Sec. 2153.008.  EXEMPT OWNERS OR EXHIBITORS.  A person who owns or exhibits a coin-operated machine is exempt from the licensing and recordkeeping requirements of this chapter if the person:
(1)  operates or exhibits the coin-operated machine only on premises occupied by the person and in connection with the person's business;
(2)  does not own a coin-operated machine subject to the tax imposed under this chapter and located on the business premises of another person;  and
(3)  does not have a direct or indirect financial interest in the music or skill or pleasure coin-operated machine industry, except for ownership of the coin-operated machine operated or exhibited on premises occupied by the person.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.