[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of
Haddon 11-5-1974 by Ord. No. 601. Amendments noted where applicable.]
No person, firm or corporation shall operate a poolroom or billiard
parlor, or both, within the Township of Haddon, without first obtaining a
license as provided by this chapter.
Any person, firm or corporation wishing to operate a poolroom or billiard
parlor, or both, within the Township of Haddon, shall file with the Chief
of Police of such Township the following information, which shall constitute
an application for a license to operate a poolroom or billiard parlor, or
both, within the Township of Haddon:
A.
Name of applicant.
B.
Permanent address of applicant.
C.
Place or places where applicant intends to operate a
poolroom or billiard parlor, or both.
D.
Whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted
of a crime, misdemeanor or violation of any ordinance concerning the operation
of a poolroom or billiard parlor, or both.
Upon receipt of the application set forth above, the Chief of Police
of the Township of Haddon shall cause such investigation to be made of the
applicant's business and moral character as he deems necessary for the protection
of the public good. His investigation may include photographing and fingerprinting
of the applicant. If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's character
or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory and contrary to the
public welfare, the Chief of Police shall deny the application. If, as a result
of such investigation, the applicant's character and business responsibility
are found to be satisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse his approval
of the application, thereby authorizing the Township Clerk to issue a license
for the operation of the poolroom or billiard parlor, or both, as intended
by the applicant.
A license issued in accordance with this chapter shall be valid for
one year, but the applicant may renew such license from year to year upon
paying the requisite license fees and maintenance of the applicant's character
and business responsibility.
[Amended 12-26-2006 by Ord. No. 1170]
The license fee for each pool table or billiard table, or both, used in any poolroom or billiard parlor within the Township of Haddon shall be as provided in Chapter 111, Fees. This fee shall be paid upon issuance of the initial license or any renewal license.
It shall be unlawful for any operator of a poolroom or billiard parlor,
or both, within the Township of Haddon, to permit any person 16 years old
or under to remain on the premises or to play pool or billiards, or both,
unless such minor is accompanied by a parent or legally appointed guardian
of any such minor.
[Amended 4-7-1987 by Ord.
No. 819]
Any person, persons or corporation violating this chapter shall, upon
conviction thereof, pay a fine not exceeding $1,000 or be imprisoned in the
county jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both, for each offense, in
the discretion of the court.
