(A) Applicants for registration must complete and return to the Sheriff’s Department, at least three days before such applicant shall be authorized to do business, a registration form furnished by the Sheriff’s Department which shall require the following information:
(1) Name, permanent address, and telephone number and temporary address, if any;
(2) Age, height, weight, and color of hair and eyes;
(3) Name, address, and telephone number of the person, firm, association, or corporation that the direct seller represents or is employed by, or whose merchandise is being sold;
(4) Temporary address and telephone number from which business will be conducted, if any;
(5) Nature of the business to be conducted and a brief description of the goods offered, and any services offered;
(6) Proposed method of delivery of goods, if applicable;
(7) Make, model, and license number of any vehicle to be used by the applicant in the conduct of his or her business;
(8) The last three previous cities, villages, and/or towns where the applicant conducted similar business;
(9) Place where the applicant can be contacted for at least seven days after leaving the county; and
(10) Statement as to whether the applicant has been convicted of any crime or ordinance violation related to the applicant’s transient merchant business within the last five years, the nature of the offense, and the place of conviction.
(B) Such application shall be accompanied by a bond in the sum of $250 executed by a surety company, or by two responsible freeholders residing within the county, or a cash bond of equal amount, said bond conditioned that all goods, wares, merchandise, or articles sold by such applicant will be as represented by him or her, and he or she will refund the purchase price of any goods, wares, merchandise, or articles sold by him or her which are not as represented.
(C) Any person aggrieved by the action of a licensed direct seller hereunder shall have a right of action on the bond, or other surety for the recovery of money or damages, or both. In the event a cash bond is deposited, the same shall be retained by the County Sheriff’s Office for 60 days after the expiration of any license issued upon said bond or surety.
(Ord. 2011-20, passed 8-23-2011)