§ 17-05-030. Definitions

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

Firearm as defined in 18 United States Code Section 921.

Item, in addition to meaning an individual item, shall include a coherent unit, such as a tool set with a tool box, for purposes of the reporting requirements of this article, provided that the contents of such units are reasonably described therein.

Pawnbroker shall mean a person who:

(1)

Engages in the business of lending money on the deposit or pledge of personal property;

(2)

Purchases personal property with the expressed or implied agreement or understanding to sell it back at a stipulated price; or

(3)

Engages in the business of purchasing items of gold, silver, platinum or other precious metal or gems and reselling the product.

Secondhand dealer shall mean a person engaged in the business of purchasing, trading, bartering or exchanging secondhand goods.

Secondhand goods shall mean any item of personal property which is not purchased or sold as new. Secondhand goods do not include property purchased by one (1) license holder in the normal course of business from another license holder. Secondhand goods include, but are not limited to the following items:

(1)

Jewelry of any kind and of any metal;

(2)

Gold, silver, and/or other precious metals in whatever form except coins or bullion;

(3)

Any precious stone;

(4)

Consumer electronics intended for everyday use, most often in the entertainment, communications and office productivity area to include personal computers, telephones, MP3 players, audio equipment, televisions, calculators, GPS automotive electronics, digital cameras and recorders using video media such as DVDs, VCRs or camcorders, and;

(5)

Hand tools, power tools and gardening tools.

License holder shall mean a person to whom a license has been issued pursuant to this article including such person's agents and employees.

Person shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, firm or association.

(Ord. No. 1570 , § 1, 6-13-18)