For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“AMUSEMENT DEVICE.” Any amusement machine or device operated by means of the insertion of coin, token, slug, disc, plate, card, or similar object, or upon payment of consideration, which operates or may be operated by the public generally as a game, contest or test of skill, or other amusement of any description which is not a gambling device other than video gaming terminals licensed pursuant to this Chapter. “AMUSEMENT DEVICE” includes mechanical musical devices, but does not include cigarette, candy, food, soft drink, or other similar type vending machines.
“DANCE CLUB.” Any place of public amusement for gain wherein live, recorded, or taped music is played and dancing is permitted, whether conducted as the sole business of the owner or in connection with any other business of the owner; provided, however, that a dance school wherein dancing lessons are provided as the sole business purpose shall not be deemed a dance club; and provided, further, that no restaurant, hotel, motel, or club as defined in Chapter 96, shall be deemed to be a dance club if such restaurant, hotel, motel, or club has a retail liquor dealer’s license under Chapter 96.
“LICENSED PREMISES.” Shall include a licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, licensed veterans establishment, and licensed truck stop establishment, as those terms are defined in the Illinois Video Gaming Act.
“MECHANICAL MUSICAL DEVICE.” Any automatic or coin-controlled or coin-operated music box, juke box, victrola, radio, or any similar device, or any combination thereof, from which music or other entertainment may be obtained by the deposit of payment of money or other token.
“TERMINAL OPERATOR.” An individual, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company that is licensed under the Illinois Video Gaming Act and that owns, services, and maintains video gaming terminals for placement in licensed premises.
“THEATER.” Any place of amusement for gain wherein motion pictures are shown or exhibited on a regular on-going basis.
“VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL.” Any electronic video game machine that, upon insertion of cash, is available to play or simulate the play of a video game, including but not limited to video poker, line up, and blackjack, as authorized by the Illinois Gaming Board utilizing a video display and microprocessors in which the player may receive free games or credits that can be redeemed for cash. The term does not include a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash or tokens or is for amusement purposed only.
(Ord. 8493, passed 8-1-06; Am. Ord. 8871, passed 4-2-13)