It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business as an itinerant merchant within the city without first obtaining a license to do so. An application for such license shall be filed with the City Clerk providing such information as the name, permanent and local addresses, description of the nature of the business and goods or services to be sold, period of time for which the license is to be granted, and such other relevant information as the Clerk may require. All applicants must provide proof of current, valid driver's license, current criminal history record from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) obtained within the previous 30 days or equivalent from the state in which the applicant resides, driving record summary from the Oklahoma Department of Safety (DPS) or equivalent from the state in which the applicant resides, and proof of general liability insurance. Before issuance of the license, the City Clerk shall forward the application to the Chief of Police for investigation and recommendation. The Chief’s recommendation shall be favorable prior to granting the license.
(`83 Code, § 9-202) (Am. Ord. 2022-14, passed 6-6-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Authority to levy license tax on hawkers, peddlers, see 11 O.S. § 22-106
State licensing of itinerant merchants, see 47 O.S. §§ 421 et seq.