§ 6-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Coin-operated amusement device means any and all nongambling mechanical or electronic machines which, upon the payment or insertion of a coin, token, or similar object, provide music, amusement or entertainment, including, but not limited to, such games as pool, phonographs, video, television, shooting galleries, pinball, foosball, bowling, shuffleboard, or any other amusement device with or without a replay feature which can be legally shipped interstate according to federal law. It shall not mean vending machines used exclusively for the purpose of selling tangible personal property, such as cold drinks, tobacco products, candies, postage stamps, or other merchandise; or services, such as pay telephone booths, parking meters or utility meters.

Coin-operated music device means any such music device which is operated, motivated, released or played by or upon the payment or insertion of a coin, token or similar object, whether there is one or more boxes or devices in the premises for reception of such, coin, tokens, or similar objects. Coin-operated radio or television receiving sets in hotels, motels, or elsewhere for the use and benefit of guests and visitors shall be included in such definition.

Music device means any and all mechanical devices which render, cause to sound, or release music where the same may be heard by one or more public patrons, and each separate loudspeaker, phonograph, jukebox or outlet from which such music emits shall be construed to be a separate "music device" as herein defined; except in the case where music emits from more than one speaker transmitting from the same music producing mechanism, in which case the several outlets or speakers in each place of business shall be collectively considered one such music device.

Recreation center means any room, building, or place, used in whole or in part for the primary purpose of making music devices, coin-operated music devices and coin-operated amusement devices available to the public.

(Code 2000, § 9-401; Ord. No. 551, 11-19-1986)