§ 9-1. Definitions.

Whenever used in this chapter, the following words and terms, unless otherwise clearly indicated by the context, shall have the following meanings:

(a)

Auctioneer, for the purposes of this chapter, shall mean any person who shall sell or offer to sell any goods, wares or merchandise, or any personal property of any kind whatsoever, or any real estate or interest therein, at any store, stand or other place or location in the city, by public outcry to induce bidding for such person's own gain or profit or for the account of any other person, or who shall advertise or in any other way hold himself/herself out as an auctioneer for public patronage, or shall receive fees or commission for services as auctioneer.

(b)

Auction house, for the purposes of this chapter, shall mean any place of business where goods, wares, merchandise or chattels of any kind are regularly sold at auction.

(c)

Jewelry, for the purposes of this chapter, means any goods, wares and merchandise customarily kept in retail jewelry stores for sale including, but not limited to, precious and semi-precious stones and imitations thereof, whether sold or offered for sale with or without setting; watches, rings, bracelets, articles made in whole or in part of gold, silver, platinum or other precious or semi-precious metal, whether solid, plated or overlaid.

(d)

Lot, for the purposes of this chapter, shall mean miscellaneous articles sold as one (1) unit.

(Ord. No. 10-94, § 1, 1-3-94)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.