§ 14-36. Definitions.

(a)

The term "coin operated amusement device", as used herein, means any amusement device or machine operated by means of the insertion of paper currency, coins, tokens, or similar objects or through credit, for the purpose of amusement or skill and for the playing of which a fee is charged. The term does not include vending machines which do not incorporate amusement features.

(b)

The term "operator", as used herein, is hereby defined to be any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or club who sets up for operation by another or leases or distributes for the purpose of operation by another, any device herein defined whether such setting up for operation, leasing or distributing, be for a fixed charge or rental, or on the basis of a division of the income derived from such device, or otherwise.

(c)

The term "owner", as used herein, is defined as any person, firm, corporation, club, association, or partnership, that holds ownership and title to the coin-operated amusement devices that are maintained upon the premises of said owner for the purpose of use and play by himself or of others.

(d)

A "proprietor" is hereby defined to be any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or club who, as owner, lessee, or proprietor has under his, or its, control any establishment, place, or premises in or at which such device is placed or kept for use or play, or on exhibition for the purpose of use or play.

(e)

"Terminal operator" means an individual, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company that is licensed under the Video Gaming Act and that owns, services, and maintains video gaming terminals for placement in licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, or licensed veterans establishments.

(Ord. No. 566, § 1, 3-16-92; Ord. No. 665, 12-30-96; Ord. No. 980, 6-25-12)