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SECONDHAND DEALER RECORD REQUIREMENTS (B)
ORDINANCE NO. 0-03-98
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Section 22-20(a)(2) of the Code of Ordinances, requiring secondhand dealers to include in the record of the transaction to the police department the title of any book, or commercially produced video or audio product in the description of goods acquired; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
At its meeting on October 13, 2003, the City Commission authorized the City Attorney to prepare and the Clerk to advertise the above proposed ordinance.
The proposed ordinance would require that secondhand dealers include in the record of the transaction to the police department a complete and accurate description encompassing a title listing for any book or commercially produced video or audio recording, including but not limited to, CD's, DVD's, video and audio cassettes and video game system cartridges acquired.
The proposed ordinance would assist law enforcement officers in solving crimes.