[Amended 2-7-1989 by Ord. No. 1178]
It shall be unlawful for any person to hold
himself out to the public as a phrenologist, sometimes called "craniologist,"
or to practice phrenology or craniology, for gain or profit within
the Borough, without first obtaining a license therefor.
Application for such license to practice phrenology
or craniology shall be made on blanks to be supplied by the Borough
Clerk, and the license fee shall be the sum of $250 per annum.
[Amended 2-7-1989 by Ord. No. 1178]
Any license granted pursuant to this chapter
shall designate the place at which the licensee shall conduct such
business. The licensee shall not conduct such occupation at any place
other than that designated in the license, unless the Borough Council,
upon written application therefor, shall permit the transfer thereof
to another place.
[Amended 2-7-1989 by Ord. No. 1178]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as set forth in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III, General Penalty.
Any licensee, hereunder, who shall use or pretend
to use any skill in physiognomy or palmistry, or who shall pretend
to tell destinies or fortunes, or who shall violate any state statute
or Borough ordinance in conducting the business of phrenologist or
craniologist shall be liable to the suspension or forfeiture of the
license hereunder, after hearing and conviction before the Borough
Council. Notice of such hearing shall be served upon the licensee
personally, or left at the place designated in the license for conducting
the business licensed, at least five days before the date of hearing
designating the time and place of hearing and specifying the charges
made against the licensee hereunder. At such hearing the licensee
may appear in person or by counsel, shall have the right to-cross
examine the witnesses supporting the charges and may introduce evidence
in contradiction thereof.