As used in this article:

1. (1) "Associated equipment" means a proprietary device, machine, or part used in the manufacture or maintenance of a video game machine including, but not limited to, integrated circuit chips, printed wired assembly, printed wired boards, printing mechanisms, video display monitors, and metering devices.
2. (2) "department" means the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
3. (3) "Distributor" means any person who buys and sells or leases video machines or associated equipment in this State. A distributor may also own, operate, service, or repair video machines in this State.
4. (4) "Licensed establishment" means an establishment owned or managed by a person who is licensed pursuant to Article 19 of this chapter for the location of coin-operated nonpayout video machines with a free play feature.
5. (5) "Machine" means an electronic video games machine that, upon insertion of cash, is available to play or simulate the play of games as authorized by the department utilizing a video display and microprocessors in which the player may receive free games or credits that can be redeemed for cash.
6. (6) "Manufacturer" means any person that manufactures or assembles and programs machines or associated replacement equipment authorized for sale or use in this State.
7. (7) "Net machine income" means money put into the machine minus money paid out in cash. "Gross machine income" means the sum of all cash/money put into the machine.
8. (8) "Machine owner" means any person, other than a distributor, who owns and operates, maintains, repairs, or services one or more machines in licensed establishments. For purposes of this article "owner/operator" is defined the same as "machine owner".
9. (9) "Contraband device/equipment" or "gray area machine" means any machine not meeting the requirements of Section 12-21-2782 and Section 12-21-2783.