§ 21-02 Definitions.
RCNY § 21-02
Dealer in Second-Hand Articles. "Dealer in Second-Hand Articles" or "Second-Hand Dealer" means a dealer in second-hand articles as such person is defined in § 20-264 of the New York City Administrative Code. Dealer Subject to Electronic Recordkeeping Requirements. "Dealer Subject to Electronic Recordkeeping Requirements" means a dealer in second-hand articles who deals in: (1) the purchase or sale of any second-hand manufactured article composed wholly or in part of gold, silver, platinum, or other precious metals; the purchase or sale of any old gold, silver, platinum or other precious metals; the purchase of articles or things comprised of gold, silver, platinum or other precious metals for the purpose of melting or refining; the purchase or sale of used electrical appliances excluding kitchen appliances; the purchase or sale of any used electronic equipment, computers or component parts of electronic equipment or computers; or (2) the purchase or sale of pawnbroker tickets or other evidence of pledged articles, or the redemption or sale of pledged articles, where the second-hand dealer is not a pawnbroker. Computer. "Computer" means a device which, by manipulation of electronic, magnetic, optical or electrochemical impulses, pursuant to an ordered set of data representing coded instructions or statements, can automatically perform arithmetic, logical, storage or retrieval operations, including but not limited to a tablet, laptop, desktop, gaming system, e-reader, MP3 player, or smartphone. Electronic Equipment. "Electronic Equipment" means a device capable of recording, storing, playing or displaying digital media, including but not limited to a tablet, laptop, desktop, gaming system, e-reader, MP3 player, cellphone, smartphone, or any other electronic device capable of voice communication. IMEI Number. "IMEI Number" means International Mobile Equipment Identity number. Member of the Police Department. "Member of the Police Department" means a sworn officer of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Pawnbroker. "Pawnbroker" means a collateral loan broker as defined in Section 52 of the New York State General Business Law. Police Commissioner. "Police Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department. Second-Hand Articles Store Log. "Second-Hand Articles Store Log" means the blank, triplicate form furnished by the Police Department to pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers pursuant to New York City Administrative Code §§ 20-267 and 20-277. (Amended City Record 8/5/2016, eff. 9/4/2016)
