§ 12-101. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. These definitions shall also apply for the purpose of licensing.

Coin-operated amusement device means pinball machines, marble machines, music-vending machines, miniature pool machines, coin-operated shuffleboards and any other devices operated by the insertion of a coin, disc or other insertion piece, whether or not also manipulated by the operator, and which operate for the amusement of the operator, whether or not by registering a score. It shall not include slot machines, claw machines or other machines prohibited by state law, nor shall it include machines or devices used bona fide and solely for the vending of service, food confections or merchandise.

Coin-operated pool table means such devices operated by the insertion of a coin, disc or other insertion piece, whether or not manipulated by the operator, and which is operated for the amusement of the operator or participants thereon, and shall include any device by which a game similar to the game known as pool, snooker or billiards is played.

Distributor means any person who sells, leases, rents or otherwise distributes coin-operated amusement devices within the city.

Exhibitor means any person who exhibits or maintains for operation one or more coin-operated amusement devices within the city.

Miniature pool means any device by which a game similar to the game known as pool or billiards is played with miniature equipment.

Miscellaneous. The term "other coin-operated amusement devices" shall include all devices not specifically defined in this section.

Music-vending machine or device means a piano, phonograph, radio or similar machine 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.

Pinball machines and marble machines mean such devices operated by the insertion of a coin, disc or other insertion piece, whether or not manipulated by the operator, and which operates for the amusement of the operator, whether or not by registering a score, and commonly called pinball machines and marble machines.

Shuffleboard means any device of a flat surface on which an object is shoved, pushed or thrown from one part of the surface to another, whether or not a score is registered, and whether or not the device is coin-operated.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 5.21; Ord. No. 38050, 4-10-70)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-10.