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3-6-1: - DEFINITIONS:#
As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
FLEA MARKET: Shall be considered a swap meet.
SWAP MEET LICENSEE: Any person, firm or corporation that rents, lends or leases premises to temporary sellers for use as a marketplace to barter and exchange goods.
(1985 Code § 11-5-1; amd. 2001 Code)
3-6-2: - LICENSE REQUIRED; EXEMPTIONS:#
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or charity to hold a swap meet or flea market without having first obtained a license therefor, as is herein provided, but the license for a charity may be waived by the mayor upon application. Garage sales by individual homeowners on their premises are exempt from this requirement.
(1985 Code § 11-5-2)
3-6-3: - APPLICATION, INVESTIGATION:#
An application for a swap meet license shall be made to the city recorder and shall state thereon the name of the applicant, the place of business and the number of employees intended to be engaged. The police chief or any other office designated by the police chief shall investigate each applicant for such license and shall report back on whether or not such applicant is a person who has been convicted of a felony or theft related offense. If no such convictions appear on the person's record, the city may issue a license to conduct a swap meet, providing the licensee agrees to comply with the other provisions of this chapter. If any such conviction does appear, no license shall be issued without the consent of the city council.
(Ord. 815, 9-25-2012)
3-6-4: - RULES, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:#
A.
Restricted Items: No sales of firearms, pyrotechnics, ammunition, explosives, alcoholic beverages, food (except fresh produce), drinks, pornography or medicines, shall be made by daily sellers on the swap meet licensee's premises.
B.
Report Required: It shall be the duty of every swap meet licensee to report to the police department any article he or she has reason to believe was stolen or lost, and found by the person attempting to sell it.
(1985 Code § 11-5-4; Ord. 815, 9-25-2012)
3-6-5: - REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION:#
In addition to the other penalties provided by law, any swap meet licensee violating the provisions of this chapter may have his or her license revoked or suspended. Cross reference— See also section 3-1-12 of this title for procedure.
(1985 Code § 11-5-6)
3-6-6: - PENALTY:#
In addition to the other penalties provided by law, any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and upon conviction, such person shall be punished as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code.
(1985 Code § 11-5-7)