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AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 3-3-14.1 AMUSEMENTS -VIDEO
GAMING MACHINES IN THE CITY OF CANTON
WHEREAS, the Legal and Ordinance Committee has determined that it is
necessary and in the best interest of the City of Canton to create section 3-3-14.1 in the
Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, section 3-3-14.1 is being created due to the administrative cost
associated with these activities and the process to regulate and the enforcement of such
activities a fee increase shall be implemented; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That the foregoing recitals aze hereby found to be fact.
2. That section 3-3-14.1 of the Canton Municipal Code is hereby created to read
as follows:
3-3-14.1: VIDEO GAMING MACHINES: Definition: "Video gaming machine"
means any electronic video game machine that, upon insertion of cash, is
available to play or simulate the play of a video game, including but not
limited to video poker, in line, and blackjack, utilizing a video display and
microprocessors in which the player may receive free games or credits that
can be redeemed for cash. The term does not include a machine that
directly dispenses coins, cash, or tokens or is for amusement purposes
only.
a. License Required: Every person, firm or corporation, operating its
place of business or carrying on its activities at a location within
the territorial limits of the City of Canton, Illinois, shall first obtain
a license for each video gaming machine operated or active at such
location. The annual license fee for each such machine shall be the
sum of Fifty dollars ($50.00) payable, by the owner of the gaming
machines, annually in advance and no fee or portion thereof shall
be refunded. The license shall be displayed on each machine at all
times.
b. Application for License: Before any license shall be granted under
the terms of this Section, the person seeking said license shall file
with the Clerk, an application showing the location where the
video gaming machine for which license is sought will be placed.
The Mayor shall then grant said license, attested by the Clerk.
c. Penalty: Any person convicted for a violation of any of the
provisions of this Section shall be punished by a fine of not less
than one hundred dollazs ($100.00) nor more than five hundred
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dollars ($500.00). Each video gaming machine, which is not
licensed, shall constitute a separate offense.
3. That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage by
the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, and approval
by the Mayor thereof.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular
meeting this 16th day of September , 2003, upon a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Aldermen Reed, Filling~am, Carl, Harn, Sarff, ,Test, Molleck, Hart-
ford.
NAYS: None .
ABSENT: None .
Attest:
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ancy Whites, ity Clerk
Approved:
Jerry M. Bohler, Mayor