§ 12-86. Certain acts and practices prohibited.

It is unlawful for a secondhand dealer or any employee of a secondhand dealer to do or allow any of the following acts:

(1)

Knowingly make a transaction with any person:

a.

Who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol when such condition is visible or apparent;

b.

Under the age of 18 years; or

c.

Using a name other than such person's own name or the registered name of such person's business.

(2)

Having a secondhand store open or engage in or conduct business as a secondhand dealer between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. A secondhand dealer shall not conduct any transaction at a drive-through window or similar device.

(3)

Failing to pay any sales tax owed to the state department of revenue or fail to have a sales tax registration number.

(4)

Engaging in both pawn transactions and title loan transactions from, at, within or adjoining a licensed pawn shop or secondhand dealer location.

(5)

Using the word "pawn" or "pawnbroker" in any transaction, documentation, advertising or promotional materials, signs, displays, banners, or other materials of any nature relating to the secondhand dealer's business.

(Code 1982, § 1-15.5-8; Ord. No. 11-010, pt. B, 6-7-2011)