(A) Every person following the business of or dealing in, junk or second-hand goods, as herein defined, shall keep a record of all purchases of the goods made by his or her agent, in which record he or she shall enter the names of the seller, a description of the article purchased and of the seller, the day and hour of purchase and the signature of the seller in the seller’s own handwriting. This record shall be open at all times to the inspection of any sheriff, marshal or other peace officer. Entries in the record shall be made on the day of purchase.
(B) No dealer in junk or second-hand goods shall purchase or receive from any person under 18 years of age any junk or second-hand article or articles whatsoever.
(C) On Monday of each week, each dealer shall make and file with the Town Clerk-Treasurer, a written report of all the purchases made the preceding week, which report shall contain a true and correct copy of the records hereinbefore required to be kept, and the Town Clerk-Treasurer shall safely keep the same among the records of the town, where the same may be open at all times to the inspection of any officer or other person interested therein.
(D) The term SECOND-HAND GOODS, in addition to the common understanding thereof, shall also be construed to mean and include any article sold by any individual otherwise than in the usual course of business, the individual not being a recognized dealer or salesperson; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to apply to ranch, farm or garden produce.
(Ord. 203, passed 6-23-1930; Am. Ord. 266, passed 8-9-1937)