A. Compliance Requirements: It is a violation of this chapter for any person, either as a principal or an agent, to conduct business as a transient merchant, itinerant vendor, commercial solicitor, or to conduct a group sales event without first:
1. Complying with the requirements of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, to include obtaining a certificate of registration and posting the required bonds or other approved security.
2. Complying with all requirements of the zoning district under the zoning ordinance.
3. Obtaining a license under this chapter.
4. Insurance certificate required. No city license shall be issued for special events that take place wholly on city-owned property unless the application is accompanied by a certificate proving that the applicant has obtained liability insurance in the amount deemed sufficient for the event or activity by the city's liability insurance carrier.
B. Prima Facie Evidence: It shall be prima facie evidence that a person is a transient merchant or itinerant vendor under this chapter if the person does not transact business from a fixed location in a permanent structure on property owned or leased for a period of not less than twelve (12) months by the person conducting said business. (Ord. 2017-3, 1-9-2017; amd. Ord. 2021-1, 3-8-2021)