Borough of Rocky Hill, NJ Peddling and Soliciting

Name, age, physical description and social security number of applicant.

Complete permanent home and local address, if any, of the applicant.

A statement as to whether or not the applicant, or any person hereunder selected by the applicant to solicit, canvass or peddle, has been convicted of any public offense and, if so, the nature of the offense and the penalty imposed, if any.

(4)

Two recent photographs of the applicant which shall be approximately 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches in size showing the head and shoulders of the applicant.

(5)

The name, address and telephone number of at least three business or character references of the applicant.

(6)

The name and address of the person, group, organization or corporation for whom the applicant intends to solicit, canvass or peddle, or the supplier of the goods to be solicited, canvassed or peddled. If the applicant purports to be an employee of a company on behalf of whom they will be peddling, soliciting, or canvassing, the applicant must provide proof of employment.

(7)

The make, model, year, color and license plate number of each automobile to be used by the applicant.

(8)

A statement as to whether the applicant has been denied a soliciting, canvassing or peddling permit within the previous year and the reasons therefor, if any.

(9)

The approximate number of dates during which the applicant intends on peddling, soliciting and canvassing and the anticipated daily hours during which such permitted activities will take place.

(10)

Proof that the applicant carries and maintains in force insurance covering its operations written by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey. Such insurance must provide comprehensive general liability insurance of $500,000 (combined single limit each occurrence).

Issuance or denial of a permit application.

The Borough Clerk may deny any application for a commercial peddling, soliciting, and canvassing permit based on one or more of the following findings:

(a)

The applicant has been convicted of an indictable offense within the past five years.

(b)

The applicant has purposefully misrepresented material information on the requisite application.

(c)

The past business endeavors of the applicant, or the company who employs or contracts with the applicant, have been found fraudulent by a competent authority or the applicant has been found to misuse or misappropriate funds in prior business dealings.

(d)

The applicant lacks proof of required insurance.

If an applicant's application is deemed satisfactory, the Borough Clerk's office shall issue a permit upon which the Borough Clerk shall affix:

(a)

One photograph of the applicant;

(b)

The Borough Clerk's signature to the permit such that a portion of the signature shall overlap a portion of the photograph;

(c)

The date upon which the permit shall take effect, as well as the date upon which it shall expire.

Along with the issuance of all permits, the Borough Clerk shall also issue, and require a signed form acknowledging receipt of, a copy of the Borough's Do-Not-Knock and Do-Not Drop-Off List.

In the event an application is denied by the Borough Clerk, the applicant shall have the right to appeal within 10 days to the Mayor and Borough Council which shall set a time and place for a hearing to be held to review the Borough Clerk's findings; provided, however, that the hearing shall be held within 28 days of such an appeal and it shall be held at a reasonable time and place. The applicant shall be given an opportunity to present why the application should be approved and a commercial peddling, soliciting, and canvassing permit should be issued.

All permits issued under the provisions of this article shall expire on December 31 of the calendar year in which the permit is issued. A permit cannot be renewed except by making a new application to the Borough Clerk pursuant to § 135-2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Rocky Hill.

Each permit holder shall prominently display the permit whenever soliciting, canvassing or peddling in the Borough so that same is observable to any person addressed by the permit holder.

Any commercial peddling, soliciting, and canvassing permit may be revoked by the Borough Clerk for any of the following reasons:

Fraud, misrepresentation or any incorrect statement made in the course of carrying on any of the activities regulated by Chapter 135 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Rocky Hill.

The occurrence of any of the events detailed in § 135-2C of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Rocky Hill which would have precluded the initial issuance of the permit.

Any permit holder whose permit has been revoked shall have the right to appeal the decision in accordance with the provisions of § 135-2D of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Rocky Hill.

Permit holders shall comply with the regulations for soliciting, peddling and canvassing at § 135-5 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Rocky Hill.

§ 135-3 Registration required for noncommercial peddling, soliciting, or canvassing.

Any person desiring to solicit, canvas or peddle for a noncommercial purpose are exempt from the permitting requirements of § 135-2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Rocky Hill. However, such persons must register with the Borough prior to any such activities taking place. Said registration shall contain the following information:

The date of registration.

Name, age, physical description, and local address of each person who will solicit, canvass or peddle on behalf of the person or organization.

Name, address and telephone number of the organization, if any, on whose behalf the activity shall be undertaken.

(4)

The estimated dates and daily hours during which the peddling, soliciting or canvassing will take place.

Upon being satisfied that the applicant has successfully registered, the Borough Clerk shall issue a receipt of same, which shall expire on December 31 of the year it was issued. The Borough Clerk shall also issue applicant a copy of the Borough's Do-Not-Knock and Do-Not-Drop-Off List.

All such peddlers, solicitors and canvassers shall keep proof of their registration on their persons at all times during their peddling, soliciting, or canvassing which, for the purposes of § 135-3 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Rocky Hill, shall be the receipt of registration from the Borough Clerk.

An organization for whom a person intends to peddle, solicit, or canvass for a noncommercial purpose may register on said person's behalf.

All noncommercial peddlers, solicitors and canvassers shall comply with the regulations regarding peddling, soliciting and canvassing of § 135-5 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Rocky Hill.

§ 135-4 Persons exempt from all permitting requirements.

While subject to the regulations set forth at § 135-5 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Rocky Hill, the following persons are exempt from the permitting and registration requirements of Chapter 135:

Any person honorably discharged from the military services of the United States possessing a peddler's license issued in conformity with N.J.S.A. 45:24-9 and -10.

Any person who is an exempt fireman of a volunteer fire department as defined by N.J.S.A. 45:24-9 and -10, possessing a license in conformity with said law.