Definitions.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 321.10
in effect321.10. - Definitions.
When used in this chapter, the following words shall mean:
Antiques shall mean any used property offered for sale upon the basis, express or implied, that the value of the property, in whole or in substantial part, is derived from its age or its historical association, and exceeds the original value of the item when new.
Auction house dealer shall mean any secondhand goods dealer where some, or all, of the secondhand merchandise is offered for sale for the highest bid or offer tendered. If the sale is conducted by means of an auction, the auctioneer must be properly licensed and bonded in accordance with applicable laws.
Billable transaction shall mean every reportable transaction conducted by a secondhand goods dealer, regardless of the number of items received in that transaction.
Business manager shall mean a person(s) designated by the licensee to operate a business in the licensee's absence. A licensee must designate a manager to operate the licensed business if the licensee does not personally provide on-site supervisory services at the business at least sixty-four (64) hours per month.
Consignment shall mean a written agreement between a dealer and a seller that enables the dealer to take temporary possession of secondhand property, owned by the seller, for the purpose of offering it for sale to the public. Agreement shall state the terms under which the seller will be compensated, and the amount of that compensation. All sales must be consummated at a central point or register.
Dealer shall mean any natural person, partnership or corporation, either as principal or agent or employee thereof, licensed under this article.
Precious gems shall mean any gem that is valued for its character, rarity, beauty or quality, including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires or pearls, or any other such semi-precious gems or stones, whether as a separate item or in combination as a piece of jewelry or other crafted item.
Precious metals shall mean gold, silver, platinum, sterling silver, silver, and titanium, whether as a separate item or in combination as a piece of jewelry or other crafted item, except items plated with precious metal(s) and the plating equals less than one (1) percent of the items total weight.
Receive shall mean to purchase, accept for sale on consignment, broker, or receive in trade for an item of equal or lesser value, any tangible personal property previously owned, used, rented or leased.
Recordable transaction shall mean every transaction conducted by a secondhand goods dealer in which merchandise defined in section 321.100 is received or intended for sale, whether inside or outside the City of Minneapolis.
Reportable transaction shall mean every transaction conducted by a secondhand goods dealer in which merchandise defined in section 321.110(a) is received or intended for sale, whether inside or outside the City of Minneapolis.
Secondhand goods dealer shall mean any natural person, partnership or corporation, either as principal or agent or employee thereof, whose business includes selling or receiving tangible personal properties, excluding motor vehicles, previously owned, used, rented or leased. The term "secondhand goods dealer" shall include auction house and antique dealers.
Secondhand goods are any items that have been previously owned, used, rented or leased. For the purpose of this section, secondhand goods will also include items that are described as antiques.
Unique identifier shall mean a serial number, identification number, model number, owner applied identifier or engraving, "operation ID" number or symbol, or other unique marking. (98-Or-059, § 1, 6-26-98; 2015-Or-054, § 2, 7-10-15)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT13LIBURE_CH321SEDE_ARTISEGO_321.10DEFetched: 11/2/2026