For the purposes of this chapter, the following
definitions shall apply:
AMUSEMENT DEVICE
Includes but is not limited to the type of machines commonly
known as a "pool table," "bagatelle," "baseball, football or pinball
machine," "video game," "bowling machine" and all other similar mechanical,
electronic, coin-operated or manually operated amusement device on
which a fee is charged to use or operate such device. This chapter,
however, shall exclude any devices when the possession or use thereof
is prohibited by law. This definition shall not apply to vending machines,
such as candy, cigarette, soft drink or milk machines.
OWNER
The individual or individuals, partnerships, company, corporation
or association who or which places or by or under whose direction
such machine or device is placed within the corporate limits of the
Town, whether or not legal title to such machine or device is in such
individual, partnership, company, corporation or association.
PERSON
One or more individuals, a partnership, company, corporation,
association or society and any officer, agent, servant or employee
of the foregoing who shall license, lease, rent or in any other manner
distribute or who shall display, use, maintain or exhibit for public
use or private use or patronage in the Town amusement devices or who
shall be in responsible charge of premises in which such amusement
devices are located.
PREMISES
Any parcel of land, building, structure, vehicle or any other
property or part thereof.
No device under this chapter shall be operated
or permitted to be operated for any use or purpose prohibited by law.
No amusement device shall be kept, maintained,
used, exhibited or operated in or upon any premises within the Town
except as an accessory use in a BF-1, BF-2 or IG District.
No more than 10 amusement devices and one jukebox
shall be allowed at any one time for any one premises.
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions. The continuation of an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.