As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUCTION HOUSE
A storefront, building or portion thereof, located within
the downtown business district as defined herein, used on an ongoing
basis for the holding of auction sales, which premises is owned or
leased by the auctioneer and/or operator of the auction business on
the premises.
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT
That portion of the Village located strictly within the following
areas:
Name of Street
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Location
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Canal Street
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From Lydius Street to Herkimer Street on the east side of said
street only
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Canal Street
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From Main Street to Lydius Street
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Herkimer Street
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From Willett Street to Canal Street
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Main Street
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From South Street to River Street
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Willett Street
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From Main Street to River Street
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Willett Street
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From Witter Street to Herkimer Street
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All auctions held in the downtown business district must be
held within an auction house and shall be subject to the noise provisions
of the Fort Plain Code.
The Village Board shall have authority at any time to revoke
any license issued by the Village Clerk if it appears that such licensee
is not honestly and fairly conducting the business of auctioneer and
observing all laws or is an undesirable person or incapable of properly
conducting the business of auctioneer.
No license shall be deemed to be required for the sale of property
under a judgment, decree or order of any court or to close an estate
in the course of administration or for any sale otherwise conducted
by sheriffs, receivers or trustees.
This chapter shall not apply to auctions held by or on behalf
of recognized religious, charitable, educational, recreational or
civic organizations; provided, however, that notice must be given
to the Village Clerk at least 10 days before such sale to enable the
Village, if applicable, to provide for traffic control at the time
of such sale.
No person shall employ or permit to be employed any bell-man,
crier, instrument of music or means of attracting the attention of
passersby to a public auction, other than a sign or flag.
Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for
not more than 15 days, or both. Each day's continued violation of
this chapter shall constitute a separate additional violation.