Some vending/gaming machines placed on police premises must be licensed by the City of Minneapolis, Department of Licenses and Consumer Services, and must bear an emblem or tag securely fastened to the front surface of the machine in a conspicuous place, bearing the expiration date of the license and the registration number assigned to such licensee. Permission must be obtained from the appropriate Precinct or Division Commander (no designees) to place a vending/gaming machine on police premises before a license can be applied for or before a machine can be placed on police premises. The Precinct or Division Commander shall approve the location where the vending machine is to be placed; this may be a public access or non-public location.
Vending machines that require licenses are those that dispense any type of liquid into a container or dispense food items such as chips, candy bars, etc. Machines not requiring a license are those that dispense liquids already sealed in bottles or cans and gaming machines (unless there are three or more machines). If there any questions regarding licensing, contact the Department of License and Consumer Services.
Members are prohibited from placing a member-owned vending/gaming machine on police premises for personal profit. If permission and the proper license are obtained, a member may place a vending/gaming machine on police premises if the profits from sales are placed into a charitable fund bank account, i.e., Fourth Precinct Employees’ Flower Fund. At least two authorized signatories must be named on the bank account for deposits and withdrawals. The Precinct/Division Commander shall be informed as to whom the authorized signatories are at all times. Generally accepted accounting practices shall be adhered to and quarterly reports submitted to the Precinct/Unit/Division Commander.
Any damage to police premises caused by a vending/gaming machine is the owner’s responsibility.
Violations of this policy may be cause for disciplinary action and/or the removal of an member-owned vending/gaming machine.
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