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(A) The application shall be accompanied by a bond in the penal sum of $500, executed by a surety company or two responsible freeholders residing within the town (or in lieu therefor a cash bond of equal amount) conditioned that all goods, wares, merchandise, or articles sold by the applicant will be as represented by him and that he will refund the purchase price of any goods, wares, merchandise, or articles sold by him which are not as represented.
(B) Any person aggrieved by the action of any solicitor or itinerant merchant shall have a right of action on the bond for the recovery of money, damages, or both. In the event a cash bond is deposited, it shall be retained by the town for 90 days after the expiration of the license.
Any person desiring to engage in the business of solicitor or itinerant merchant who sells fruit, vegetables, bread, pastries, or other foodstuffs which have not been canned, shall, before receiving his license or certificate, present to the Clerk-Treasurer the certificate of a doctor of medicine, certifying that the persons handling the same are free from all venereal and transmittable diseases, and show that such an examination has been made within 30 days from the date of receiving the license. A new certificate shall be placed on file with the Clerk-Treasurer within 30 days from the date of the first certificate, so long as that person continues to do business under that license. No person shall transact any business of selling foodstuffs in the town under an itinerant merchant's license unless he has a physical examination certificate which is dated not more than 30 days before.
Penalty, see § 112.99
All orders taken by solicitors within the town shall be in writing in duplicate, stating the terms thereof and the amount paid in advance. One copy of the order shall be given to the purchaser.
Penalty, see § 112.99
(A) Any person exempted by the laws of this state from the payment of such license fees shall, before beginning business, present to the Clerk-Treasurer his credentials, showing that he is entitled to an exemption and shall execute and file a bond as above provided. Upon the approval of the bond, he shall then receive a certificate from the Clerk-Treasurer authorizing him to engage in the business of itinerant merchant or solicitor within the town for any period not longer than one month. If at the end of a month the person desires to continue in business, another certificate must be procured from the Clerk-Treasurer.
(B) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to sales to dealers by commercial travelers; sales by producers of farm or dairy products; or to bona-fide auction sales.
(A) Any person guilty of violating § 112.02 shall receive a citation penalty of $250. If the citation is paid within 72 hours the cost is reduced to $200.
(B) Any person violating any other provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalty provided in § 10.99.
(Ord. 13-2010, passed 10-27-10)