3-14-3: FLEA MARKET PERMIT:

In addition to any other fee required under title 10, chapter 13 of this code, the applicant shall pay a flea market permit fee equal to ten dollars ($10.00) for each vending booth or stall available for use by flea market vendors at any time. This permit must be renewed annually. It shall be unlawful to operate a flea market without a conditional use permit or a flea market permit issued by the city of Alamo, Texas. (Ord. 11-04-09, 4-21-2009)

3-14-4: CODE INSPECTION FEE:

Prior to commencing business operations, a flea market operator shall pay a code inspection fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to the city to cover the cost of a comprehensive code inspection addressing such issues as fire, plumbing, and electrical. After initial startup, this code inspection shall be conducted annually. The code inspection fee for subsequent annual inspections shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). (Ord. 11-04-09, 4-21-2009)

3-14-5: COPY OF REGULATIONS:

Every flea market operator shall furnish a copy of the regulations contained in this chapter to every person who is allowed to display merchandise for sale within such flea market. If the operator fails to comply with this provision, his/her license may be suspended. (Ord. 15-07-06, 7-18-2006)

3-14-6: MERCHANDISE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION:

All merchandise on the premises of any flea market shall be subject to inspection at all times by police officers and/or any code enforcement officer and/or health official of the city. (Ord. 15-07-06, 7-18-2006)

3-14-7: PROHIBITED MERCHANDISE:

No merchandise shall be displayed for sale at any flea market if the manufacturer's seal, identification number or brand has been removed or obliterated. (Ord. 15-07-06, 7-18-2006)

3-14-8: HOURS OF BUSINESS REGULATED:

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the operation of a flea market between the hours of five o'clock (5:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. (Ord. 15-07-06, 7-18-2006)

3-14-9: VIOLATORS BARRED FROM DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE:

In addition to other penalties provided herein, any person violating any provisions of this chapter shall be barred from displaying any merchandise at any flea market in the city. (Ord. 15-07-06, 7-18-2006)

3-14-10: STATE SALES TAX PERMIT AND COLLECTION REQUIRED:

To the extent required by state law, each flea market operator and flea market vendor:

   A.   Must possess a state sales tax permit; and

   B.   Must be responsible for collecting the appropriate sales taxes and reporting those taxes to the appropriate authorities. (Ord. 11-04-09, 4-21-2009)

3-14-11: HEALTH CARDS FOR FOOD HANDLERS/VENDORS:

Any person who cooks, serves, or sells food at a flea market shall be required to possess valid licenses and registrations issued by the proper authorities for such purposes. (Ord. 11-04-09, 4-21-2009)

3-14-12: FLEA MARKETS TO BE LOCATED IN A COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT:

All flea markets in the city shall be located in a commercial zoning district. (Ord. 15-07-06, 7-18-2006)