Chapter 5.36 SECONDHAND AND JUNK DEALERS

Sections:

5.36.010 Definitions.

5.36.020 Dealing with minors.

5.36.030 Records.

Section 5.36.010 Definitions. As used in this chapter: 1) "Junk dealer" means any person engaged in buying and selling old metals, glass, rags, rubber, paper or other junk. 2) "Secondhand dealer" means any person who keeps a store, office or place of business for the purchase or sale of secondhand clothing or garments of any kind, or secondhand goods, wares or merchandise, except books, musical instruments and curiosities, or who engages in the business of dealing in secondhand goods. (Prior code §§4-29, 4-30.) (Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)

Section 5.36.020 Dealing with minors. It is unlawful for any secondhand dealer by himself, his agents or servants to purchase or receive any personal property of or from any minor under the age of 18 years. (Prior code §4-31.) (Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)

Section 5.36.030 Records. It is unlawful for any secondhand or junk dealer to fail to keep a substantial and well-bound book in which he shall enter at the time of purchase in the English language: first, a true and accurate description of every article purchased by him; second, the name, age and residence of the vendor; third, the amount paid; fourth, the date and hour of purchase. All entries shall be made in ink in a legible manner. All records of secondhand dealers and junk dealers shall be open to inspection by any peace officer at any time. (Prior code §4-32.) (Ord. 98-1, Repealed and Replaced, 08/24/2000)