Alsip § 12.113 Business & Licensing Section Required This ordinance makes it unlawful for anyone to buy, collect, or solicit junk or secondhand articles while traveling from place to place within the village without obtaining an itinerant junk dealer's license. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.115 Business & Licensing Section Prohibited acts This section prohibits licensed junk peddlers in Alsip from purchasing, collecting, transporting, or disposing of used or dismantled catalytic converters not attached to a motor vehicle. Violators face fines of $500 to $750 per offense. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.148 Business & Licensing Section Prohibited items This section prohibits licensees from purchasing or possessing certain prohibited items, including firearms and stun guns, and specifically prohibits junk peddlers from dealing with detached catalytic converters. Violations are subject to fines. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.185 Business & Licensing Section Definition This section defines an "itinerant merchant" for the purposes of this article. An itinerant merchant is defined as any person traveling within the village to conduct business for profit who is not otherwise licensed by the village. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.187 Business & Licensing Section Blanket permits for nonprofit organizations Nonprofit organizations in Alsip must obtain a blanket permit from the mayor and board of trustees to conduct solicitations. This permit requires a formal letter detailing the organization's purposes and the specific dates of solicitation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.188 Business & Licensing Section Application; fee This section outlines the application process for an itinerant merchant permit in Alsip. Applicants must complete a form provided by the village clerk, pay a $5.00 fee, and submit the application during normal business hours. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.189 Business & Licensing Section Registration after approval of applicant After the mayor and board of trustees approve an itinerant merchant permit, the organization's representative must register with the village clerk, who will then inform the police department. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.190 Business & Licensing Section Issuance of identification card or badge; term This section outlines the process for itinerant merchants to obtain and use identification cards or badges, which serve as their permit. It specifies daily return requirements for the badge and its final return upon completion of business, along with a six-month validity period for the permit. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.191 Business & Licensing Section Solicitation defined This section defines "solicitation" specifically for the purpose of Halloween, referring to the act of seeking or obtaining gifts, food, candy, or monetary contributions during the holiday. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.192 Business & Licensing Section Solicitation restricted to October 31; time limit This ordinance restricts all solicitation to October 31st, with specific time limits depending on whether Halloween falls on a weekday or weekend. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.195 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to the regulation of solicitors within the municipality. It clarifies what constitutes a 'certified solicitor', a 'registered solicitor' (exempted from provisions), a 'residence', and the act of 'soliciting' for various purposes. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.196 Business & Licensing Section Exemption This section exempts certain organizations and individuals, including religious, civic, patriotic, philanthropic, or charitable organizations and residents under 16, from specific solicitor regulations, provided they register with the police department. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.197 Business & Licensing Section Application for solicitation permit This section outlines the application process for a solicitation permit in Alsip, requiring applicants to provide detailed personal and employment information under oath to the chief of police. The chief of police has the discretion to request additional information, fingerprinting, and maintains records of all applications and permits. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.198 Business & Licensing Section Issuance and revocation of permits This section outlines the process for issuing and revoking permits by the chief of police. It details the grounds for denial and revocation, as well as the notification procedures for permit holders. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.199 Business & Licensing Section Badge required This ordinance requires solicitors, peddlers, and canvassers operating in residential areas of Alsip to wear a conspicuous "Registered—Alsip" badge issued by the village. A $10.00 deposit is required for the badge, refundable upon daily surrender to the police chief, with forfeiture occurring if the badge is not returned or if it is lost, stolen, or mutilated without proper reporting. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.200 Business & Licensing Section Village policy on soliciting This section establishes the policy that residents of Alsip have the sole authority to determine whether or not solicitors are permitted to approach their residences. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.201 Business & Licensing Section Notice regulating soliciting This section requires residents who do not wish to be solicited to display a weatherproof card near their main entrance indicating "NO SOLICITORS INVITED." The card must have letters at least one-third inch in height, and the village can provide these cards at cost for uniformity. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.201.1 Business & Licensing Section Duty of solicitors This section outlines the duties of solicitors entering residential premises in Alsip. Solicitors must check for "NO SOLICITORS INVITED" signs and leave if posted. They must also depart immediately if asked to leave by an occupant, regardless of whether they were initially invited. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.201.2 Business & Licensing Section Uninvited soliciting prohibited This ordinance prohibits uninvited soliciting at residences where a "No Soliciting" notice is displayed. It makes it unlawful to approach a door or make noise to attract an occupant for the purpose of soliciting. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.201.3 Business & Licensing Section Time limit of soliciting This section prohibits soliciting at residences before 9:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on any day. It declares that engaging in such activity outside these hours constitutes a nuisance and is unlawful. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.201.4 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section establishes that any violation of the article related to the Regulation Of Solicitors will be considered a Class C ordinance violation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.334 Business & Licensing Section Duties, responsibilities of operator This section mandates flea market operators to inform all vendors of ordinance provisions and ensure vendors possess the required permits from the ordinance officer. Non-compliance can lead to permit revocation or suspension. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.336 Business & Licensing Section Receipt of goods from minors This ordinance prohibits flea market vendors, their employees, or agents from purchasing or otherwise receiving articles from minors with the intention of reselling them at a flea market. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.92 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking vehicles for sale or selling merchandise from vehicle prohibited This section prohibits parking vehicles on streets for the purpose of selling them. It also prohibits peddling merchandise from a vehicle on business streets. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 4.4.1 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section of the Antioch municipal ordinance provides definitions for key terms related to peddlers, salespersons, and solicitors. It clarifies who falls under these classifications for the purpose of chapter regulations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.4.2 Business & Licensing Section License Requirements This section outlines the licensing requirements for individuals operating as salespersons, peddlers, or solicitors in Antioch. It details the application process, necessary documentation including insurance and fingerprints, investigation procedures, and associated fees. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.4.3 Business & Licensing Section Permits This section outlines the requirements for obtaining and displaying permits for salespersons, peddlers, and solicitors in Antioch. It details the application process, permit issuance, display requirements, and the duration of the permit. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.4.4 Business & Licensing Section Conditions Of License This section outlines conditions for peddler and solicitor licenses in Antioch. It addresses license endorsement, individual permit requirements, restricted solicitation hours, and limitations on the use of sound devices. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.7.2 Business & Licensing Section Mobile Food Carts This section requires a license for anyone selling specific food items like popcorn, peanuts, candies, or ice cream from a street wagon or stand in Antioch. It also outlines the applicable fees and the consequence of non-compliance, which includes forcible removal of the stand. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.7.4 Business & Licensing Section Itinerant Merchants This section requires itinerant merchants and transient vendors to obtain a license to sell goods within Antioch, with a daily fee of $50 payable in advance, and a maximum license period of three months without renewal. View in Antioch’s full code →