For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DEALER. Any person who is engaged in the business of purchasing or offering, by advertisement or otherwise, to buy goods as part of their business enterprise.
ITINERANT DEALER. Any dealer as defined herein who has engaged or intends to engage in a temporary or transient business for profit conducted from a shop, room, hotel or motel room, or other premises for a time period of less than one year.
RESIDENT DEALER. Any dealer as defined herein who has engaged or intends to engage in a permanent business for profit conducted from a fixed location in the county, for a period of time of one year or more.
SECONDHAND PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS. Any article, item, or goods, including coins, composed in whole or in part of gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, or other precious stones or metals, and which was previously used by any person for its manufactured purpose.
(BC Ord. 2012-16, passed 4-9-12)