For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE. A machine which, upon the insertion of a coin or slug, operates or may be operated for use as a game, contest or amusement of any description or which may be used for any such game, contest or amusement, and which contains no automatic payoff device for the return of slugs, money, tokens or merchandise.
(Prior Code, § 5.40.010)