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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Chapter 15 — LICENSES, PERMITS AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS›Article IV — COIN-OPERATED GAME MACHINES

Fontana Municipal Code Div. 1 Generally

Fontana Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fontana

Cite as: Fontana Municipal Code Division 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 15-136. - Definition.

For purposes of this article, the term "coin-operated game machine" shall be defined as any machine, device or apparatus which is used as a game or contest of any description or for amusement, or which may be used for any such game or contest or for amusement, and the operation or use of which is permitted, controlled or made possible by the deposit or placing of any coin, plate, disc, slug or key into any slot, crevice or other opening, or by the payment of any fee in lieu thereof, except a machine, device or apparatus used or offered for use by children for rides or as a hobby horse, or by any person for playing or rendering music or as a test of strength or endurance.

(Code 1968, § 4-13)

Cross reference— Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.

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Sec. 15-137. - Business license tax.

The business license tax for persons regulated under this article shall be based on the entire annual gross receipts which are attributable to the business activities conducted within the city, pursuant to article II of this chapter.

(Code 1968, § 4-15.6)

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Secs. 15-138—15-155. - Reserved.

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