No dealer shall conduct business in the City of Big Rapids unless the dealer has first obtained a certificate of registration from the City.
(A) A dealer who applies for a certificate of registration shall complete an application form as provided by the City Clerk's Office, which at a minimum, shall contain the following information:
(1) Name, home address, phone number, copy of driver's license, date of birth, and right thumb print (print to be affixed to the application by the Public Safety Department or City Clerk's Office). Applications for more than one establishment shall be made on separate application forms.
(2) The name, address, telephone number, and hours of the dealer's business. If the dealer's business is a corporation, an updated copy of the articles of incorporation must be provided, or if the dealer's business is a limited liability company, an updated copy of the articles of organization must be provided, or if the dealer's business is a partnership, a valid certified copy of the assumed name certificate from the county clerk must be provided.
(3) The name, address, date of birth and right thumbprint of each employee or agent of the dealer. Within 24 hours after hiring a new employee, and before that employee makes any transactions, the dealer shall forward to the Department of Public Safety the name, address and thumbprint of the new employee.
(B) The dealer shall also submit a signed statement indicating that he has read and understands the provisions of Public Act No. 95 of 1981 (MCL 445.481 et seq.), as amended, as provided to him by the City Clerk's Office or Department of Public Safety, and further that the dealer has informed his agents or employees, and will immediately inform all new agents or employees, as to the provisions of the Public Act 95 of 1981, as amended.
(C) The dealer shall submit a signed statement that neither he or she nor any of his or her agents or employees has been convicted of a felony under Public Act No. 95 of 1981 (MCL 445.481 et seq.), as amended, or under section 535 of Public Act No. 328 of 1931 (MCL 750.535), as amended, within the five-year period preceding the date of the application, or convicted of a misdemeanor under such laws within a one-year period preceding the date of this application.
(D) The dealer shall submit proof of proper zoning approval permits for the site on which the business will be operated.
(Ord. 636-1-11, passed 2-7-11)