For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONVENIENCE STORE. Any place of business that is engaged in the retail sale of groceries, including the sale of prepared foods, and gasoline and services, that is regularly open for business at any time between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and that is attended during such hours by one employee. The term CONVENIENCE STORE does not include a store which is solely or primarily a restaurant, or any store in which the owner and members of his or her family work in the store between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
EMPLOYEE. A person who works on the premises of the convenience store and is legally responsible for the operation of the convenience store and has access to the cash register whether or not that person is also the owner.
OWNER. The person, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or other group enterprise having lawful possession of the premises upon which the convenience store is operated.
SHERIFF. The Office of the Sheriff of Marion County, West Virginia.
(Ord. 97-02, passed 12-22-1997)