As used in this subchapter, the singular includes the plural, and the following words and phrases, unless the context requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings.
ANTIQUE. An item of property possessed or valued because of its character, craft, style, rarity, and association with an earlier period of time that is purchased for more than $50 by an antique dealer. ANTIQUE does not include vehicles and/or vehicle components.
ANTIQUE DEALER. A person engaged in, conducting, managing, or carrying on the business of selling antiques acquired by purchasing antiques from any person not representing a bona fide business, who appears with the article at the dealer’s place of business, or by acquiring such items by purchasing from another bona fide, legitimate, and reputable business.
ARTICLE. An antique, secondhand or precious metal and gem, as defined by this section.
CHIEF OF POLICE. The City Chief of Police or the Chief of Police’s designee.
DEALER. A person operating as an antique dealer, precious metal and gem dealer, or secondhand dealer or any of them.
DEALER’S PERMIT. A permit issued to an antique dealer, precious metal and gem dealer, or secondhand dealer pursuant to this subchapter.
PERSON. Any real person, partnership, association, or corporation.
PRECIOUS METAL AND GEM. Any metal or gem that is valued for its character, rarity, beauty, or quality, including gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and pearls, and any other gems, whether as a separate item or in combination as a piece of jewelry, but excluding the following items:
(1) Gold bullion bars (0.995 fine or better);
(2) Silver bullion bars (0.995 fine or better); and
(3) Coins, whether actual currency or commemorative, from all countries.
PRECIOUS METAL AND GEM DEALER. A person engaged in, conducting, managing, or carrying on the business of selling precious metals and gems acquired by purchasing precious metals and gems from any person not representing a bona fide business, who appears with such article at the dealer’s place of business, or by acquiring such items by purchasing from another bona fide, legitimate, and reputable business.
PURCHASE. Transfer of an article from a person or business, including persons not representing a bona fide business, to any dealer regulated by this subchapter, for any valuable consideration. PURCHASE does not include consignment of property for sale.
SECONDHAND ARTICLES. Includes the following used personal property:
(1) Video and audio electronic and/or digital devices and their accessories, including recording devices, such as televisions, radios, stereos, speakers, amplifiers, cameras, camcorders, projectors, DVD players, VCRs, and the like;
(2) Personal computers;
(3) Communication devices such as telephones, walkie-talkies, cell phones, and the like;
(4) Various household items and appliances such as microwave ovens, sewing machines, silverware, dishes, air conditioners, home accessories, and the like;
(5) Various personal items such as clothing, jewelry, watches, and the like;
(6) Guns and equipment;
(7) Various maintenance and landscaping items and equipment such as tools and the like; and
(8) Office equipment, including typewriters, calculators, copy machines, fax machines, and the like.
SECONDHAND DEALER. A person engaged in, conducting, managing, or carrying on the business of selling goods and articles acquired by purchasing secondhand articles from any person not representing a bona fide business, who appears with such article at the dealer’s place of business, or by acquiring items by purchasing from another bona fide, legitimate, and reputable business.
(Prior Code, § 7.210) (Ord. 2008-01, passed 3-31-2008)