Chapter 5.76 — DISCOUNT COUPON BOOK AND MEMBERSHIP SALES

As used in this Chapter, "Discount Coupon Book and Membership Sales" means the selling or offering for sale of coupon books or club memberships whereby the purchaser of such membership or books is to be allowed a discount from any person who offers goods or services at a discount, or free, or partially free, as an inducement or reward for the purchase of such coupon book or club membership.

(Ord. C-7423 § 28, 1996: Ord. C-6325 § 28 (part), 1986)

No person shall practice, engage in or carry on the business of coupon discount book and membership sales in the City without first having obtained a permit to do so and complying with all regulations and requirements contained and set forth in this Chapter.

(Ord. C-7423 § 28, 1996: Ord. C-6325 § 28 (part), 1986)

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A charitable group or other nonprofit organization which has a tax exempt status as determined by the IRS and Franchise Tax Board shall be exempt from the permit regulation if able to demonstrate compliance with or exemption from the Charitable Solicitation permit requirements as stated in Chapter 5.28 of the Long Beach Municipal Code.

The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to retail establishments having a fixed location within the City.

(Ord. C-7423 § 28, 1996)

Each person, before obtaining a permit to carry on the business of Discount Coupon Book and Membership Sales, shall make a written application upon forms furnished by the Director of Financial Management. The application shall be signed by the applicant. Each applicant shall be fingerprinted and photographed by the Police Department for the purpose of a background investigation.

(Ord. C-7423 § 28, 1996: Ord. C-6325 § 28 (part), 1986)

An application for a permit under this Chapter shall be denied if:

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The applicant has knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for the permit required under the provisions of this Chapter; or

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The applicant has violated any provisions of this Code, State or Federal law arising out of and in connection with the practice and/or operation of the business for which the permit is sought.

(Ord. C-7423 § 28, 1996: Ord. C-6325 § 28 (part), 1986)

Every applicant shall pay a nonrefundable fee established by resolution of the City Council adopted pursuant to Section 5.04.040.

(Ord. C-7423 § 28, 1996: Ord. C-6325 § 28 (part), 1986)