A. Any mechanical amusement device operated or maintained to be operated in violation of any law of the state, or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be deemed to be a public nuisance, and any such mechanical amusement device so operated or maintained to be operated shall be impounded by the police department or any member thereof.

B. If any such mechanical amusement device so impounded is one which may be legally operated under the provisions of this chapter and is seized for the failure of the owner or operator to secure the proper license, such mechanical amusement device shall not be released until a license for such mechanical amusement device has been obtained and the fee therefor paid, together with a penalty of five dollars.

C. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall determine that any mechanical amusement device or the use or operation thereof violates, or has violated any law of the state, or any ordinance of the city, such mechanical amusement device shall be confiscated by the chief of police and shall be dealt with as provided by the judgment or order of the court. (Prior code § 6110.10)