It shall be unlawful for anyone to engage in the business of collecting and hauling garbage or trash from any place within the municipality without first having obtained a license. All applications for licenses shall be in writing and shall give the name and address of the person or firm proposing to enter into the business, together with the number and type of vehicles to be used. The application may be given to the municipal finance officer, any member of the governing body or may be presented at any regular meeting in person. The municipality shall act on all license applications and, if any are refused, the reasons therefore shall be stated in writing. All licenses shall be annual and shall expire December 31, of each year. The annual fee for each vehicle engaged in this business shall be set by the municipality annually.
Penalty, see § 10.99