For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings defined herein:

    A.    "Amusement device" means any amusement machine or device, whether mechanically or electronically operated, by means of the insertion of a coin, token or similar object, for the purpose of amusement or skill and for the play of which a fee is charged, or a device similar to any such machine or device, but which has been manufactured, altered or modified so that operation is controlled without the insertion of a coin, token or similar objects. The term does not include coin-operated phonographs, ride machines designed primarily for amusement of children, or vending machines in which are not incorporated features of chance or skill.

    B.    "Person" is meant to include individual natural persons, partnerships, joint ventures, societies, associations, clubs, trustees or corporations. (Prior code § 11-08-002)