(A) Every person, firm, or corporation wishing to engage in the dealing of secondhand goods shall first apply for a license at the office of the City Clerk. The license application shall state the name and place of residence of the person, firm, or the business address of the corporation having an ownership interest in the business to be transacted, the place where the business is to be transacted, and the date the license is requested: the names, addresses and phone numbers of all individuals having an ownership interest in said business, including all persons having an ownership interest in any firm or corporation operating said business.
(B) The fee for the issuance of a license to engage in business as a secondhand dealer shall be in the amount as set by resolution of the Council, which fee shall be tendered prior to the issuance of the license.
(C) (1) A license issued under this section shall be valid and effective until January 1 of the year following the year of issuance and may be renewed annually upon payment of the required fee, as determined by resolution of the Council.
(2) The license may be suspended or revoked for any reason whatsoever due to violations of any provisions of this code of ordinances, the Iowa Code or violations of the laws of the United States.
(D) (1) If, during the effective period of a license issued under this section, a licensed dealer changes the location of the licensed premises within the city, the dealer shall inform the City Clerk of the change of location immediately and shall have the new premise noted on the license.
(2) There is no additional fee charged for changing location of the licensed premises.
(E) A license issued under this chapter shall be prominently displayed at the licensed premises during hours when the premises are open for business.
(1999 Code, § 124.04) (Ord. 2021-06, passed 3-23-2021)