(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) below, no person shall operate a swap meet in the unincorporated area of the County without an operator's license issued by the Issuing Officer. The Sheriff is the Issuing Officer for any license required by this chapter. An operator's license is governed by sections 21.101-21.117 and any additional conditions in this chapter.
(b) An operator's license is not required for the following:
(1) An event conducted by a nonprofit organization solely for fundraising purposes where the proceeds are not shared with or paid to any other person and the nonprofit organization does not conduct more than one swap meet in a 12 month period, or
(2) An event where the only items offered for sale are (A) motor vehicles, (B) trailers or (C) vehicle accessories or vehicle parts usable for a motor vehicle eligible for vehicle registration under Vehicle Code section 5004 and items of memorabilia or history, or both, related to these vehicles.
(Added by Ord. No. 9889 (N.S.), effective 10-26-07)