For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ITEM CONTAINING PRECIOUS METAL. An item made in whole or in part of metal and containing more than 1% by weight of silver, gold or platinum.
MINOR. Any natural person under the age of 18 years.
OVERSIZED ITEM. Large items such as cars, boats and other motorized vehicles and motorized equipment.
PAWNBROKER. A person who loans money on deposit or pledge of personal property or other valuable thing; who deals in the purchasing of personal property or other valuable thing on condition of selling the same back again at a stipulated price; or who loans money secured by chattel mortgage on personal property, taking possession of the property or any part thereof so mortgaged. To the extent that a pawnbroker business includes buying personal property previously used, rented or leased, the provisions of this section shall be applicable. Any bank, savings and loan association or credit union shall not be deemed a pawnbroker for purposes of this section.
PERSON. One or more natural persons; a partnership, including a limited partnership; a corporation, including a foreign, domestic or non- profit corporation; a trust; a political subdivision of the state; or any other business organization.
PRECIOUS METAL DEALER. Any person engaging in the business of buying coins or secondhand items containing precious metal, including, but not limited to, jewelry, watches, eating utensils, candlesticks and religious and decorative objects.
PRECIOUS METALS. Silver, gold or platinum.
SECONDHAND ITEM. Tangible personal property, excluding motor vehicles, which has been previously used, rented, owned or leased.
(Prior Code, § 112.02) (Ord. 583, passed 11-6-1996)