§ 3000. Definitions.

The following words and phrases shall have the meanings given herein.

A.

Secondhand Dealer means any person, partnership, sole proprietorship, corporation or association whose principal business is purchasing and selling used items and used merchandise. "Dealer" shall not mean any supervised financial institution, as defined by the Oklahoma Consumer Credit Code, a pawnshop licensed under the Oklahoma Pawnshop Act, a "Dealer" of used precious metals or gems as defined in Tulsa Revised Ordinances, Title 27, Chapter 27, Section 2700, and jewelers whose principal business is the sale of items purchased directly from the original manufacturer, wholesaler or their authorized representative. For purposes of this exception, retail jewelers may not buy used precious metals or gems for cash consideration only.

B.

Used means previously owned, sold or traded.

C.

Items and merchandise specifically does not include office furniture, pianos, books, clothing, organs, coins, motor vehicles, costume jewelry, cardiovascular and strength training or conditioning equipment designed primarily for indoor use, and secondhand sports equipment that is not permanently labeled with a serial number. "Secondhand sports equipment" does not include golf clubs, which are items and merchandise .

(Ord. 23153, § 1, 8-7-2014)