West Hollywood Municipal Code Ch. 5.68 Locksmiths

For purposes of this chapter, the following term shall have the following meaning:

"Locksmith business"

shall mean the business, trade or occupation of making or fashioning keys for locks or similar devices, whether from a fixed location or otherwise; or constructing, reconstructing, or repairing or adjusting locks, or opening or closing locks for others by mechanical means other than the use of regular keys furnished for that purpose by the manufacturer of the locks. The definition of locksmith business does not include a person who only duplicates keys.

(Prior code § 6355(a); Ord. 90-269 § 1, 1990)

1. Identifying Number Requirements. Each license issued for a locksmith business shall contain an identifying number, which number the Sheriff shall assign. Each locksmith shall stamp on every key made, repaired, sold or given away by him or her, except a key merely duplicated from another key, such identifying number.

(Prior code § 6355(b); Ord. 90-269 § 1, 1990)