Sec. 10-99Violations and grounds for revocation of license

Commission of any of the following acts by a licensee, agent, or employee of a pool room, game room, billiard hall or internet cafe shall be a violation of law and shall be grounds for revocation of the license:

(1) Engaging in, or permitting or allowing on the premises, sales, in violation of state or federal law, of "controlled substances," as that term is defined by state and/or federal law. The terms "permitting" and "allowing" as used herein include sales where the owner or operator in charge knew, or in the exercise of ordinary care should have known, that such sales were taking place, and failed to take effective action to stop them.

(2) Permitting persons to loiter on the premises without legitimate business reasons who are known to the owner or operator or manager in charge of such business, or who in the exercise of ordinary care should be known to them, or who are reputed to be, illegal sellers or purveyors of controlled substances as heretofore defined.

(3) Permitting any gambling or betting in the place of business or on the premises.

(4) Permitting or committing any violation of state law or city ordinance.

(5) It shall be unlawful for any person under 18 years of age to play billiards in, or for any other purpose to enter or remain in, a pool room, game room, or billiard hall during hours and times when alcoholic beverages are sold, consumed, or dispensed therein. This subsection shall not apply to persons under 18 years of age who are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any person desiring admission thereto during hours and times when alcoholic beverages are sold, consumed, or dispensed, who is or appears to be under 18 years of age, shall produce satisfactory identification and age verification or certify his or her age in writing or produce a written permit before he or she shall be allowed entry.

History: (Ord. No. 2019-05, § 1(Exh. A), 11-7-2019)