(a) Any dealer who engages in the business of buying or trading for used jewelry, money, silverware or precious metal shall possess a valid permit issued in accordance with this chapter, before engaging in such business within the city.
(b) Any person desiring such a permit shall make application in writing to the Chief of Police on a form provided for that purpose. Such form shall be sufficient if it includes the following information:
(1) name, date of birth, address and business telephone number of applicant and all employees;
(2) business address of applicant;
(3) normal business hours during which business will be conducted;
(4) location or locations where business will be conducted;
(5) whether or not the applicant, or any co-principal or employee has been found guilty of any criminal offense defined in Title 7 of the Texas Penal Code (or its equivalent in another state) by any court of competent jurisdiction and, if so, the place where convicted and penalty imposed;
(6) whether or not the applicant has been or is currently a party to any civil litigation arising out of sales or purchases of any goods or services and, if so, the identity of other parties to the suit, the location of the suit, and the status or outcome of the suit;
(7) whether the applicant has ever before engaged in business under an assumed name and, if so, the name assumed by such business.
(c) Any permittee who employs any person to engage in business and whose name does not appear on such permittee's current application on file with the police department shall, within three business days of such employment, amend said application in writing to reflect the addition of said employee.
(d) In the event the permittee desires to operate outside of the normal business hours specified in the permit, he shall notify the Chief of Police in writing in advance of such operation.
(e) It shall be unlawful to knowingly give false information on an application.
(Ord. No. 1389, Art. I, 2-26-81)