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Timestamp: 2019-04-24 18:07:55+00:00

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§ 192-4 License and special permit required.
§ 192-6 Application for license.
§ 192-7 Issuance of license; conditions.
§ 192-8 Records; expiration of license or permit.
§ 192-12 Revocation of license.
§ 192-14 Penalties for offenses.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Peddling, Vending and Soliciting Ordinance of the Town of Henrietta."
A permanent building, store or depository in which or where the person transacts business and deals in the goods, wares, commodities or services he peddles, vends or solicits in the ordinary and regular course of business.
A household sale conducted by or with permission of a residential homeowner, not to exceed three consecutive selling days, for the purpose of selling used household goods.
Unless otherwise specified, shall be construed to mean a license or special permit as required by this chapter.
The selling, bartering or trading of or offering to sell, barter or trade any goods, wares, commodities or services.
Includes, unless otherwise herein provided, any person who engages in merchandising any goods, wares, commodities, books, periodicals or services or solicits contributions of goods or moneys by going from house to house or place of business to place of business.
A store, room, building, tent, enclosure or structure of any kind intended to be occupied for the period of time necessary to peddle, vend or solicit the merchandise or products therein housed initially without the intent to replenish or restock such goods, wares and merchandise sold therein. In all prosecutions for a violation of this chapter, the intent of the defendant to conduct an established place of business shall be a material fact, and the burden of proving such intent shall be upon the defendant in such prosecution.
Includes, unless otherwise herein provided, a person who engages in merchandising any goods, wares, commodities, books, periodicals or services or solicits contributions of goods or moneys by occupying space on any public street, roadside, private or public parking lot or driveway unless owned by said vendor or operated under lease as adjunct to the vendor's business.
It shall be unlawful for any person within the jurisdiction of this chapter to act as a peddler or solicitor, as herein defined, without first having obtained and paid for and having in force and effect a license therefor.
It shall be unlawful for any person within the jurisdiction of this chapter to act as a vendor, as herein defined, without first having obtained and having in force and effect a special permit from the Town Board therefor.
Any person soliciting at the express invitation of the person solicited.
A child regularly attending any public, parochial or private school located within the Town of Henrietta or a member of a veterans organization, provided that such organization has and maintains a chapter, post, lodge, camp or other group within the Town of Henrietta, or a member of a fraternal organization or civic group that maintains a chapter or local organization within the Town of Henrietta, and further provided that any person coming within the provisions of this exemption shall only peddle, vend or solicit in connection with an authorized activity of the organization of which he is a member or the school which he attends.
Users under lease or permit by the Regional Marketing Authority vending, selling or disposing of products at the Regional Market Facility in the Town of Henrietta.
Users under lease or permit by the Monroe County Fair and Recreation Association vending, selling or disposing of products at the Monroe County Fair and Recreation Facility in the Town of Henrietta.
Residents of the Town of Henrietta who as representatives of a national, statewide or regional commercial enterprise engage in merchandising, as herein defined, any goods, wares, commodities, books, periodicals or services, provided that such commercial enterprise is duly licensed, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and further provided that such resident carries on his or her person and upon demand exhibits to the prospective buyer, any Town official, police officer or sheriff an identification issued by such commercial enterprise setting forth the name and address of the licensee and the date of the issuance of such license.
Members or representatives of a church or religious organization or sect in the exercise of legitimate religious activities, provided that such persons or the church, organization or sect which they represent, prior to the commencement of such activities, notify the Fire Marshal/Building Inspector of their intended peddling, vending or soliciting and further provided that such activities are carried out in an orderly manner without annoyance or harassment to the persons solicited or in any way disturbing the peace or creating a public or private nuisance.
Garage and lawn sales, provided that not more than three such sales shall be conducted on any single property within the same calendar year. Household sales of this type in excess of limits herein stated shall require a special permit of the Town Board for each occurrence.
Any honorably discharged member of the armed forces or any other person who has procured a license issued by the County Clerk as provided by § 32 of the General Business Law of the State of New York.
Name and address of firm represented, if any.
A description of the goods, wares, commodities or services to be offered for sale, together with a true invoice of their amount, quality and value.
A written detailed description of the specific proposed plan of operations to be used by the applicant in merchandising the products or services.
If the applicant has one or more employees who will work in the Town, the same information must be supplied as to each employee.
Upon receipt of the application and the license fee and if reasonably satisfied with the applicant's qualifications, the Fire Marshal/Building Inspector shall issue a license to the applicant specifying the particular business and method of business operations authorized, along with any restrictions thereon. This license shall be nontransferable and shall be in the continuous possession of the licensee while engaged in the business licensed. The license shall be produced upon the demand of any Town official, prospective buyer, police officer or sheriff.
The Fire Marshal/Building Inspector shall keep a record of the applications, the determinations thereon and of all licenses issued in accordance with this chapter. The record shall contain the name and residence of the person licensed, the location of the business, the amount of the license fee paid and the date of revocation of all licenses revoked.
All licenses hereunder shall expire no later than one year from date of issue. Special permits shall be time limited at the discretion of the Town Board.
The Town Board of Henrietta shall, from time to time by resolution, establish a schedule of fees to be paid for any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
All fees shall be payable at the time of the issuance of the license and shall be paid in cash or certified funds.
Not willfully misstate the quantity or quality of any article or service offered for sale.
Not call attention to his goods by blowing a horn, by shouting or crying out or by any loud or unusual noise.
Not frequent any street in an exclusive manner so as to cause a private or public nuisance.
Not stand, hawk, peddle or solicit, or solicit funds, on or near the premises of any business establishment, shopping center or mall without the written consent of the owner or individual, agency or organization responsible for the management and/or operation of the same.
Not sell or vend within 250 feet of any school property between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days.
Not enter upon private property for the purpose of peddling or soliciting before the hour of 9:00 a.m. of any day or after 1/2 hour before sunset of any day, except upon the invitation of the householder or occupant.
It shall be unlawful for any peddler or solicitor in plying his trade to ring the bell or knock upon or enter any building whereon there is painted or otherwise affixed or displayed to public view any sign containing any or all of the following words: "no peddlers," "no solicitors," "no agents" or other wording, the purpose of which purports to prohibit peddling or soliciting on the premises.
If food service is involved, a New York State Department of Health license issued to allow the specific type of vending requested.
A New York State sales tax certificate, which must be prominently displayed on the vendor's cart.
A certificate of liability insurance adequately insuring the Town or the owner of the property on which the vendor's cart is located.
A fee in an amount set from time to time by resolution of the Town Board.
Upon approval of a permit application, the Town will provide the applicant with the location of designated areas in which the vendor may operate. Any other requested area must receive prior approval after Town review.
The permit must be prominently displayed on the vendor's cart.
Fraud, misrepresentation or any false statement contained in the application for license.
Any breach of stipulations or conditions specified by the Town Board or any deviation from the terms and agreements upon which a special permit has been granted, as provided herein.
The Town Board may suspend for up to 60 days or revoke any license or permit issued under this chapter upon a finding that the holder of any such license or permit has violated any provision of this chapter; violated any condition of the license or permit; been convicted of any violation referred to in this section; or been indicted or charged or convicted of any crime. A hearing for such suspension or revocation shall be held before the Town Board upon notice as provided herein.
Notice of the hearing for revocation of a license 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 last known address at least five days prior to the date set for the hearing.
Any person aggrieved by the action of the Fire Marshal/Building Inspector in the denial of an application for a license, as provided in § 192-6 of this chapter, shall have the right to appeal to the Town Board of the Town of Henrietta. Such appeal shall be taken by filing, within 14 days after notice of the action complained of has been mailed to such person's last known address, a written statement setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal. The Town Board shall set a time and place for a hearing on such appeal, and notice of such hearing shall be mailed to the applicant at his last known address at least five days prior to the date set for the hearing. The granting, refusal or revocation of a license by the Town Board shall be subject to review by certiorari.
Any person who shall act as a peddler, vendor or solicitor, as herein defined, without a license, or who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or who shall continue to act as peddler, vendor or solicitor subsequent to the revocation of his license shall be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined a minimum of $100 up to a maximum fine of $250 or imprisoned for not more than 15 days, or both. Each day's continued violation, after notice of violation from the Town of Henrietta, shall constitute a separate and additional violation.

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