§ 74-19. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Personal property means property which is owned, utilized, and maintained by an individual or members of his residence and acquired in the normal course of living in or maintaining a residence. The term "personal property" does not include merchandise which was purchased for resale or obtained on consignment.

    Yard sale means all general sales open to the public, conducted from or on a residential zone as defined by the town's zoning provisions for the purpose of disposing of personal property including, but not limited to, all sales entitled "garage," "lawn," "yard," "attic," "porch," "room," "backyard," "patio," "flea market," or "rummage sale." The term "yard sale" shall not include a situation where not more than five specific items are held out for sale and all advertisement of the sale specifically names those items to be sold.

(Code 1985, § 115.01; Code 1999, § 74-26)