The term "operate" or "operates", as used in this chapter, or any other sections or ordinances pertaining to a pool, billiard or domino hall, is defined to mean and include the taking of any active part in the management, conducting or carrying on of any business pertaining to a pool table, billiard table or domino table, either for himself or as agent, servant or employee of another, whether serving with or without pay. (1986 Code § 5-9)