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, magnetic card or similar object, or upon the payment of anything of value, wherein a product or service is provided 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 in no way tends to promote or encourage gambling.
(b) “Operator” means any person or persons having authority to control of the premises of an arcade and/or Sweepstakes Internet Café.
(c) “License” means the person or persons who sign an application for a license hereunder and to whom such license is issued.
(d) “Anything of value” means cash, cash equivalents, tangible objects, credits to play, and any other tangibles or intangibles, no matter how slight. Anything of value includes playing a game, viewing a video display, hearing an audio transmission, and reading entries or outcomes from any other kind of device. A person who gives anything of value for a product or service, whether tangible or intangible, in any way, directly or indirectly, in association with being given access to the use of an entertainment device, is deemed to have given value for the access to the entertainment device.
(e) “Owner” means any person who possesses a pecuniary interest, either directly or indirectly, of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in a Sweepstakes/Internet Café.
(f) “Sweepstakes/Internet Café” means any premises upon which any computerized sweepstakes devices is located for the use or entertainment of the public, whether or not such premises have other business purposes of any nature whatsoever.
(Ord. 2012-125. Passed 10-22-12.)