Ordinance - #03-50 - 11/25/2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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G. Business practices, or conduct, deemed by the issuing authority to be contrary to the best interests, or safety, of the public. H. Violation within the preceding five (5) years, of any law relating to theft, damage or trespass to property, sale of a controlled substance, or operation of a business. 1. The owner of the premises licensed or to be licensed would not qualify for a license under the terms of this Section. 7.13.17 Off-site storage. Upon written request, the police chief may approve an off-site locked and secured storage facility. The pawnbroker shall permit inspection of the facility in accordance with section 7.13.05. All provisions of this Section regarding record keeping and reporting apply to the facility and its contents. Property shall be stored in compliance with all provisions of the city code. The pawnbroker must either own the building in which the business is conducted, and any approved off-site storage facility, or have a lease on the business premises. 7.13.18. Business at only one place. A license under this Section authorizes the licensee to carry on its business only at the permanent place of business designated in the license. However, upon written request, the City may approve an off-site locked and secured storage facility. The licensee shall permit inspection of the facility in accordance with (INSPECTION OF ITEMS). All provisions of this Section regarding record keeping and reporting apply to the facility and its contents. Property shall be stored in compliance with all provisions of the city code. The licensee must either own the building in which the business is conducted, and any approved off-site storage facility, or have a lease on the business premise that extends for more than six (6) months. 7.13.19 Separability. Should any Section, section, subsection, clause or other provision of this ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part other than the part so declared invalid. SECTION 2. SUMMARY The following is an official summary of Ordinance #03-50 amending Chapter 7 of the Ramsey City Code, entitled "Licensing and Permits". The adoption of this ordinance removes any language relating to second hand goods dealers, adds language relating to the annual fee for pawnshops and adds language relating to implementation of the Automated Pawn System (a computer program). A complete copy of the ordinance is available for review at Ramsey City Hall. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective upon its passage and thirty (30) days after its publication according to law, subject to City Charter Provision, Section 5.04.