As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FLEA MARKET
Any indoor or outdoor operation, activity or facility at
which antiques, secondhand or new articles are sold from tables, stalls,
or booths by one or more dealers on a casual or regular basis.
OPERATOR
Any person who owns, controls or leases the premises, site
or grounds at which the activity defined as a "flea market" is conducted.
PERSON
An individual, firm, corporation or association owning, operating
or controlling the flea market.
VENDOR
Any person who, at a flea market, engages in or conducts
the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging antiques or secondhand
or new articles on a casual or regular basis.
No person shall engage in the business of operating or controlling a flea market without first obtaining a license in accordance with §
158-2. No such license shall be granted until a public hearing has been held by the Licensing Board, notice of which shall be given by advertising once a week for at least two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town. The notice shall contain the name of the applicant, the location for which the license is required, the date, time, and place of the hearing and shall state that remonstrants are entitled to be heard. The expense of such advertising shall be borne by the applicant.
In addition to the requisite information, the application for
such license shall specify the place, dates and hours of operation,
the number of tables to be maintained in said flea market, and arrests
or convictions of the applicant, if any.
It shall be the duty of every flea market operator to inform
all vendors of applicable state and local requirements and to ensure
compliance with all laws relating to the health, safety and welfare
of the public.
The annual fee for such license shall be as specified in Chapter
121, Fee Schedule. All licenses granted hereunder shall expire in accordance with §
158-8.
The Licensing Board may impose limitations and conditions upon
a flea market license to ensure that:
A. The location, hours and methods of operation will not create a nuisance
to surrounding properties.
B. Traffic safety will be adequately protected.
C. Adequate off-street parking facilities will be provided.
D. Sanitary facilities adequate to meet the requirements of the State
Department of Health will be provided.
E. The premises will be cleared of trash and debris.
In addition to the license required by §
126-2 herein, any person desirous of operating a flea market on the holidays specified in RIGL 5-23-2 shall first obtain a license pursuant to said state law and in accordance with §
158-6.