All secondhand articles purchased by secondhand dealers shall be retained by them in their original shape, form and condition for a period of 14 consecutive days after such purchase during which period no part of such purchase shall be sold or removed from the place of business of such dealer. Secondhand articles may be held for less than 14 days upon the written authorization of the police department. The aforementioned holding period is not required for secondhand articles purchased from other licensed secondhand dealers within the city.
(1964 Code, § 22-10) (Ord. 9175, § 3, passed 8-21-1984)