Every person managing, conducting, or carrying on a ferris wheel, scenic railway, merry-go-round, pony rides, or other riding or amusement devices of a similar character especially designated and operated solely for the amusement of children, and where a charge is collected for carrying any person therein or thereon, shall pay a license tax of $5 for each such riding or amusement device each day.
('61 Code, § 6-1.72) (Ord. 228 N.S., passed - - )