§ 14-403. Authority to impound or stop operation of machines without licenses.

If a machine required to be licensed under this division shall be operated within the city without a license having been procured for the machine, or if such license is not displayed as required in this division, the zoning administrator or the chief of police may take one or more of the following actions:

(1)

He may render the machine inoperable by removing any electrical or other utility connection to the machine, turning the machine with its face to the wall, or installing some lock or other device to render it inoperable. Where such an action is taken, the officer shall place upon the machine a notice indicating that the operation of the machine constitutes a violation of the ordinances of the city.

(2)

He may render such machine inoperable by covering it with some material which must be broken or torn in order to operate the machine. After rendering the machine inoperable in this manner, he shall place a notice indicating that the operation of the machine constitutes a violation of the ordinances of the city.

(3)

He may impound the machine and remove it to any secure place within the city. If the machine is moved in this manner, the person who was required to and failed to procure a license for the machine under this division shall, in addition to procuring a license, be responsible for the payment of the expenses incurred by the city in the impoundment process. It shall be a violation of this article for any person to interfere with a city official who is carrying out his responsibilities to render inoperable or impound a vending or similar machine pursuant to the provisions of this section.

(Code 1966, § 15.15(g); Ord. No. 83-O-001, § 1, 8-15-83)