The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, expect where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
CALENDAR YEAR
The period from January 1 to December 31 in any year.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
A police officer of the Village or any police officer of
the state empowered to enforce municipal ordinances, and/or the zoning
administrator of the Village.
GARAGE SALE, RUMMAGE SALE, YARD SALE
Any sale of tangible personal property not otherwise regulated
in the Village and not falling with the exceptions of this chapter,
advertised in such a manner that the public at large is, or can be,
made aware of such sale.
GOODS
Any goods, warehouse merchandise or other property capable
of being the object of such sale.
OUT-OF-DOORS SALES
All garage sales, porch sales, yard sales and sales of a
similar nature conducted in noncommercial districts in the Village.
PERMIT
A permit issued by the Village Clerk or other authorized
agent for an out-of-door sale, issued subject to the limitations of
this chapter.
PERSON
Includes individuals, partnerships, voluntary associations,
and corporations.
SALES
Includes all sales in an area zoned residential entitled
"garage sale," "lawn sale," "attic sale," "rummage sale," "flea market
sale," or any similar casual sale of tangible personal property which
is advertised by any means whereby the public at large is or can be
made aware of said sale.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to or affect
the following persons or sales:
A. Persons selling goods pursuant to an order of a court of competent
jurisdiction.
B. Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public
officials.
C. Auctions held to settle an estate.
The permit authorizing the sale pursuant to this chapter shall
be displayed in the front window or other prominent place, clearly
visible from the street, at each location where a sale is being conducted.