§ 14-287. Duties of licensee, standards of operation.

Each licensee under this article shall comply with the following requirements and standards of operation:

(1)

Conduct and operation.

a.

The licensee shall maintain quiet and good order upon the premises where any mechanical amusement ride is operated.

b.

The licensee shall not indulge in any misleading advertising of any kind whatsoever, but shall clearly state the price per ride for both children and adults in the same size printing or writing.

c.

The licensee shall not operate any mechanical amusement ride except between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.

d.

The licensee shall not directly or indirectly maintain, operate or carry on any lottery, game of chance, game of skill or any other game of a similar nature, or engage in any similar device or plan, nor shall the licensee make any gift or offer any prize or other thing of value in connection with his or her operation under the license as a means of inducing people to buy tickets, and the licensee shall not advertise or represent to the public that any gift, prize or thing of value will be given in connection with attendance or purchase of tickets for riding on such licensed devices.

(2)

Standards for maintenance of premises.

a.

The licensee shall at all times be responsible for keeping the premises for which a license has been issued in a clean and neat condition, allowing no rubbish or other debris to accumulate on the grounds.

b.

The licensee shall at all times keep all devices licensed pursuant to this article in a sound, safe and workable condition, and the building inspector is charged with the duty and obligation of checking the devices periodically.

(3)

Attendants. At all times when the devices are in operation and open to the public under the provisions of this article, the licensee shall provide an adequate number of qualified attendants of good moral character to be on duty.

(4)

Fire extinguishing equipment. Fire extinguishing equipment shall be furnished by the licensee in such an amount and in such locations as may be directed by the city fire chief.

(5)

Commercial activities. Any sale of soft drinks, confections or other articles of merchandise shall be governed by the laws and ordinances governing such businesses and shall require the same license as if such sales were conducted elsewhere.

(6)

Noise. Any musical device operated in connection with the licensed mechanical devices shall be operated muted and toned down so as not to create a raucous and disturbing noise.

(Code 1975, § 6-5)