§ 4.10.110. Mechanical amusement devices - Definitions.  


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  • The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the following definitions:
    (a) "Arcade" means any establishment open to the public in which six or more mechanical amusement devices are located, or similar devices for which a consideration or admission fee is charged to play or operate, whether in conjunction with sales of goods, wares, merchandise, or services or otherwise, regardless of whether the use of such devices constitutes the principal or only business operated upon the premises involved.
    (b) "Mechanical amusement device" means any machine or device which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, or token in any slot or receptacle attached to said machine or connected therewith, operates or may be operated for use as a game, contest, or amusement, or which may be used for any such game, contest, or amusement. This term includes any similar device for which a fee or any consideration is charged to play, whether in conjunction with sales of other merchandise, goods, wares, or services, or otherwise. Machines which only play recorded music, provide a ride or dispense a uniform quantity of merchandise are not included under this definition.
    (Ord. 2982 § 1 (part), 1977)