§ 12-144. Mechanical amusement devices.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate, maintain, or permit the operation or maintenance of any mechanical amusement device in any public place in the village.

(b)

The term "mechanical amusement device" shall mean any machine, which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, token, plate or disc, may be operated by the public generally for use as a game, entertainment or amusement, whether or not registering a score. It shall include such devices as marble machines, pinball machines, skill ball, mechanical grab machines, electronic games and all games, operations, or transactions similar thereto under whatever name they may be indicated.

(Code 1993, § 12-9; Ord. No. 77-O-1, 1-4-1977)