For the purpose of this chapter:
Business means an activity carried on by any person who buys from or trades with the public for used jewelry, money, silverware, or precious metal, as defined in this section, for profit. The term "business" shall not include occasional purchases, sales or trades made by a hobbyist, nor shall it include activities regulated by the Texas Pawnshop Act (Article 5069-51.01, et seq. Vernon's Annotated Texas Statutes). Further, the term "business" shall not include either banks or dealers in gold or silver bullion, including minted bullion.
Dealer means any person who buys or trades for used jewelry, money, silverware, or precious metal in the course of business.
Money means money which has numismatic value.
Permittee means a dealer who has been issued a permit hereunder.
Person means any individual, corporation or partnership and includes the plural.
Precious gems includes, but is not limited to, such gems as diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and pearls.
Precious metal means gold, silver or platinum.
Semiprecious gems includes, but is not limited to, such gems as jade, tanzanite, tsavorite garnets and aquamarines.
Silverware means silver or silver plated flatware, trays, goblets, dishes or serving pieces.
Temporary location means any place or premise which has not been hired, rented, or leased for at least 30 days, in, upon and from which business is conducted.
Used jewelry means previously owned articles made from precious metals or precious or semiprecious gems, or any combination thereof, and includes such personal ornaments as watches, earrings, rings, pendants, chains, fobs, broaches and necklaces.
(Ord. No. 1389, Art. I, 2-26-81)