As used in this chapter, "mechanical amusement ride" means any device or assembly propelled by motive power and designed to carry three or more persons in such a manner as to amuse, entertain or thrill such persons occupying seats thereon in a manner similar to devices commonly associated with a carnival, fair, amusement park or the like. The term shall not be deemed to include coin-operated cars, ships, mechanical horses, airplanes, spacecraft and similar devices designed, installed and used for the purpose of providing amusement for not more than two small children or infants at a time by providing a rocking, vibrating or oscillating ride when limited to the confines of a stationary platform or pedestal.
(1975 Code Sec. 7.255)