[Adopted 2-5-68 by Ord. No. 68-101]
The purpose of this article is to provide a uniform set of procedures for administering the issuance, renewal and revocation of all licenses issued under this chapter.
[Amended 9-10-90 by Ord. No. 90-52]
All applications for licenses, except those issued by the Division of Health, shall be made to the Township Clerk upon forms provided by him and shall contain the following information:
A. 
Name and permanent and local address of the applicant.
B. 
A complete physical description, together with three recent photographs, of the applicant, which shall be approximately 2 x 2 inches, showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishable manner.
C. 
If the licensed activity is to be carried on at a fixed location, the address and a full description of the premises.
D. 
If a vehicle is to be used, its description, including the license number.
E. 
If the applicant is employed by another, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing the exact relationship and authority to work in East Brunswick.
F. 
The days of the week and the hours of the day during which the licensed activity will be conducted.
G. 
A description of the nature of the business and the goods, property or services to be sold.
H. 
A statement as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of any crime or the violation of any municipal ordinance other than traffic offenses.
I. 
Agent responsible for licensed activity.
J. 
With regard to each person to be conducting business of licensee:
(1) 
Home address
(2) 
Place of birth
(3) 
Date of birth
(4) 
Social security number
(5) 
Sex
(6) 
Age
(7) 
Height
(8) 
Weight
(9) 
Hair color
(10) 
Eye color
(11) 
Tattoos, scars, amputations or other distinguishing features
K. 
A Statement as to whether any licensee or person working for licensee on licensed business has ever been arrested or convicted of a crime or disorderly persons offense with explanation in detail.
L. 
List of municipalities where licensee has previously operated.
[Amended 12-8-69 by Ord. No. 69-122-A]
The Township Clerk shall issue all licenses upon the completion of all the requirements for the appropriate license and the payment of all required fees. In the case of licenses issued to hawkers, peddlers and solicitors, the Clerk shall issue the license upon the filing of the application, payment of all required fees and completion of investigation.
[Amended 8-13-90 by Ord. No. 90-42; 7-12-93 by Ord. No. 93-38]
Each application shall be referred to the Director of Public Safety or a police officer designated by him. He/she shall immediately institute whatever investigation of the applicant's business, moral character and ability to properly conduct the licensed activity he/she considers necessary for the protection of the public. If the Director of Public Safety determines that the applicant's character, ability or business responsibility is unsatisfactory or the products, services or activities are not free from fraud, he/she shall immediately notify the Township Clerk who shall notify the applicant that his application has been rejected, or, where the license has already been issued, the Clerk shall summarily revoke the license. In all such cases the applicant or licensee may file an appeal to the Township Council which shall, within five (5) business days following the filing of an appeal, conduct a hearing to determine whether the license should be issued or reinstated.
All licenses shall be issued by the Township Clerk and shall bear the seal of the township attested to by him/her.
When the licensed activity is conducted at a particular premises or from a vehicle, the license shall be prominently displayed on the premises or vehicle. In all other cases the licensee shall have the license in his possession at all times and shall display it upon request of any police officer or any person with whom he is doing business.
Every license shall apply only to the person, firm or corporation to whom it was issued and shall not be transferable.
A. 
In addition to the provisions of § 135-4, any license or permit issued by the Township of East Brunswick may be revoked by the Township Council after notice and hearing for any of the following causes:
(1) 
Fraud or misrepresentation in any application for a permit or license.
(2) 
Fraud, misrepresentation or other dishonesty in the conduct of the licensed activity.
(3) 
A violation of any provision of this Code.
(4) 
Conviction of the licensee for any felony or high misdemeanor or a misdemeanor or disorderly person's offense involving moral turpitude.
(5) 
Conduct of the licensed activity, whether by the licensee himself or his agents or employees, in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare.
B. 
Except as provided in § 135-4 or in the case of an emergency, no license shall be revoked without notice and hearing. The hearing authority in all cases shall be the Township Council which shall revoke or suspend the license if it is satisfied by a fair preponderance of the evidence that the licensee is guilty of the acts charged.
The Township Council may issue another license to a person whose license has been revoked as provided in this Article, if, after hearing, it is satisfied by clear and convincing evidence that the acts which led to the revocation will not occur again; otherwise, no person whose license has been revoked nor any person acting for him, directly or indirectly, shall be issued another license to carry on the same activity.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, this Article shall not apply to the issuance, suspension or revocation of alcoholic beverage licenses which are regulated by a separate chapter and appropriate state statutes.