[Adopted 5-10-1994 by Ord. No. 6-94]
A. 
As a condition for the issuance of any license to operate a business in the Township of Mullica, there shall be no property tax or assessment due or delinquent on the property or any portion of the property wherein the business or activity for which the license or permit is sought or wherein the business or activity is to be conducted.
B. 
If a property owner has failed to pay the taxes or assessments due on a property for at least three consecutive quarters, any license or permit issued for the operation of a business or activity on the property or any portion of the property shall be suspended. Upon payment in full of the delinquent taxes or assessments, the license or permit shall be reinstated.
A. 
This article shall not apply to the issuance, renewal or continuation of dog licenses, contractor licenses or any alcoholic beverage license or permit issued pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 et seq.
B. 
The Township Council may, by resolution, issue a license or permit otherwise prohibited by this article if it specifically finds that the taxes or assessments are delinquent due to severe financial hardship of the taxpayer and that the granting of the license or permit will enable the taxpayer to either make full and immediate payment of taxes and assessments due or enter into a payment plan satisfactory to the Township Council and that no other resources are available to the taxpayer for payment.
C. 
Council may require the production of such documents and evidence, including but not limited to audited financial statements and federal and state tax returns, as the Township Council deems necessary, to verify the financial status of the taxpayer.