For the purposes of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD. The Illinois Gaming Board.
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES. as defined in § 18b-101 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5, § 18b-101
LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT. Any business licensed by the state to have or operate a video gaming device in the city, including any licensed fraternal establishment, licensed veterans establishment, licensed truck stop establishment and licensed large truck stop establishment as those terms are defined in the Illinois Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, § 5.
LICENSED FRATERNAL ESTABLISHMENT. The location where a qualified fraternal organization that derives its charter from a national fraternal organization regularly meets.
LICENSED VETERANS ESTABLISHMENT. The location where a qualified veterans organization that derives its charter from a national veterans organization regularly meets.
LICENSED TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT. A facility that:
(1) Is at least a three-acre facility with a convenience store, with separate diesel islands for fueling commercial motor vehicles;
(2) Sells at retail more than 10,000 gallons of diesel or biodiesel fuel per month, with parking spaces for commercial motor vehicles. This requirement may be met by showing that estimated future sales or a past sales average at least 10,000 gallons per month.
LICENSED LARGE TRUCK STOP ESTABLISHMENT. A facility located within three road miles from a freeway interchange, as measured in accordance with the Department of Transportation’s rules regarding the criteria for the installation of business signs:
(1) That it is at least a three-acre facility with a convenience store, with separate diesel islands for fueling commercial motor vehicles;
(2) That it sells at retail more than 50,000 gallons of diesel or biodiesel fuel per month, with parking spaces for commercial motor vehicles. This requirement may be met by showing that estimated future sales or past sales average at least 50,000 gallons per month.
VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL. Any electronic video game machine that, upon insertion of cash, is available to play or simulate the play of a video game, including but not limited to, video poker, line up and blackjack, as authorized by the Board, utilizing a video display and microprocessors in which the player may receive free games or credits that can be redeemed for cash. The term does not include a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash or tokens or is for amusement purposes only.
(Ord. 922, passed 3-14-22)