(A) Any person who shall purchase a stock of merchandise sold as salvage for the benefit of creditors, or by a trustee in bankruptcy shall, before offering same at either retail or auction in the city, file with the City Clerk or Chief of Police a complete inventory of the stock or merchandise which is proposed to be sold in the city, which inventory shall be verified and under oath.
(B) It shall be unlawful for the person, in the sale of the bankrupt or distressed goods, wares or merchandise, to add to the stock from any source whatsoever and advertise the same as the bankrupt or distressed stock of goods, wares or merchandise.
(C) Nothing herein shall be construed to, in any way, restrict, prohibit or interfere with the orderly sale of any bankrupt stock of goods, wares or merchandise originating from any wholesale or retail merchant who has listed the stock for taxation in the city.
(Prior Code, § 12-33) Penalty, see § 110.99