Every person, firm, or corporation engaged in the purchase, within the city, of coins, jewelry, precious and semi-precious stones, and objects made of precious metals, shall keep a register of all such purchases. The register shall show the date of all purchases and the names and addresses of all persons from whom the property was purchased. Opposite the names and dates shall be written a full description of all property purchased. The registry shall at all times be open to the inspection of any officer of the city when in the discharge of his official duties.
('83 Code, § 117.01) (Ord. 112-1980, passed 12-4-80) Penalty, see § 117.99
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to persons, firms, or corporations which engage in the purchase of coins, jewelry, precious and semi-precious stones, and objects made of precious metals, as a business venture rather than for personal use. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to purchases from a person, firm, or corporation that is a vendor engaged in the routine wholesale or retail sale of coins, jewelry, precious and semi-precious stones, and objects made of precious metals.
('83 Code, § 117.02) (Ord. 112-1980, passed 12-4-80)
Any person, firm, or corporation that shall neglect, violate, or refuse to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or by both a fine and imprisonment. Each day any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
('83 Code, § 10.99)