As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, volunteer
association, incorporated association or other business entity or
any agent thereof.
SECONDHAND DEALER
Applies to every person or entity now or hereafter engaged
in or carrying on a business in which it may buy or sell used or second-hand
gold, silver, jewelry, ornaments, wearing apparel, household articles
or goods, electronic devices (including, but not limited to radios,
I-Pods, cell phones and accessories thereto). A person or entity shall
be considered a second-hand dealer regardless of whether the purchase
or sale of merchandise as described herein is its primary business
or function.
The purpose of this article is to prevent fraud, crime and unethical
and dishonest conduct and for the general protection, health and welfare
of the residents of the community.
Every licensee shall maintain and, upon demand by authorized
representatives of the Police Department, produce a full and complete
record of each and every transaction had in such business, including
all deposits, redemptions, purchases and sales, on a day-by-day chronicled
basis, written legibly and containing accounts and descriptions, including
all distinguishing marks and numbers, of any and all goods, articles
or things purchased or sold which are regulated by this article.
No second-hard dealer shall receive or purchase any articles
or materials from a person under 16 years of age.
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction, pay a fine of not less than $100, nor more than $1,000,
or be imprisoned in the County Jail for a term of not more than 30
days, or both, within the discretion of the Judge for each and every
violation.