This division does not apply to:
(1) 
A stamp vending machine;
(2) 
A service coin-operated machine; or
(3) 
If subject to an occupation or gross receipts tax;
a. 
A gas meter;
b. 
A food vending machine;
c. 
A confection vending machine;
d. 
A beverage vending machine;
e. 
A merchandise vending machine; or
f. 
A cigarette vending machine.
(Code 1975, § 3½-2(d))
(a) 
Permit requirement.
No person shall maintain, display for public patronage, or otherwise keep for operation by the public, any skill or pleasure coin-operated machine without first obtaining a permit issued under the terms and conditions of this article.
(b) 
Exception for personal use in private residence.
No permit is required for an individual to own and operate a skill or pleasure coin-operated machine for personal use and amusement in his private residence.
(c) 
Exception for use by children.
No permit is required for any person to own, maintain or offer for use to the public any coin-operated pleasure or amusement machine designed exclusively for use by children under the age of ten, such as coin-operated riding machines and other related coin-operated machines.
(Code 1975, § 3½-2(a)—(c))
A permit issued under this article shall be prominently displayed at or near the entrance of the business premises, and such display shall be permanent and conspicuous.
(Code 1975, § 3½-10)
There is hereby levied on each coin-operated machine not exempt herein as annual occupation tax equal to one-fourth of the rate of the state tax imposed under V.T.C.A., Occupations Code § 2153.401.
(Code 1975, § 3½-26)