For the purpose of this chapter:
(a) "Mechanical or electronic amusement devices" means any machine, device or game which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate or disc, permits a person or operator to use the device as a game, contest of skill or amusement, whether or not registering a score, which may cause a person or operator of the same to secure some amusement, enjoyment or entertainment, and which is not a gambling device or a device which tends to encourage gambling. It shall include, but not be limited to such devices as electronic or mechanical game machines, pinball machines, skill ball, bowling machines, or any other mechanical or electronic games or operations similar thereto under whatever name they may be indicated. This definition does not include coin-operated pool tables, nor does it include coin-operated phonographs or merchandise vending machines.
(b) "Person" or "owner" shall mean the person, firm, partnership, corporation or association which owns any such device or is responsible for the placement or distribution of such devices within the City of Mentor.
(c) "Director" shall mean the Director of Public Safety of the City of Mentor or his authorized agent(s).
(1969 Code 118.01)