As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE
Any amusement machine or device operated by means of the
insertion of coin, paper money, debit cards, credit cards, token or
similar object for the purpose of amusement or skill and for the playing
of which a fee is charged. The term does not include vending machines
in which are not incorporated gaming or amusement features, coin-operated
mechanical musical devices or coin-operated mechanical devices in
the nature of children's rides.
[Amended 8-20-2004 by Ord. No. 386]
OPERATOR
Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or
club who or which sets up for operation by another or leases or distributes
for the purpose of operation by another any coin-operated amusement
device, whether such setting up for operation, leasing or distributing
is for a fixed charge or rental or on the basis of a division of the
income derived from such device or otherwise.
PROPRIETOR
Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or
club who or which, as the owner or lessee, has under his or its control
any establishment, place or premises in or at which a coin-operated
amusement device is placed or kept for use or play or on exhibition
for the purpose of use or play.
No person, firm or corporation, partnership,
association or club shall engage in the business of an operator or
proprietor of a coin-operated amusement device without first having
obtained a business license therefor.