[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Rocky Hill 10-16-1989 by Ord. No. 160-89. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Bazaars and raffles — See Ch. 93.
Fees — See Ch. A249.
[Amended 1-6-1992 by Ord. No. 171-92]
No person shall expose for sale by auction any goods or articles, except provisions, charcoal, wood, the products of a farm and secondhand household furniture in any town, city or borough of which he is not a resident, without obtaining a license therefor.
This chapter does not apply to any auction conducted by any contract for the state in accordance with any court order, under the provisions of C.G.S. § 54-36b or C.G.S. § 54-36c and the sale of gold, gold-plated ware, silver and silver-plated ware, platinum ware, watches, jewelry, precious stones, cut glass or china which requires a license from the Commissioner of Consumer Protection. Also excluded are any auctions held under the direction of the administrator or executor of an estate or under any court order.
[Amended 1-6-1992 by Ord. No. 171-92]
Upon the submission of a written application on the form provided and the payment of a fee as provided by resolution of the Town Council, the Town Manager may cause a license to issue.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. A249, Fees.
The issuing authority may revoke a license if in his judgment it is in the public interest to do so.
The license shall be displayed in a prominent location during the auction covered by said license.
[Amended 1-6-1992 by Ord. No. 171-92]
The license fee may be waived in the case of a nonprofit or charitable organization or a municipal entity.
[Amended 1-6-1992 by Ord. No. 171-92]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be fined $25 per day, each day's continued violation to constitute a separate offense.