§ 5.16.010. 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:

A.

Acceptable identification means either:

1.

A current driver's license that includes the date of birth, photograph, and physical description of the person offering the identification; or

2.

Two other pieces of current identification, at least one of which is issued by a governmental agency or subdivision and includes the date of birth, photograph and physical description of the person offering the identification.

B.

Police chief means the Chief of Police of the City of Revere or the police chief's designees.

C.

Regulated property means the following used property:

1.

Precious metals, including but not limited to, any metal valued for its character, rarity, beauty or quality, including gold, silver, copper, platinum or other metals, whether as a separate item or in combination with other items.

2.

Precious gems, including but not limited to, any gem valued for its character, rarity, beauty or quality, including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires or pearls, or other precious or semi-precious gems or stones, whether as a separate item or in combination with other items or as a piece of jewelry.

3.

Watches and jewelry containing precious metals or precious gems, including but not limited to, rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings, brooches, chains, pocket watches, wrist watches, or stop watches.

4.

Sterling silver flatware, including but not limited to, knives, forks, spoons, candlesticks, coffee and tea sets, or ornamental objects.

5.

Any electronic audio, video or photographic and optical equipment.

6.

Any power tools or equipment.

7.

Musical instruments.

8.

Sporting equipment.

9.

Collectible items such as statuary and trading cards.

D.

Secondhand collector means every person who, by going from place to place, collects by purchase or receives by way of barter or exchange regulated property within the city, whether or not by previous contract or arrangement, or whether or not such person resides or has a principal or usual place of business therein, and who shall be subject to the provisions of this section. The term "secondhand collectors" wherever used in this article shall be deemed to include every such person. As used in this article the term "secondhand collector" shall have the same meaning as the term "junk collector" as the same is as defined in G.L. c. 140 § 56.

E.

Secondhand dealer means every person who keeps a shop within the limits of the City for the purchase, sale or barter of regulated property and who shall be subject to the provisions of this article relative to secondhand dealers and secondhand collectors. The term "secondhand dealer" wherever used in this article shall be deemed to include every person defined in this section. The term is not meant to include the activity of any federal, state or local government or governmental subdivision or agency, or of any church or religious organization exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As used in this Ordinance the term "secondhand dealer" shall have the same meaning as the term "junk dealer' as the same is defined in G.L, c. 140 § 56.

State Law reference— Junk collector defined by G.L. c. 140 § 56.

(C.O. 11-348, § 1, 12-19-2011)