As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any person traveling by foot or vehicle of any kind, who
sells or offers to sell goods, articles or property of any kind or
description by sample or otherwise for future delivery, or who offers
to render services at some time in the future, with or without accepting
payment or partial payment for the same.
This article shall not apply to:
A.
Persons engaged in the delivery of goods, wares or merchandise in
the regular course of business to the premises of persons ordering
or entitled to receive same;
B.
Employees of any public utility which is subject to regulation by
the Board of Public Utility Commissioners of the State of New Jersey
when carrying an identification card, badge or insignia issued by
such a public utility;
C.
Employees or agents of life insurance companies; or
D.
Corporations licensed by any state agency.
No solicitor, as defined herein, shall engage in such business
within the City without first obtaining a license, in compliance with
the provisions of this article.
A.
An applicant for a license under this article shall file with the
Tax Collector an application, on a form to be provided by the Tax
Collector's office, which shall contain the following information:
(1)
The applicant's name, permanent home address and telephone number.
(2)
A brief description of the nature of the business and the goods to
be sold.
(3)
A copy of applicant's social security card.
(4)
The place where the goods or property proposed to be sold, or orders
taken for the sale thereof, are manufactured or produced, where such
goods or products are located at the time said application is filed
and the proposed method of delivery.
(5)
If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with
credentials establishing the exact relationship.
(6)
Three reliable references, not related to applicant, who will certify
as to the applicant's good character and business responsibility.
(7)
A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted
of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance,
the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed.
(8)
A list of the municipalities in which the applicant and his or her
employer have conducted the business for the six months prior to the
date of the application.
(9)
A statement setting forth any complaints that have been made against
the applicant or his or her employer by customers in this City or
elsewhere and the nature of said complaints.
B.
At the time of filing the application, a fee as provided in Chapter 170, Licenses and Fees, shall be paid to the Tax Collector's office.
C.
Items to be sold shall be submitted to the Tax Collector, or his
or her designee, upon submitting the application.
A.
It shall be unlawful for an applicant or licensee to misrepresent
the character or quality of merchandise offered for sale and to importune
or otherwise annoy any person for the purpose of effecting or inducing
a purchase.
A solicitor's license shall not be transferable, as provided in Chapter 170, Licenses and Fees.
Upon receipt of application, the Tax Collector, or his or her
designee, shall cause an inspection of the subject matter of licensing,
including the property, vehicles, equipment, facilities or books and
records pertaining to the subject matter of licensing, as may be necessary
for purposes of issuance, renewal or enforcement of any license.
A.
The City may refuse to issue or renew and revoke or suspend a license as set forth under Chapter 170, Licenses and Fees. A solicitor's license shall be subject to revocation, after notice and hearing, as set forth in Chapter 170, Licenses and fees, for any one of the following:
(1)
Fraud, misrepresentation or false statements contained in the application
for a solicitor's license.
(2)
Fraud, misrepresentation or false statements made in the course of
carrying on his or her business as a solicitor.
(3)
Conducting the business of soliciting in an unlawful manner or in
such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute
a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare.
(4)
Violating any provision under this article.
Each applicant for a solicitor's license shall be fingerprinted
before a license is issued.
Every person soliciting in the City of East Orange shall have
his or her photograph affixed to the license, which shall be exhibited
to any police officer or other City official upon request.
