§ 26-231. 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:

Precious metal means any item made of or containing gold, silver or platinum, excluding:

(1)

Medical or dental materials, electrical, electronic, photographic, automobile equipment or items bought or sold at numismatic or antique shows.

(2)

Any coin with an intrinsic value less than its numismatic value.

(3)

Any gold or silver bullion coin.

(4)

Any gold, silver or platinum bullion that has been assayed and is properly marked as to its weight and fineness.

Precious metal trader means any person whose business is to buy, purchase or exchange any precious metals, as defined by this article. A precious metal trader for the purpose of this article is one with no established place of business in the county. An established place of business shall be one at which business is conducted at least five days per week for four consecutive weeks. An individual, firm or corporation who does not and does not intend to advertise to the public by newspaper, radio, television, placard or sign shall not be covered by this article.

(Ord. No. 84-19, § 3, 6-5-84)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.