[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Pemberton 9-18-1978
by Ord. No. 9-1978 (Ch. 21A of the 1975 Code). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Each machine which, upon the insertion of a coin, trade-token or slug,
operates or may be operated as a game or contest of skill or amusement of
any kind or description and which contains no automatic payoff device for
the return of money or trade-token or slug or which makes no provision whatever
for the return of money to the player.
Any machine, apparatus or contrivance which is used or may be used as
a game of skill and amusement wherein or whereby the player initiates, employs
or directs any force generated by the machine.
A billiard or pool table.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate,
maintain or conduct any such mechanical amusement device open to the public
without having first obtained a license therefor as is herein required. All
applications for such licenses shall state thereon the intended location of
the place of business and the number of mechanical amusement devices to be
used therein.
The annual fee for such license shall be $50 per year or any portion
of a year for each mechanical amusement device. The license period shall be
the same as the calendar year.
No license shall be issued except to a person of good character approved
by the Borough Council. Upon approval of the applicant and the payment of
the license fee, the Borough Clerk shall issue a license for the calendar
year. One license shall be issued for each device licensed, and it shall be
placed in a conspicuous place and so affixed so it cannot be transferred from
one machine to another.
No minor under the age of 18 years shall be allowed or permitted to
play, use or operate any mechanical amusement device licensed hereunder after
10:30 p.m., prevailing time.
All such devices shall at all times be kept in plain view of any person
or persons who may frequent or be in any place of business where such devices
are kept or used. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize,
permit or license any gambling device of any nature whatsoever.
The Chief of Police shall be responsible for inspecting or causing an
inspection of any place or building in which any such device or devices are
operated as well as to test such device on reasonable occasions to determine
their compliance herewith.
In addition to any penalty imposed, the Borough Council may revoke such
license for any violation of this chapter or of any ordinance pertaining to
the conduct of such business.
