For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
(a) "Computerized sweepstakes device" means any computer, machine, game or apparatus which, upon the insertion of a coin, token, access number, magnetic card, or similar object, or upon the payment of anything of value, may be operated by the public generally for use as a contest of skill, entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a score, and which provides the user with a chance to win anything of value that is not de minimus, on a per play basis, or any cash payout or anything that could be redeemed, directly or indirectly, for any cash payout, and which is not gambling under state or local laws. Machines designated for use by the State Lottery Commission are not computerized sweepstakes devices for purposes of this chapter. "De minimus", as used in this section, shall mean less than ten dollars ($10.00).
(b) "Sweepstakes/internet cafe" means any premises upon which any computerized sweepstakes device is located for the use or entertainment of the public, whether or not such premises has other business purposes of any nature whatsoever.
(c) "Operator" means any person or entity that owns, controls, or operates a sweepstakes/internet café.
(Ord. 35-2011. Passed 8-9-11.)