§ 114.039 EMPLOYEE LIMITS; LICENSEE LIABILITY.

   Every person licensed as an auctioneer may designate up to 2 employees who may be authorized by him or her to assist in the conduct of auctions; the employer shall be liable for any violation of the city ordinances committed by those employees in conducting an auction.

(1969 Code, § 15-29) Penalty, see § 114.999

§ 114.040 LICENSE FEES.

   The fees for an auctioneer’s license shall be:

   (A)   For a license for 1 day: $5; or

   (B)   For an annual license: $20.

(1969 Code, § 15-30)

GARAGE SALES

§ 114.055 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   GARAGE SALES. Include all sales entitled “garage sale,” “attic sale,” “rummage sale,” “flea market sale,” or any similar casual sale of tangible personal property which is advertised by any means whereby the public at large is or can be made aware of the sale.

   GOODS. Include any goods, warehouse merchandise, or other property capable of being the object of a sale regulated hereunder.

   PERSON. Includes individuals, partnerships, voluntary associations, and corporations.

(1969 Code, § 15-176) (Ord. 1987-10, passed 6-22-1987)

§ 114.056 FREQUENCY AND LENGTH.

   It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a garage sale in the city more than 5 times within a 12-month period; and no garage sale shall be held for more than 3 consecutive calendar days. It is specifically prohibited to sell at a garage sale any items purchased for resale.

(1969 Code, § 15-177) (Ord. 1987-10, passed 6-22-1987; Am. Ord. 2000-13, passed 4-24-2000) Penalty, see § 114.999

§ 114.057 EXCEPTIONS.

   The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to or affect the following persons or sales:

   (A)   Persons selling goods pursuant to an order or process of a court of competent jurisdiction;

   (B)   Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officials; or

   (C)   Any person selling or advertising for sale an item or items of personal property which are specifically named or described in the advertisement and which separate items do not exceed 5 in number.

(1969 Code, § 15-178) (Ord. 1987-10, passed 6-22-1987)

OUTDOOR ADVERTISERS

§ 114.070 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   OUTDOOR ADVERTISER. Any person engaged in the business of placing, posting, or painting any sign, advertisement, notice, or display in or on any place for the purpose of outdoor advertising so that the resultant display is visible from any street, alley, sidewalk, or other public place.

(1969 Code, § 15-89)