As used in this chapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
(a) "Newspaper dispensing device" means any mechanical self-service coin-operated box, container, storage unit or dispenser as well as boxes, containers, storage units or dispensers which may be operated without the payment of a consideration and which, in either case, makes available to persons publications, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, posters and periodicals of any kind, nature or description contained therein other than obscene material, material harmful to juveniles, or sexually oriented matter involving a minor, as those terms are defined in Chapter 533 of the Codified Ordinances, and which are specifically excluded and prohibited.
(b) "Vending machine" means any box, container, storage unit or dispenser which displays, offers for sale or makes available for purchase, any merchandise or service contained therein, whether perishable or nonperishable or whether prepackaged, premeasured, bottled or canned including, but not limited to, nonalcoholic beverages, confections, services, grooming items, ice and cigarettes, cigars or other tobacco product, and which upon the insertion of a coin, coins or by other means, including the payment of a fee directly to the owner, operator, proprietor or other person, dispenses or otherwise makes available for purchase the merchandise or service contained therein.
(Ord. 87-37. Passed 12-7-87.)