§ 78-131. Definitions.

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

Alcoholic beverages includes, but is not limited to, malt beverages, vinous liquors and spirituous liquors.

Amusement activity includes any fair, concert, carnival or sideshow and those activities, rides and games normally associated with such amusements wherein the general public is allowed to view or participate for a price.

Billiard room means any public place with two or more tables on which the game of billiards is permitted to be played.

Billiards means any of the several games played on a table surrounded by an elastic ledge of cushions, with balls which are impelled by a cue, and shall include all forms of the game known as carom billiards, pocket billiards and English billiards. The term shall apply to all tables, both coin-operated and non-coin-operated.

Health spa means a business establishment that derives its primary source of income from massage therapy as defined in state law, or any other hands-on therapy including foot massage and the practice of reiki, to help customers, reduce stress, provide therapy, enhance appearance, enhance or restore health and well-being, or experience sensory pleasure. This term shall not include professional healthcare establishments or fitness centers utilizing equipment only and having two or fewer massage tables or other equipment for massage.

Licensee means any person holding a license issued under this division who is full time employee responsible for the management of the establishment.

Manager means a full time employee who is responsible for the management and operation of the establishment. A manager or manager's designee must be on the premises at all times the business is in operation.

Pawn and pledge mean bailment of personal property as security for any debt or engagement, redeemable upon certain terms and with the express or implied power of sale on default.

Pawnshop means any business wherein a well-defined part thereof is to take or receive, by way of pledge, pawn or exchange, any goods, wares or merchandise, or any kind of personal property whatever, as security for the repayment of money lent thereon.

Pool room. See Billiard room .

Spa. See Health spa.

(Ord. of 10-25-94; Code 1977, § 3-7-91; Ord. of 7-8-03; Ord. of 7-27-04; Ord. of 2-26-08; Amd. of 2-25-14)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.