§ 33.3903 — Definitions

§33.3903 Definitions

For the purpose of this Division, the following words and phrases shall mean: (a) Cardroom. “Cardroom” means any space, room or enclosure furnished or equipped with a table used or intended to be used as a card table for the playing of cards and similar games, and the use of which is available to the public, or any portion of the public; provided, however, that this Section shall not apply to any bona fide nonprofit society, club, fraternal or other organization, as defined in Section 33.3919 hereof. (b) Establishment of a New Cardroom. The “establishment of a new cardroom” means and includes any of the following: (1) The opening or commencement of any such business as a new business. (2) The conversion of an existing business, not a currently and validly license cardroom as defined herein. (3) The addition of any business that would be a cardroom, as defined herein, to any existing business of any kind or type. (4) The relocation of any currently and validly licensed cardroom. (c) Transfer of Ownership or Control. The “transfer of ownership or control” of a cardroom business means and includes any of the following: (1) The sale, lease or sublease of such business or part thereof. (2) The transfer of securities which constitute any interest in such business, whether by sale, exchange or similar means. (3) The establishment of a trust, gift or other similar legal device which transfers the ownership or control of such business. (4) The transfer by bequest or other operation of law upon the death of the person possessing such ownership or control. (d) Persons Financially Interested. The term “persons financially interested” includes all persons who share in the profits of the business, on the basis of gross or net revenue, including landlords, lessors, lessees, the owner or owners of the building, fixtures or equipment.

(“Definitions” added 5–23–1983 by O-15974 N.S; effective 6-22-1983.)