§ 116.08. Certain acts and practices prohibited.

It is unlawful for a secondhand dealer or any employee of the secondhand dealer to do or allow any of the following acts:

(a)

Knowingly make a transaction with any person who is:

(1)

Under the influence of drugs or alcohol when such condition is visible or apparent;

(2)

Under the age of eighteen (18) years; or

(3)

Using a name other than such person's own name or the registered name of such person's business.

(b)

Have a secondhand store open or engage in or conduct business as a secondhand dealer between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. A secondhand dealer shall not conduct any transaction at a drive-through window or similar device.

(c)

Fail to pay any sales tax owed to the Florida Department of Revenue or fail to have a sales tax registration number.

(d)

Engage in title loan transactions from at, within or adjoining a licensed pawn shop or secondhand dealer location.

(e)

Use the word "pawn" or "pawnbroker" in any transaction, documentation, advertising or promotional materials, signs, displays, banners, or other materials of any nature relating to the secondhand dealer's business.

(Ord. No. 11-63, § 1, 8-22-11)