As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
PROPER IDENTIFICATION
Any identification documents that contain the person's name
and either a photograph or physical description of said person.
SECONDHAND DEALER
Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or association who or
which, either wholly or in part, engages in or operates the trade or business
of buying, selling, trading, bartering or exchanging secondhand personal property
restricted to jewelry, precious gems, including diamonds, furs, gold, silver,
plated ware, paintings, sculptures, electrical or electronic devices, and
serial-numbered items.
Any secondhand dealer wishing to exempt articles from this provision
shall obtain the consent of the Police Chief prior to resale. Such consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld; if consent is withheld, the reasons shall
be set forth in writing.
A violation of this chapter shall be a violation punishable by a penalty
of not more than $250 and/or 15 days in jail.
Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any charitable organization as
defined in § 171-a of the Executive Law or any auction authorized
pursuant to Article 3 of the NYS General Business Law.