§ 2-11. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this Part 3, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Amusement device.

(1) In general.

"Amusement device" means any electronic or mechanical device that is designed to provide amusement or entertainment and for which a fee is charged to operate or use.

(2) Illustrations.

"Amusement device" includes any of the following for which a fee is charged to operate or use:

(i) video or electronic game;

(ii) computer console or Internet connection;

(iii) pinball or console machine;

(iv) bowling or shuffleboard machine;

(v) pool table or poolette;

(vi) target machine;

(vii) baseball machine;

(viii) riding device;

(ix) claw machine, digger, or rotary merchandiser;

(x) jukebox or other music player;

(xi) player piano;

(xii) peep show device; or

(xiii) similar device.

(3) Exclusion.

"Amusement device" does not include:

(i) a bona fide vending machine that does not incorporate an amusement or entertainment feature; or

(ii) a video lottery terminal licensed by the State under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A.

(c) Director.

"Director" means the Director of Finance of his or her designee.

(d) {Repealed}

(e) {Repealed}

(f) Simulated slot machine.

"Simulated slot machine" means any amusement device equipped with a knock-off device that enables an owner or custodian of the device to remove free plays or other game credits accumulated by a winning player.