§ 745-2. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

AMUSEMENT PARK

A commercially owned permanent enterprise which is open to the public without an admission fee and is equipped with recreational devices such as a merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, or roller coaster. This definition shall not include traveling fairs that move attractions and recreational devices to more than one location throughout the calendar year, nor shall it include retail establishments or restaurants with an interior or attached playground or small coin-operated children's rides.

[Added 2-1-2011 by L.L. No. 14-2011]

DAY-CARE CENTER

Any program or facility caring for children for more than three hours per day per child, as those terms are defined in § 390 of the New York Social Services Law.

HOUSING ACCOMMODATION

Any building, structure, or portion thereof which is used or occupied or is intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more human beings.

LOITER

To remain in a certain place for no apparent reason or purpose.

PLAYGROUND

Any public land designated for recreational or athletic purposes by any school district, library district, or by the County of Suffolk or any town or village located wholly within the County of Suffolk.

PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL

A swimming pool operated by the County of Suffolk or any town or village located within the County of Suffolk for the use of the general public, with or without charge.

REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER

Any person who has been convicted of an offense and is registered with the State Division of Criminal Justice Services pursuant to the provisions of Article 6-C of the New York Correction Law.

SCHOOL

Any institution, building or structure used for teaching children or imparting an education.

SHELTER

Any residential facility providing temporary housing, for which such temporary use and occupancy of the housing facilities the owner or primary tenant of the property receives compensation, either directly from the temporary occupant or through reimbursement from a third party on behalf of such temporary occupant, or both.

VIDEO ARCADE

Any premises where 10 or more video game machines or devices are operated.

VIDEO GAME MACHINE

Any mechanical amusement device, which is characterized by the use of a cathode ray tube display and which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, or token in any slot or receptacle attached to or connected to the machine, may be operated for use as a game, contest or amusement.

YOUTH CENTER

Any public or private facility that is primarily used to host recreational or social activities for minors.

Amended 12-5-2006 by L.L. No. 64-2006