II. Offenses Against the Person (Reserved)

III. Offenses Against Public Decency

Chapter 9.16
GAMBLING

Sections:

9.16.010    Definitions.

9.16.020    Gambling prohibited in public places.

9.16.030    Betting prohibited.

9.16.040    Keeping premises where gambling is conducted prohibited.

9.16.050    Visiting premises where gambling is conducted prohibited.

9.16.060    Inviting persons to premises where gambling is conducted prohibited.

9.16.070    Sale of items won as the result of gambling prohibited.

9.16.080    Violation deemed misdemeanor.

9.16.010 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

A. “Bet” and “betting” mean an agreement, express or implied, between two or more persons that money in contributing which all agreeing take part, shall become the property of one or some of them on the happening or not happening in the future of an event which, at the time, is an uncertainty, or upon the ascertainment of a fact in dispute.

B. “Gamble” and “gambling” means the playing at a game, device or contrivance in which the element of chance is the controlling factor for stakes, or the betting on the result of any game, device or contrivance, whether it be one of skill or chance.

C. “Public place” means any premises or place except a bona fide private dwelling or an apartment, suite or room, which is used in good faith as the residence of one or more persons, in an apartment house, lodginghouse, hotel or other institution of similar character.

D. “Stake” means a fund contributed by two or more persons on an understanding, express or implied, that each one so contributing is to have a chance to gain a portion or all of such fund, dependent on the happening or not happening of some uncertain event. (1960 code § 14.7)

9.16.020 Gambling prohibited in public places.

It is unlawful for any person in any public place within the City to gamble at cards, dice or any other game, device or contrivance. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; 1960 code § 14.8)

9.16.030 Betting prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person in any public place within the City to gamble at cards, dice or any other game, device or contrivance. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; 1960 code § 14.9)

9.16.040 Keeping premises where gambling is conducted prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person in the City knowingly to keep or maintain or conduct or contribute to the support of any public place where gambling or betting is being habitually carried on or conducted, or knowingly to let or underlet or transfer the possession of any house or premises for use for such purposes. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; 1960 code § 14.11)

9.16.050 Visiting premises where gambling is conducted prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person within the City knowingly to visit any public place where gambling or betting is being carried on or conducted. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; 1960 code § 14.10)

9.16.060 Inviting persons to premises where gambling is conducted prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person who has knowledge of the character of the place to invite, entice or persuade any person or persons to visit any public place where gambling or betting is being carried on or conducted. (1960 code § 14.12)

9.16.070 Sale of items won as the result of gambling prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person in any public place within the City to buy or sell anything of value won in any game or as the result of any bet or as a result of the determination of any uncertain event. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; 1960 code § 14.13)

9.16.080 Violation deemed misdemeanor.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Penalties for misdemeanors shall be as set forth in Penal Code Section 19. (Ord. 1217 § 8, 1986)