La Puente Municipal Code Ch. 3.40 Game Arcades

Sections:

• 3.40.010 Definitions.

• 3.40.020 Coin-operated game.

• 3.40.030 Hours of operation.

• 3.40.040 Disorderly persons.

• 3.40.050 Manager.

• 3.40.060 Game arcades.

• 3.40.070 Violations.

*Prior ordinance history: Ord. 317.

For purposes of this chapter, unless it is plainly evident from the context that a different meaning is intended, the following definitions shall apply:

“Coin-operated game” means any amusement machine, device, table, or board, which is controlled, operated, or played by: (1) depositing a coin, plate, disc, slug or key into any slot, crevice, game, table or board; (2) paying or delivering anything of value; or, (3) making any purchase. It does not include: coin-operated weighing machines; stamp-vending machines; photograph, music or motion-picture machines; vending machines for personal property, food or drink; or machines which clean or perform some repair service.

“Game arcade” means any place or premises on which are maintained five or more coin-operated games.

“Person” means any individual, firm, business, partnership, corporation, cooperative, company, association, joint stock association, church, religious sect, religious denomination, society, organization, or league or any combination of the above in whatever form or character.

(Ord. 790 § 18 (part), 1999)

It is unlawful for any person to maintain a coin-operated game on any place or premises until the same has been inspected and approved by the city as not in violation of state or local law.

(Ord. 790 § 18 (part), 1999)

(a) It is unlawful for any person to carry on, or assist in carrying on, any game arcade to which the public is invited, or in which the public may participate, during those hours the premises must be closed pursuant to the unclassified use permitted granted under Section 10.50.100 of this code, and in no event shall it be open between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

(b) It is also unlawful for a minor subject to compulsory education to be, remain in, enter, or visit any game arcade during any of the following times:

(1) Between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on a day when such minor’s school is in session.

(2) After 10:00 p.m. on Sunday to Thursday during school sessions.

(3) After midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

(Ord. 790 § 18 (part), 1999)

It is unlawful for an owner, manager, proprietor or other person in charge of any game arcade to allow or permit any intoxicated, quarreling or disorderly person(s) to be or remain in such game arcade. All game arcades shall be operated at all times so as not to constitute a public nuisance.

(Ord. 790 § 18 (part), 1999)

At all times while a game arcade is open to the public, the owner, manager, proprietor or other person in charge of such game arcade will provide and maintain on such premises one adult person, and such other number of persons as may be required by the unclassified use permit, who shall be designated the adult manager(s). All designated managers must obtain individual permits under Chapter 5.34 of this code. The designated manager is responsible for compliance, by the game arcade, its personnel and its patrons, with the terms and provisions of this chapter and any unclassified use permit at all times. It is the responsibility of the owner, proprietor and manager to maintain the game arcade so as not to constitute a public nuisance, to avoid overcrowding and to comply with all orders and directions given by the Los Angeles County sheriff’s department, fire department or any duly authorized city official.

(Ord. 790 § 18 (part), 1999)

(a) It is unlawful for an owner, proprietor or manager of a game arcade to authorize, allow or permit the sale of food, alcoholic beverages, or controlled substances in the area where the coin-operated games are played.

(b) It is unlawful for any person within the city to engage in the business of operating a game arcade, except where authorized pursuant to an unclassified use permit subject to the terms and conditions of Section 10.50.100 of this code, and this chapter.

(Ord. 790 § 18 (part), 1999)

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor which is punishable by the general penalty of Section 1.08.040 of this code.

(Ord. 790 § 18 (part), 1999)