7-4-1 DEFINITIONS.
Definitions of terms as used in this Article, unless the context otherwise clearly indicates, are as follows:
“COIN-OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICE” means 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 includes, but is not limited to juke boxes, electronic video games, pin-ball machines or other similar games. The term does not include vending machines in which there are not incorporated gaming or amusement features. The term also does not include “Video Gaming Terminals” as those machines are defined by the Illinois Video Gaming Act. (Ord. No. 1505; 11-23-09)
“OPERATOR” is hereby defined to be any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or club who sets up for operation by another or leases or distributes for the purpose of operation by another, any device(s) herein defined, whether such setting up for operation, leasing or distributing be for a fixed charge or rental, or on the basis of a division of the income from such device or otherwise.
“PROPRIETOR” is hereby defined to be any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or a club who, as the owner, lessee or proprietor has under his or its control any establishment, place or premises in or on which such device is placed or kept for use or play or on exhibition for the purpose of use or play.