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Bee County will enforce 2014 game-room ordinance; permits not to be renewed after Dec. 31 for locations in violation
Summary
Community Affairs Director Bobby Jemison reported 17 permitted facilities with amusement games and identified seven that violate the county's 2014 ordinance requiring 1,000-foot separation from schools and churches. The court voted to enforce the order and allow an extension through Dec. 31 so affected businesses may relocate or cease operations.
Bee County Commissioners Court voted Oct. 14 to enforce the county's 2014 game-room ("8-liner") order and not to renew permits after Dec. 31 for establishments found to be within the 1,000-foot exclusion zone from school- or church-owned property.
Bobby Jemison, the county's community affairs director, said the county had 17 permitted…
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