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 Malta
 Code of Ordinances
 Part II. General Legislation
 Chapter 119. Peddling and Soliciting

  § 119-4. Application for license.  

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  • Any person desiring to procure a license as herein provided shall file with the Town Clerk a written application upon a form furnished by the Town Clerk and shall file at the same time satisfactory proof of good character.
    A. 
    Such application shall give:
    (1) 
    The number and kind of vehicle to be used by the applicant in carrying on the business for which the license is desired.
    (2) 
    The kind of goods, wares and merchandise he desires to sell or the kind of service he desires to perform.
    (3) 
    The method of distribution.
    (4) 
    The name, address and age of the applicant.
    (5) 
    The name and address of the person, firm or corporation he represents.
    (6) 
    The length of time the applicant desires the license.
    (7) 
    Such other information as may be required by the Town Clerk.
    B. 
    Such application shall be accompanied by:
    (1) 
    A certificate from the Sealer of Weights and Measures certifying that all weighing and measuring devices to be used by the applicant have been examined and approved.
    (2) 
    A letter or authorization from the person, firm or corporation which the applicant purports to represent.
    (3) 
    Two photographs [two by two (2 x 2) inches] clearly showing the head and shoulders of applicant, one of which shall be attached to the license and the other of which shall be retained by the Town Clerk.
    C. 
    An application for a license as a solicitor who demands, accepts or receives payment of deposit of money in advance of final delivery shall also be accompanied by a bond to the Town of Malta, approved as to form surety by the attorney employed by the Town Board in the sum of $5,000, with a sufficient surety or sureties or sufficient collateral security, conditioned for making a final delivery of the goods, wares or merchandise ordered for services to be performed in accordance with the terms of such order or failing therein, that the advance payment on such order be refunded. Any person aggrieved by the action of any licensed solicitor shall have the right by action on the bond for the recovery of money or damages, or both. Such bond shall remain in full force and effect, and in case of a cash deposit, such deposit shall be retained by the Town of Malta for a period of 90 days after the expiration of any such license, unless sooner released by the Town Board.
    [Amended 5-1-1995 by L.L. No. 2-1995]