§ 14-71. License required; display, exceptions.

(a)

No person shall operate as a dealer or own any such business or engage in the business of buying, trading, or otherwise receiving jewelry, used tableware, or other used items containing precious stones or made of or plated with precious metals unless he is licensed pursuant to this article, is licensed as a pawnbroker pursuant to the statutes of the state or is acting in the employment of one (1) licensed under one (1) of the above-listed laws. A separate license shall be required for each permanent location of any such business. A license issued under this subsection shall be marked to indicate that the business is authorized to deal only in the items listed in this article and shall be posted in a conspicuous place upon the licensed premises.

(b)

A dealer must provide and display valid city and state license numbers on all forms of advertisement (i.e., print, video, internet, and radio) for business conducted within the city limits.

(c)

Exceptions to the applicability of this article are as provided in the V.T.C.A., Occupations Code ch. 1956, subchapter B.

(Ord. No. 1486, § 1, 8-12-13)