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CITY OF FLINT, MICHIGAN CODE OF ORDINANCES
PART I. CHARTER
PART II. THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS*
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION*
CHAPTER 3: ADVERTISING AND SIGNS
CHAPTER 4: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
CHAPTER 5: AIRPORT
CHAPTER 6: ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR SALES
CHAPTER 7: AMBULANCES
CHAPTER 8: AMUSEMENTS
CHAPTER 9: ANIMALS AND FOWL*
CHAPTER 10: AUCTIONS
CHAPTER 11: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 12: BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS GENERALLY*
ARTICLE I. AUTOMATIC MUSIC MACHINES
ARTICLE II. BUILDING CONTRACTORS
ARTICLE III. BUMP SHOP
ARTICLE IV. CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES AND MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICES
ARTICLE V. COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING FACILITIES
ARTICLE VI. CUTTING, REMOVING OR TRIMMING TREES
ARTICLE VII. INITIAL MERCHANTS
ARTICLE VIII. JUNK DEALERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, PAWNBROKERS AND THE LIKE
ARTICLE IX. LEASING MOTORCYCLES AND THE LIKE
ARTICLE X. NONFIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
ARTICLE XI. SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTMAS TREES
ARTICLE XII. SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF COAL AND COKE
ARTICLE XIII. USE OF BUILDINGS, STANDS AND THE LIKE FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES
ARTICLE XIV. WRECKERS AND WRECKER AND TOWING SERVICE
ARTICLE XV. EDUCATIONAL MUSEUM/THEME PARK
ARTICLE XVI. CAR WASHES
ARTICLE XVII. CLUBS
ARTICLE XVIII. FILLING STATIONS
ARTICLE XIX. HOTELS AND ROOMING HOUSES
ARTICLE XX. OPEN PARKING STATIONS
ARTICLE XXI. SOLICITOR’S, CANVASSER’S AND PEDDLER’S LICENSE
ARTICLE XXII. CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS AND THE LIKE
ARTICLE XXIII. SALE OF ICE CREAM FROM VEHICLES AND THE LIKE
ARTICLE XXIV. SIDEWALK PHOTOGRAPHERS
ARTICLE XXV. FREIGHT CARRIERS
ARTICLE XXVI. TAXICABS, AND OTHER FOR-HIRE VEHICLES
ARTICLE XXVII. OUTDOOR PAY TELEPHONES
ARTICLE XXVIII. GARAGE/YARD SALES
ARTICLE XXIX. FIREWORKS
CHAPTER 13: CEMETERIES
CHAPTER 14: CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER
CHAPTER 15: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 16: ELECTRICAL CODE
CHAPTER 17: FENCES
CHAPTER 18: TAXATION; FUNDS; PURCHASING*
CHAPTER 19: FIRE PROTECTION*
CHAPTER 20: RESERVED
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: HEATING
CHAPTER 23: RESERVED
CHAPTER 24: HOUSING
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: LICENSING FEES AND OTHER CHARGES
CHAPTER 27: RESERVED
CHAPTER 28: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 29: MUNICIPAL RETAIL AND WHOLESALE GROWERS’ MARKET
CHAPTER 30: NUISANCES*
CHAPTER 31: GENERAL OFFENSES*
CHAPTER 32: RESERVED
CHAPTER 33: PARKS
CHAPTER 34: RESERVED
CHAPTER 35: PERSONNEL*
CHAPTER 36: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 37: POLES AND WIRES
CHAPTER 38: RAILROADS
CHAPTER 39: REFUSE, GARBAGE AND WEEDS
CHAPTER 40: RESERVED
CHAPTER 41: SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 42: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 43: RESERVED
CHAPTER 44: RESERVED
CHAPTER 45: TREES AND SHRUBS
CHAPTER 46: UTILITIES*
CHAPTER 47: WARDS AND PRECINCTS
CHAPTER 48: WATERCRAFT
CHAPTER 49: WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER 50: ZONING*
APPENDIX: COMPILED ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES*
APPENDIX A
PART III: PARALLEL REFERENCES AND INDEX
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§ 12-175 ISSUANCE.
   Upon receipt of such application,, together with the appropriate fee, the City Clerk shall make such investigation as he deems necessary for the protection of the public good. If as a result of the investigation, the applicant’s character and business reputation are found to be unsatisfactory, the application shall be denied. If as a result of the investigation, the character and business reputation appear to be satisfactory, the City Clerk shall issue a license.
   No license shall be issued to a person under eighteen (18) years of age except that this limitation shall not apply to “street trades” as the term is defined in Act 90 of 1978 of the Statutes of the State of Michigan, as amended.
   No applicant to whom a license has been refused or who has had a license revoked shall make further application until a period of at least six months shall have elapsed since the last previous rejection or revocation, unless he can show, to the satisfaction of the City Clerk, that the reason for such rejection or revocation no longer exists.
(Ord. 1428, passed 3-17-1958; Ord. 1499, passed 7-29-1959)
Statutory reference:
   Youth Employment Standards Act, see MCLA 409.101 et seq.
§ 12-176 ACCEPTANCE BY LICENSEE; CONDITIONS APPLYING TO LICENSE AND LICENSEE.
   (a)   Each licensee, upon receipt of such license, and in the presence of the City Clerk, shall affix his signature thereon, accepting the license and all the conditions of its use as stated in this article or other provisions of this Code or other ordinances now in force or which may be enacted by the City Council, respecting the use of such license, and agreeing to the suspension and revocation of such license should any of the conditions be violated.
   (b)   The following conditions and regulations shall apply to the exercise of privileges granted by licenses issued under the provisions of this article, in addition to those set forth in other parts of this article, or this Code or other ordinances of the City:
      (1)   No licenses shall use any weighing or measuring device in the conduct of his business, or have in his possession any weighing or measuring device, unless such device shall have been examined and approved by the Sealer of Weights and Measures and in conformance with all State law requirements.
      (2)   All packages, articles and goods offered for sale must comply with State labeling requirements (MCLA §§ 289.8101 through 289.8111).
      (3)   No licensee shall sell or offer for sale any food without first having on file with the City Clerk’s office a food establishment license from the Michigan Department of Agriculture or food service establishment license from the Genesee County Health Department, whichever is necessary and/or required.
      (4)   Every vehicle used for peddling or vending shall have a tag attached to each side thereof, bearing the same number as the license issued to the owner, such tag to be furnished by the City Clerk, and to be marked “Peddler’s License.” Every owner licensed to sell or vend from a vehicle or vehicles, shall be entitled to one helper to each vehicle.
      (5)   The City Clerk may require that the goods, wares and merchandise of an applicant for a license hereunder be inspected by the Chief of the Fire Department or any inspector of the Fire Department designated by the Chief of the Fire Department to act for him, before issuing a license under the terms of this article. The City Clerk shall refuse a license to any applicant where the goods, wares or merchandise are found to be a fire hazard by the inspecting official.
      (6)   Persons peddling or vending goods under this article from a vehicle shall comply with the provisions of the traffic and parking regulations of the City relative to vehicles; a vehicle inspection must be performed by the City of Flint Police Traffic Division. A copy of the inspection must be on file with the City Clerk’s office.
      (7)   All vendors licensed in accordance with this article and operating from motorized vehicles shall operate or be permitted on the streets, sidewalks, and other public places of the City between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., or dusk, whichever comes first.
      (8)   All vehicles licensed in accordance with this provision must turn off their music or sound system while transacting business and must, at all times, comply with the applicable provisions of §§ 31-70 et seq. Noise Control.
      (9)   A fine of $500.00 and/or 90 days in jail may be imposed upon the licensee if compliance is forfeited by the licensee.
(Ord. 1428, passed 3-17-1958; Ord. 3161, passed 3-25-1992; Ord. 3476, passed 5-29-2001)
§ 12-177 TERM.
   All licenses issued hereunder shall expire at midnight on April 30 of each year, unless granted for a shorter period ending before that date or sooner revoked by the City Administrator under the provisions of this ordinance.
(Ord. 1428, passed 3-17-1958)
§ 12-178 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION.
   The City Administrator shall have power to suspend any license issued under the provisions of this ordinance whenever in his judgment it is for the best interests of the community to do so, having in mind the welfare, safety and health of the City.
   The City Administrator may revoke any license for the same causes as above specified, after giving the licensee reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard.
   Violation of the express conditions and regulations under which said license was granted shall be sufficient cause for the suspension and revocation of said license.
   In case the license is revoked for violation of the express conditions and regulations under which it was granted, the amount of the fee paid therefor shall be forfeited to the City and no licensee shall have the right to a refund of any part of said fee.
(Ord. 1428, passed 3-17-1958)
§ 12-179 TAGS TO BE ATTACHED TO VEHICLES.
   The City Clerk shall issue to all persons making application under this section and obtaining a license hereunder and who sell their goods from a vehicle, a tag to be attached to their vehicle which shall be marked “Producer’s License” and shall bear the same number as the license issued to the owner, except veterans who shall be issued a tag marked “Veterans License.”
(Ord. 1428, passed 3-17-1958; Ord. 1792, passed 8-17-1964)
ARTICLE XXII. CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS AND THE LIKE
§ 12-180 PERMIT; COMPLIANCE.
   No person shall obtain contributions or solicit contributions or sell or offer for sale any cookies, candy, poppies, tags, buttons, forget-me-nots, flags, ribbons or any other such tokens, whether real or artificial, for any charitable, patriotic or other purpose on the streets or in public places or by a door-to-door campaign, in the City without complying with the provisions of this article and without obtaining a permit authorized by the City Clerk for conducting the solicitation or sale at the particular time and place involved, and without paying a fee, which shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council, kept on file by the City Clerk, and contained in Appendix A of the City Code.
(Ord. 598, passed 10-8-1945; Ord. 2710, passed 6-11-1979; Ord. 2853, passed 9-27-1982; Ord. 3430, passed 2-22-1999)
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