§ 22-500. Definitions.

As used in this article:

Pawnbroker means any person, firm, or corporation, or an agent thereof, who is engaged in the business of lending money upon the security of articles of personal property and who retains possession of the articles until the loan is repaid.

Pawnshop means any place where a pawnbroker engages in business.

Secondhand goods dealer means any person, firm, or corporation, or an agent thereof, who is engaged in the business of selling used merchandise, or any merchandise obtained from members of the public and not obtained through a wholesale supplier. Provided, for purposes of this article, this definition shall not apply to: sellers of used motor vehicles; sellers of vintage and antique merchandise whose stock does not include electronics or firearms; garage sales; livestock and animal dealers; vendors at farmer's markets or at trade/craft shows.

(Ord. No. 11-07, 6-7-2011)