§ 58-31. 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:

Admission. Any charge of value in money or money's worth or requirement of minimum expenditure while in attendance imposed by a person operating a place of amusement as a condition of entry. "Admission" shall not include an entry fee for a participant in a contest, tournament or similar event wherein the entry fee does not inure to private profit.

Place of amusement. Any area of amusement, entertainment or diversion to which access is conditioned upon payment of an admission or a minimum expenditure. "Place of amusement" shall not include:

(1)

Swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses, health spas or places where the purpose of admission is to participate or engage in physical exercise or sport.

(2)

Art galleries, museums, places of historical and cultural interest, agricultural fairs and similar places of edification.

(3)

Theaters wherein are performed the performing arts. Performing arts shall include plays, concerts, readings and activities traditionally associated with the live performance of cultural arts.

(4)

Boxing matches.

(Priv. Acts 1982, ch. 319, § 1; Priv. Acts 1983, ch. 147, § 1; Ord. No. O-90-9-117, § 1, 9-10-90)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.