(A) Application for any permit required by this chapter shall be made in writing on forms furnished by the Clerk-Treasurer. The applicant shall furnish a valid photo identification and Social Security card. No person shall make a known misrepresentation or false statement on an application.
(B) The application shall be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer and shall include:
(1) The applicant’s full name and address, Social Security number, the address of his or her local business establishment and the exact nature of his or her business;
(2) The name or title of the proposed business, professional or occupation;
(3) If the applicant is not the owner of the place in which the business is to be conducted, the name and address of the owner;
(4) If the applicant is a partnership, corporation or other association, the names and addresses of all partners or principal officers;
(5) If the applicant is acting as an agent or employee, the name and address of the principal employer; and
(6) The attachment of a receipt from the Clerk-Treasurer showing the payment of the permit fee.
(C) The application must be made in writing at least two days before such applicant shall be authorized to begin such business.
(D) Such application shall be accompanied by a bond in the penal sum of $500 executed by the applicant with a surety bond, on condition that all conditions, wares, merchandise or articles sold by such applicant will be represented by him or her, and that he or she will refund the purchase price of any merchandise sold. Any person aggrieved by the action on the bond for the recovery of money, or damages, or both. In the event a cash bond is deposited with the Clerk-Treasurer, the same shall be retained for 90 days after the application for any such permit.
(E) Upon the filing of such application and bond, and the approval of said bond by the Clerk- Treasurer, such applicant to begin business not less than two days after the date of filing such application and payment of the permit fee.
(F) Each applicant shall authorize the Town Marshal or the town’s Police Department to conduct a criminal background check on each applicant. Any applicant who has been convicted of a crime involving theft, larceny, rape, child molestation, intimidation, battery or other crimes against persons or property shall be denied a license.
(Ord. 2012-11, passed 10-10-2012) Penalty, see § 111.99