As used in this Act, the term:
"Access area" means any paved walkway or sidewalk that is within 50 feet of any automated teller machine. The term does not include any street or highway open to the use of the public or any adjacent sidewalk.
"Access device" has the same meaning as set forth in Federal Reserve Board Regulation E, 12 C.F.R. Part 205, promulgated pursuant to the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1601, et seq.
"Automated teller machine" means any electronic information processing device located in this State that accepts or dispenses cash in connection with a credit, deposit or convenience account. The term does not include devices used
"Candlefoot power" means the light intensity of candles on a horizontal plane at 36 inches above ground level and 5 feet in front of the area to be measured.
"Control" of an access area or defined parking area means to have the present authority to determine how, when and by whom the access area is to be maintained, lighted, and landscaped.
"Customer" means a natural person to whom an access device has been issued for personal, family, or household use.
"Defined parking area" means that portion of any parking area open for customer parking that is:
"Financial institution" means a state or federally chartered bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, or credit union.
"Hours of darkness" means the period that begins 30 minutes after sunset and ends 30 minutes before sunrise.
"Operator" means any financial institution or other business entity or any other person who operates an automated teller machine, but does not include any person or entity whose primary function is to provide for the exchange, transfer or dissemination of electronic fund transfer data, including, without limitation, any network or switch established under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.
"Public road" means any public right of way, including, but not limited to, structures, sidewalks, facilities, and appurtenances incidental thereto.
205 ILCS 695/5