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COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES:
Any machine or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate or disk, may be operated by the public generally by manipulating special equipment whereby a score is established; and at any machine where the operator of the device pays or gives consideration for the privilege of using the amusement device. Each slot on a machine is considered a separate device. (i.e. pinball machines, video games, etc.)
GAMBLING IS PROHIBITED BY LAW!!! (i.e. machines that payout like a video poker machine or a wager can be made is prohibited.)
The application process:
Upon request from the establishment (not the supplier), an application for both the proprietor and the supplier needs to be completed. If the establishment has a liquor license, no background check needs to be completed for the establishment. If, however, the supplier has not been established with us or has not conducted business in a few years, a background check will be required before acceptance of any application.
We must be supplied with:
The name, address and SS# of applicant(s), and/or all partners/stock holders who controls or owns 5% or more, or principal place of business if the applicant is a corporation.
Name of any other political subdivision w/in the state in which the applicant maintains or has maintained in the last 5 years.
On the supplier's application – all locations that they supply must be listed on the application (not just one that is applying), the trade name of the device(s) supplied, description of said device, and serial # of each device.
On proprietor's application- name and address of supplier, name and address of premises, trade name of each device, description of said device(s), serial # of each device must be on application.
A statement must be submitted that the applicant understands and has read all ordinances and agrees to abide by such rules/regulations.
If the proprietor is a new applicant – the zoning department must inspect premises to determine if the premises is up to code. No background check is needed for proprietor if has current liquor license. If however the premise is for amusements only, the premises must be zoned properly and public hearing must be done (see Sec 4-324).
Fees:
Original application fee - $125.00
Annual renewal fee - $75.00
Exchange/transfer fee - $75.00
In addition to the above fees:
A license fee per machine per year (May 1 – April 30) and will not be prorated: $110.00
Game room license - $1,000.00 each year (May 1-April 30) and will not be prorated
Device supplier annual fee (May 1-April 30) - $175.00 (not prorated).
*We must receive renewal letter by April 1st of each year. Failure to so releases any obligation to renew license. (see sec. 4-305 through 4-307 on denial or revocation of license)
*Premises is limited to 5 machines unless they receive approval from village manager. Only 2 of these machines may be nonself-contained (i.e. pool tables, dart boards).
*The license along with supplemental schedule when issued, shall be placed in a conspicuous place on premises.
One machine may be exchanged for another coin-operated device. The original license must be return to the Village of Villa Park so that the appropriate changes can be made to license. Applicants should also provide the exchange/transfer fee that is listed above and provide a serial # and description of machine. We will then issue a new license with the change.
License will be revoked if establishment fails to notify us of any new or replaced machine.
If the proprietor owns or has any interest in such devices, we must be provided with proof of ownership.
License is not transferable from person to person or from place to place. A new license needs to be completed if ownership changes or if machines are being moved. Approval is not automatic.
For more information, contact Jennifer Johnson, Finance Department Secretary directly at (630) 592-6069
Applications:
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