN OPERATED MACHINES
Sections:
5.28.030 License—Rate—Vending machine.
5.28.040 License—Rate—Music machine.
5.28.010 Definition.
“Coin or slug operated music machine” is defined as any mechanical instrument, device or contrivance for furnishing music where by the deposit of a coin or slug said instrument, device or contrivance is operated or is made available for the furnishing of music. (Prior code § 2360)
5.28.020 License—Required.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, copartnership, club or association to have at any place of business or in any public place in this city any coin or slug operated vending machine or music machine without having procured a license for the operation thereof in this city. (Prior code § 2361)
5.28.030 License—Rate—Vending machine.
For each and every vending machine or vending device vending or delivering merchandise of any character, which for the coin inserted delivers only such merchandise and has no amusement feature or device connected therewith, and which does not in the operation thereof deliver any token or slug, a license fee of two dollars per year shall be paid. (Prior code § 2362)
5.28.040 License—Rate—Music machine.
For each and every music machine, which for the coin inserted furnishes only music and has no amusement feature or device connected therewith, and which does not in the operation thereof deliver any token or slug, a license fee of seven dollars and fifty cents per quarter shall be paid. (Prior code § 2363)
5.28.050 Violation.
A. The operation of any coin or slug operated music machine or vending machine without the procuring of such license is declared to be a misdemeanor. Any person, firm, corporation, copartnership, club or association violating this chapter by maintaining or operating for public use at any place of business or in any place in this city any coin or slug operated vending machine or music machine without first procuring a license so to do as in this chapter provided is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Maintenance of each said machine shall constitute a separate offense. (Prior code §§ 2364, 2364.1)