§ 64-4. License required for owner or operator.

A. 

No person shall act as owner or operator of any amusement center game without first having obtained a license to do so. The license fee shall be paid by the owner of the establishment where the device, machine or contrivance is in or is to be placed in operation. Licensee shall be of good moral character, and his ownership or operation shall comply with all laws of the State of New York applicable thereto.

B. 

Exception.

(1) 

The sole exception to this license requirement, however, shall be a civic or charitable organization which, to the satisfaction of the City Clerk, meets the following criteria:

(a) 

That the organization is, in fact, a recognized civic or charitable organization.

(b) 

That all proceeds shall be used for recognized charitable purposes or to benefit disabled, handicapped or needy individuals.

(c) 

That the use of the game by the civic or charitable organization shall not exceed 14 days in any calendar year.

(2) 

Upon application to the City Clerk, if the civic or charitable organization does not serve alcohol on its premises, the organization shall be exempt from the license fee.