An ordinance amending Chapter 11.28 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the operation of pinball machines by minors.

WHEREAS, Section 11.28.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws prohibits owners of pinball machines from allowing minors under the age of eighteen years to play, operate, or use such machines, or to loiter near pinball machines; and

WHEREAS, pinball machines are no longer used primarily as gambling devices, but rather as games of amusement; and

WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-17-501, et seq., adequately addresses the prohibition of gambling devices on a state law level.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Chapter 11.28 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws be and the same is hereby amended by deleting Section 11.28.060 in its entirety.

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its enactment, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Mike Jameson

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	September 7, 2004
Passed First Reading:	September 7, 2004
Referred to:	Public Safety Committee
Passed Second Reading:	September 21, 2004
Passed Third Reading:	October 5, 2004 - ROLL CALL VOTE
Approved:	October 6, 2004
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