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§ 110.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   JUNK SHOP. Any enterprise engaged in the gathering, obtaining or processing of junk, refuse, metals, waste and discarded or salvaged materials, machinery or equipment, including automobile wrecking and dismantling.
   PAWNBROKER. Any person engaged in the business of lending money upon chattel property for security and requiring possession of the property so mortgaged on condition of returning the same upon payment of a stipulated amount of money, or purchasing property on condition of selling it back at a stipulated price.
(Prior Code, § 110.020) (Ord. 2456, passed 8-4-1976)
§ 110.02 LICENSE APPLICATION.
   Application for a license to be issued under the provisions of this subchapter shall be made to the Clerk and shall contain a description of the location of the applicant, together with a statement concerning the type of business contemplated. The Mayor and City Council may provide regulations requiring such other information as they may deem advisable.
(Prior Code, § 110.021)
§ 110.03 FEE; BOND.
   Upon receipt of proper application, the Clerk shall issue a license for a junk shop or pawnbroker subject to all of the provisions of this subchapter. The fee and bond amount shall be set by resolution.
(Prior Code, § 110.022) (Ord. 2456, passed 8-4-1976)
§ 110.04 PROHIBITED PURCHASES.
   No person licensed under the provisions of this subchapter shall make any purchase from any minor without first obtaining approval from the Chief of Police.
(Prior Code, § 110.023) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 110.05 INSPECTION.
   The Chief of Police, or other designated official, shall be permitted at any reasonable time to inspect any property contained on the premises of any person licensed under this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 110.024)
§ 110.06 RECORDS.
   (A)   Any person licensed under the provisions of this subchapter shall maintain a written record of all business transactions, including the time of purchase and description of any article and the name and address of the person from whom the article was purchased.
   (B)   This record shall be in the English language and shall be available at any reasonable time for inspection by the Chief of Police or other designated official.
(Prior Code, § 110.025) Penalty, see § 10.99
SOLICITORS OR VENDORS
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