For the purposes 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 matches, and controlled by the insertion of a coin or coins. It shall not include machines or devices used solely for the vending of service, food, or confections.
"JUKE BOX." Any music vending machine, contrivance, or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate, disc, or key into any slot, crevice, or other opening, or by the payment of any price, operates or may be operated, for the emission of songs, music, or similar amusement.
"MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE." Any machine, which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate, or disc, may be operated by the public generally for use as a game, entertainment, or amusement, whether or not registering a score. It shall include such devices as marble machines, pinball machines, skill ball, mechanical grab machines, and all games, operations, or transactions similar thereto under whatever name they may be indicated.
"PERSON," "FIRM," "CORPORATION," or "ASSOCIATION." Any person, firm, corporation, or association which owns any such machine; 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. However, the payment of such fee by any person, firm, corporation, or association enumerated herein shall be deemed a compliance with this section of the subchapter.
(Ord. passed 2-17-81)