Chapter 13 Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations Part 1 Video Games/Pinball Arcade and Video Game/Pinball Machines §13-101. §13-102. §13-103. §13-104. §13-105. §13-106. §13-107. §13-108. §13-109. §13-110. §13-111.

Short Title and Citation Definitions Video Game or Pinball Machine License Required - less than Four Machines Video Game Room/pinball Arcade License Required - Four or More Machines Denial of Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade License Requirements for Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade Renewal and Transferability Revocation Denial of License Fees Penalty Part 2 Alarm System Permits

§13-201. §13-202. §13-203. §13-204. §13-205. §13-206. §13-207. §13-208. §13-209. §13-210. §13-211. §13-212. §13-213. §13-214. §13-215. §13-216.

Short Title Purpose Definitions Required Equipment, Service, Maintenance and Method of Reporting Alarms Prohibited Equipment Remedies Registration and Permits Required Information Confidentiality Fee False Alarms Maintenance Instructions Copy of Part Fee for False Alarm Penalties for Serious Violations Emergency Vehicles Part 3 Transient Retail Merchants

§13-301. §13-302. §13-303.

Definitions Identity Card Application 13-1

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§13-304. §13-305. §13-306. §13-307. §13-308. §13-309. §13-310. §13-311.

Exempt Parties License Fees License to be Exhibited Upon Request Lost License Unlawful Procedure Register of Identity Cards Suspended or Revoked Licenses Penalties

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§13-101

Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations

§13-103

Part 1 Video Game Rooms/Pinball Arcade and Video Game/Pinball Machines §13-101.

Short Title and Citation.

This Part shall be known and may be cited as “Dublin Borough Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade and Video Game and Pinball Machine Ordinance.” (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §1) §13-102.

Definitions.

Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade - any place of business or establishment or any structure containing four or more video game or pinball machines. Operator - proprietor, lessee, manager or employee of any video game room/pinball arcade or business. Video Game or Pinball Machine - any mechanical or electrical device which provides amusement, or entertainment, which may be operated or set in motion upon the insertion of a coin or token. This definition shall not include juke boxes, telephone devices, or machines that sell merchandise. Premises - building, or a part of a building where video game or pinball machines are located, under the ownership or control of the operator. Borough - Borough of Dublin, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §2) §13-103. Video Game or Pinball Machine License Required - Less Than Four Machines. 1. No video game or pinball machine shall be installed, operated or maintained in any store, shop, tavern, restaurant or other place of business, or in or about any private club or organization, or in or about any structure unless the proprietor of the premises shall have first obtained a license for that purpose from the Borough Manager. 2. As of the effective date of this Part, the Borough Manager may issue to said proprietor a license as provided for in subsection .1 above, provided that one machine shall be allowed for the first 200 square feet of floor area. For the purposes herein, floor area shall be defined as the floor area within a structure intended to be used by patrons, guests, members, parishioners, clients or customers. Additionally, said machine(s) shall be permitted on the premises only in conformance with the provisions of the Dublin Borough Zoning Ordinance, as amended [Chapter 27]. 3. The requirements set forth in subsection .2 hereof shall not be applicable to machine(s) which are used in educational facilities. 4. Any licensee pursuant to subsection .1 herein above who would not be in conformance with the provisions as set forth in subsection .2 hereof as of the effective date of this Part shall be permitted to continue said non-conformance beyond the effective date of this Part; provided, that no additional skill amusement machine license shall be granted to said licensee which would increase said non-conformance. 13-3

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§13-103

Borough of Dublin

§13-104

However, any provisions to the contrary herein contained notwithstanding, a video game or pinball machine licensee shall be procured as required herein. 5. Every person, firm, or corporation desiring to obtain a video game or pinball machine license as required by subsection .1 hereof shall annually file a written application to the Borough Manager on forms provided by the Borough, together with such fee as may be hereafter established, from time to time by resolution of Borough Council. The license shall be prominently displayed on the premises in a conspicuous place near the entrance. Prior to any additional machines being installed on the premises, a new license shall be procured. [Ord. 256] 6. Before any video game or pinball machine license shall be issued, an inspection of the premises shall be made by the Zoning Officer, who shall determine that all requirements of Borough ordinances have been met. 7. The Borough Manager, upon receiving such an application, if presented in due form and upon being advised by the Zoning Officer and Building Inspector that said premises conforms to the requirements hereof, shall grant such video game or pinball machine license to the applicant for a term expiring on the 31st day of December of each year. All such licenses shall be in such form as the Borough Council may prescribe and shall contain the name and address of the business, the date of expiration of said licenses, the number of machines permitted, and shall be authenticated by the signature of the Borough Manager. All licenses shall be issued to a specific person, firm, or corporation and for a specific location. 8. The provisions of subsection .3 of this Part and each part thereof, are intended to apply only to places of business or establishments or structures having fewer than four video game or pinball machines and do not apply to video game room/pinball arcades as that term is defined in this Part. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §3; as amended by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004) §13-104. Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade License Required - Four or More Machines. 1. No video game room/pinball arcade shall be established, maintained, or conducted in the Borough of Dublin by any person, firm, or corporation without first obtaining a license to operate such a place from the Borough Manager and no operator, as defined herein, shall allow or permit the use of four or more video game or pinball machines unless a video game room/pinball arcade license for such use shall have been obtained from the Borough Manager. For the purpose of “use” under the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27] this use shall be deemed to be an “entertainment” use. Any additional use(s) require additional zoning approval. 2. Every person, firm, or corporation desiring to obtain a license for a video game room/pinball arcade as required by this Part shall file a written application to the Borough Manager on forms provided by the Borough, together with an application fee in such amount as may be established, from time to time, by resolution of Borough Council. In addition to the aforementioned application fee, said application shall also be accompanied by a fee for each video game or pinball machine to be situated on said premises in an amount as may be established, from time to time, by resolution of Borough Council. [Ord. 256] 3.

Each operator or licensee shall, at all times, display the video game room/pin13-4

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§13-104

Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations

§13-105

ball arcade license granted hereunder in a conspicuous place near the entrance to the licensed establishment. 4. Before any license for a video game room/pinball arcade shall be issued, inspection of the premises shall be made by the Zoning Officer and Building Inspector. Before such licenses shall be issued, the Zoning Officer and Building Inspector shall determine that the applicant has conformed to all requirements of Borough ordinances. 5. The Borough Manager, upon receiving application for a license for a video game room/pinball arcade, if presented in due form and upon being advised by the Zoning Officer and Building Inspector that said premises conform to the requirements of Borough ordinances, shall grant such video game room/pin-ball arcade license to the applicant for a term expiring on the thirty-first of December of each year. All such licenses shall be in such form as the Borough Council may prescribe and shall contain the name and address of the business, number of machines permitted, and the date of expiration of said license, and shall be authenticated by the signature of the Borough Manager. Prior to any additional machines being installed on the premises a new license shall be procured. 6. All licenses shall be issued to a specific person, firm, or corporation and for a specific location and shall be non-transferable. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §4; as amended by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004) §13-105.

Denial of Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade License.

No video game room/pinball arcade licenses shall be issued: A. Where the individual operator, managing agent of a corporation, or active partner or employee or lessee is the subject of a report of criminal history record information which indicates he/she has been convicted, within 5 years immediately preceding the date of the report, of any of the following offenses: (1) An offense under one or more of the following provisions of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes: (a) Chapter 25 (relating to criminal homicide) (b) Section 2702

(relating to aggravated assault)

(c) Section 2901

(relating to kidnaping)

(d) Section 2902

(relating to unlawful restraint)

(e) Section 3121

(relating to rape)

(f) Section 3122

(relating to statutory rape)

(g) Section 3123

(relating to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse)

(h) Section 3126

(relating to indecent assault)

(i) Section 3127

(relating to indecent exposure)

(j) Section 4303

(relating to concealing death of child born out of wedlock)

(k) Section 4304

(relating to endangering welfare of children)

(l) Section 4305

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§13-105

Borough of Dublin

§13-108

(m) A felony offense under Section 5902(6) (relating to prostitution and related offenses) (n) Section 5903(c) or (d) (relating to obscene and other sexual materials) (o) Section 6301

(relating to corruption of minors)

(p) Section 6312

(relating to sexual abuse of children)

(2) An offense designated as a felony under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L. 233, No. 64), known as “The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.” (3) An out-of-state or Federal offense similar in nature to those crimes listed in subsections (1) and (2). (4) Violation of liquor control laws. B. For any premises, unless the Building Code [Chapter 5, Part 1], Fire Code [Chapter 5, Part 2], and other pertinent provisions of all Borough ordinances, as far as can be determined, are being complied with. C. For any premises that have living quarters with direct entry to the premises. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §5) §13-106.

Requirements for Video Game Room/Pinball Arcade.

1. No operator of a video game room/pinball arcade or no licensee for a video game room/ pinball arcade shall open the licensed premises for business between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. (local time) or permit noise or entertainment to escape the premises in excess of 75 decibels. 2. There shall be an attendant on duty on the premises at all times that a licensed premises shall be open for business. Such attendant shall be age 18 years or older. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §6) §13-107.

Renewal and Transferability.

Any license issued in accordance with the provisions of this Part may be renewed for an additional year on the same terms and subject to the same requirements as provided herein for an original license. Whenever the holder of said license desires to affect a change in the place of doing business, he shall make application for the required license for such new place in the same manner as in the first instance. Furthermore, the application for renewal of an existing license shall be subject to the same application fee and other fees as an application for an initial license. No license issued pursuant to this Part shall be assignable or transferable nor shall any person nor entity excepting the person or entity to which it was issued be permitted to do business thereunder either directly or indirectly. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §7) §13-108.

Revocation.

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§13-108

Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations

§13-111

it appears to its satisfaction that any operator or licensee has caused or allowed on the premises, or within its immediate surroundings, any violation of this Part, any other ordinance of the Borough of Dublin or statute of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or of the United States involving any offenses listed in §105. The revocation of any license shall not be made without the opportunity for a hearing. Notice shall first be given to the operator or licensee setting forth the time and place of hearing and the reasons for such revocation, upon receipt of a written request for a hearing from such operator or licensee pursuant to Local Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S.A. §501 et seq. All requests for hearings shall be made in writing within 10 days of the date of notice of revocation of a license. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §8) §13-109.

Denial of License.

Any application for license not acted upon by the Borough Manager within 30 days from the date of application shall be deemed to be denied. Any applicant refused the issuance of a license shall have the right to have a hearing before the Borough Council pursuant to Local Agency Law, 2 Pa.C.S.A. §501 et seq. No hearing shall be scheduled unless requested in writing by an applicant refused the license within 10 days of the denial of the license. Upon request for a hearing, the Borough Manager of the Borough of Dublin shall give written notice to the applicant of the time and place of the hearing and the reasons for the denial of the license. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §9) §13-110.

Fees.

All fees set forth herein may be changed from time to time by the Borough Council by Resolution. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §10) §13-111.

Penalty.

Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 215, 11/22/1993, §11; as amended by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004)

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§13-201

Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations

§13-203

Part 2 Alarm System Permits

§13-201.

Short Title.

This Part shall be known as the “Emergency Alarm Ordinance.” (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §201) §13-202.

Purpose.

The purpose of this Part is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Borough of Dublin. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §202) §13-203.

Definitions.

Alarm Equipment Vendor - any person, firm or corporation who sells or leases or installs or maintains alarm equipment. Automatic Protection Device - an electrically operated instrument composed of sensory apparatus and related hardware which automatically transmits a pre-recorded voice alarm over regular telephone line by direct or indirect communication to the Police or Fire Department of Dublin Borough upon receipt of a stimulus from a sensory apparatus that has detected a physical force or condition inherently characteristic of intrusion or fire. False Alarm - any signal activated by an automatic protection device, any audible alarm or other kind of direct or indirect signal or message given to the Dublin Borough Police or Fire Department which is not the result of unauthorized entry, fire or similar emergency. Audible Alarm - any device, bell, horn or siren which is attached to the interior or exterior of a building and emits a warning signal audible outside the building and designed to attract attention when activated by a criminal act or other emergency requiring the police or fire department to respond. Central Station Protective System - a protective system, or group of such systems, operated privately for customers by a person, firm or corporation which maintains supervisors and accepts recorded messages from automatic protection devices at a central station having trained operators and guards in attendance at all times that have the duty to take appropriate action upon receipt of a signal or message, including the relaying of messages by designated or primary truck-line to the Bucks County Radio Room. Answering Service - a service whereby trained employees, in attendance at all times, receive pre-recorded voice messages from automatic protection devices reporting an emergency at a stated location and who have the duty to relay immediately by live voice only such emergency message over a designated or direct trunk-line to the Bucks County Radio Room. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §203) 13-9

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§13-204

Borough of Dublin

§13-206

§13-204. Required Equipment, Service, Maintenance and Method of Reporting Alarms. 1. Timing Mechanism Required on Audible Alarms. After enactment, owners or lessees must equip audible alarms with a timing mechanism that will disengage the audible alarm after a maximum period of 15 minutes. Audible alarms without such a timing mechanism shall be unlawful in the Borough and must be disconnected by the owner or lessee within 60 days from the effective date of this Part. 2. Connection to Bucks County Radio Room of Reporting Alarms. Persons who have reporting alarm devices shall arrange that such devices report alarms to the Bucks County Radio Room by a means whereby there is a human being intermediary reporting, and not a machine. 3. Each alarm equipment vendor shall make service available directly or through an agent on a 24-hour-per-day basis, 7 days a week, to repair such device or to correct any malfunction that may occur. 4. At the time of installation, an alarm equipment vendor shall furnish to any buyer or lessee using a repair service, written information as to how service may be obtained at any time, including the telephone number of the person responsible for service. The buyer or lessee and the person supplying the service shall be responsible for having the device disconnected or repaired as quickly as possible after notice that the automatic protection device is not functioning properly. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §204) §13-205.

Prohibited Equipment Remedies.

1. Automatic protection devices are prohibited. All reporting alarms shall be of the answering service or central station protective system type. It is a violation of this Part to have a machine use the Police or Fire Department telephone line. 2. When messages evidencing failure to comply with the operational requirements set forth above are received by the Police or Fire Department, and the Borough Manager concludes that the automatic protection device sending such messages should be disconnected in order to relieve the particular Department of the burden of responding to false alarms, the Borough Manager is authorized to demand that the owner or lessee of the device, or his representative, disconnect the device until it is made to comply with the operational requirements. 3. If disconnection of any defective device is not accomplished promptly, and the Borough Manager determines that the malfunctioning device is repeatedly sending false alarms, the Borough Manager may then take any steps necessary to disconnect the defective automatic protection device. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §205) §13-206.

Registration and Permits Required.

1. Within 30 days after the effective date of this Part, all owners and/or lessees of property in Dublin Borough, or their alarm equipment vendor, which have installed therein any alarm reporting device, audible alarm or other kind of alarm designed to reach, by the Bucks County Radio Room, the Dublin Borough Police or Fire Department, shall register such device with the Borough of Dublin on a form obtained from 13-10

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§13-206

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§13-211

the Borough. 2. Afer the effective date of this Part, it shall be unlawful to install any alarm reporting device, audible alarm or other kind of alarm designed to reach the Dublin Borough Police or Fire Department without a human intermediary. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §206) §13-207.

Information.

1. The telephone number(s) of the owner or lessee at home and at his place of employment or business. 2. The address where the device is to be installed and the telephone number of that address. 3. The name, address and telephone number of any person other than the owner or lessee who is authorized to respond to an emergency and gain access to the address where the device is installed. 4. The name and telephone number of any person, firm or corporation who is responsible for maintenance and repair of the automatic protection device or audible alarm. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §207) §13-208.

Confidentiality.

All information furnished pursuant to this requirement shall be kept confidential and shall be for the use of the Borough Manager and designated personnel of the Police and/or Fire Department only. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §208) §13-209.

Fee.

All applicants for a permit shall pay a fee in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §209; as amended by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004) §13-210.

False Alarms.

The sensory mechanism used in connection with alarm reporting device or audible alarm must be adjusted to suppress false indications of intrusion or fire so that the device will not be activated by impulses due to knocking on or shaking doors, the rattling or vibrating of doors or windows, vibrations to the premises caused by the passing of vehicles or any other force not related to genuine alarms. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §210) §13-211.

Maintenance.

All components comprising such a device must be maintained by the owner or lessee in good repair. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §211)

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§13-212 §13-212.

Borough of Dublin

§13-216

Instructions.

Each alarm equipment vendor shall furnish operating instructions for each type of automatic protection device or audible alarm, and at the time of installation, shall furnish to any buyer or lessee using the repair service written information as to how service may be obtained at any time, including the telephone number of the alarm equipment vendor or agent responsible for service. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §212) §13-213.

Copy of Part.

Alarm equipment vendors shall furnish at or prior to the time of contracting, and at their expense, a copy of this Part to owners, lessees or users of the equipment to be supplied. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §213) §13-214.

Fee for False Alarms.

1. For the purpose of defraying the costs to the Borough of responding to a false alarm, the owner, lessee and user of an automatic protection device or audible alarm shall pay a fee in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council for the third and all subsequent false alarms originating from the owner or lessee’s premises. This sum shall be a civil claim to reimburse the cost of response, and does not affect the penalty provisions hereafter prescribed. [Ord. 256] 2. Deliberate false alarms by any person caught doing so or the creation of three or more false alarms by neglect of the system in 1 week are serious violations of this Part. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §214; as amended by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004) §13-215.

Penalties for Serious Violations.

Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this Part and who fails to comply with requirements of a written notice advising of such violation within 5 working days of receipt of such notice, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that such is continued after notice shall constitute a new and separate offense, punishable by like fine, penalty or imprisonment; and, further notices to the offender shall not be necessary in order to constitute such continuance as additional offense or offenses. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §215; as amended by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004) §13-216.

Emergency Vehicles.

Nothing in this Part is intended to, nor shall it, regulate the use of sirens or other alarms by emergency service vehicles nor devices installed on automobiles to signal illegal entry. (Ord. 169, 7/31/1988, §216)

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§13-216

Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations

§13-216

DUBLIN BOROUGH EMERGENCY ALARM PERMIT/REGISTRATION Date: _____________________________ Name: __________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Home Phone #: ____________________ Work Phone #: _________________________ Description of Alarm & Method of Operation: ___________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Agency Receiving Alarm Signal: ______________________________________________ Name/Address/Phone # of Person(s) Other Than Owner Who Is/Are Authorized to Respond and Gain Access to Property: _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Name/Address/Phone # of Company/Person Responsible for Maintenance & Repair of Alarm System: __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ “I certify that I have received a copy of Dublin Borough Ordinance #169, Emergency Alarms.” ________________________________________ Signature of Property Owner

FOR BOROUGH USE ONLY Approved: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Borough Manager Signature Permit #: ________________________

Permit Fee Paid: _________________

Comments: ________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ cc: Alarm file/Applicant/Police Chief/Fire Co/D 9.2 (ALARM)

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§13-301

Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations

§13-304

Part 3 Transient Retail Merchants

§13-301.

Definitions.

Soliciting - the seeking, or taking of contracts or orders for any goods, wares, merchandise, or service for future delivery or performance, or for subscriptions or contributions by visiting to private premises or residence without the prior direct invitation of the residences thereof, or upon the public highways or streets, or from persons in commercial, industrial, professional or any other sort of building whatsoever. Person - a natural person, association, partnership, firm, corporation or group of persons formed for a temporary purpose. Solicitor - a person engaged in soliciting. The singular shall include the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §401) §13-302.

Identity Card.

No person shall engage in soliciting, or use the public ways for the purpose of soliciting without first having received from the Mayor or Secretary an identity card to be displayed by the solicitor and produced on request by any peace officer or resident of the premises visited, or by any person so solicited. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §402) §13-303.

Application.

Every solicitor shall apply to the Mayor or Secretary for an identity card and he shall issue the same without charge after noting thereon the name, address and description of the solicitor, the person by whom employed with the address of the same and the period during which soliciting will be conducted. Upon the expiration of the identity card te same may be extended or re-issued as often as necessary. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §403) §13-304.

Exempt Parties.

Every solicitor, except: A. Farmers soliciting and/or selling only their own produce. B. Persons soliciting and/or selling goods, wares, and merchandise donated by the owners thereof, the proceeds whereof are to be applied to any charitable or philanthropic purpose. C. Any manufacturer or producer soliciting and/or selling their own bread and bakery products, meat and meat products or milk and milk products. D. Real estate, insurance or securities brokers or employees thereof, shall apply to the Mayor or Secretary for a soliciting license and shall supply at the time 13-15

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§13-304

Borough of Dublin

§13-308

thereof evidence of any other valid County or State license which the law may require. The application shall disclose the solicitor’s name, address and description, the name and address of the person employing him; the goods or services to be solicited, the duration of time for the soliciting; previous criminal record if any, the description of the vehicle and/or helper to be used; and if required by the mayor or secretary, fingerprints. Each helper shall supply similar information and apply for a license. If, as and when issued the license shall not be transferable. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §404) §13-305.

License Fees.

No person required to be licensed shall use the public streets or highways until he has been issued a license, for which a fee in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council shall have been paid to the Mayor or Secretary. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §405; as amended by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004) §13-306.

License to be Exhibited Upon Request.

Every person issued a license shall carry the same at all times while soliciting and exhibit the same upon request of any peace officer or citizen. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §404) §13-307.

Lost License.

A lost license may be re-issued for the balance of the lost license upon the payment of a fee in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of Borough Council. Upon the expiration or earlier termination, the license shall be returned to the Mayor or Secretary and by him cancelled and destroyed. Any license defaced or altered shall be re-issued. For the purpose hereof, a stolen license shall be deemed defaced or altered. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §407; as amended by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004) §13-308.

Unlawful Procedure.

It shall be unlawful for a licensed solicitor: A. To enter any residence or place of business uninvited or to remain thereabout after requested to leave. B. To fail to have an identity card and a license on hand and/or exhibit the same upon demand. C. To represent or to imply that the identity card or the license is an endorsement by the Borough of the solicitor or the goods or services being solicited. D. To solicit on any Sunday or legal holiday (or any day observed as such) at all and on any other day before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. E. To solicit goods or services other than those licensed. F. To solicit by hawking, crying or displaying goods or services upon any public ways, or to use any device to advertise his presence or his goods and services. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §408) 13-16

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§13-309 §13-309.

Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations

§13-311

Register of Identity Cards.

The Mayor or Secretary shall maintain a register of the identity cards and licenses issued hereunder and keep the same available for inspection to the public at any time. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §409) §13-310.

Suspended or Revoked Licenses.

Any license which may be suspended or revoked under this or the succeeding section shall not be reinstated except by the Borough Council at any regular or special meeting. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §410) §13-311.

Penalties.

Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 62, 11/5/1962, §411; as amended by Ord. 256, 5/24/2004)

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