For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CARNIVAL. Any aggregation of shows or riding devices, games of skill or chance, or any combination of shows and riding devices, or any combination of several enterprises, such as revolving wheels, merry-go-rounds, giant swings, panoramas, musical and theatrical entertainments or riding devices, whether carried on or engaged in or conducted in any field, park or in a building or enclosure, and whether carried on, engaged in or conducted as one enterprise or by several concessionaires, and whether one admission fee is charged for admission to all such shows or entertainments, or separate fee for admission is charged for each amusement.
CHIEF OF POLICE. The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Department of Police for the city, or his or her designee, responsible for enforcement, inspection of permits and the investigation of complaints of violations with the provisions of this subchapter to ensure compliance with this subchapter.
CIRCUS. A show consisting of acrobats, trained animals, clowns or similar forms of entertainment that is held in an arena, which may be open air or enclosed in a tent or building.
GAMES OF CHANCE. Any game, scheme or procedure whereby cash or one or more prizes are distributed by chance among persons who have paid or promised consideration for a chance to win, whether such scheme or procedure is called a lottery, raffle, gift sale, game or some other name.
GAMES OF SKILL. Any game or entertainment in which, for a given fee, an individual is required to perform some act and, if successful in the performance of the act, is awarded a prize in the form of a toy, trinket, novelty or other merchandise of any kind.
RODEO. A public competition or exhibition in which skills such as riding broncos or roping calves are displayed, a cattle roundup or an enclosure for keeping cattle that have been rounded up.
(1960 Code, § 40-1-21) (Ord. 7590, passed 4-2-2012)