Seattle City Council Repeals ‘A Relic’ License Fee on Amusement Devices

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August 14th, 2023

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The Seattle City Council has passed an ordinance that repeals an annual license fee on various amusement devices owned by Seattle businesses. The Seattle Municipal Code defines an amusement device as any machine or device which provides recreation or entertainment with a charge for use of play. Examples include pool tables, shuffleboards, music machines, video games, pinball machines, riding devices, and peepshow devices.

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