City of Richmond, MO Article I In General [1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Art. I, In General, containing Sections 605.010 through 605.015, was amended 9-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2591. Prior history includes: CC 1974 §12-1, Ord. No. 1121 and Ord. No. 2160.

Section 605.010 License Required.

[Ord. No. 2591, 9-13-2022]

A. No person, company, association, or corporation shall, within the City of Richmond, Missouri, conduct, exercise, carry on, deal in or engage in any occupation, trade, business or avocation or deal in, sell or keep any article, things or places for profit without first taking out a City license therefor. Each trade, business, avocation, event, or temporary business stand requires a separate license for each location, and all trades must be listed for each address.

B. Information Required. The City Collector shall promulgate forms for all persons who obtain a license under and pursuant to this Chapter, which shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

1. Name of business.

2. Name of owner of business (individual, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership or corporation).

3. Name of manager or supervisor of business.

4. Description of business conducted, to include all activities conducted by the business.

5. Location of business premises.

6. Federal employment identification number.

7. State sales/use number; names of all officers if a corporation.

Section 605.011 Temporary Business Stands.

[Ord. No. 2591, 9-13-2022]

A. Temporary Business Stands. A temporary license may be issued for temporary business stands for up to and no more than three (3) months out of the year and must be consecutive in any six (6) month period at only one (1) location. "Temporary business stand" means any booth, tent, street stand, or other temporary place in which the activities described above occur. Written approval from the property owner for the use of the property must accompany the application and, within twenty-four (24) hours after ending the use of the temporary business stand, the licensee shall remove all trash, refuse, rubbish, signs, and unsold merchandise from the stand location. Notwithstanding Section 605.020, the fee is as detailed in the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: The City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule is on file in the City offices.

Section 605.012 Exempted Occupations.

[Ord. No. 2591, 9-13-2022]

A. In accordance with Section 71.620.1, RSMo., as amended, the following professional occupations are exempt from the licensing and fee provisions of this Chapter:

1. Minister of the gospel.

2. Duly accredited Christian Scientist practitioner.

3. Teacher.

4. Professor in college.

5. Priest.

6. Lawyer.

7. Certified public accountant.

8. Dentist.

9. Chiropractor.

10. Optometrist.

11. Chiropodist.

12. Physician or surgeon.

B. In accordance with Section 71.630, RSMo., as amended, farmers and their employees and all other producers and their employees are exempt from the licensing and fee provisions of this Chapter when selling agricultural products and produce from a wagon, cart, or vehicle that such farmers and producers have themselves raised or produced.

C. In accordance with Section 71.620.2, RSMo., as amended, the following professional occupations are exempt from the licensing and fee provisions of this Chapter unless that person maintains a business office within the City of Richmond, Missouri:

1. Architect.

2. Professional engineer.

3. Land surveyor.

4. Auctioneer.

5. Real estate broker or real estate salesperson.

6. Insurance agent or broker.

7. Veterinarian.

D. Electricians other than those functioning as merchants by operating a place of business in the City and selling electrical supplies shall not be required to obtain a business license pursuant to Chapter 605 of the Municipal Code.

Section 605.013 Missouri Retail Sales License Required Prior To Issuance Of License In Accordance With Section 44.083, RSMo.

[Ord. No. 2591, 9-13-2022]

A. Every applicant for an occupation license relating to a business which involves the retail sale of goods shall exhibit a valid and current retail sales license issued by the State of Missouri.

B. The revocation of such retail sales license by the Director of Revenue of the State of Missouri shall render the occupation license issued hereunder null and void; provided, however, that the Director of Revenue of the State of Missouri or any duly authorized representative must inform the City Clerk, in writing, of such revocation of a retailer's license before such City license shall be revoked.

C. The applicant may obtain a City occupation license upon presentment of proof of issuance or reissuance of a Missouri retail sales license in effect at the time of revocation under the provisions of Subsection (B) above, upon the payment of any occupational license fees.

D. Pursuant to Section 144.083.4, RSMo., the possession of a statement from the Missouri Department of Revenue stating no tax is due under Sections 143.191 to 143.265, RSMo., or Sections 144.010 to 144.510, RSMo., shall also be a prerequisite to the issuance or renewal of a City business license required for conducting any business where goods are sold at retail. The statement of no tax due shall be dated no longer than ninety (90) days before the date of submission for application or renewal of the City license.