As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates:
(a) "Mechanical amusement device" means any machine or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate or disc, may be operated by the public generally for use as a game, entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a score. It shall include such devices as jukeboxes, marble machines, pinball machines, skill ball, mechanical grab machines and all games, operations or transactions similar thereto under whatever name they may be indicated. It shall also include machines which, as the result of the depositing of a coin, afford a commodity which has been determined by the Surgeon General of the United States to be harmful to health.
(b) "Person" includes the following: any person, firm, corporation or association which owns any such machine; the person, firm, corporation or association in whose place of business any such machine is placed for use by the public; the person, firm, corporation or association having control over such machines.
(Ord. 1977-108. Passed 6-14-77.)