§ 73-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

AMUSEMENT OR ENTERTAINMENT MACHINE OR DEVICE

Any machine or device which may be operated by the public for use as a game, entertainment or amusement, and shall include devices such as marble machines, skill ball, pinball, mechanical grab machines, the machines or contrivances commonly known as bagatelle, baseball, hockey, football, target shooting, shuffle board or shuffle alley, bowling or any similar named device, video games or any device which utilizes an electron (TV) tube to reproduce symbolic figures and lines intended to be representative of real games or activities; it shall also include, without limitation, any machine or device commonly called a "kiddie ride." Excluded from the license requirement is any device which provides an electronic reading or weight for use by and to the amusement of the public.

MACHINE JUKEBOX

Any music vending 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 the payment of any price, operates or may be operated by the public generally for the emission of music, songs or similar amusement.

OPERATOR

Any natural person, partnership, firm, association, corporation or any other business entity which owns or controls premises or a location with the Borough of Wharton in which any machine, jukebox or amusement or entertainment machine or device is displayed for public patronage or is placed or kept for operation by the public.

OWNER-OPERATOR

Any natural person, partnership, firm, association, corporation or any business entity which owns or controls premises or a location within the Borough of Wharton in which any machine, jukebox or amusement or entertainment machine or device which is owned by said natural person, partnership, firm, association or corporation, or any other business entity, is displayed for public patronage or is placed or kept for operation by the public.

PERSON

Any natural person, partnership, firm, association, corporation or other business entity.