For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SECONDHAND DEALER. Every person who engages in, or conducts the business of buying, selling, or exchanging used furniture, household furnishings, books, merchandise, or any other secondhand articles or things, including secondhand automobiles, wrecked automobiles and junk. The term “secondhand dealer” shall not include any person who buys, sells, or exchanges used cars which are in operable condition without major body damage, nor shall it include used or secondhand merchandise offered for sale by vendors at special community events.
(`67 Code, § 6-6-1) (Ord. 83-4, passed 5-23-83)