§ 64-1. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
    AMUSEMENT CENTER
    Any place in which is maintained or operated for the amusement, patronage or recreation of the public any coin-controlled amusement device or game, as herein defined.
    AMUSEMENT CENTER GAME
    Any mechanical amusement device or any 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 payment of any price, operates or may be operated by the public, generally for use as game, ride, entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a score. It shall include, but not be limited to, such devices as marble machines, pinball machines, skill ball, mechanical grab machines, mechanical rides, including mechanical hobby horses, and jukeboxes.
    JUKEBOX
    Any music vending machine, contrivance or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, 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 RIDES
    Any machine, contrivance or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, disc or key into any slot, crevice or other opening, or by the payment of any price, operates or may be operated to afford the public generally with any ride, amusement or any other entertainment.
    OWNER OF AN AMUSEMENT CENTER GAME
    Any person who owns, places, distributes or locates an amusement center game in any place in which it is operated for the amusement, patronage or recreation of the public.
    OWNER OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
    Any person who owns the place of business in which an amusement center game shall be located and who will be responsible for payment of amusement center license fees.