(a) SWAP SHOP. Any person, firm or corporation is defined to be a "swap shop" and/or dealer in second-hand articles for purposes of this chapter if that person, firm or corporation purchases, received or exchanges secondhand articles of any kind, including furniture, electrical devices, electrical or gas appliances, lawn equipment, bicycles, articles made of or containing gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals or jewels, or currency of any kind, for the purpose of selling or exchanging the article or article, and who maintains a fixed place of business for such transactions in the City.
(b) PERSON. An individual, partnership, corporation, association or other organized or united group, or entity and includes the personal responsibility of every officer or director of a corporation.
(c) SECOND-HAND. That which has been used or which has been previously traded or sold by a retailer; something which is not new.
(d) SELL or SELLING. For purposes of this chapter includes delivery, barter, exchange, gift or offer thereof.
(e) EMPLOYEE. For the purpose of this chapter includes any person who assists in the furtherance of the business enterprise for which the license is issued at the location for which the license is issued whether for pay or otherwise. The term "employee" shall also include any person who at a given time reasonably appears to be conducting the business of the licensee at the time when the licensee is not present at the establishment or is otherwise unavailable.
(Ord. O2009-100, passed - -2009)