Hesperia Municipal Code Ch. 5.24 Peddling, Soliciting and Hawking

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3(Exh. A), adopted August 20, 2019, amended ch. 5.24 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 5.24, §§ 5.24.010—5.24.060, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. 250 (part), 1997; Ord. 197 Exh. A (SBCC § 41.0126(a)—(f)), 1994.

Any person desiring to peddle goods, wares, or services, or solicit as defined by the Hesperia Municipal Code Section 1.04.050 shall obtain and maintain a valid business license for peddling or soliciting. This shall include vending of ice cream and mobile food truck operations as defined by this code.

(Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3(Exh. A), 8-20-19)

The following persons are exempt from license fees.

A. Veterans. Any person who was honorably discharged or honorably relieved from the armed services of the United States unless the merchandise includes alcoholic beverages.

B. Religious, Scientific or Charitable Organizations. Organizations qualifying under this exemption must furnish proof of qualification as a 501(c)3 organization.

(Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3(Exh. A), 8-20-19)

In addition to the application requirements specified in Section 5.04.040, the following information shall be required:

A. The supplier of the goods to be sold;

B. A copy of the state sales tax permit (California Revenue and Taxation Code § 6066) for the applicant's activities attached to the application;

C. A description of every type of merchandise or service that the applicant proposes to peddle or solicit;

D. The location where the applicant proposes to peddle or solicit and the dates and time of the same;

E. A copy of the permit for any food products that are regulated.

F. A copy of any applicable state or county issued permits for food vending vehicles.

(Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3(Exh. A), 8-20-19)

The following shall be required of all applicants:

A. A correct and complete application form;

B. Payment of all required fees;

C. The supplier of the personal property to be sold has been sufficiently identified as required by this chapter and there is no reasonable doubt as to the title or ownership of the personal property;

D. The time and place of the proposed licensed activities is in accordance with the regulations set forth in this chapter.

E. A valid LiveScan clearance issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) prepared within the last 30 days.

(Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3(Exh. A), 8-20-19)

A license issued under this chapter shall authorize the licensee to peddle or solicit during the dates specified on the license and only during daylight hours.

Mobile food trucks shall not be prohibited from operating during hours outside daylight.

(Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3(Exh. A), 8-20-19)

Hawking, as defined in Section 1.04.050, is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2019-10, § 3(Exh. A), 8-20-19)