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AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES

Salt Lake City Code tit. 5, div. II, ch. 5.12
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Salt Lake City Code § 5.12.010 DEFINITIONS

5.12.010: DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings defined herein: AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE OR DEVICE: A. Any machine, apparatus or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, token or similar object operates or may be operated as a game or contest of skill or amusement and for the play of which a fee is charged; or B. A device similar to any such machine, apparatus or device which has been manufactured, altered or modified so that operation is controlled without the insertion of a coin, token or similar object. The term does not include coin operated televisions, phonographs, ride machines designed primarily for the amusement of children, or vending machines which do not incorporate features of gambling or skill. PROPRIETOR: Any person who, as the owner, lessee or proprietor, has under that person's control any establishment, place or premises in or upon which one or more automatic amusement devices are available for use by the public. (Ord. 37-99 § 3, 1999: Prior Code § 20-8-1)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.12.030 LICENSE; APPLICATION

5.12.030: LICENSE; APPLICATION: An application for a license under this chapter shall be filed in writing with the City License Supervisor on a form to be provided by the City which, in addition to providing the information required under section 5.02.060 of this title or its successor section, shall also provide: A. The name and address of the applicant and, if a firm, corporation, partnership, association or club, the principal officers thereof and their addresses; B. The address of the premises where the licensed device or devices are to be operated, together with the character of the business as carried on at such place; and C. The general description of the device or devices to be licensed and the number of devices to be licensed. (Ord. 44-18, 2018)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.12.050 PROPRIETOR'S LICENSE FEE

5.12.050: PROPRIETOR'S LICENSE FEE: The license fee for each proprietor shall be shown on the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule, for each automatic amusement device used or played or exhibited for use or play. In the event any proprietor shall engage in business at more than one location, the maximum fee provided herein shall apply to each location. (Ord. 24-11, 2011)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.12.060 NUMBER OF DEVICES; SHOWN ON LICENSE

5.12.060: NUMBER OF DEVICES; SHOWN ON LICENSE: Each proprietor's license shall show on its face the number of devices to be used, played or exhibited thereunder, and if the number of devices actually used, played or exhibited exceeds the number shown on the face of the license, the license may be revoked immediately by the Mayor or the Mayor's designated representative in addition to any other action that may be taken. (Prior Code § 20-8-5)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.12.070 INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DEVICES

5.12.070: INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DEVICES: In case of a proprietor licensed under the provisions of this chapter who desires, after the expiration of any portion of any license year, to increase the number of devices to be used for play or exhibited for use or play in his or her establishment, the proprietor shall surrender his or her license to the City License Supervisor, who shall, upon payment of the proper additional license fee therefor, issue a new license showing the number of devices licensed thereunder. (Prior Code § 20-8-8)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.12.080 LICENSE; DELINQUENT PAYMENT; PENALTY

5.12.080: LICENSE; DELINQUENT PAYMENT; PENALTY: Prior to any proprietor engaging in a new business, or a proprietor adding a new location or adding any devices which require a license fee to an existing location, the license fee shall be paid. For any license fee not so paid a penalty shall be assessed pursuant to the provisions of subsection 5.04.114B of this title, or its successor, which penalty shall become part of the license fee imposed by this chapter. (Ord. 37-99 § 3, 1999: Ord. 88-97 § 1, 1997: Ord. 5-94 § 12, 1994: Prior Code § 20-8-6)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.12.100 NAME OF OWNER SHOWN ON DEVICES

5.12.100: NAME OF OWNER SHOWN ON DEVICES: It is unlawful for any person to place any amusement devices in a location available to the public without attaching thereto in a conspicuous place the name and address of the proprietor. (Prior Code § 20-8-13)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.12.110 PERSONAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED

5.12.110: PERSONAL SUPERVISION REQUIRED: No proprietor shall allow any person to play or operate any automatic amusement device unless the establishment, place or premises where such device is located shall be under the personal supervision of the proprietor, or an employee or agent of the proprietor. (Prior Code § 20-8-11)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.12.130 GAMBLING PROHIBITED

5.12.130: GAMBLING PROHIBITED: No proprietor, or any employee of any proprietor, shall permit, allow or condone any gambling, gaming, wagering or betting in any form in connection with the operation or play of any automatic amusement device. (Prior Code § 20-8-10)
Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-46238Fetched: 11/1/2026

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