It is unlawful for any pawnbroker, dealer in secondhand goods, junk dealer or any other person making a business of buying or selling junk or used merchandise within the city to buy or acquire from any minor under the age of 18 years any goods, wares or merchandise, unless such minor shall have a written permit from his or her parent or guardian authorizing the sale or disposition of such goods or merchandise, and which permit shall be received and retained on file by the person so dealing with such minor.
(2010 Code, § 5-301)