For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE. Any machine which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug, or piece of metal, operates or may be operated for use as a game, contest, or amusement of any description, or which may be used for any such game, contest, or amusement and which contains no automatic paying device for the return of slugs, money, coins, tokens, or merchandise.
MECHANICAL MUSICAL DEVICE. Any machine or mechanism from and by which recorded or transcribed music is played after the insertion of a coin, slug, or piece of metal.
PAWNBROKER. Any person who loans money on deposit or pledge of personal property, or other valuable thing, other than securities or printed evidence of indebtedness, or who deals in the purchasing of personal property or other valuable thing on condition of selling the same back again at a stipulated price.
SECONDHAND DEALER. Any person whose principal business is that of purchasing, storing, selling, exchanging, or receiving secondhand personal property of any kind or description.
TRANSIENT MERCHANT. Any person intending to remain in business in the village for less than one year who:
(1) Offers for sale tangible personal property or personal services; or
(2) Takes or attempts to take orders for the sale of tangible personal property or services, including advertising or subscriptions to be furnished or performed in the future.
(Prior Code, § 420.01)