[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Plainville as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-21-1971]
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, association or corporation in the Town of Plainville to cease operations, go out of business, or to advertise or hold out by any means that any sale of goods, wares or merchandise is a "removal" or "going out of business" sale, unless a permit therefor is first obtained from the office of the Town Clerk.
The application for such permit shall include a full disclosure, under oath, of the following information:
A. 
Trade name or corporate name of business and street address thereof.
B. 
Name and residence address of owner, partners or associates, if unincorporated, or of officers and directors if incorporated.
C. 
Inclusive dates of proposed sale, if any.
D. 
Date on which business will cease operation.
All taxes or municipal assessments due the Town of Plainville, including any possible jeopardy tax, shall be paid in full before such permit shall be issued.
Such permit shall be valid for a period of 90 days from date of issue. The fee therefor shall be as provided in Chapter 215, Fees. Such permit shall be posted in the sales room, if any, or place of business from date of issue until final closing of business.
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
Any person who shall cease operation of a business, or conducting or being responsible for any sale as set forth in § 189-1, without having first obtained a permit therefor shall be liable to a fine of $100. Each day that such sale, if any, is conducted contrary to the provisions of this article shall constitute a separate violation thereof.
This article shall not apply to sales conducted by sheriffs, constables or other public or court officials or to any other person or persons acting under the direction or authority of any state or federal court.