The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the business of amusement
devices so as to prevent the creation of a nuisance to the public,
a fire hazard from overcrowding or poor egress, the promotion of gambling,
loitering or the creation of an unhealthy atmosphere for the youth
of the community or other foreseeable undesirable effects of such
devices.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE
Any automatic mechanical or electronic amusement device,
game or device of skill or entertainment which is or are operated
or set in motion by the deposit therein of any coin or coins, tokens
or slugs, or the like thereof purchased for cash, and includes video-type
games or machines or similar devices that use a display screen for
points, lines or dots of light that can be manipulated to simulate
games or other types of entertainment. Excluded from this definition
are music-vending machines, commonly known as "jukeboxes."
PERSON
Any firm or corporation or partnership. "Person" shall include
the principal operating officer of any corporate applicant.
PRINCIPAL USE
The use of more than three machines at any one location shall
constitute a separate use at the premises, which shall require a certificate
of occupancy.