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Kansas City Code ch. 16, art. II, div. 2

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Kansas City Code § 16-61 Required.

Sec. 16-61. - Required. No person shall engage in, carry on, conduct, maintain or publish a special sale, as defined in section 16-31, without first having obtained a license to do so in accordance with the provisions of this division. Such license shall be in addition to all licenses required or which may be required by chapter 40. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 7.18)

Kansas City Code § 16-62 Application.

Sec. 16-62. - Application. A written application for a license required by this division shall be made to the commissioner of revenue on printed forms provided by him. Such application shall contain: (1) The true name and address of the owner of the goods, wares or merchandise to be the object of the sale. (2) A description of the place where such sale is to be held. (3) The nature of the occupancy, whether by lease or sublease, and the effective date of the termination of such occupancy. (4) A legible, orderly, detailed, complete and accurate descriptive list of the goods, wares and merchandise to be offered for sale. (5) The place where such stock was purchased or acquired and, if not purchased, the manner of such acquisition. (6) The true nature and purpose of the sale. (7) Any additional information that the commissioner of revenue may require relative to the sale. Such application shall be verified under oath and submitted at least 15 days prior to the date on which the sale is to commence. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 7.19)

Kansas City Code § 16-63 Making false statement for purpose of securing license.

Sec. 16-63. - Making false statement for purpose of securing license. Any false statement or misrepresentation of a material fact, made by an applicant for the purpose of securing a license under this division, or any renewal thereof, shall be deemed good and sufficient cause for refusal to grant the license provided for in this division. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 7.20)

Kansas City Code § 16-64 Issuance; term.

Sec. 16-64. - Issuance; term. Upon filing of an application for a license required by this division, the commissioner of revenue, after investigation thereof, may issue such license for a period not exceeding 60 days. The applicant must give satisfactory evidence of having fulfilled any and all requirements of RSMo 407.800, if applicable. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 7.21; Ord. No. 51800, 7-24-80)

Kansas City Code § 16-65 Renewal.

Sec. 16-65. - Renewal. Upon satisfactory proof by a person licensed under this division that the stock itemized in the original application has not been disposed of, the commissioner of revenue may renew such license for an additional 60-day period; provided, however, that an unlimited number of such renewals may be granted for any such sale for the same location within one year from the issuance of the original license. The applicant must give satisfactory evidence of having fulfilled any and all requirements of RSMo 407.800, if applicable. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 7.22; Ord. No. 51800, 7-24-80)

Kansas City Code § 16-66 Fee.

Sec. 16-66. - Fee. A fee of $25.00 shall be paid to the commissioner of revenue upon the filing of an application for an original license under this division or a renewal thereof. If any such application is disapproved, such payment shall be forfeited and the fee deposited with the city treasurer to defray the cost of investigating the application. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 7.23)

Kansas City Code § 16-67 Transfer.

Sec. 16-67. - Transfer. A license issued under this division shall not be transferable. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 7.24)

Kansas City Code § 16-68 Revocation.

Sec. 16-68. - Revocation. The commissioner of revenue may at any time revoke, after a hearing, any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this division, if he shall find that the licensee has violated any provision of this article, or if the licensee has made any misrepresentation on his application, has failed to include in the inventory required by the provisions of this article all goods, wares and merchandise being offered for sale, has added or permitted to be added to the sale any goods, wares or merchandise not described or listed in the original application and inventory, or has failed to keep suitable records of the sale. (Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 7.28)

Source: City of Kansas City, Missouri, Code of Ordinances, Charter and Zoning and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mo/kansas_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH16AUSPSA_ARTIISPSA_DIV2LIFetched: 10/28/2026