HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Ordinance requiring Secondhand Dealers to Obtain a Permit to Conduct Business within the City of Ames ORDINANCE NO.4432
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 17.25(2)(a)
AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 17.25(2)(a)THEREOF,FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDHAND GOODS DEALERS;
REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND ESTABLISHING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby
amended by enacting a new Section 17.25 (2)(a)as follows:
"Sec. 17.25. PAWNBROKERS,ITINERANT DEALERS,AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
(2) Dealer's Permit.
(a) A pawnbroker, secondhand dealer,or itinerant dealer must apply for and obtain a
dealer's annual permit prior to being engaged in or conducting business as a dealer. Such permit shall be
posted conspicuously in each place of business named therein."
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction
punishable as set out by law.
Section Three. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict, if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Passed this 231 day of March, 2021.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor