For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
AMUSEMENT CONTRAPTIONS. Any contrivance, device, gadget, machine, or structure designed to test the skill or strength of the user with any sort of ride, lift, swing, or fall experience including, but not limited to, ball throwing contest devices, pinball-type devices, animal ride devices, ball and hammer devices, trampoline devices, and the like.
AREA(S). A specific place within a forest preserve.
BOARD. The Board of Commissioners of the District.
DIRECTOR. The Director of the District.
DISTRICT. The Forest Preserve District of the county.
EMPLOYEE. Any full- or part-time, regular or temporary worker in the employ of the District under the supervision of the District.
EXCLUSION OF OTHERS. Prohibiting use or behavior by others which disrupts or prevents the authorized and lawful use of designated area or structure in a preserve by a person or persons holding a valid permit for such area or structure and activity.
FOREST PRESERVE or PRESERVE. Lands and waters or property holdings of the District.
LEGAL ADULT. One who has reached the age of majority as designated by the laws of the state.
PERSON or PERSONS. Individuals, firms, corporations, societies, or any group or gathering whatsoever.
PERMIT. The written permission that must be obtained from the Director to carry out a given activity.
POSTED. A notice is posted, either by a sign in a forest preserve, at the entrance to a forest preserve, or at a headquarters, the location being at the discretion of the Director.
PRESIDENT. The President of the Forest Preserve Commissioners.
PROPERTY. Any lands, waters, facilities, or possessions of the District.
SOUND AND ENERGY AMPLIFICATION. Music, speech, or any sound or noise transmitted by artificial means, including, but not limited to, amplifiers, loudspeakers, radios, and any similar devices or lights, rays, lenses, mirrors, or laser beams, or the like.
VEHICLE. Any device of conveyance on the land using wheels or belt type track or tracks, skids, or skis and propelled by an engine or motor, and includes such land conveyances that are able to float and operate on water.
WATERCRAFT. Any device of conveyance on the water whether propelled by motor, engine, wind, or human power.
WATERS. Waters within the jurisdiction of the District.
WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR. To permit written permission being granted by authorized agents of the Director.
(Prior Code, § 8-1-7)