CHAPTER 12:  BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS GENERALLY *
Section
Article I. Automatic Music Machines
   12-1   Compliance
   12-2   License required
   12-3   Same — application
   12-4   Same — term
   12-5   Same — fee
   12-6   Same — investigation; issuance
   12-7   Use of devices carrying music to public streets prohibited
   12-8   Sounds audible in public streets prohibited during certain hours
Article II. Building Contractors
   12-9   “Building contractor” defined
   12-10   Exemptions
   12-11   License required
   12-12   Same — application; investigation of applicant
   12-13   Same — fees
   12-14   Same — term; renewal
   12-15   Same — revocation
   12-16   Insurance
   12-16.1   Bond required for licensed contractors; form
   12-17   Use of another’s license, giving false information and the like prohibited
Article III. Bump Shop
   12-18   “Bump shop” defined
   12-19   License required
   12-20   Same — application
   12-21   Same — fee; term
   12-22   Same — investigation of applicant; issuance
   12-23   Same — suspension and revocation
   12-23.5   Penalty — designation as municipal civil infraction
Article IV. Cigarette Vending Machines and Mechanical Amusement Devices
   12-24   Definitions
   12-25   License for operator and machines — required; identification of machines
   12-26   Exemption from requirement for operator’s license
   12-27   Same — applications; notification of transfer of license
   12-28   Same — fee
   12-29   Same — investigation of applicant
   12-30   Same — affidavit of applicant; insurance; term
   12-31   Same — duties of City Clerk
   12-32   Same — revocation
   12-33   Identification numbers of machines and devices; affixing of license
   12-34   Playing of mechanical amusement device by persons under 16 prohibited; exception; posting of signs
   12-35   Penalties
   12-36   Use of mechanical amusement device which contains payoff device prohibited
   12-37   Destruction of machines used in violation
Article V. Coin-Operated Laundry and Dry Cleaning Facilities
   12-38   “Public coin-operated laundry or dry cleaning operation” defined
   12-39   License — required
   12-40   Same — application
   12-41   Same — fee; term; inspection and approval; maintenance
   12-42   Loitering prohibited; presence of juveniles
Article VI. Cutting, Removing or Trimming Trees
   12-43   License — required; application; issuance; display
   12-44   Same — fees; term
   12-45   Insurance
Article VII. Initial Merchants
   12-46   “Initial merchant” defined
   12-46.1   Transacting business on nonresidential private property
   12-47   When person deemed engaged initially in sales
   12-48   License required
   12-48.1   Penalty — designation as municipal civil infraction
   12-49   Same — application
   12-49.1   Definitions
   12-49.2   Licensing — additional requirements
   12-49.3   Extended hours permit
   12-50   License required — referral for investigation; issuance
   12-51   Same — fees
   12-52   Licenses for branch stores
   12-53   Provisions not to affect requirements as to bonds
Article VIII. Junk Dealers, Secondhand Dealers, Pawnbrokers and the Like
Division 1. Generally
   12-53.1   Compliance; State law adopted
Division 2. Junk Dealers, Secondhand Dealers and the Like
   12-54   Definitions
   12-54.1   Sale of goods — license required
   12-54.2   Same — on parking lots and the like
   12-55   Secondhand or junk dealers
   12-56   License required; application; investigation of applicant; issuance; renewal
   12-57   Same — fees; exemptions
   12-58   Same — certain persons prohibited from being licensees; revocation
   12-59   Inspection of vehicles and premises
   12-60   Vehicle license tags
   12-61   Consent of owners of neighboring property; location
   12-62   Name, address, thumbprint and other information required from pawnors and the like; provisions for transactions of aluminum siding
   12-62.1   Operation of pawnbrokers on Sunday prohibited
   12-62.2   Period of retention
   12-62.3   Right of entry of police, Building Inspector or Fire Marshal
   12-62.4   Sale or possession of items with serial numbers altered, removed and the like
   12-62.5   Police order to hold property
   12-63   Purchase — sale prohibited during certain hours
   12-64   Posting of business sign; records required to be kept
   12-65   Articles purchased by dealer to be retained unaltered for specific periods; exceptions; reports to police
   12-66   Purchases from certain persons prohibited
   12-67   Reserved
   12-67.1   Operation and condition of premises
   12-67.2   Conditions of premises generally
   12-67.3   Storage of scrap tires
   12-67.3.1   Definitions
   12-67.3.2   Unauthorized storage of scrap tires in outdoor collection sites prohibited
   12-67.3.3   Same — exception
   12-67.3.4   Same — permit requirement
   12-67.3.5   Same — insurance requirement
   12-67.3.6   Same — bond requirement
   12-67.3.7   Same — stacking requirement
   12-67.3.8   Same — distance from combustibles
   12-67.3.9   Same — distance from buildings and property lines
   12-67.3.10   Same — distance from fires or fire producing instruments
   12-67.3.11   Same — distance from motorized equipment, spark arresting devices requirement
   12-67.3.12   Same — smoking prohibited; notice requirement
   12-67.3.13   Same — fence requirement
   12-67.3.14   Same — penalty for violation
   12-68   Sale of bedding, clothing and the like
   12-69   Objection of neighboring residential property owners
   12-69.1   Violation and penalty
Article IX. Leasing Motorcycles and the Like
   12-70   Definitions
   12-71   License required
   12-72   Same — application
   12-73   Same — fee; term
   12-74   Same — issuance
   12-75   Same — suspension and revocation
   12-76   Lessee and operator to be licensed by State; records
   12-77   General restrictions on leasing
Article X. Nonfire Alarm Systems
   12-78   Definitions
   12-79   Permit required; permission required to connect systems to Police Department
   12-80   Installation of systems generally
   12-81   False alarms; defective system
Article XI. Sale and Distribution of Christmas Trees
   12-82   Compliance
   12-83   On tax exempt property
   12-84   License — application; exemption; fee
   12-85   Same — issuance
   12-86   Bond
   12-87   Maintenance of premises
   12-88   Erection of buildings, signs and the like
   12-89   Installation of electrical devices and apparatus
   12-90   Inspection of premises; effect of failure to comply
   12-90.5   Penalty — designation as municipal civil infraction
Article XII. Sale and Distribution of Coal and Coke
   12-91   License required
   12-92   Same — application; investigation of applicant; fee; issuance; term; renewal
   12-93   Same — revocation
   12-94   Certificates
   12-95   Marking of delivery vehicles with license number
   12-96   Mixing and substitution of fuels prohibited; exception
   12-97   Mislabeling
Article XIII. Use of Buildings, Stands and the Like for Certain Businesses
   12-98   Applicability
   12-99   Permit required
   12-100   Minimum sizes; compliance with other regulations; sewer and water connections
Article XIV. Wreckers and Wrecker and Towing Service
   12-101   Wrecker and towing service
   12-102   Definitions
   12-103   License required; term, fee, display, transfer
   12-104   License applications; granting of license
   12-105   License revocation, suspension or denial
   12-106   Safety standards
   12-107   Insurance
   12-108   Inspections
   12-109   Illegal towing
   12-110   Storage area
   12-111   Special permits
   12-112   Wrecker driver to clean streets when removing wrecked vehicles
   12-113   Penalty
Article XV. Educational Museum/Theme Park
   12-114   Definitions
   12-115   License required
   12-116   Same — term
   12-117   Same — application
   12-118   Annual report
   12-119   Original license fee
   12-120   Annual license fee
   12-121   License fee credits
   12-122   Cash flow agreement
   12-123   Insurance
   12-124   Revocation of license
Article XVI. Car Washes
   12-125   License required
   12-126   License application — form
   12-127   Same — investigation
   12-128   Issuance of license; fees; license period
   12-129   Definition
   12-130   Requirements of owner
   12-131   Hours of operation
Article XVII. Clubs
   12-132   License required
   12-133   License application; form
   12-134   Same — investigation
   12-135   Issuance of license; fees; license period
   12-136   Definitions
   12-137   Requirements of owner
   12-138   Hours of operation
Article XVIII. Filling Stations
Division 1. Generally
   12-139   Permit to operate required
   12-140   Same — application; revocation; nontransferable
   12-141   Same — submission and approval of plans and specifications
   12-142   Same — operating without declared public nuisance; abatement
   12-143   Sales of motor fuels — license required
   12-144   Same — fees; term; renewal; revocation; nontransferable
   12-145   Compliance with Fire Code; tank installations
   12-146   Compliance with zoning, building, and other regulations; correction of unsafe or unsanitary conditions; authority of Fire Chief to close
Division 2. Safety Regulations
   12-147   Accumulations of junk prohibited
   12-148   Installation of open flame appliances
Article XIX: Hotels and Rooming Houses
   12-149   Definitions
   12-150   License required
   12-151   Same — application; fee; term
   12-152   Person to be on duty at place of registration at all times; exceptions; notification of Fire Department in case of fire
   12-153   Posting of notice advising as to provisions of chapter
Article XX. Open Parking Stations
   12-154   “Open parking station” defined
   12-155   License required
   12-156   Same — application
   12-157   Same — fees
   12-158   Same — issuance; term; records
   12-159   Same — revocation
   12-160   Signs required
   12-161   Day and night rates
   12-162   Claim checks
   12-163   Charging rates in excess of those stated in license application
   12-164   Notification of claims for loss, theft and the like; owner’s obligations
   12-165   Liability
   12-166   Refusing to accept cars prohibited
   12-167   Sidewalks, curbs and driveways
   12-168   Stations to be dust free
   12-169   Subletting to vendors
   12-170   Unauthorized use of parked vehicles
Article XXI. Solicitor’s, Canvasser’s and Peddler’s License
   12-171   Definitions
   12-172   License requirements
   12-173   Application
   12-174   Fees; exemptions
   12-175   Issuance
   12-176   Acceptance by licensee; conditions applying to license and licensee
   12-177   Term
   12-178   Suspension and revocation
   12-179   Tags to be attached to vehicles
Article XXII. Charitable Solicitations and the Like
   12-180   Permit; compliance
   12-181   Same — application
   12-182   Same — issuance; term
   12-182.1   Same — religious organizations exempted from fee
   12-183   Same — suspension and revocation
   12-184   Reserved
   12-185   Identification cards
   12-185.1   Prohibited acts
Article XXIII. Sale of Ice Cream from Vehicles and the Like
   12-186   License; definitions
   12-187   Same — prerequisite for issuance
   12-188   Same — limitation on number of licenses
   12-189   Same — term
   12-190   Same — suspension and revocation
   12-191   Operation of vehicle by person under 14 prohibited
   12-192   Vehicles not to be operated more than one hour after sundown; exception
   12-193   Operation in public park deemed public nuisance
   12-194   Insurance
Article XXIV. Sidewalk Photographers
   12-195   Purpose
   12-196   Prohibited in certain areas
   12-197   Exemptions from provisions
Article XXV. Freight Carriers
   12-198   License required
   12-199   Same — application; fee; issuance; display of license number on vehicle
   12-200   Same — term
   12-201   Charging unreasonable rates
   12-202   Certain acts prohibited
Article XXVI. Taxicabs, and Other For-Hire Vehicles
Division 1. In General
   12-203   Definitions
Division 2. Taxicabs
   12-204   Taxicab color code requirement
   12-205   Taxicab markings required
   12-206   Display of license
   12-207   Reserved
   12-208   Partition required in taxicabs
   12-209   Taximeter
   12-210   License required for hiring on fixed fee or contribution basis
   12-211   License to operate — required
   12-212   Same — determination of public convenience and necessity
   12-213   Same — hearing
   12-214   Same — application
   12-215   Same — fee; license plates
   12-216   Same — issuance
   12-217   Same — grounds for refusal
   12-218   Insurance
   12-219   Taxicab rates
   12-220   Motor vehicle for hire
   12-221   Public driver’s license generally
   12-222   Renewal of public driver’s license
   12-223   Public driver’s badge
   12-224   Expiration date of licenses
   12-225   Suspension and revocation of license
   12-226   Inspection of taxicabs
   12-227   Daily operations required; abandonment of service
   12-228   Taxi stands
   12-229   Loading zones
   12-230   Conduct of owners or operators generally
   12-231   Penalty for violation of § 12-28
   12-232   Payment in advance; refusal of passenger
   12-233   Loitering in or near vehicle
   12-234   Nonpayment of fare a misdemeanor
   12-235   Public liability insurance requirements for buses
   12-236   Consent of first passenger required to carry additional passengers
Division 3.  Horse Drawn Carriages
   12-237   Card frame for license and inspection card
   12-238   Designated routes
   12-239   Number parked at one stop
   12-240   Time of operation
   12-241   Hours of use for each horse
   12-242   Care of horses
   12-243   Marking of horse
   12-244   Inspections
   12-245   Repairs and alterations
   12-246   Duties of drivers
   12-247   Prohibition for drivers
   12-248   Suspension of operations by Chief of Police
   12-249   Rules and regulations generally
   12-250   Expiration of licenses
   12-251   Required
   12-252   Ownership prerequisite to issuance
   12-253   Inspection prerequisite to issuance
   12-254   Insurance prerequisite to issuance
   12-255   Limitation on number issued
   12-256   License plate
   12-257   Driver’s license
Article XXVII. Outdoor Pay Telephones
   12-258   Outdoor pay telephones prohibited
   12-259   Violation of § 12-258; penalty for violation
   12-260   Registration
   12-261   Revocation procedure
   12-262   Placement of pay telephones in public right-of-way
Article XXVIII.  Garage/Yard Sales
   12-263   Definitions
   12-264   Permits and fees
   12-265   Licensing
   12-266   Information to be filed
   12-267   Signs
   12-268   Persons and sale excepted
   12-269   Penalty
   12-270   Enforcement
   12-271   Severability
Article XXIX.  Fireworks
   12-272   Fireworks; license for retail sales
Cross-reference:
   Applicability of State law as to transient merchants, see § 10-8
   Hawking or peddling goods in park, see § 33-10
   License fee for vehicles for hire, see § 26-1
   Motor vehicles and traffic generally, see Ch. 28
   On-street parking, see §§ 28-7828-119
   Taxicab and bus zones, see §§ 28-8028-82
   Vehicles for hire at airport, see § 5-11