The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any machine or mechanical device, sometimes called an automatic vending machine, which, in return for the coin deposited therein, will deliver the equivalent value of the coin in merchandise or music without the operation or playing of any game or contest; nor shall it apply to any mechanical amusement device if and when operated in conjunction with any other device or supervision so as by any means to provide a reward, in money or merchandise, for the skillful operation of the machine; nor if and when operated in conjunction with any other device or supervision so as to provide any reward in money or merchandise for a score or result dependent upon chance or accident.
(Prior Code, § 5.40.020)