As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FLEA MARKET
The sale, barter or dealing in any manner by any party who
advertises or otherwise promotes the sale of any goods such as wares,
furniture, household furnishings or articles of any nature which are
used, damaged, secondhand, irregular, or otherwise not considered
new in quality at a place of business, shop, store, outlet, or within
an open area, which sale is conducted periodically involving multiple
vendors.
No flea markets will be permitted within the Town of West Greenwich
unless a special permit or license has been granted by the Town Council.
Before granting a license to any person under the provisions of this
chapter, the Town Council shall give notice by advertisement published
once a week for at least two weeks in some newspaper having a general
circulation in the Town of West Greenwich. Such notice shall state
that remonstrants are entitled to be heard before the granting of
such license and shall name the time and place of such hearing. At
such time and place, a fair opportunity shall be granted the remonstrants
to make their objections before acting upon said application.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Rest rooms for men and women must be provided for on the grounds
of the flea market. If food is to be sold, a letter from the State
Health Department must be obtained approving the sanitary conditions.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Fees for such licenses shall be set from time to time by the
Town Council.
Any person, whether as principal, agent, employee, lessor or
lessee, or otherwise, who violates any of the provisions of this chapter
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not exceeding
$100 for each offense. Each day of the existence of any violation
shall be deemed a separate offense. The Town Council may revoke, subsequent
to a public hearing and notice thereof, such license for any violations
of this chapter.