For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) "Anything of value" shall mean cash, cash equivalents, tangible objects, credits to play, sweepstakes entry points and any other tangible or intangible thing, no matter how slight the value. "Anything of value" includes playing a game, viewing a video display, hearing an audio transmission, or reading entries or outcomes from any other kind of device. A person who gives anything of value for a product, or service, whether tangible or intangible, in any way, directly or indirectly, in association with being given access to the use of an entertainment device, is deemed to have given value for access to the entertainment device.
(b) "Entertainment device" shall mean any mechanical, electronic, video or digital device that is capable of accepting anything of value, directly or indirectly, from or on behalf of a person, for the purpose of playing a game, viewing a video display, hearing an audio transmission or reading entries or outcomes from any other kind of device. "Entertainment device" does not include a vending machine, juke box, audio book, video player or device where the only value given, directly or indirectly, is to play a video or audio transmission or the playing of a game with no expectation of receiving a thing of value from the operator.
(c) "Entertainment device arcade" or "arcade" shall mean a business, establishment, room or place where four or more entertainment devices are kept for use by the public or by persons other than the owner of the devices, where persons giving anything of value to access the use of the entertainment devices or the premises, and the person may be given anything of value by the operator, whether the giving occurs on or off the premises or at the same time or a later time.
(d) "Law Enforcement Agency" shall mean the Chardon Police Department, the Geauga County Sheriff's Department or any state or federal law enforcement agent.
(e) "Operator" shall mean the person, entity or organization that owns, controls, operates, promotes, or maintains or knowingly engages in conduct that facilitates the operation of an entertainment device arcade or the entertainment devices in an entertainment device arcade.
(Ord. 2930. Passed 6-9-16.)