For purposes of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUYER. Any person, firm, or corporation, whether as owner, agent, consignee, or employee, whether a resident of the city or not, who engages in the business of buying silver, gold in any form, coins, or jewelry, and who, in furtherance of such purpose, hires, leases, uses, or occupies any building, structure, motor vehicle, tent, public room in hotels, lodging houses, motels, apartments, shops, or any street, alley, or other place within the city. However, this definition shall not be construed to include pawnbrokers.
(Prior Code, § 110.071)