[Ord. 8/25/70 Preamble]
The Frelinghuysen Township Committee deems it advisable and in the best interests of the Township to regulate shows, concerts, festivals, dances, theatrical performances, exhibitions and public gatherings for the purposes of amusement in the Township.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § I; Ord. #2009-19 § 1]
a. 
No person shall permit any outdoor shows, concerts, festivals, dances, theatrical performances, exhibitions and public gatherings for purposes of amusement out of doors on any lands or premises owned, leased, occupied or controlled by any of such person, within the Township without first having obtained a license from the Township in the manner and upon the conditions hereinafter set forth, provided, however, that neither the foregoing nor any other requirement of this section shall apply to any such outdoor show, concert, festival, dance, theatrical performance, exhibition or public gathering sponsored by the Township of Frelinghuysen itself, or any agency thereof by the School District thereof or by any Police or Fire Company organization within the Township which receives financial support from the Township, or by any established churches in the Township or any other non-profit or charitable organization or family gathering.
b. 
The Township Committee may waive the foregoing requirements and the conditions hereinafter set forth if it finds that the foregoing activities will not, in any way affect the health, welfare and safety of the Township.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § II; Ord. #2008-08 § 1]
a. 
An application for license shall be signed by the person, persons or parties responsible and filed in triplicate with the Township Clerk, accompanied by the fee payable hereunder.
b. 
The applicant shall set forth in the application for license the following information:
1. 
The names and addresses of the person or persons, or in the case of a corporation, the names and addresses of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Directors or Trustees, responsible for conducting the outdoor shows, concerts, festivals, dances, theatrical performances, exhibitions, or any public gatherings for purposes of amusement sought to be licensed.
2. 
The type of performance desired to be conducted and a statement of the purposes of the exhibition or performance, whether for pecuniary profit or charitable purposes, and if charitable a statement of the charity or charities to be benefited.
3. 
A description of the lands or premises sought to be licensed which shall include a description of the boundaries sought to be licensed.
4. 
Whether the premises are owned by the applicant or, if not owned, then the names and address of the lessor or licensor and the term of the lease or license.
5. 
A designation of the portion of the premises intended to be used for the parking of automobiles, including a statement in acres or square feet of the area to be devoted to this purpose.
6. 
A map or sketch showing the entire area sought to be licensed and delineating the portion to be used for the parking of automobiles, and further showing driveways or means of access to and from the premises, and the names of all adjoining owners of the premises to be licensed.
7. 
A statement of the number of persons to be engaged in the exhibition or performance sought to be licensed and in addition, a statement of the number of spectators anticipated to watch or observe the exhibition or performance, and a statement of time of day at which the exhibition or performance will begin, and the time of day at which it will end.
8. 
A fee of five hundred ($500.00) dollars shall be paid upon filing the application to be applied by the Township toward its expense in investigating the application, which fee shall not be refunded whether a license is issued or denied.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § III]
Upon filing of the application the Clerk shall refer a copy of the application promptly to the Mayor and for investigation of the matters in the application by the Township Attorney or other designated official in such other manner as the Mayor may direct. A written report shall be made to the Township Committee of the result of such investigation by any such officer or agent designated by the Mayor within thirty (30) days from the filing of the application.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § IV]
a. 
No permit shall be issued unless it is clearly shown that the following are provided for:
1. 
Drinking water adequate in quantity and quality satisfactory to the permit issuing official. Drinking water shall be readily available to all persons attending the assembly or use. Only drinking water shall be so delivered or piped as to be easily accessible. A well or spring used as a source of drinking water, and the structure used for the storage of drinking water shall be so constructed and located as to protect the contents against pollution. A pipe or pump delivering the drinking water shall be of the type and installation acceptable to the permit issuing official. There shall be no physical connection between a pipe carrying drinking water and pipe carrying water not of a quality satisfactory to the permit issuing authority. A fixture, installation or equipment from which back-siphonage may occur, shall not be supplied water from a pipe carrying drinking water. All pipes carrying drinking water shall be buried to a sufficient depth below the surface of the ground to prevent their damage or destruction. A common drinking container shall not be provided or allowed to be used. Any drinking fountain shall be of approved sanitary design and construction. Where water treatment process is employed an accurate and complete report of the process and operation thereof shall be maintained daily and no change of the source of nor in the method of treatment of a drinking water supply shall be made without first notifying the permit issuing official and securing his written approval to do so.
2. 
Toilet facilities adequate for the capacity of the assembly or use. These facilities shall be so located as to be conveniently available and shall be so constructed and maintained that they will not be offensive. Toilet facilities for groups of people consisting of both sexes shall be so arranged that the facilities shall be separate for each sex. No privy shall be so located or constructed that it will by leakage or seepage possibly pollute a water supply, surface water or adjacent ground surface and shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the State Department of Health and shall be maintained so that it will not permit access of flies to the privy vault.
3. 
Adequate facilities for the satisfactory disposal or treatment and disposal of sewage shall be maintained. Such facilities shall meet with the standards and requirements of the Township of Frelinghuysen and the Board of Health of Frelinghuysen Township and State of New Jersey.
4. 
Adequate supply of food including provisions for sanitary storage, handling and protection of food and beverages until served or used. A showing must be made that where food is to be prepared or consumed there are facilities for washing, disinfecting and storing dishes and food utensils.
5. 
Adequate off-street and off-road facilities for the contemplated number of people attending the assembly or use. Parking space shall be provided for at least one (1) car for every four (4) persons in attendance.
6. 
Adequate camping and housing facilities for the contemplated number of people in attendance, if it is contemplated that the assembly or use shall extend from one day to another.
7. 
An adequate number of access roads to and from the site of the assembly or use.
8. 
Adequate medical facilities including a first aid station. It must be shown that at least one (1) doctor and one (1) registered nurse shall be in attendance at all times and in addition at least one (1) registered nurse (for each additional five hundred (500) people) in attendance will be on duty at all times.
b. 
No permit shall be issued unless the owner and his tenant or lessee, if any, shall furnish the Township with written authorization to permit the Township or its lawful agents to go upon the property for the purpose of inspecting the same and the facilities to be provided thereon.
c. 
No permit shall be issued unless the applicant shall furnish the Township with a comprehensive liability insurance policy insuring the Township against liability for damage to person or property with limits of not less than five hundred thousand/one million ($500,000.00/$1,000,000.00) dollars for bodily injury or death and limits of not less than five hundred thousand ($500,000.00) dollars for property damage, sufficient to save the Township harmless from any liability or cause of action which might arise by reason of the granting of the permit and not cancelable without ten (10) days prior written notice to the Township.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § V]
If the Township Committee deems from the report that a hearing on the application should be held before issuing or denying a license, then within five (5) days after the thirty (30) day period of investigation, the Township Committee shall set a time and place for hearing on the application which shall be held within fifteen (15) days thereafter. At the hearing the applicant and the Township may offer such evidence as may be desired covering the subject matter. Within seven (7) days after the closing of the hearing the Township Committee shall render a determination on the application and if the de-termination is favorable, a license shall be issued, but if the determination shall be a denial of the application, then a copy of said determination with the reasons for denying the application shall be served upon the applicant at the mailing address of the applicant designated in the application.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § VI]
a. 
The license authorized to be issued shall be issued by the Township Committee but executed by the Mayor and Township Clerk.
b. 
The license shall set forth and describe, with particularity, the place where the show, exhibition, performance or public gathering or other event sought to be licensed hereunder shall take place and the period of time during which it may continue.
c. 
The license herein authorized shall not be issued to take effect until all fees have been paid to the Township as provided herein.
d. 
Any license authorized to be issued hereunder shall be issued subject to all the provisions of this section.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § VII; Ord. #2009-19 § 2]
The fee to be paid upon issuance of a license shall be one hundred ($100.00) dollars for each one hundred (100) persons or any portion of such number anticipated to be involved in the event sought to be licensed, including therein all personnel, all spectators or members of the audience. A minimum fee of one hundred ($100.00) dollars shall be paid. All license fees shall be in addition to the fees required to accompany the application. Nonprofit organizations shall be exempt from the license fee required under this section.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § VIII]
No outdoor show, concert, festival, dance, theatrical performance, exhibition or public gathering for purposes of amusement shall be permitted or licensed whatever if the event sought to be licensed contemplates a gathering of more than one thousand (1,000) persons or if the area allowed for the parking of motor vehicles is less than fifty (50) cars per acre for the anticipated number of persons involved in occupying the premises.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § IX; Ord. #2008-08 § 2]
a. 
No person licensed hereunder shall allow, suffer or permit any exhibition, performance or gathering of persons for any unlawful purpose or to be conducted in any unlawful, disorderly, obscene or lewd manner.
b. 
No outdoor show, concert, festival, dance, theatrical performance, exhibition or public gathering for purposes of amusement shall allow any performer to perform or be displayed in the nude.
c. 
No outdoor show, concert, festival, dance, theatrical performance, exhibition or public gathering for purposes of amusement shall be allowed which shall depict sexual suggestive acts or subjects offensive to public morals and decency.
d. 
No outdoor show, concert, festival, dance, theatrical performance, exhibition or public gathering for purposes of amusement shall allow the use of any moving pictures or other media which is obscene, lewd, indecent or offensive to public morals and decency.
e. 
Any licensee hereunder shall not permit any employees or agents of the applicant or any spectators or any persons on the licensed premises during the period of time licensed to completely undress or go about in the nude or become undressed or go about in a lewd, obscene or indecent manner.
f. 
The licensee shall allow the State Police and any special police of the Township or any other persons duly authorized by the Township to inspect the licensed premises, or any part thereof, and the performances, exhibition and shows for public gathering at any time either prior to, or during the period of time licensed, to inspect the premises and observe the persons upon the premises or to detect violations of this section or of any other law of the Federal Government or the State of New Jersey or of the Township of Frelinghuysen.
g. 
The licensee shall take all proper means to assist in the orderly conduct and presentation of its event and to maintain a flow of traffic and use of the premises without congestion of traffic. For such purposes the licensee shall employ or obtain sufficient personnel to carry out these objectives.
h. 
The licensee shall maintain at its own expense one (1) or more persons or agents responsible for the proper conduct of the licensed event who shall remain upon the premises at all times during the period in which the license shall be in effect. The name, address, and description of the person, persons, or agents responsible shall be furnished to the Township before the beginning of the licensed period, and in the event that any change is made in a per-son or persons or agents responsible herein designated, notice of such change with the names and addresses and descriptions of the persons to be substituted shall be furnished to the Township Clerk upon at least twenty-four (24) hours notice. The Mayor or other authorized officers or agent of the Township for such purpose may require the licensee to introduce the person, persons or agents responsible for the conduct of the event to the Mayor of the Township or such other authorized officer or agent of the Township as the Township may designate to the licensee.
i. 
No outdoor show, concert, festival, dance, theatrical performance, exhibition or public gathering for purposes of amusement, or any portion thereof, shall take place before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § X]
a. 
In the event that any of the provisions of this section shall be violated, the Town-ship Committee, through its authorized officers or agents may terminate or suspend any license issued hereunder. Such suspension or revocation shall be determined as follows:
1. 
The Mayor or other person authorized by the Township Committee shall cause a written notice of the alleged violations of this section or of any other laws involved to be served upon the applicant or any of the agents of the applicant upon the premises, together with a notice of the time and place of hearing to be held, not less than twenty-four (24) hours after service, directing the licensee to show cause before the Township Committee why the license should not be suspended or revoked.
2. 
At the hearing the Township Committee shall hear all of the evidence offered by the Township and the licensee which is material to the issue and shall make a prompt determination of its findings. If the findings be in favor of the licensee, the charges shall be dismissed, but if the findings be against the licensee, the license issued may be revoked entirely or suspended upon such conditions as the Township Committee may direct. In the event of full revocation, the event licensed shall be terminated immediately and no further outdoor show, concert, festival, dance, theatrical performance, exhibition or public gatherings for purposes of amusement shall be held under the license granted therefor and any persons remaining upon the licensed premises may be dispersed immediately by any peace officer of the Township and by such other person or agents as may be properly authorized by the Township.
b. 
In the event that it shall reasonably appear to the Township Clerk or any other official designated by the Township Committee, that the number of persons gathered or gathering upon, or for entry upon, the licensed premises for any outdoor show, concert, festival, dance, theatrical performance, exhibition or public gathering for purposes of amusement licensed hereunder shall exceed one thousand (1,000) persons, the Clerk or other authorized official may give notice to the licensee immediately to withhold proceeding with the event licensed and shall then inform the Mayor or Township Committee promptly of this action. The applicant may request a hearing before the Township Committee forthwith and said hearing shall be held as promptly as possible.
c. 
No license fee or portion thereof shall be refunded following revocation or suspension of any license issued.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § XI]
Whenever notice is required to be given to the applicant or licensee hereunder, such service of notice may be made by registered or certified mail directed to the person and address listed in the application or otherwise personally upon the applicant or any of the agents of the applicant upon the licensed premises.
[Ord. 8/25/70 § XII]
a. 
Any person who violates any provision of this section shall upon conviction thereof, be liable to the penalty stated in Chapter 1, Section 1-5. A separate offense shall be deemed committed for each separate act involved or on each day involved during a continuation of any such act in violation of any of the provisions of this section.
b. 
The penalty or penalties provided herein shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, the suspension or revocation of any license issued hereunder.
[Ord. #95-09]
Per N.J.A.C. 13:47-4.10 all local bingo and raffle applications are exempt from the payment of any municipal licensing fee.
[Ord. #2002-06]
As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADVERTISING MATERIALS
Shall mean handbills, posters, circulars, pamphlets and other written or printed material or advertising merchandise of any kind or nature.
AUCTION
Shall mean the public sale of personal property to one who offers to pay the highest price.
AUCTIONEER
Shall mean one who auctions personal property or one whose business is holding auctions.
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Shall mean any benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic, not-for-profit or eleemosynary group or association for charitable purposes. "Charitable organizations" include and are not limited to the following organizations: fire departments, first aid squads and religious organizations.
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
Shall mean any charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic or eleemosynary purpose.
CONTRIBUTION
Shall mean the promise or grant of any money or property of any kind or value.
ITINERANT MERCHANTS, TRANSIENT VENDORS AND SALESMEN
Shall mean the category of peddler, hawker, vendor, solicitor or canvasser, as set forth herein.
MERCHANDISING
Shall mean and include all goods, wares, food, fruit, vegetables, farm products, magazines, periodicals and all kinds of articles of personal property for domestic use, including the distribution of product samples. Orders or contracts for a service, home improvement or alteration, polls and market surveys shall be considered "merchandising" within the terms of this section.
PEDDLER, HAWKER and VENDOR
Shall mean any person who goes from house to house or from place to place without appointment, traveling on the streets and roads, engaged in the practice of merchandising of any nature whatsoever. The word "peddler" shall include the words "hawker" and "huckster."
PERSON
Shall mean and include the singular and plural and any person, firm or corporation, association, club, partnership, society or any other organization.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Shall mean any goods, wares, works of art, commodity, compound or thing, chattels or merchandise.
SOLICITOR or CANVASSER
Shall mean any person who goes from house to house or from place to place without appointment, traveling on the streets and roads, engaged in the practice of merchandising of any nature whatsoever. The words "solicitor" and "canvasser," however, shall not include wholesale salesmen calling on retail merchants.
TOWNSHIP
Shall mean the Township of Frelinghuysen.
[Ord. #2002-06]
It shall be unlawful for any peddler, hawker, vendor, solicitor or canvasser, as defined in subsection 4-3.1 of this section, to engage in such activity within the Township of Frelinghuysen or any charitable organization, as defined in subsection 4-3.1 of this section, to canvass or solicit within the Township of Frelinghuysen without first obtaining a license therefor as provided herein.
[Ord. #2002-06]
At least forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the period for which an applicant seeks a license hereunder, all applicants shall file with the Township Clerk a sworn written application, in duplicate, on a form to be furnished by said Clerk, which shall give the following information:
a. 
The name and description of the applicant, including date of birth and driver's license number.
b. 
The permanent home address and full local address, if any, of the applicant.
c. 
The name and address of the employer or firm represented by the applicant, together with credentials establishing the exact relationship between the applicant and the employer or firm.
d. 
A brief statement of the nature of the business and a description of the merchandise or service to be sold.
e. 
The length of time for which the license is desired.
f. 
The geographic area to be canvassed or solicited.
g. 
If a vehicle is to be used, a description of such vehicle and its license number.
h. 
The place where the goods or property to be sold or offered for sale are manufactured or produced, the place where such goods or property are located at the time such application is filed and the proposed method of delivery.
i. 
A photograph of the applicant taken within sixty (60) days immediately prior to the date of the application, which photograph shall clearly show the head and shoulders of the applicant and shall measure two by two (2 x 2) inches.
j. 
Two (2) business references located in the County of Warren, State of New Jersey, or, in lieu thereof, such other available evidence of the character and business responsibility of the applicant as will enable an investigator to properly evaluate such character and responsibility.
k. 
A statement as to whether the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor.
[Ord. #2002-06]
a. 
Investigation by State Police. Upon receipt of such application, the original shall be referred to the State Police, who shall cause to be made such investigation of the applicant's business and moral character as they deem necessary for the protection of the public welfare.
b. 
Unsatisfactory Determination.
1. 
If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory, the State Police shall endorse on such application their disapproval and their reasons for the same and return the application to the Township Clerk, who shall notify the applicant that his application is disapproved.
2. 
Any determination by the State Police that an application is unsatisfactory shall be based upon one (1) or more of the following findings with respect to the applicant:
(a) 
Conviction of a crime relating adversely to the occupation of canvassing or soliciting. In such event, the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:168A-1 et seq. shall be complied with.
(b) 
Prior violation of a peddling or soliciting ordinance.
(c) 
Previous fraudulent acts or conduct.
(d) 
Record of breaches of soliciting contracts.
(e) 
Misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the license; or
(f) 
Concrete evidence of bad moral character.
c. 
Approval of Application. If, as a result of such investigation, the character and business responsibility of the applicant are found to be satisfactory, the State Police shall endorse their approval on the application, returning the application to the Township Clerk, who shall, upon payment of the prescribed license fee, execute and deliver to the applicant his license. The Clerk shall keep a record of all licenses issued and all complaints received, if any, concerning each license.
d. 
Contents of License. The license issued hereunder shall contain the signature of the issuing officer and shall show:
1. 
The name and address of the licensee.
2. 
The class of license issued.
3. 
The kind of goods or services to be sold thereunder.
4. 
The date of issue.
5. 
The length of time the license shall be operative; and
6. 
The license number and other identifying description of any vehicle used in the peddling or soliciting activity licensed.
e. 
Issuance of Badge. The Township Clerk shall issue to each licensee, at the time of delivery of his license, a badge, which shall show the nature of the license, a photograph of the licensee and the expiration date in letters and figures easily discernible. Such badge must be worn constantly by the licensee in such a manner as to be readily visible when engaged in the activities herein.
f. 
Badge Fee. Upon issuance of said license, each hereunder shall pay to the Township Clerk the sum of two ($2.00) dollars as a fee for said badge.
g. 
Minors. No license shall be issued where any person who would use the proposed license is under sixteen (16) years of age.
[Ord. #2002-06]
a. 
Application Fee. There shall be an application fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars for every weekly and yearly license, which shall be paid upon filing of the application.
b. 
License Fees. The license fee to be paid by each licensee shall be as follows:
1. 
For a daily license, five ($5.00) dollars per day.
2. 
For a weekly license, twenty ($20.00) dollars per week, and for the purpose of this section, a "week" shall constitute any seven (7) consecutive days, including Sundays.
3. 
For a yearly license, sixty ($60.00) dollars per year, and for the purposes of this section, all yearly licenses shall expire at the end of the calendar year in which they are issued. The yearly license fee for any license obtained during the calendar year shall be prorated on a monthly basis, and the yearly fees reduced accordingly.
[Ord. #2002-06]
a. 
Liability Insurance. Every licensee shall carry liability insurance covering its operations in the minimum amount of five hundred thousand ($500,000.00) dollars per loss, with the Township named an additional insured. Peddlers and solicitors engaged in the door-to-door sale of merchandise and persons distributing advertising materials are not required to carry said insurance.
b. 
Bond Required for Auctioneer's License. Every applicant for an auctioneer's license shall file with the Township Clerk a surety bond running to the Township in an amount to be determined by the Mayor and Committee, not to exceed two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars, with the corporate surety authorized to do business in the State. The bond shall be conditioned so that the licensee will comply fully with all the provisions of the ordinances of the Township and the statutes of the State concerning auctions and auctioneers, will not practice any fraud or deceit upon bidders or purchasers of property at any auction sale conducted by the licensee or suffer or permit any person in his employ to practice any such fraud or deceit and will pay all damages which may be sustained by any person by reason of fraud, deceit, negligence or other wrongful act on the part of the licensee, his agents or employees in the conduct of any auction or in the exercise of the calling of auctioneers. In lieu of the surety bond, the applicant or licensee may provide a cash bond. Any bond provided in accordance with this section shall be first approved as to form by the Township Attorney before any license shall be issued.
[Ord. #2002-06]
a. 
Every holder of a peddler's license or solicitor's license issued by the Township Clerk under the authority of N.J.S.A. 45:24-9 shall be required to carry such license with him while engaged in the business or activity licensed within the corporate limits of the Township. He shall produce such license at the request of any official of the Township with whom he wishes to conduct his business or activity.
b. 
Every such licensee shall restrict his selling activity within the Township to the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, on Sundays through Saturdays.
[Ord. #2002-06]
Licenses shall not be transferable and must be surrendered after expiration before a renewal license can be issued.
[Ord. #2002-06]
It shall be the duty of the administrative officer of the Township of Frelinghuysen to enforce the provisions of this section and to require any person seen peddling or soliciting who is not known by such officer to be duly licensed, to produce his peddler's or solicitor's license.
[Ord. #2002-06]
The Township Clerk shall maintain a record of all licenses issued under the provisions of this section and shall record therein all convictions for violations of this section and other pertinent circumstances and incidents reported by the State Police.
[Ord. #2002-06]
a. 
When parked on a time-regulated public street, a peddler, solicitor, auctioneer or person distributing advertising materials must obey all existing parking ordinances.
b. 
Vehicles moved or parked on public streets in connection with any operation covered by this section must comply with all State and motor vehicle laws.
c. 
No signs are to be erected or displayed without the approval of the Zoning Code Official, except for signs on vehicles that stipulate prices on food offered.
d. 
Peddlers and solicitors are prohibited from serving drivers or passengers of vehicles and are only allowed to serve pedestrian customers,
e. 
Peddlers and solicitors are prohibited from the use of temporary public utility hookups without prior approval of the Construction Code Official.
f. 
No peddler or solicitor, auctioneer or person distributing advertising material or any person in their behalf shall shout, cry out, blow a horn, ring a bell or use any sound device including any loud speaking radio or sound amplifying system, upon any streets, alleys, parks or other public or private places in the Township to call attention to his business or to his merchandise.
g. 
The vehicle used by a peddler or solicitor shall contain all merchandise and equipment and shall not exceed six (6) feet in length and/or four (4) feet in width.
h. 
Peddlers, solicitors or auctioneers shall not stop or park any vehicle on privately-owned property for the purpose of conducting a sale without having first filed a written authorization for the same from the property owner with the licensing authority. No peddler or solicitor shall conduct or attempt to conduct his business on any residence or on any privately-owned property on which is posted a sign expressly prohibiting such activity.
i. 
A peddler or solicitor must not inhibit pedestrian traffic and must have at least eight (8) feet between the vehicle and the curbline for pedestrian traffic.
j. 
Peddlers, solicitors, auctioneers or persons distributing advertising materials shall not stop or park any vehicle in such a manner as to block any advertisement, display or entrance to an existing store.
k. 
Peddlers, solicitors, auctioneers or persons distributing advertising materials shall not stop or park any vehicle in an alleyway or walkway and shall not stop or park any vehicle in such a manner as to block entrances to said alleyways or walkways.
l. 
Peddlers, solicitors, auctioneers or persons distributing advertising materials shall not park any vehicle in such a manner as to block any municipal, public receptacle for garbage, public bench or other public amenity.
m. 
Peddlers and solicitors must have their intended location approved by the State Police prior to setting up operations. The Traffic Safety Officer will examine the site to determine if the public safety is adversely affected by the location.
[Ord. #2002-06]
a. 
Grounds for Revocation. Licenses issued under this section may be revoked by the Township, after reasonable notice and hearing, for any of the following causes:
1. 
Misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the license.
2. 
Misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on activities regulated herein.
3. 
Conviction of any crime or misdemeanor relating adversely to the occupation of peddling or soliciting.
4. 
Conducting the business of soliciting and canvassing in an unlawful manner, in violation of this section or in such manner as to constitute a breach of peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
b. 
Notice of Hearing. Notice of a hearing for revocation of a license shall be given, in writing, setting forth the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be served personally upon the licensee or mailed, postage prepaid, to the licensee, at the address given by the licensee in making application under subsection 4-3.3 herein, at least five (5) days prior to the date set for said hearing.
[Ord. #2002-06]
Any person aggrieved by the action of the State Police or the Township Clerk in the denial of an application for a permit or license, as provided in subsection 4-3.4 of this section, or in the decision with reference to the revocation of a license, as provided in subsection 4-3.12 of this section, shall have the right of appeal to the Township Committee of the Township of Frelinghuysen. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the Township Committee, within fourteen (14) days after notice of the action complained of has been mailed to such person's last known address, a written statement, setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal. The Township Committee shall set a time and place for a hearing on such appeal, and notice of such hearing shall be given to the appellant in the same manner as provided in subsection 4-3.12 for notice of hearing on revocation. The decision and order of the Township Committee on such appeal shall be final and conclusive.
[Ord. #2002-06]
a. 
Any veteran or exempt fireman of a volunteer fire department holding a special license issued pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:24-9 and 45:24-10 shall be exempt from procuring a license or paying the fee as provided herein but shall be required to comply with all other applicable provisions of this section and shall be required to register with the Township Clerk and obtain a permit, which will be issued by the Clerk upon proper identification and exhibition of such State license.
b. 
The requirements of this section shall not apply to the following:
1. 
Any public utility or its employees, where said public utility is subject to regulation by the State Board of Public Utility Commissioners; provided, however, that such employees shall display the identification badge or card issued by their employer.
2. 
Any person engaged in the delivery of goods, wares or merchandise or other articles or things in the regular course of business to the premises of persons who had previously ordered the same or were entitled to receive the same by reason of a prior agreement.
c. 
The following organizations shall be exempt from the requirements of this section:
1. 
Any charitable organization, as defined by subsection 4-3.1, desiring to solicit or have solicited in its name contributions or financial assistance of any kind or desiring to sell or distribute any item of literature or merchandise within the Township for a charitable purpose. Any such charitable organization exempt from the requirements of this section by this subsection shall nevertheless notify the State Police, prior to the commencement of its solicitation activities, of the proposed time and place for the conducting of such solicitation activities. Nothing herein, however, should be construed to alter the exempt status under this section of any such charitable organization as defined in subsection 4-3.1.
2. 
Approved raffles. This section shall not apply to the sale and distribution of raffle tickets for raffles approved by the Township Committee.
3. 
Other activities. This section shall not apply to bazaars, fairs and flea markets which do not involve any selling or traveling from house to house or place to place or traveling on the streets and roads in the practice of merchandising.
d. 
Notwithstanding any provision in this section to the contrary, organizations and activities which are exempted from the requirements of this section shall nevertheless be subject to the hourly limitations contained in subsection 4-3.7.
[Ord. #2002-06]
Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by one (1) or more of the following: by imprisonment for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days or by a fine not exceeding one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by a period of community service not exceeding ninety (90) days.
[Ord. #2002-06]
All applicants shall pay the fee as required by subsection 4-3.5, if applicable, and file with the Township Clerk a sworn written application, in duplicate, on forms to be provided by the Township Clerk, which shall give the following information:
a. 
The number and date of the applicant's auctioneer's license issued by the Township.
b. 
The full name of the applicant and the capacity in which he acts (i.e., owner, executor, trustee, etc.).
c. 
The residence and mailing address of applicant.
d. 
The place in the Township where the business is conducted and the auction will occur.
e. 
If the applicant is a corporation and, if so, the location of the registered office in the State and the name of the registered agent.
f. 
The nature of the applicant's business or the type of business the applicant represents.
g. 
The kind and nature and the estimated amount of property to be sold at the auction.
h. 
The estimated period of time for which the permit is requested.
[Ord. #2002-06]
The applicant for a permit required by this section shall file with his application a certificate of the Fire Department signed by the Chief of the Department stating that the premises to be covered by the permit has sufficient exits, fire escapes and other facilities to reasonably provide adequate and sufficient protection from fire and other sources of danger to persons attending the auction.
[Ord. #2002-06]
a. 
The applicant for an auction permit required by this section shall pay to the Township, upon the filing of this application, with the Township Clerk, a fee as provided in Appendix I of the Frelinghuysen Township Code.
b. 
The permit shall be limited, if issued, to the location and property specified in the application and shall not exceed a period of sixty (60) days from the date of issuance.
[Ord. #2002-06]
Any permit granted in accordance with this section shall be conspicuously displayed at the permitted place of the auction, as shall the license of the auctioneer when engaged at any location.
[Ord. #2002-06]
No person holding a permit to conduct an auction shall use or employ an individual as an auctioneer unless the individual has obtained an auctioneer's license as provided in this section.
[Ord. #2002-06]
No auction shall be permitted except at the place of business of the person or principal applying for a permit to conduct such auction.
[Ord. #2002-06]
No auction shall be conducted except in an enclosed building nor shall any loudspeaker or other amplifying devices be maintained or operated so as to project any sound outside of the building.
[Ord. #2002-06]
It shall be unlawful for any permittee or the agent or employee of any permittee or any licensed auctioneer to falsely represent the character, quality, condition, value or ownership of any goods or to make any statements relating thereto likely to deceive a prospective bidder.
[Ord. #2002-06]
No auctioneer shall accept false bids from any person in the employ of himself or others.
[Ord. #2010-02]
As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DRIVER
Shall mean and include any person who, while occupying any taxicab, drives, conducts and directs the actual mechanical operation thereof, whereby passengers are transported therein for hire.
LIVERY
Shall mean and include any motor vehicle (other than a bus, taxicab or motor vehicle used in the conduct of a funeral) which is owned and used for the purpose of transporting passengers for hire and which is hired by a specific charter or for a particular contract or by the day or other fixed period and for which there is a fare or price agreed upon in advance between owner or operator and passenger.
OPERATOR
Shall mean and include any person who owns, directs, conducts or is in charge of the actual operations of any taxicab business or of any taxicab, either as owner, manager, driver or otherwise.
OWNER
Shall mean and include any person who holds legal title to any taxicab, any conditional vendee and lessee or any other person having an interest in said vehicle which shall entitle him to the immediate right of possession thereof.
PERSON
Shall mean and include any individual, partnership or corporation, singular or plural, unless the contrary is clearly expressed.
TAXICAB
Shall mean and include any motor vehicle, other than a bus or livery, which is operated or engaged in the business of transporting passengers for hire.
TOWNSHIP
Shall mean the Township of Frelinghuysen, New Jersey.
[Ord. # 2010-02; Ord. # 2012-07]
Except as hereinafter set forth, no taxicab or livery shall be driven or operated within the Township or shall be used or engaged in the business of transporting persons for hire until the owner thereof shall have first obtained a license therefor from the Township. The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (a) out-of-town operators who may deliver passengers in Frelinghuysen or pass through the Township; or (b) owners who have owner's licenses issued by another New Jersey municipality and which licenses are in good standing.
[Ord. # 2010-02; Ord. # 2012-07]
Except as hereinafter set forth, no person shall drive or operate or cause to be driven or operated any taxicab or livery in the Township until such person shall have obtained a license therefor from the Township. The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (a) out-of-town operators who may deliver passengers in Frelinghuysen or pass through the Township; or (b) owners who have owner's licenses issued by another New Jersey municipality and which licenses are in good standing.
[Ord. #2010-02]
The examination, licensing, regulation and inspection of taxicabs and liveries, the examination and licensing of applicants or owners' and drivers' licenses and the enforcement of all the provisions of this section shall be under the control of the Committee, and said Committee shall have the power to approve, deny, suspend or revoke any taxicab, livery or driver's license for cause as hereinafter provided.
[Ord. #2010-02]
a. 
Applications for licenses under this section shall be made, in writing, on forms to be provided by the Township.
b. 
Every applicant for a taxicab driver's license shall furnish with his application three (3) copies of a photograph of himself, of a size two (2") inches by two (2") inches, taken within six (6) months of the date of such application.
[Ord. #2010-02]
Any subsequent change of address of any owner or any change in the name or address of any operator or driver shall be reported by the owner, operator or driver to the Township Clerk, in writing, within three (3) days after such change, and the Township Clerk shall immediately report such changes of address to the Committee.
[Ord. #2010-02]
a. 
No owner of any licensed taxicab or livery shall sell, lease, rent, assign, hire, transfer or in any other manner dispose of such taxicab or livery or any taxicab or livery business without notification to the Committee; and no owner of any licensed taxicab or livery shall sell, lease, rent, assign, hire, transfer or in any other manner dispose of any taxicab or livery license without first obtaining proper transfer of the license.
b. 
In the event that any licensed owner shall acquire a vehicle during any license period which is intended to be used as a substitute for one previously licensed, the owner thereof shall immediately notify the Committee of the Township of Frelinghuysen, in writing, of such substitution and apply for a transfer of the license from the previously licensed vehicle to the one to be substituted therefor. Subject to the provisions of this chapter and the payment of the transfer fee, the Committee may, in its discretion, approve the transfer of such license.
c. 
During the period subsequent to such notification and prior to the approval or disapproval by the Committee of the transfer of the license to permit the operation of such substituted vehicle, the owner may operate such substituted vehicle or cause the same to be operated, subject to the other provisions of this section.
d. 
Nothing herein contained, however, shall be construed as authorizing any person who is not presently licensed as an owner to operate or permit the operation of any taxicab or livery owned by him, as herein defined, prior to the granting to him of an owner's license; nor does it authorize the operation by a licensed owner of any additional vehicle for which no owner's license has been granted, pending approval by the Committee.
[Ord. # 2010-02; Ord. # 2012-07]
Unless an exception specified at subsection 4-4.2 or 4-4.3 applies, no owner of any taxicab or livery shall permit the same to be driven as such by any person other than a person licensed to drive the same by the Township.
[Ord. #2010-02]
No taxicab or livery license shall be approved or issued until said taxicab has been thoroughly inspected and is found to be in a clean and sanitary condition and mechanically safe for the transportation of passengers. Inspections shall be made in May and shall be made by the Frelinghuysen Township Department of Public Works. The Township Clerk shall keep a record of such inspections.
[Ord. #2010-02]
If, upon inspection, a taxicab or livery is found to be unsafe for the transportation of passengers or unclean and unsanitary, the license for the same shall be refused or, if already issued, may be revoked or suspended by the Committee.
[Ord. #2010-02]
a. 
No taxicab or livery shall be licensed until a policy of insurance shall have been filed with the Township Clerk in accordance with the following prescribed schedules of coverage:
1. 
Personal injury liability: $100,000.00 per person; $300,000.00 per incident.
2. 
Property damage liability: $50,000.00
b. 
Said policy of insurance shall also be approved by the Township Attorney. In the event of any transfer of ownership or purchase of new equipment (vehicles), it shall be the duty of the owner to effect the proper transfer of insurance coverage and furnish the same to the Township Clerk.
[Ord. #2010-02]
a. 
For every taxicab and livery for which a license is issued by the Township, the owner thereof shall pay to said Township annually a fee in the amount of two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars.
b. 
Every license shall expire at 12:00 midnight on May 31 of the year for which the same is issued.
c. 
All fees shall be paid to and the licenses shall be issued by the Township Clerk. In the event that any applicant for a taxicab or livery owner's license fails to qualify, the fee will be returned to the applicant.
[Ord. #2010-02]
Whenever a taxicab or livery license is granted, the Township Clerk shall also issue a card containing the name of the owner, the license number of the vehicle, the year of issue and the rates of fare as herein provided. Such card shall be inserted in a card rack or frame to be provided by the owner and attached in the inside of the taxicab or livery vehicle visible to the passenger.
[Ord. #2010-02]
Any license issued for any taxicab or livery may be transferred in accordance with the provisions of this section after approval of the Committee and upon the payment to the Township of a transfer fee as provided in Appendix I, Fees, for each vehicle for which the license is to be transferred.
[Ord. #2010-02]
A fee in the amount of fifty ($50.00) dollars shall be paid for each driver's license and for each and every renewal thereof. Every driver's license shall expire at 12:00 midnight on May 31 of the year for which it is issued. Such fee shall be paid to the Township Clerk at the time the application for the license is made. In the event that any applicant for a driver's license fails to qualify, the fee will be returned to the applicant.
[Ord. #2010-02]
Every applicant for a driver's license hereunder shall be:
a. 
A resident of the State of New Jersey at the time of making application;
b. 
The holder of a New Jersey auto driver's license;
c. 
In possession of a satisfactory knowledge of traffic regulations and geography of the Township and its surroundings;
d. 
In good physical and mental condition, as well as of good character; and
e. 
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
[Ord. #2010-02]
No person shall be granted a driver's license hereunder who shall:
a. 
Be addicted to the use of drugs or intoxicating liquors;
b. 
Have a record as a habitual violator of the provisions of the New Jersey motor vehicle and traffic regulations;
c. 
Have a record of having been involved in accidents occasioned by his negligence or carelessness;
d. 
Have been convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or intoxicating liquor or of reckless driving, unless a determination is made that such offense(s) should not be used as grounds for disqualification based upon consideration of the nature, circumstances and seriousness of such offense(s), age at the time of the offense(s), evidence of rehabilitation and other pertinent factors; or
e. 
Have been convicted of a crime which relates adversely to the business for which a license is sought, which shall be determined in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2A:168A-2, based upon consideration of the factors set forth in that statute.
[Ord. #2010-02]
Every application for a driver's license, together with the other materials and information required to be furnished in connection therewith under the provisions of this chapter, shall be presented by the Township Clerk to the Committee of the Township of Frelinghuysen. The Committee shall then consider said application, together with the information submitted therewith, and shall approve or disapprove the granting of the license. The Committee shall notify the Township Clerk of its action, and the same shall be entered in the minutes of the Township Committee.
[Ord. #2010-02]
a. 
Upon satisfactory fulfillment of the requirements herein set forth and approval by the Committee, the Township Clerk shall issue a driver's license to the applicant.
b. 
Said Clerk shall also issue to the licensee an identification card containing: (1) the name of the licensee; (2) a straight front-view photograph of the licensee; (3) the Township license number; and (4) a notice that, in case of any complaint, the Township Clerk and State Police Chief of Police of the Township should be notified.
c. 
While engaged as a taxicab driver, such licensee shall insert said identification card in a card rack or frame, to be provided by the owner of the taxicab which is being driven and attached on the inside of the vehicle in a place readily visible to the passengers. Said rack or frame shall be of a type which will not conceal any of the information set forth on the driver's identification card. The driver shall be responsible for transferring his identification card to the taxicab being operated by him at the time.
d. 
While engaged as a livery driver, such licensee shall have his identification card in his possession and shall exhibit the same upon request.
e. 
A schedule of taxicab fees must be filed with the Township and posted in the section of the vehicle used for passengers and in such a position as to be easily read. Letters and numerals at least three-eighths (3/8") inch high shall be used in posting this schedule.
[Ord. #2010-02]
a. 
The Committee may suspend or revoke any license granted under this section if the holder thereof is convicted of:
1. 
A crime or offense which relates adversely to the business for which the license is held, as determined, in writing, according to consideration of the factors specified in subsection 4-4.17e.
2. 
Operating any motor vehicle while under the influence of any drug or intoxicant;
3. 
Reckless driving;
4. 
Habitual violations of the provisions of the New Jersey motor vehicle and traffic laws or the parking and traffic regulations of the Township of Frelinghuysen;
5. 
Violating any of the provisions of this chapter; or
6. 
Using or permitting the use of any taxicab driven by him or her for any illegal or immoral purpose.
b. 
In addition to the foregoing, the Committee may suspend or revoke any license granted under this section if the holder thereof is found to have violated any of the following standards of conduct:
1. 
No owner or driver of any taxicab or livery shall use indecent or profane language, indulge in any loud, offensive or boisterous talk or shouting, engage in any disorderly conduct or vex or annoy passengers or citizens.
2. 
No owner or driver of any taxicab or livery licensed hereunder shall induce any person to employ him or his vehicle by knowingly misinforming or misleading any person, nor shall any driver convey any passenger to any place or by any route other than the most direct route unless otherwise directed by said passenger.
3. 
The driver of any taxicab or livery shall, immediately after the termination of any hiring or employment, carefully search his taxicab for any property lost or abandoned therein. Such property, unless sooner claimed by or delivered to the owner, must be delivered to the Township Clerk for safekeeping within twenty-four (24) hours after the finding thereof.
4. 
The documentation required by subsection 4-4.13 hereof shall be displayed in the vehicle. No change shall be made in excess of the schedule filed with the Township and posted in the vehicle.