(a) For purposes of this chapter "secondhand dealer" means a person operating a store, shop or other business, whether or not at a permanent location, for the purpose of purchasing, selling, exchanging or receiving secondhand articles of any kind, including articles or jewelry containing gold, silver or other precious metals or jewels. A person who operates a business whose exclusive purpose is the resale of either books, clothing, comics, or trading cards shall not be considered a secondhand dealer.
(b) "Secondhand article" means any item which has previously been used, worn or owner by another person.
(c) A person who is operating as a secondhand dealer in the City, shall post in a conspicuous place in or upon his shop, store, wagon, boat, motor vehicle, or other place of business, a sign having his name and occupation legibly inscribed thereon. Such person shall also post in the same place his license certificate and copy of this entire chapter.
(d) “Gift card” means a certificate, electronic card, or other medium issued by a merchant that evidences the giving of consideration in exchange for the right to redeem the certificate, electronic card, or other medium for goods, food, services, credit or money of at least an equal value, including any electronic card issued by a merchant with a monetary value where the issuer has received payment for the full monetary value for the future purchase or delivery of goods or services and any certificate issued by a merchant where the issuer has received payment for the full monetary face value of the certificate for the future purchase or delivery of goods and services. “Gift card” does not include a prepaid calling card used to make telephone calls.
(Ord. 15-2012. Passed 3-19-12.)