The purpose of this article is to regulate the
standards and manner in which handbills and commercial circulars are
distributed within the City of Millville to ensure the protection
of the public health, safety and welfare. Furthermore, this article
is designed to improve the overall clean appearance of the City, to
reduce litter, and to preserve aesthetics and property values.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
that a different meaning is intended:
COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR
An advertisement, notice, or statement printed or written
for general distribution in connection with a business or commercial
activity.
HANDBILL
An advertisement, notice, or statement printed or written
for general distribution in connection with a noncommercial activity
or event.
PERSON
A natural person, association, corporation, firm, partnership,
trust or other legal entity.
It shall be unlawful for any person to circulate
handbills or commercial circulars within the City unless licensed
to do so pursuant to this article.
A. The license required shall be known as a handbill
license and shall be issued by the City Clerk after payment of the
required fee and compliance with these regulations.
B. The fee for each license shall be $10 per activity
or event. Nonprofit organizations shall be exempt from the payment
of the fee.
C. This article shall not apply to legal notices.
The application for the license shall be made
in writing and filed with the City Clerk. Each application shall contain
the following information:
A. The name and address of the business or organization
conducting the advertisement or event.
B. The name and address of the person in charge of the
distribution of handbills or commercial circulars.
C. A copy of the handbill or commercial circular shall
be filed with the application.
Any person who shall violate any of these regulations shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III.