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State Law References — For state law as to authority of city to license, tax and regulate peddlers, §94.270, RSMo.; as to peddlers generally, §§150.470 to 150.540, RSMo.
[CC 1974 §16-3; Ord. No. 12 §2-208, 2-8-1958]
No peddler, nor any person acting in his/her behalf, shall shout, make any outcry, blow a horn, ring a bell or use any sound device, including any loudspeaker, radio or sound amplifying system, upon any of the streets, parks, other public places or upon any private premises in the City where sound of sufficient volume is emitted or produced therefrom to be capable of being plainly heard upon the streets, avenues, parks or other public places for the purpose of attracting attention to any goods, wares or merchandise which the licensee proposes to sell.
[CC 1974 §16-4; Ord. No. 12 §2-210, 2-8-1958]
It shall be the duty of the City Marshal to require any person seen peddling, who is not known by such officer to hold a permit under this Article, to produce his/her peddler's permit and to enforce the provisions of this Article against any person found to be violating the provisions of this Article.
[CC 1974 §16-5; Ord. No. 12 §2-201, 2-8-1958; Ord. No. 430 §1, 6-13-2012]
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Exception. Religious organizations are exempt from the permit requirement. As a courtesy, religious groups can be asked to check with the City Clerk to let her/him know that they will be in the City limits of the City of Lake Waukomis canvassing residents, but they are under no legal obligation to do so or to notify anyone of their activities in the City of Lake Waukomis.
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It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of peddler within the City without first obtaining a permit therefor as provided in this Division.
[CC 1974 §16-6; Ord. No. 12 §2-203, 2-8-1958]
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Applicants for a permit under this Division shall file with the City Clerk a sworn application, in writing, in duplicate, on a form to be furnished by the City Clerk, which application shall give the following information:
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The name and a description of the applicant.
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The address of the applicant, both legal and local.
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A brief description of the nature of the business, the goods to be sold and, in the case of products of farm or orchard, whether produced or grown by the applicant.
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If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing the exact relationship.
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The length of time for which the right to do business is desired.
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If a vehicle is to be used, a description of such vehicle, together with its license number or other means of identification.
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A photograph of the applicant taken within sixty (60) days immediately prior to the date of the filing of the application, which picture shall be two (2) inches by two (2) inches and showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishing manner.
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A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of this Code or any other municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor.
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The applicant shall file with his/her application a statement by a reputable physician of the County, dated not more than ten (10) days prior to the submission of the application, certifying the applicant to be free of any infectious, contagious or communicable disease.
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At the time of filing the application, a fee, in such amount as shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Aldermen, shall be paid to the City Clerk to cover the cost of investigation.
[CC 1974 §16-7; Ord. No. 12 §2-204, 2-8-1958]
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Upon receipt of the application for a permit under this Division, the original shall be referred to the City Marshal who shall cause such investigation of the applicant's business and moral character to be made as he/she deems necessary for the protection of the public good.
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If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory, the City Marshal shall endorse on such application his/her disapproval and his/her reasons for such disapproval and return such application to the City Clerk who shall notify the applicant that his/her application is disapproved and that no permit will be issued. If, as a result of such investigation, the character and business responsibility of the applicant are found to be satisfactory, the City Marshal shall endorse on such application his/her approval, execute a permit addressed to the applicant for the carrying on of the business applied for and return the permit along with such application to the City Clerk who shall, upon payment of the prescribed fee, deliver to the applicant his/her permit.
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Such permit shall contain the signature and seal of the issuing officer and shall show the name, address and photograph of the permittee, the class of permit issued and the kinds of goods to be sold thereunder, the amount of the fee paid, the date of issuance, the length of time such permit shall be operative, as well as the permit number and other identifying description of any vehicle used in peddling.
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The City Clerk shall keep a permanent record of all permits issued.
[CC 1974 §16-8]
The amount of fees for permits issued under this Division shall be established by resolution of the Board of Aldermen.
[CC 1974 §16-10; Ord. No. 12 §2-207, 2-8-1958]
No permit issued under the provisions of this Article shall be used or worn at any time by any person other than the one to whom it was issued.
[CC 1974 §16-11; Ord. No. 12 §2-209, 2-8-1958]
Peddlers shall exhibit their permits at the request of any citizen.
[CC 1974 §16-12; Ord. No. 12 §2-212, 2-8-1958]
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Permits issued under the provisions of this Article may be revoked by the Board of Aldermen, after notice and hearing, for any of the following causes:
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Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for such permit.
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Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on business as peddler.
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Any violation of this Article.
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Conviction of any crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
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Conducting the business of peddling in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
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Notice of the hearing for revocation of a permit shall be given in writing setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of hearing. Such notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the licensee at his/her last known address at least five (5) days prior to the date set for such hearing.
[CC 1974 §16-13; Ord. No. 12 §2-213, 2-8-1958]
All annual permits issued under the provisions of this Division shall expire on December thirty-first (31st) in the year when issued. Other than annual permits shall expire on the date specified in the permit.