The Chief of Police may appoint an inspector, who, at all times, shall be on the premises where jewelry, watches and similar items are to be auctioned. He or she shall be given one copy of the inventory by the City Clerk upon which he or she shall keep a record of each article that is offered for sale and whether or not such article is struck off to the highest bidder. If any article is offered for sale by the auctioneer, which article does not appear on the inspector's inventory, or if an article is offered for sale which had been previously struck off to a bidder at such sale, the inspector may forbid the sale of such article and take such other steps as appear to be necessary to protect the interests of the public.
(1974 Code Sec. 7.58)