The purpose of this chapter is to expand accessible communication
in places of public accommodation.
When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,
the following terms shall have the following meanings:
CLOSED CAPTIONING
A transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a television
program that is displayed on the bottom portion of a television receiver
screen when the user activates the feature.
CLOSED CAPTIONING TELEVISION RECEIVER
A receiver of television programming that has the ability
to display closed captioning, including but not limited to a television,
digital set top box, and other technology capable of displaying closed
captioning for television programming.
PUBLIC AREA
Any part of a public facility that is open to the general
public.
PUBLIC FACILITY
Shall have the same meaning as "place of accommodation,"
as defined in MGL c. 272, § 92A, and as used in MGL c. 272,
§ 98, except as expressly limited by this chapter.
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
A place that is open to the public for mass gathering for
entertainment, regardless of whether or not a ticket or payment of
any type is required for admission. The term includes, but is not
limited to, cinemas, theaters, concert halls, sports centers, and
festivals.
REGULAR HOURS
The hours of any day in which a public facility is generally
open to members of the general public.