§ 8-283. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Automated reporting system. A computer based system specified by the Chief of Police designed to record and transmit data and information electronically.

Employee.

(1)

Any owner or precious metals dealer who, in the performance of his or her duties or the management of the business affairs of a pawnshop, comes into contact with members of the public; or

(2)

Any person working for an owner or precious metals dealer; or

(3)

Any person who is employed on a part-time or full-time basis, either with or without remuneration, by a precious metals dealer.

Precious metals. Gold, silver, or platinum or any alloy containing gold, silver, or platinum. Precious metals also include other jewelry, gems, or stones exchanged for any value of money.

Precious metals dealer.

(1)

Any person operating or engaged in the business of purchasing precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems from persons or sources other than manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, or other dealers in precious metals or gems; or

(2)

A person operating or engaged in any other business if, in conjunction with such business, precious metals or gems or goods made from precious metals or gems are purchased from persons or sources other than manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, or other dealers in precious metals or gems where such purchase is for resale in its original form or as changed by remounting, melting, reforming, remolding, or recasting or for resale as scrap or in bulk.

(Ord. No. 20-2011, 10-3-2011)