CHAPTER 110: GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section
   110.01   Licenses required to engage in certain businesses; exceptions
   110.02   Application for license
   110.03   Issuance of license
   110.04   Date and duration of license
   110.05   License not transferable
   110.06   License certificate to be displayed
   110.07   Revocation or suspension
   110.08   Appeal and review
   110.99   General penalty for Title XI
Cross-reference:
   Peddlers and solicitors, see Ch. 111
Statutory reference:
   Revocation of licenses for conviction of certain fraud and theft offenses, see R.C. § 2961.03
§ 110.01 LICENSES REQUIRED TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN BUSINESSES; EXCEPTIONS.
   (A)   No person shall engage in any of the trades, businesses, or professions for which licenses are required by Title XI or by any other ordinance of the municipality or provision of this code without first applying for and obtaining a license from the Clerk-Treasurer or other duly authorized issuing authority.
   (B)   The municipality shall not require a license for:
      (1)   The owner of any product of his or her own raising, or the manufacturer of any article manufactured by him or her, to vend or sell, by himself, herself or his or her agent, any such article or product, including but not limited to agricultural articles or products offered or exposed for sale by the producer;
      (2)   Any person who by state or federal law or constitutional provision has been exempted from obtaining such license;
      (3)   Any person selling by sample only;
      (4)   Advertising;
      (5)   Any sale under order of court or at a bona fide auction;
      (6)   Any sale at wholesale to a retail dealer.
Statutory reference:
   Municipal licensing power, exceptions, see R.C. §§ 715.27, 715.48, and 715.60 through 715.68
§ 110.02 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE.
   (A)   All original applications for licenses, unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be made to the Clerk-Treasurer or other authorized official in writing upon forms to be furnished by him or her and shall contain:
      (1)   The applicant's full name, address, and telephone number, and the full name of each officer, partner or business associate, if applicable;
      (2)   His or her present occupation and principal place of business;
      (3)   His or her place of residence for the preceding 5 years;
      (4)   The nature and location of the intended business or enterprise;
      (5)   The period of time for which the license is desired;
      (6)   A description of the merchandise, goods or services to be sold;
      (7)   If a motor vehicle is to be used, a full description of such motor vehicle, including the make, model, year, color, license number, and vehicle registration (VIN) number of such vehicle.
      (8)   Such other information concerning the applicant and his or her business as may be reasonable and proper, having regard to the nature of the license desired.
   (B)   Any change in the information required by division (A) of this section must be reported to the Clerk-Treasurer or other authorized official within 14 days of such change.
   (C)   Renewal of an annual license may be granted to a licensee in good standing on the basis of the original application, unless otherwise provided. However, if a request for renewal is not submitted to the Clerk-Treasurer or other authorized official within 21 days after the date of expiration for the preceding license, the applicant must fill out an original application.
   (D)   With each original or renewal application, the applicant shall deposit the fee required for the license requested.
   (E)   It shall be unlawful to knowingly make any false statement or representation in the license application.
§ 110.03 ISSUANCE OF LICENSE.
   Upon receipt of such application for a license, accompanied by the proper fee, if approval by another officer or department is not required, the Clerk-Treasurer, with the written approval of the Mayor or other chief administrative officer, shall deposit the fee in the general fund of the municipality and issue to the applicant a proper license certificate signed by the Clerk-Treasurer and Mayor or other chief administrative officer. If for any reason the license is not issued, this fee less $5 to cover administrative expenses of considering such application shall be returned to the applicant.
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