### Question
Can you define what motion picture theatre operator means?


### Answer
**Motion picture theatre operator** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 9009a*:

> an individual or entity that—


(A) as the principal business activity of the individual or entity, owns or operates at least 1 place of public accommodation for the purpose of motion picture exhibition for a fee

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 9009a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 116-CORONAVIRUS ECONOMIC STABILIZATION (CARES ACT) > SUBCHAPTER I-KEEPING AMERICAN WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED**

