As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner or such official designated by the city ordinance, to be appointed by the municipality; “Inspector” means an inspector of the department of licenses; “License” means a license issued pursuant to this part; “Licensee” means any person to whom a license has […]
No person, firm or corporation shall publish or conduct any sale of the type defined in § 6-55-401 without a license for the publication or conduct of such sale.
The commissioner is hereby authorized and empowered to supervise and regulate sales or special sales defined in § 6-55-401, and to issue appropriate licenses or license for such sales. Such licenses or license shall be issued in the discretion of the commissioner of licenses upon the written application in a form approved by the commissioner […]
Upon receipt of such application and payment of the fee prescribed in § 6-55-406, the commissioner shall cause the same to be examined and investigated. If after such investigation the commissioner is satisfied as to the truth of the statements contained in such application and as to the form and content of the advertising to […]
Upon satisfactory proof by the licensee that the stock itemized in the original application has not been disposed of, the commissioner may renew such license for an additional thirty-day period upon payment of the prescribed renewal fee. Such proof for a renewal license shall be furnished in a form to be issued by the commissioner. […]
Upon filing an original application or a renewal application for a license to advertise and conduct a sale or special sale, as defined in § 6-55-401, the applicant shall pay to the commissioner a fee in the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If any application or renewal application is disapproved, such payment shall be forfeited […]
All advertisements or advertising and the language contained therein shall be in accordance with the purpose of the sale as stated in the application pursuant to which a license was issued and the wording of such advertisements shall not vary from the wording as indicated in the application. Such advertising shall contain a statement in […]
Upon commencement of any sale, as defined in § 6-55-401, the license issued by the commissioner shall be prominently displayed near the entrance of the premises. A duplicate of the original application and stock list pursuant to which the license was issued shall at all times be available to the commissioner or to inspectors of […]
The commissioner is further empowered to make such rules and regulations for the conduct and advertisement of such sale or special sale as in the commissioner’s opinion will serve to prevent deception and to protect the public.
The commissioner has the power to suspend or revoke at any time any license granted in accordance with this part.
Any person who violates, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor.
This part shall not apply to or affect the following persons: Persons acting pursuant to an order or process of court of competent jurisdiction; Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officers, such as sheriffs and marshals; or Duly licensed auctioneers, selling at auction.
Any municipality desiring to adopt this part may do so and in addition shall have the necessary power to take whatever additional steps are required to carry out the purpose of this part.
