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117. Amusement Devices 117.010. Definitions. (1) An "amusement device" is an electronic or mechanical game of skill or chance requiring the payment of money to play or operate, is not a "gambling device" as defined by Minnesota Statutes and is licensed by the City. (2) An "amusement device manager" is an adult employee of an establishment operating amusement de- vices whose primary duties are the supervision of the amusement devices (3) A "game room" is a business establishment, more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross receipts of which are derived from the operation of amusement devices, has an amusement device manager on the premises during all hours of operation and is licensed by the City. 117.020. Operation of Amusement Devices. Maintaining and operating an amusement device in a business establishment is prohibited, except: (1) Up to four (4) licensed amusement devices may be maintained and operated in any business establishment in the City. (2) Game rooms may maintain and operate in excess of four (4) amusement devices between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. (3) Business establishments, other than game rooms, may maintain and operate in excess of four (4) licensed amusement devices only upon the issuance of a permit by the City Council, which permit may be denied by the City Council in its sole discretion and which may contain conditions such as a limitation on the number, type, and hours of operation of the amusement devices. 117.030. Licenses Required. The following licenses and fees apply to amusement devices: (1) Amusement devices -- $50.00 per year per amusement device. (2) Game room -- $300.00 nonrefundable investi- gation fee and $100.00 per game room per year license fee.