CARDROOMS

Sacramento City Code tit. 5, ch. 5.32

in effect

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.010 Cardroom-Defined.

5.32.010 Cardroom-Defined. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "cardroom" means and includes any place which holds a license to operate a public cardroom within the city and engages in the business of operating card tables. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.001)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.020 Cardroom license-Required.

5.32.020 Cardroom license-Required. It is unlawful for any person to engage in, carry on, maintain or conduct or cause to be engaged in, carried on, maintained or conducted any cardroom or tables which are used by the public for playing of cards and at which money or anything of value is wagered or for the use of which a fee or compensation is charged players, without first obtaining a license from the city. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 2004-018 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-1)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.030 Statement of purpose.

5.32.030 Statement of purpose. A. The regulatory provisions of this chapter are necessary to ensure that cardrooms are operated reasonably for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and to conform to state-mandated requirements set by California's Gambling Control Act. B. Pursuant to Section 5.32.060, the city manager, with the assistance of the chief of police, will conduct a thorough investigation into the background of applicants in order to assure that potential licensees will not foster criminal activity, will not be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the city, are of sound moral character, and that licensure is in the public interest. C. Section 5.32.070 limits the number of cardroom licenses issued to one for each one hundred thousand (100,000) residents of the city, with a maximum of four. The purpose of this limitation is to limit the gambling within this community to a level which will be a source of entertainment and recreation for local citizens while preventing a casino-like atmosphere in this community. A casino-like atmosphere, where gambling becomes a major industry or attraction and the community a center for gamblers from other jurisdictions, is detrimental to the development of this community. Increased and unrestrained gambling creates greater law enforcement problems, thereby compromising the ability of law enforcement to control the criminal and peace-disturbing effects thereof and diverting police resources from other law enforcement activity. The limiting of the number of licenses and cardrooms to one for each one hundred thousand (100,000) residents, with a maximum of four, assists in the accomplishment of these goals as opposed to permitting a greater number of licensed cardrooms. D. Accordingly, the chief of police has determined, and the city council finds, that a limitation of one card-room per one hundred thousand (100,000) residents of the city, with a maximum of four, will minimize many of the above-mentioned problems without undue burden on stable and reputable cardrooms. The purpose of this title is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the community, to assure that city law enforcement resources are efficiently allocated, and to provide cardrooms where citizens of this city can safely enjoy the entertainment provided by reputable cardrooms. (Ord. 2016-0016 § 1; Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-2)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.040 Application for cardroom license.

5.32.040 Application for cardroom license. An applicant for a cardroom license shall submit an application to the city manager or the city manager's designee. The application shall include, among other things, the following: A. The true name of the applicant, together with the true names of all persons directly or indirectly interested in conducting the business, including all members of any firm or partnership. A corporate applicant shall list officers, directors and principal owners, including all owners of ten percent or more of the corporate stock. B. Whether the applicant or any individual listed in subsection A of this section has at any time been convicted of a felony, or an offense involving moral turpitude, narcotics, fraud, or gambling laws or ordinances; and whether the applicant would be disqualified from holding a state gambling license for any reason specified in California Business and Professions Code Section 19859. C. Whether any permit or license granted to applicant or any individual listed in subsection A of this section to engage in any business or do any act within any jurisdiction has been revoked or denied and, if so, the circumstances surrounding the revocation or denial. D. The location and a description of the premises upon which the applicant proposes to conduct a cardroom and a statement of the property interest of the applicant in the premises as owner, lessee or otherwise. If premises is leased or rented, applicant shall submit a copy of the lease or rental agreement. E. The number of card tables to be operated on the premises. The number of tables shall not exceed that as provided by Section 5.32.180(B). F. Such further information bearing on the identity and character of the applicant or any individual listed in subsection A of this section or the use, location, or condition of the premises as the city manager or designee may require. G. A copy of a valid conditional use permit as required by the Planning and Development Code. If the conditional use permit is not available when the application is submitted, the applicant must submit the conditional use permit within twelve (12) months from the date of application submission. (Ord. 2016-0022 § 1; Ord. 2016-0016 § 2; Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 2004-018 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-3)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.050 Fee and surety bond.

5.32.050 Fee and surety bond. A. Cardroom licenses shall pay annually a business operations tax as required by Chapter 3.08 of this code. In addition to the aforementioned business operations tax, under Chapter 3.08 of this code, a nonrefundable application fee established by resolution of the city council shall be charged and collected from the applicant at the time of making application under Section 5.32.040 of this chapter. B. In addition to any application fee and business operation taxes imposed by the city on the business of a cardroom, each licensee shall be charged a quarterly table operation fee for each card table operated by the licensee or to be operated by the applicant. The amount of this quarterly fee shall be set by resolution of the city council and shall be based upon any and all costs incurred by the city related to this title, including, but not limited to, the cost to the city of enforcement and revenue administration of this title. C. The quarterly table operation fee shall be paid quarterly in advance by the applicant or licensee to the revenue division. The first quarterly fee shall be due at the filing of the initial application for a cardroom license. Thereafter, the quarterly table operation fee shall be paid, in advance, for the succeeding quarter. Payment shall be made on or before January 1st, April 1st, June 1st, and September 1st; except that, if any of these days falls on a Sunday or a city holiday, the quarterly due date for payment shall be the day before such Sunday or city holiday. The quarterly table operation fee shall be delinquent if not received or postmarked on or before the quarterly due date for payment as such quarterly due date is defined above. All licensees shall pay the quarterly table operation fee commencing April 1, 1995. D. Prior to the beginning of each quarter, the licensee shall notify the chief of police as to the number of tables to be operated for that new quarter and shall pay to the revenue division the table operation fee accordingly. Upon payment of the quarterly table operation fee, the revenue division shall issue a receipt indicating the number of tables the licensee is permitted for that quarter. In the event that the licensee reduces the number of tables in operation during a quarter, the city shall not rebate any of the previously paid table operation fee for that quarter. In the event that the licensee desires to increase the number of tables in operation during a quarter, the licensee shall pay to the revenue division the additional table operation fee for that entire quarter regardless of when during the quarter the additional table(s) are added. E. Exempted from this quarterly fee are tables in excess of the number specified on the license and which are used for promotional or tournament play; provided, however, that pursuant to Section 5.32.180(B) or (L) of this chapter, the total number of regular tables and promotional/tournament tables in use shall not exceed that as provided in Section 5.32.180(B) of this chapter. Such promotional or tournament play and the use of such additional tables for such promotions and tournaments shall not exceed four days in any calendar month. The chief of police shall be notified seven days in advance of the promotional or tournament events and shall be notified of the duration and dates of such events. F. On the denial by the city of an application of a cardroom license, the quarterly table operation fee paid by the applicant or licensee shall be rebated to the applicant or licensee by the revenue division. The rebate shall not be made by the revenue division until the appeal period on the denial has elapsed or, if an appeal is filed, until a final decision upholding the denial has been made and the appeal has become final in the administrative or judicial process, whichever is applicable. G. If the applicant's or licensee's appeal of the denial is granted, the applicant or licensee shall owe and pay the appropriate table operation fee to the revenue division prior to the issuance of the cardroom license. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 2004-018 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-4)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.060 City manager's action on application.

5.32.060 City manager's action on application. A. An application for a cardroom license shall be investigated by the city manager who shall obtain recommendations and reports from the chief of police concerning the character of the applicant or any individual listed in Section 5.32.040(A), and any law enforcement problems that the operation of the cardroom might cause. B. The city manager may deny an application for a cardroom license if, in the city manager's opinion, the cardroom is to be located in an area of the city where, or operated under circumstances in which it might tend to create a public nuisance, where the granting of the license would be contrary to the public interest, or issuance of a license to the applicant is, in the opinion of the city manager, contrary to the interests and health, safety and welfare of the city. C. The city manager shall not grant a cardroom license if the applicant does not submit a complete application as required by Section 5.32.040. D. The city manager may impose conditions on the cardroom license. Violations of cardroom license conditions are grounds for suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to Section 5.32.110(A). (Ord. 2016-0016 § 3; Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 2004-018 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-5)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.070 Limitation on the number of cardroom licenses.

5.32.070 Limitation on the number of cardroom licenses. A. No cardroom license shall be granted when the number of cardroom licensees in the city exceeds the ratio of one cardroom for every one hundred thousand (100,000) population of the city according to the latest population figures from the California Department of Finance; provided, however, that the maximum number of cardroom licenses which may be issued shall not exceed four. B. The number of cardroom licenses shall be reduced whenever any cardroom license is revoked, surrendered, expires without renewal or the licensee is no longer licensed by the state of California. No current licensee whose license is hereafter revoked or surrendered, or expires without renewal shall be eligible for a new license until the number of cardroom licenses in the city is fewer than four and he or she is selected according to the procedure described in this title for selection of new licensees. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 2004-018 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-6)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.080 Work permits required for cardroom employees.

5.32.080 Work permits required for cardroom employees. A. Cardroom employees shall be required to obtain a work permit from the chief of police. For the purpose of this section, "cardroom employees" are defined as any natural person employed in the operation of the cardroom, including without limitation dealers, floor persons, security employees, countroom personnel, cage personnel, collection personnel, surveillance personnel, data processing personnel, appropriate maintenance personnel, waiters and waitresses, and secretaries, or any other natural person whose employment duties require or authorize access to restricted cardroom establishment areas. Only one work permit shall be required each year even though the holder of a work permit may change his or her place of employment within the city. Each cardroom employee shall pay the sums established by resolution of the city council for his or her first permit, and for a permit renewal. B. The chief of police shall deny an application for a work permit if, in the opinion of the chief of police, approval of the application is contrary to the interest and the health, safety and welfare of the city, or if the applicant has been convicted of a felony or any other offense involving moral turpitude, or has been convicted of any narcotics violation or violation of any gambling laws or ordinances, or if the applicant would be disqualified from holding a state gambling license for any of the reasons specified in California Business and Professions Code Section 19859. All applicants must provide a full set of fingerprints to be submitted to the Department of Justice for a criminal history background check. C. Any application for a work permit shall be subject to objection by the California Division of Gambling Control. If the division objects to the issuance of a work permit, it shall be denied. Such a denial may be reviewed in accordance with the Gambling Control Act (California Business and Professions Code Sections 19800 et seq.). (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 99-028 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-7)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.090 Issuance of new cardroom licenses.

5.32.090 Issuance of new cardroom licenses. A. Whenever the number of licenses falls below four, the city manager shall notify all persons who have expressed interest in obtaining a cardroom license that a cardroom license is available, requesting that any person who wishes to be considered for the license should notify the city manager. The city manager shall also place an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and give additional public notice of the availability of a license as he or she deems appropriate. The notice shall set forth a date when potential applicants must file a letter of intent to apply for the license. Notice shall be deemed sufficient when it is provided pursuant to Government Code Section 6063. B. The city manager shall thereafter conduct a lottery among all those expressing interest in the available cardroom license, for the purpose of establishing the sequence in which potential applicants shall be considered for the available license. Specific rules and procedures for the lottery shall be established by the chief of police and approved by resolution of the city council. C. If the selected applicant fails to qualify for a license or elects not to proceed with the license process, applicants drawn in sequence in the lottery shall be considered until the cardroom license is issued. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 2004-018 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-8)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.100 Appeals of action on applications or conditions.

5.32.100 Appeals of action on applications or conditions. A. Any applicant wishing to appeal the decision of the city manager in granting or denying an application for or a renewal of a cardroom license or the decision of the chief of police in denying an application for a work permit or imposing conditions on a license to the city council may do so by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk not later than ten (10) days after the date of the decision. Upon failure to file a notice of appeal within the ten (10) day period, the action of the city manager or chief of police shall be final and conclusive. B. Appeals to the city council shall follow the procedures set forth in Sections 1.24.010 to 1.24.110 of this code, including referring appeals to a hearing examiner. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-9)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.110 Suspension and revocation of cardroom license or work permit.

5.32.110 Suspension and revocation of cardroom license or work permit. A. The city manager shall have the right for cause to revoke or suspend any cardroom license issued under this chapter, and the chief of police shall have the right for cause to revoke or suspend any cardroom work permit issued under this chapter. Any of the grounds upon which the city manager and the chief of police may refuse to grant a cardroom license application or cardroom work permit application shall also constitute grounds for revocation or suspension. The failure of a cardroom licensee or cardroom work permit holder to comply with the provisions of this chapter constitutes grounds for revocation or suspension of the license or work permit. A violation of the conditional use permit shall also constitute grounds for revocation or suspension of the cardroom license. B. Cardroom licensees shall continuously operate a cardroom while holding a valid cardroom license. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, if any person licensed under this chapter fails to maintain and continuously operate a cardroom for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or more in accordance with the provisions of this title, the license shall be deemed automatically revoked. A licensee may appeal any automatic revocation to the city council by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk not later than ten (10) days after the date of revocation in the manner set forth in Section 5.32.100(B) of this chapter. Upon failure to file a notice of appeal within the ten (10) day period, the automatic revocation shall be final and conclusive. C. The ninety (90) day period in subsection B shall be tolled, up to an additional eighteen (18) months, under the following circumstances: 1. A complete application for license transfer under Section 5.32.170 is pending before the city manager; 2. A license transfer under Section 5.32.170 has been approved by the city manager and the applicant is awaiting a state gambling license; 3. A catastrophic event has caused the failure to continuously operate the cardroom. For purposes of this subsection, "catastrophic event" shall mean an event beyond the control of the licensee that destroys the cardroom, either partially or completely, by fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity, or by the public enemy. (Ord. 2016-0022 § 2; Ord. 2016-0016 § 4; Ord. 2009-054 § 1; Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-10)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.120 Appeals of revocations or suspensions of licenses or permits.

5.32.120 Appeals of revocations or suspensions of licenses or permits. The action of the city manager or chief of police with respect to a revocation or suspension of a cardroom license or cardroom work permit may be appealed to the city council as set forth in Section 5.32.100 of this chapter. Upon failure to timely file a notice of appeal, the action of the city manager or chief of police shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-11)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.130 Temporary suspension.

5.32.130 Temporary suspension. The city manager shall have the authority to temporarily suspend a cardroom license and to order the licensee to immediately cease and desist any further operation of the cardroom during the time an appeal is pending pursuant to the provisions of this chapter if the chief of police finds that such temporary suspension is necessary in order to protect against a serious and immediate threat to the public health, safety, morals or welfare caused by exercise of the license and one of the following occurs: A. The licensee is in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the penal code of the state of California, or any other applicable federal, state or local law, rule or regulation; or B. The chief of police finds that by reason of criminal activity occurring on the cardroom premises, or by virtue of acts by the patrons of the cardroom, that the public is subject to the immediate risk of harm or criminal, deceitful or otherwise unethical practices. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-12)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.140 Temporary suspension-Notice of suspension and appeal.

5.32.140 Temporary suspension-Notice of suspension and appeal. A. The temporary suspension shall be effective twenty-four (24) hours following delivery of a temporary suspension notice to the licensee. If the licensee is unavailable or unable to be served, notice may be delivered to the person in charge of the cardroom and mailed to the licensee at the cardroom premises, and shall take effect twenty-four (24) hours after both delivered and placed in the mail. B. An appeal of a temporary suspension of a license pursuant to this section shall be made as provided in Section 5.32.120 of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-13)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.150 Conducting a cardroom or operating as a cardroom manager or dealer after temporary suspension.

5.32.150 Conducting a cardroom or operating as a cardroom manager or dealer after temporary suspension. It is unlawful for the holder of a cardroom license to operate or permit the operation of a cardroom after temporary suspension of the cardroom license pursuant to Section 5.32.130 of this chapter, and it is unlawful for the holder of a cardroom employee permit to work as a cardroom employee in any cardroom the license for which has been temporarily suspended pursuant to Section 5.32.130 of this chapter. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-14)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.160 Restrictions on transfers or attempted transfers of licenses and work permits.

5.32.160 Restrictions on transfers or attempted transfers of licenses and work permits. Except as provided in Section 5.32.170, no person shall transfer or attempt to transfer any interest in a license or permit issued under this chapter, nor shall any person transfer or attempt to transfer any interest in a license or permit issued under this chapter in violation of state law. The privilege conferred by the licenses and permits issued under this chapter shall not be transferable, except as expressly provided in this section, and each license and permit shall so provide on its face. A cardroom license is not property and shall have no value. Any attempt to transfer, directly or indirectly, a cardroom license in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be unlawful and void, and shall automatically revoke the license. Any cardroom licensee whose license is automatically revoked under this section may appeal the revocation by filing a written notice of appeal with the city clerk not later than ten (10) days after the date of revocation in the manner set forth in Section 5.32.100(B) of this chapter. Upon failure to file a notice of appeal within the ten (10) day period, the automatic revocation shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. 2009-054 § 2; Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-15)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.170 Cardroom license transfer.

5.32.170 Cardroom license transfer. A license transfer application may be made to the city manager in the following situations: A. A change of location not involving any change in identity of the licensee; B. A change in business organization (for example, incorporation of a sole proprietorship or partnership) where there is no change in the identity of the principals holding the license, except where the transfer is made pursuant to subsection C of this section; C. An application by a spouse or children of a licensee with the licensee's consent while the licensee is still living to add the spouse or children to the license to form any type of business entity legally available, or on the death of a licensee where the application is made on behalf of the deceased licensee's surviving business associates operating the same business, or spouse or children of the deceased licensee, provided that the spouse or children first obtain a state gambling license. D. An application by a successor in interest to a licensee for the issuance of a license in the successor in interest's name(s), for purposes of operating the same business. An application for the transfer of a cardroom license made under this section shall be made to the city manager considered and acted upon in the same manner as an application for an original license. An application approved by the city manager under this section shall become effective upon issuance of the applicant's state gambling license. If the state gambling license is not issued within one hundred eighty (180) days of the city manager's approval and the state application is not pending, the approval shall be deemed rescinded and the license shall be subject to revocation as provided in this chapter. (Ord. 2009-054 § 3; Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 2004-018 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-16)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.180 Cardroom regulations.

5.32.180 Cardroom regulations. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall operate a cardroom in violation of any of the following regulations: A. No person shall be permitted to hold or be associated with more than two cardroom licenses issued by the city. For purposes of this section, "associated with" means and includes, but is not limited to, having any financial interest whatsoever in any other cardroom premises (for example, lessor or owner); being a partner; affiliated with the cardroom business in any manner; or being an officer, director, stockholder, or otherwise associated with a corporation holding a cardroom license. B. The maximum number of card tables allowed in any cardroom is as follows: 1. Until December 31, 2025: 17 card tables. 2. Beginning on January 1, 2026: 19 card tables. 3. Beginning on January 1, 2030: 21 card tables. 4. Beginning on January 1, 2034: 23 card tables. 5. Beginning on January 1, 2038: 25 card tables. 6. Beginning on January 1, 2042: 27 card tables. C. Not more than one cardroom shall be located at any one address or parcel. D. Not more than twelve (12) players may participate at any one card table. All participating players and dealers must be seated at the table. The only exception to this is when the chief of police approves a card game whose stated rules include provisions allowing "back-line betting." This approved game may allow an additional twelve (12) players who may be unseated. These additional players shall not stand more than one behind each seated player. A back line bettor may place a wager without all seats being occupied. E. Cardrooms shall be located on the ground floor of the premises. F. No person under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall be permitted at any card table or to participate in any game played at a card table, nor shall any card table be exposed to viewing from other areas of the premises which are open to and frequented by persons under twenty-one (21) years of age. G. City officers and employees may enter and inspect the cardroom property at any time during business hours to ensure compliance and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. H. No person shall refuse, impede, obstruct, or interfere with an inspection pursuant to this chapter. I. Each cardroom licensee or licensees shall post in a conspicuous place on the premises a copy of the house rules, regulations and authorized card game rules, and give notice that all persons will be required to comply with them. J. Cardrooms licensed to conduct gaming in the city shall be permitted to conduct all card games lawful in the state of California subject to the following provisions: 1. The rules of all authorized card games shall be on file with the chief of police; 2. If the game is patented, the licensee shall obtain written permission from the patent owner prior to offering the game to patrons and prior to acquiring the approval of the chief of police to conduct the game; 3. Written rules for each card game offered by a cardroom shall be provided to any patron upon request; 4. All other gaming (including, but not limited to, gaming played with dice or any device for money) not otherwise prohibited by California law is prohibited. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to permit the licensing of any gambling declared illegal in the state of California. The only exception to this is when the chief of police approves a card game whose stated rules include provisions allowing for the use of dice for the express purpose of positioning the first hand dealt. K. Any deviation or change in the rules of any card game or any new card game from that on file with the chief of police shall adhere to all provisions in this title and require the following: 1. A written set of game rules; 2. A letter from the California Division of Gambling Control advising that the game rules have been reviewed and are legal in the state of California; 3. Upon receipt of these documents, the chief of police shall review any deviation or change and within 90 days approve the request so long as the rules are in compliance with state law and this chapter. L. No person shall operate more card tables than the maximum amount specified on his or her cardroom license except during promotional or tournament play as set forth in Section 5.32.050 and upon full compliance with the notification provision contained therein. In no event shall the number of tables operated at one time exceed that as provided in subsection B of this section, including during promotional or tournament play. M. No person shall operate, at any time, a cardroom without having paid all fees, including the quarterly table operation fee and business operations taxes currently due. N. Cardrooms may operate twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven days a week. O. No player shall be permitted to wager or raise a wager more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). No player shall be permitted to bet with cash money, markers, or anything other than poker chips. A player in a card game that allows multiple betting spots may, consistent with the rules of the card game, take those multiple bets and before placing them individually may consolidate them into one stack and move the stack forward of the betting spots. P. No cardroom shall extend credit to any patron in order for the patron to participate in a card game. Q. No person shall employ a cardroom employee, or work as a cardroom employee, as defined in Section 5.32.080, who does not have a valid work permit as required by Section 5.32.080. (Ord. 2025-0022 § 2; Ord. 2016-0016 § 5; Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 2004-018 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-17)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.190 Protection of patrons.

5.32.190 Protection of patrons. A. Whenever it appears to the chief of police that security personnel are necessary to protect the health, safety, welfare or morals of the public, the chief of police shall have the authority to require that a cardroom licensee provide uniformed security personnel on the premises and the parking lot used by the cardroom for its patrons and employees, as a condition of the license. Each license shall have this potential condition specified on its face, or on the reverse side. The chief of police shall determine the necessity for the requirement for security personnel based on the propensity for peace disturbances or criminal activity in the geographic area in which the cardroom is located, based upon criminal activity or peace disturbances on the cardroom premises, based upon the particular time of day, or based upon any other factors which affect the health and safety of the public and cardroom patrons. The chief of police shall notify the licensee, in writing, as to time periods and days of the week during which security is required, the number of security officers required, and the location where such officers are to be provided (whether in the parking lot or on the premises). Upon receiving the written notice of security requirements, the licensee shall conform to those requirements within forty-eight (48) hours of service thereof and shall maintain those requirements in full force and effect until such time as the chief of police deems they are no longer necessary. A licensee may appeal the imposition of conditions imposed in the manner set forth in Section 5.32.100 of this chapter. B. Between the hours of two a.m. and six a.m., the licensee shall not knowingly permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises or in the parking lot which the cardroom uses for its patrons. C. The licensee shall not knowingly permit any obviously intoxicated person to participate in any card game. D. The licensee shall not knowingly permit any illegal activity to occur on the premises or in the parking lot used by the cardroom for its patrons or employees. Illegal activity includes, but is not limited to, narcotics violations, bookmaking, illegal gambling, loansharking, receiving stolen property, or prostitution. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-18)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.200 Conflicts.

5.32.200 Conflicts. A. If any section, subdivision, section, clause, phrase or portion of this chapter conflicts with any section, subdivision, clause, phrase or portion of an express provision of the Planning and Development Code of the city, or conditions of a use permit or other permit issued pursuant thereto, or other administrative approvals issued under the Planning and Development Code, the conditions of the use or other conditional permit under the Planning and Development Code or the administrative approvals issued under the Planning and Development Code shall prevail. B. If any section, subdivision, clause, phrase or portion of this chapter conflicts with any section, subdivision, clause, phrase or portion of the Gambling Control Act (Business and Professions Code commencing with Section 19800, et seq.) as required by the state of California, then the Gambling Control Act shall prevail. (Ord. 2013-0021 § 5; Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-19)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.210 Records and audit.

5.32.210 Records and audit. A. The licensee shall keep full and accurate records of the income and expenses received and disbursed in connection with the operation, conduct, promotion, and any other phase of the cardroom enterprise and card games which are authorized by this chapter. The records shall be of such types and maintained in such manner as may be prescribed by the chief of police. Upon demand, the chief of police or any other authorized representative of the city shall have the right to examine and audit the records at any reasonable time and the license holders shall fully cooperate by making the records available. B. The records described in subsection A of this section and produced pursuant to that section shall be kept confidential by the chief of police, except that they may be used in connection with any suspension, revocation, or other proceeding or investigation conducted under this title and/or any civil or criminal investigation conducted by the chief of police, the district attorney, or the grand jury. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-20)

Sacramento City Code § 5.32.220 Violation-Penalty.

5.32.220 Violation-Penalty. A. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of any of the provisions contained in this title shall constitute an infraction subject to a fine for each day or any portion thereof a violation continues. Fines for each violation shall be assessed pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36900b. B. Violation of any of the following provisions of this title shall constitute a misdemeanor: Sections 5.32.020, 5.32.150 and 5.32.180. C. Violation of any of the provisions of this title may be remedied by injunction or other civil proceedings commenced in the name of the city of Sacramento by the city attorney. (Ord. 2006-068 § 1; Ord. 2006-067 § 1; Ord. 2004-018 § 1; prior code § 5.01.003-21)

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