§ 18-105. Applications.  


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  • No person shall operate a business for use by its patrons in the city without first obtaining a business tax receipt. A person wishing such a business tax receipt shall make an application therefor in writing, which application shall set forth the following:

    (1)

    The name under which the business is to be conducted;

    (2)

    The location at which the business is to be carried on;

    (3)

    The name, address, and principal occupation of every person with an interest in the business;

    (4)

    A complete inventory of any amusement devices to be exhibited and used by the business patrons, including the manufacturer name, serial number, and the name of the owner of each amusement device, along with the owner's address and telephone number;

    (5)

    The serial numbers, manufacturer, and name of each amusement device;

    (6)

    Whether the applicant has been engaged in operating amusement devices and when, where and how long in each place within five years preceding the date of application;

    (7)

    An affidavit stating that all amusement devices are in compliance with applicable state laws and will continue to remain in compliance with all applicable state laws as may be amended.

    (c)

    The city shall have the right to placard and/or license each individual amusement device as shown on the inventory. The city also reserves the right to have an independent audit of the devices by a software escrow company, the cost of which shall be paid by the owner of the devices. If the city requires an amusement device to be licensed, a plastic decal or placard shall be issued to the applicant for each amusement device so covered. Application for amusement device registration stickers or placards must disclose the location where the amusement device is to be operated, manufacturer of the amusement device, the manufacturer's serial number, and the software version, if any. The registration stickers or placards are not transferable person to person, place to place, or amusement device to amusement device. No amusement device should be eligible for a registration sticker or placard if its operation involves any elements that violate local, state or federal law.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 3, 6-15-04; Ord. No. 2007-13, § 20, 3-20-07; Ord. No. 2011-38, § 4, 1-3-12)