Long Beach Municipal Code Ch. 5.74 Rummage Sales

As used in this Chapter, the term "rummage sale" means the sale of miscellaneous items of new or secondhand merchandise, collected by or through bona fide religious, charitable, political, educational, fraternal and philanthropic organizations or associations, having their headquarters, main office, or a branch in this City, which organizations are not operated for profit, the proceeds of which sale, less reasonable expenses thereof, will be devoted solely to the furtherance of the objectives of such organization or association.

(Ord. C-7423 § 27, 1996: Ord. C-6260 § 1 (part), 1986)

No rummage sale shall be conducted for a period in excess of five (5) days, and at least ten (10) days before commencing such rummage sale such organization or association shall obtain from the Chief of Police a permit to do so.

(Ord. C-7423 § 27, 1996: Ord. C-6260 § 1 (part), 1986)

A permit shall be issued upon the applicant's furnishing the following information to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police; otherwise, it shall be denied:

A. Proof of compliance with the provisions of Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.28;

B. Name, address and telephone number of organization or association;

C. Names and addresses of principal officers;

D. Location of premises where the rummage sale is to be conducted;

E. Date of commencement of sale, hours, and proposed duration, not to exceed five (5) days;

F. Name, address and telephone number of person making application on behalf of the organization or association.

G. If the rummage sale is held on property not owned by the applicant/organization, a letter of permission from property owner is required.

(Ord. C-7423 § 27, 1996)