Modesto |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 4. PUBLIC WELFARE, SAFETY AND HEALTH |
Chapter 1. REGULATION OF AMUSEMENTS AND AMUSEMENT DEVICES |
Article 1. Amusement Devices |
§ 4-1.103. Definition.
An amusement machine within the meaning of Section 4-1.102 of this article shall constitute only a machine or mechanical apparatus designed and/or intended to be operated or used for amusement purposes only and/or playing a game (such as but not limited to the machines or devices commonly known as "pinball machines," "light-ray machines" and similar machines) and operated or designed to be operated by coins. Nothing herein contained is intended nor is to be construed as permitting the licensing or keeping of any mechanical games within the City, the possession of which is illegal as a gambling device under and by virtue of the laws of the State.
(Ord. 492-N.S., amended by Ord. 550-N.S., and Ord. 1397-C.S., effective 12-4-74)