For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE. Any amusement machine or device operated by means of the insertion of a coin, token, or currency for the purpose of amusement or skill and for the playing of which a fee is charged. The term includes, but is not limited to, jukeboxes, electronic video games, pinball machines, or other similar games. The term does not include vending machines in which there are not incorporated gaming or amusement features.
OPERATOR. 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(s) 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 from such device or otherwise.
PROPRIETOR. Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or a club which (as the owner, lessee, or proprietor) has under his, her, or its control any establishment, place, or premises in or on which such device is placed or kept for use or play or on exhibition for the purpose of use or play.
(Prior Code, § 7-3-1)