For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE. Any amusement machine or device operated, or originally designed to be operated by means of the insertion of a coin, token or similar object, for the purpose of amusement or skill and for the playing of which a fee is charged. The term does not include vending machines in which are not incorporated gaming or amusement features, nor does the term include any coin-operated, or originally designed to be operated, mechanical musical device.
OPERATOR. Any person, firm, corporation, partnership or association who sets up for operation by another or leases or distributes for the purpose of operation by another, any device as herein defined, whether such setting up for operation, leasing or distributing be for a fixed charge or rental or on the basis of a division of the income derived from such device or otherwise.
PROPRIETOR. A person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or club who, as the owner, lessee or proprietor has under his, her or its control any establishment, place or premises in or at which such device is placed or kept for use or play, or on exhibition for the purpose of use or play.
(2000 Code, § 111.35)