As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
GARAGE OR YARD SALE
Includes all sales entitled "garage sale", or "lawn sale";
"rummage sale" or "flea market" 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.
GOODS
Includes any goods or other property capable of being the
object of a sale regulated hereunder.
PERSON
Includes individuals, partnership, voluntary associations
and corporations.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to or affect
the following persons or sales.
A. Persons selling pursuant to an order or process of a court of competent
jurisdiction.
B. Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public
officials.
C. Any publisher of a newspaper, magazine or other publication or other
communication media who publishes or broadcasts in good faith without
knowledge of its false, deceptive or misleading character or without
knowledge that the provisions of this chapter have not been complied
with.
D. Any sale conducted in the usual course of an activity for which a
mercantile license has been issued pursuant to Ordinance No. 76-4
of this City.
[Added 10-11-1976 by Ord.
No. 76-5]