For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
"MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE." Any machine 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 marble machines, pinball machines, skill ball, mechanical grab machines, electronic or computer-assisted amusement devices, and all games, operations, or transactions similar thereto under whatever name they may be indicated.
"PERSON, FIRM, CORPORATION, OR ASSOCIATION." Shall include 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; and the person, firm, corporation, or association having control over such machine; provided, however, that the payment of such fee by any person, firm, corporation, or association enumerated herein shall be deemed a compliance with this section of this subchapter.
('77 Code, § 4-31) (Ord. 245-1981, passed 8-26-81)