Scanning Devices.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 82-20
in effect82-20. Scanning Devices.
1. LICENSE REQUIRED. All business establishments, stores, corporations or other parties selling goods or products shall obtain an annual license for each premises on which an electronic scanning devices is used to determine or record the sale price of any item. Electronic scanning devices shall be subject to inspection prior to the issuance of a license and may be reinspected at such times as the department determines.
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APPLICATION. License applica-tion forms shall be obtained from the city clerk and require the information specified in s. 85-12.
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CHANGES TO BE REPORTED. A licensee shall notify the city clerk whenever there is a change in any information that is reported on the application form or renewal application form. The licensee shall make this notification in writing within 10 days after the change occurs.
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LICENSE FEE. See ch. 81 for the required license fee.
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AGE QUALIFICATION. No license shall be issued to any person or any agent of a corporation or limited liability corporation who is not 18 years of age or older.
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DISQUALIFICATION. Whenever any application is denied, or a license is revoked, surrendered or not renewed, the procedures for disqualification for license and change of circumstances provided in ss. 85-13 and 85-15 shall apply.
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INVESTIGATION. Each ap-plication for a new license shall be referred to the commissioner of health in accordance with s. 85-21.
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OBJECTION. An objection to issuance of a license shall be based on the factors set forth in s. 85-2.7-4. If the local common council member, chief of police or commissioner recommends against an application, no permit shall be issued unless the applicant requests, in writing, an appeal before the licensing committee. An appeal shall be requested no more than 10 working days after the date on which the applicant was notified of the recommendation of the common council member, chief or commissioner. An appeal shall be forwarded by the city clerk to the licensing committee for its recommendation as to whether a permit should be granted. The procedure for considering an appeal shall be as provided in s. 85-2.7.
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ISSUANCE. See s. 85-12.5 for provisions relating to the issuance of a license.
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POSTING. Each license shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.
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RENEWAL. Application for renewal of a license shall be made to the city clerk in accordance with the provisions of s. 85-26. The city clerk shall refer the application to the commissioner of health. If the applicant still meets the licensing qualifications, the license shall be issued unless a written objection has been filed under s. 85-3. If there is an objection to renewal of the license, the procedure for considering the renewal application shall be as specified in ss. 85-3 to 85-5.
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REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE. Any license issued under this section may be suspended or revoked for cause by the common council after notice to the licensee and a hearing. Notice and hearing on the revocation shall be conducted in accordance with s. 85-3.
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EMERGENCY SUSPENSION. The emergency suspension procedures of s. 75-23-19 may be applicable to a scanning device license if the situation warrants an emergency suspension. (History: Section 82-20 cr. File #090259, July 28, 2009, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
Section 82-20 rc. File #131559, May 13, 2014; eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
Section 82-20-13 am. File #151320, Jan. 19, 2016; eff. Feb. 5, 2016.)
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH82.pdf#page=8Fetched: 10/26/2026