Article I. DEFINITIONS  

The following definitions shall apply throughout this chapter, unless specifically indicated otherwise.

Amusement machine. Any kind of machine or device operated by or with a coin, metal slug, token, or check that dispenses, or is used or is capable of being used to dispense or afford, amusement, skill, or pleasure or is operated for any purpose, other than for dispensing only merchandise, music, or service. The term includes a marble machine, marble table machine, marble shooting machine, miniature racetrack machine, miniature football machine, miniature golf machine, miniature bowling machine, billiard or pool game, or machine or device that dispenses merchandise or commodities or plays music in connection with or in addition to dispensing skill or pleasure; the term does not include any amusement machine designed exclusively for a child or otherwise prohibited by this chapter. (An "amusement machine" pursuant to this definition is the same as a "skill or pleasure coin-operated machine" pursuant to Texas Occupations Code Section 2153.002(9), as amended.)

Amusement machine establishment. Any structure where one or more amusement machines are operated for profit.

Carnival. A temporary aggregation of shows, amusements, concessions, such as merry-go-rounds, loop-the-loop, gravity or pleasure railways, aero coasting swings, Ferris wheels, and other devices calculated to offer amusement to the public for profit.

Conviction, convicted. For the purposes of this chapter, a person is considered convicted if a sentence is imposed on the person, the person is placed on community supervision (including deferred adjudication community supervision), or the court defers final disposition of the person's case.

Dance establishment. A dancing establishment open to the public, operated for profit, and for which a fee is charged for admission.

Garage sale. The sale or offering for sale of personal property to the general public on real property in Haltom City that is zoned for residential use, whether the personalty is sold or offered for sale in the garage, carport, patio, yard, or other location on such property, and all the proceeds of the sale are not devoted exclusively to a charitable, educational, or cultural organization.

Peddling. The temporary business of exhibiting or selling goods, wares or merchandise or soliciting orders for the sale of goods, wares or merchandise for future delivery by a person, whether a resident of the city or not, who, in furtherance of such purposes, hires, leases, uses, or occupies any building, structure, motor vehicle, tent, or other place within the city, where no definite arrangements have been made for the hire, rental, or lease of such place where sales occur for a period of occupancy of at least one month in duration. Also, the traveling from house to house or place to place within the city for the purpose of offering or exposing for sale any goods, wares or merchandise, or soliciting orders for goods, wares, or merchandise for future delivery.

Peddler. A person falls within the definition of "peddling" as defined in this article, whether or not the person temporarily associates with any local dealer, trader, or merchant.

Permittee. Any person to whom a permit has been issued under this article, including without limitation the permittee individually and any agent, employee or other person acting under the authority of the permit issued by the city.

Person. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, "person" shall mean any individual, firm, corporation, company, partnership, joint venture, organization, or any other or entity.

Sound equipment. Any piano, player-piano, phonograph, music box, jukebox, stereo, loud-speaker, or other instrument or device capable of producing any vocal or musical sound.

(Ord. No. O-2000-002-01, § 2, 2-14-00; Ord. No. O-2001-004-01, § 1, 2-26-01)