§ 14-331. Definitions.

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

Person means, but is not limited to, individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, organizations, corporations, ventures, cooperatives, and other business entities of whatsoever kind or nature.

Youth entertainment center means any public or private business or premises which permits, serves or caters to, as part or all of its patrons, persons under the age of 21 and which provides or conducts one or more of the following: dances, entertainment, amusement, pool tables, live or recorded music, social activities, or other amusement or entertainment activities. Excepted from this definition are the following, only if such businesses are primarily used for such enumerated purposes: movie theaters; miniature golf courses; bowling alleys; archery lanes; roller or ice skating halls or rinks; tennis, handball or racquetball courts; restaurants; gymnasiums; licensed amusement centers; alcohol licensed establishments; and not-for-profit benevolent and/or charitable organizations or arcades, and park district facilities.

(Code 1974, § 11-91)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.