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As used in this chapter:

“Amusement game” means a game played for entertainment in which:

1. The contestant actively participates;

2. The outcome depends in a material degree upon the skill of the contestant;

3. Only merchandise prizes are awarded;

4. The outcome is not in the control of the operator;

5. The wagers are placed, the winners are determined, and a distribution of prizes or property is made in the presence of all persons placing wagers at such game; and

6. Said game is conducted by, sponsored by, or on behalf of a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization, said game is part of a community-wide civic festival held not more than once annually and sponsored or approved by the City, and said game is conducted with the written approval of the Mayor or their designee.

Bingo. The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0321 or as thereinafter amended.

Bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization. The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0209 or as thereinafter amended.

Contest of chance. The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0225 or as the

reinafter amended.

Fishing derby. The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0229 or as thereinafter amended.

Gambling. The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0237 or as thereinafter amended.

“Gross revenue or income” means the total sum of money or value received from the particular activity before any deductions on account of operational and maintenance expenses or any expense whatsoever, and without any deduction on account of losses.

Punch boards and pull-tabs.The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0273 or as thereinafter amended.

Raffle. The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0277 or as thereinafter a

mended.

Social card game. The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0282 or as thereinafter amended.

Thing of value. The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0285 or as thereinafter amended.

Whoever and person. The City of Snohomish hereby adopts and incorporates by reference RCW 9.46.0289 or as thereinafter amended. (Ord. 1179, 1973; Ord. 1236, 1974; Ord. 1389, 1978; Ord. 2254, 2013; Ord. 2340, 2018; Ord. 2464, 2023)