§ 14-31. 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:

Billiard hall means any building, room, place or establishment of any kind or nature whatsoever, and by whatever name called, where billiard tables are operated for profit, whether such hall is operated in connection with any other lawful business or not, save and except religious, charitable or educational organizations authorized under the laws of the state.

Billiard hall operator means every person, firm, association of persons, corporations and every other organization, save and except religious, charitable or educational organizations authorized under the laws of the state, owning, leasing, managing or in any manner controlling the operation of a billiard hall.

Billiard table means any table surrounded by a ledge or cushion with or without pockets upon which balls are impelled by a stick or cue, and where the player thereon does not, or is not, required to make a coin deposit causing an electrical connection of any nature or kind before such game may be actually commenced.

License means a license issued pursuant to this article.

(Code 1969, § 5-11)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.