For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COIN-OPERATED MACHINES. Any machine or similar device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate or disc, may be operated by the public generally for use for entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a score. This definition shall not include juke boxes, telephone devices, washers and dryers or machines that sell merchandise.
GAME ROOM. A business establishment whose primary purpose is to provide coin-operated machines for general public entertainment or amusement purposes.
PERSON. A human being, and where appropriate, a public or private corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or a governmental authority.
PREMISES. The land and building of the business establishment in and upon which the operation of coin-operated machines is carried on.
PROPRIETOR. Any person, firm, corporation or partnership who, as owner, lessor, lessee, tenant, servant, agent, officer, employee, operator or manager, has under his or her or its control or possession, in or on any business establishment being conducted as a game room, any coin-operated machines for use by the general public.
SCHOOL. Any educational institution, public, private, secular or parochial, which offers instruction of high school grade or below.
(1995 Code, § 5.36.020)