Chapter 5.50
INTERNET SWEEPSTAKES CAFES
Sections:
5.50.010 Definitions.
A. “Computerized sweepstakes device” shall mean any computer, machine, game or apparatus which, upon insertion of a coin, token, access number, magnetic card or similar object, or upon payment of anything of value, may be operated by the public generally for use in a contest of skill, entertainment, amusement or chance whether or not registering a score, and which provides the user with a chance to win anything of value or any cash payout or anything that could be redeemed, directly or indirectly, for any cash payout and which is not regulated as gambling, a lottery or as a gaming device under state or local law.
B. “Internet sweepstakes cafe” shall mean any premises upon which a computerized sweepstakes device is located for the use or entertainment of the public, whether or not such premises has other business purposes of any nature whatsoever. (Ord. 1-14 § 1 (part): Ord. 16-12 § 1 (part))
5.50.020 Prohibitions.
A. Internet sweepstakes cafes are prohibited within the city.
B. It is unlawful for any person to establish, manage or otherwise engage in the business of operating an Internet sweepstakes cafe.
C. It is unlawful for any person, either as owner, lessee, agent, employee, mortgagor, or otherwise, to knowingly permit any room, building or premises, or any furniture, fixtures, equipment or other article or anything of value to be used in the city for or in connection with any Internet sweepstakes cafe.
D. The operation, conduct or maintenance of an Internet sweepstakes cafe is a public nuisance. (Ord. 1-14 § 1 (part): Ord. 16-12 § 1 (part))
5.50.030 Violations.
Any person violating, or causing or permitting to be violated, any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1-14 § 1 (part): Ord. 16-12 § 1 (part))
5.50.040 Exceptions.
Nothing in this chapter includes or applies to any act which is made a public offense by any section of the California Penal Code or by any other law of the state of California. (Ord. 1-14 § 1 (part): Ord. 16-12 § 1 (part))