For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"AMUSEMENT ARCADE." Any place open to the general public where an amusement device, as defined in this section, is made available for use by the public.
"AMUSEMENT DEVICE." Any machine or device which, upon insertion of a coin, slug, or token in any slot or receptacle in the machine or attached thereto, or a charge is made for the operation thereof, operates for use as a game, contest, or amusement through the exercise of skill without any tangible reward or return. This definition shall not include any device which is a gambling device per se.
"BILLIARD PARLOR." Any public place where, on a coin- operated game table, the game of billiards and its variations, as defined in this section, are permitted to be played.
"BILLIARDS." Any of the several games and variations thereof which are played on a coin-operated table surrounded by an elastic ledge or "cushions", with balls which are propelled or moved by means of a rod, stick, or "cue". "BILLIARDS" shall include the games of pocket billiards commonly called "pool" and "snooker", and all variations of any of them.
"EXHIBITOR." Any person, whether or not owner or lessee of the device, who contracts for or permits any amusement device, as defined above, to be installed, used, or exhibited on premises under his possession, control, or ownership.
"STREET FAIR." An amusement company or carnival which is authorized to operate within the city corporate limits for a period not to exceed seven days.
(Ord. 2454, passed 8-4-82)