Definitions

Sec. 1805.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Business machine" includes an adding machine, addressing machine, calculator, cash register, check-writing device, computer or peripheral device to a computer, letter-sorting or folding device, item of recording, copying, or accounting equipment, or typewriter. The term does not include office furniture or fixtures. (2) "Secondhand dealer" means a person who: (A) engages in the business of buying, selling, trading, accepting for sale on consignment, accepting for auction, or auctioning business machines; or (B) owns or operates an auction or another event at which: (i) two or more persons offer business machines for sale or exchange; and (ii) a fee is charged for: (a) offering or displaying property for sale or exchange; or (b) admission to the area in which the property is offered or displayed for sale or exchange. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.