For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINE. Any automatic vending machine used for the sale of cigarettes and controlled by the insertion of a coin or currency. It shall not include machines or devices used solely for the vending of service, food or confections.
COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE. Any amusement machine or device operated by means of the insertion of a coin, token or currency 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.
PERSON, FIRM, CORPORATION or ASSOCIATION. Includes any person, firm, corporation or association which owns any cigarette vending machine or coin-operated amusement device; the person, firm, corporation or association in whose place of business any such machine is placed for use by the public; and the person, firm, corporation or association having control over such machine; provided, however, that, the payment of such fee by any person, firm, corporation or association enumerated herein shall be deemed a compliance with this section of this subchapter.
(1999 Code, § 113.01)