(A) Non-profit, religious, charitable or other organizations sponsoring events or promoting events within the community that are sponsored or acknowledged by the City Council, Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce and Development Company, or that benefit and promote the community, its people or features, may apply for a special event permit.
(B) Applicants for a registration permit under this section shall present a valid driver's license or other acceptable form of identification and file, with the Finance Officer, a written sworn application signed by the applicant and showing the following:
(1) The local, and permanent, address and telephone number of the primary representative or coordinator for the special event.
(2) The place, or places, in the city where it is proposed to carry on the special event and the length of time which it is proposed, such event shall be conducted.
(3) List of the names, addresses, SD sales tax license numbers and telephone numbers of the individuals, partnerships, firms, or corporations who will be participating in the special event. A statement of the nature of the merchandise to be sold or offered for sale by each individual, partnership, firm or corporation shall be provided.
(4) A disclaimer of city liability relating to any action caused or charged against any participant in the special event.
(5) A statement from the primary representative certifying that all vendors listed under the special event permit:
(a) Are at least 16 years of age or supervised by an adult.
(b) Have not had an itinerant merchant, peddler or solicitor permit previously revoked for 1 of the following:
1. Any fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement contained in the application for a permit.
2. Any fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement made in connection with the selling of goods, wares, or merchandise.
3. Any violation of this chapter and its stipulations contained within.
4. Conducting the business permitted under this chapter in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to threaten the health, safety, or general welfare of the public.
(Ord. 1229, passed 4-19-2010)