The following words or phrases, whenever used in this article, shall be construed as defined in this section:
Chief of police.
The chief of police for the city and persons he may designate to perform his duties under this article.
Pawnbroker.
Any person as defined in the Texas Pawnshop Act, V.A.T.C. Finance Code 371.001 et seq., as amended.
Person.
An individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity, or any of their employees or agents.
Precious metal dealer.
Anyone, who, from a fixed location, engages in the business of buying, selling, or trading gold or silver jewelry, coins, or bullion.
Web-based database.
An electronic reporting system approved by the chief of police that is capable of transmitting information and responding to input on the internet.
(Ordinance 719 adopted 4/13/15)
Any person who owns or operates any business governed by this chapter but does not have a valid license therefor or any person who shall violate any portion of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00. Each day the owner/person permits the sale or purchase of any goods from the unlicensed business or violates any provision of this article shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ordinance 719 adopted 4/13/15)
(a) 
It shall be the duty of the licensee, his agents, or employees to immediately report to the police department any offer to sell to the licensee, his agents, or employees property which the licensee, his agents, or employees have actual knowledge is stolen or by reasonable diligence should know is stolen, together with the identity, when known, and description of the person or persons making such offer. The licensee, his agents, or employees shall also report any property acquired by the licensee which the licensee, his agents, or employees subsequently determine or reasonably suspect to be stolen property and shall furnish such other information as might be helpful to the police in investigating the matter.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful for any licensee, his agents or employees to purchase an item of property on which are written or affixed the words ‘Property of the City of Giddings’ or other words demonstrating ownership by the city except in the following circumstances: [sic]
(c) 
Any pawnbroker or precious metal dealer must report all transactions to a web-based database as approved by the chief of police. Reporting must be completed within two working days of acquisition of property.
(Ordinance 719 adopted 4/13/15)