No person shall peddle or offer any goods, wares or merchandise for
sale or solicit orders therefor or for services in any public place in the
village without a license therefor granted by the licensing officer. However,
no such license shall be required of a wounded war veteran licensed under
the provisions of §§ 32 and 35 of the General Business Law.
Applications for licenses by peddlers shall be made to the licensing
officer, shall be sworn to and in writing and shall contain the following
information:
A. Name and physical description of applicant;
C. A brief description of the nature of the business to
be conducted and the goods to be sold;
D. If applicant is employed, the name and address of the
employer, together with credentials establishing exact relationship;
E. The length of time for which the right to do business
is desired;
F. If a vehicle is to be used, a description of the same,
together with vehicle license number or other means of identification;
G. A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been
convicted of any crime or misdemeanor, or violation of any provision of this
chapter, and if so, the nature of the offense, and the punishment or penalty
assessed therefor; and
H. Such other information as the Village Administrator may
reasonably require.
The Village Clerk shall keep a record of all licenses issued pursuant to §
216-4 hereof and of the amount of fees paid therefor.
No license required by §
216-4 shall be issued to a person under 18 years of age or to any person the licensing of whom would, in the judgment of the licensing officer, adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of the village.
[Amended 3-13-1989 by L.L.
No. 4-1989]
Fees for the licenses required by §
216-4 shall be as established by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
Licenses issued pursuant to §
216-4 hereof shall expire on the next succeeding 31st day of May following the date of issuance unless suspended or revoked prior to such date, but any such license may specifically state an earlier expiration date.
Every licensee, while exercising a license issued pursuant to §
216-4 hereof, shall carry such license and shall exhibit the same upon demand.
A license issued pursuant to §
216-4 hereof may be suspended or revoked by the licensing officer if the holder thereof has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter or other village laws if reasonably related hereto. The holder of such license shall be notified in writing of such suspension or revocation, the grounds therefor and shall immediately surrender his or her license without rebate of the fee paid therefor.
Upon refusal to grant a license pursuant to §
216-4 or upon suspension or revocation thereof pursuant to §
216-11, an appeal may be taken to the Board of Trustees by filing a written notice of appeal with the Village Clerk. The Board of Trustees shall hear such appeal at its next regular meeting. The licensee shall be entitled to representation by counsel and shall be given the opportunity to present witnesses and rebut any proof submitted. The decision of the Board of Trustees on appeal shall be final.