PEDDLERS

Oxford Code of Ordinances ch. 82, art. I

in effect

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-1 Definitions.

Sec. 82-1. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Peddler, means any person who engages in the business of selling any goods, wares, merchandise or services, or who solicits orders for such goods, wares, merchandise or services by going from house to house, or place to place, and who does not have a permanent place of business in the city and is not employed by any person having a permanent place of business in the city; provided, however, the term "peddler" shall not include persons selling, distributing or soliciting orders for newspapers or selling, distributing or soliciting orders for milk, dairy products, vegetables, poultry, eggs and other farm and garden produce raised by the vendor or members of his family so far as the sale of such commodities is authorized by law. (Code 1968, § 21-1; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 1)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-2 Exceptions to chapter provisions.

Sec. 82-2. - Exceptions to chapter provisions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to solicitations, sales or distributions made by charitable, educational or religious organizations which have their principal place of activity in the city. (Code 1968, § 21-2; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 2)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-3 Privilege taxes, permit, bond required.

Sec. 82-3. - Privilege taxes, permit, bond required. Peddlers shall pay all privilege taxes required by state law obtain a permit in the manner hereinafter provided and furnish a good and sufficient penal bond in the amount of $2,000.00, conditioned that if said peddlers shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and other chapters relating to them, said obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. (Code 1968, § 21-3; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 3)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-4 Permit application.

Sec. 82-4. - Permit application. Applicants for peddlers' permits shall file with the city clerk a sworn application giving the following information: (1) Name and description of applicant; (2) Address, legal and local; (3) A brief description of the nature of the business and the goods to be sold; (4) If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing the exact relationship; (5) If a vehicle is to be used, a description of the same, together with license number or other means of identification; (6) A photograph of the applicant, taken within 60 days immediately prior to the date of the filing of the application, which picture shall be two inches by two inches showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishing manner; (7) Evidence as to the good character and business responsibility of the applicant as will enable an investigator to properly evaluate such character and business responsibility; (8) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor, or violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor; (9) A statement by a reputable physician, dated not more than ten days prior to submission of the application, certifying the applicant to be free of infectious, contagious, or communicable disease. (Code 1968, § 21-4; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 4)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-5 Investigation of applicant, issuance of permit.

Sec. 82-5. - Investigation of applicant, issuance of permit. (a) Upon receipt of such application, the original shall be referred to the chief of police, who shall cause such investigation of the applicant's business and moral character to be made as he deems necessary for the protection of the public good. If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory, the chief of police shall endorse on such application his disapproval and his reasons for the same, and return said application to the clerk, who shall notify the applicant that his application is disapproved and that no permit will be issued. (b) If, as a result of such investigation, the character and business responsibility of the applicant are found to be satisfactory, the chief of police shall endorse on the application his approval, execute a permit addressed to the applicant for the carrying on of the business applied for and return said permit, along with the application to the clerk, who shall, upon payment of the prescribed privilege license fee, deliver to the applicant his permit and issue a license. (c) Such permit shall contain the signature and seal of the issuing officer and shall show the name, address and photograph of said permittee, the class of permit and license issued and the kind of goods to be sold thereunder, the date of issuance and the length of time the same shall be operative, as well as the license number and other identifying description of any vehicle used in such peddling. The clerk shall keep a permanent record of all permits issued. (Code 1968, § 21-5; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 5)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-6 Permits not transferable.

Sec. 82-6. - Permits not transferable. No peddler's permit shall be used at any time by any person other than the one to whom it was issued. (Code 1968, § 21-6; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 6)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-7 Display of permit.

Sec. 82-7. - Display of permit. Every peddler permitted to engage in business under the provisions of this chapter within the city shall display his permit upon the request of any person, and failure so to display such permit shall be deemed a misdemeanor. (Code 1968, § 21-7; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 7)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-8 Altering permits prohibited.

Sec. 82-8. - Altering permits prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to alter or deface any permit issued under the provision of this chapter. (Code 1968, § 21-8; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 8)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-9 Expiration of permits.

Sec. 82-9. - Expiration of permits. Unless otherwise provided, all peddlers' permits shall expire one year from the date of issuance. (Code 1968, § 21-9; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 9)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-10 Revocation of permits.

Sec. 82-10. - Revocation of permits. (a) Peddlers' permits may be revoked by the mayor and board of aldermen after notice and hearing, for any of the following causes: (1) Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement contained in the application for a permit; (2) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on his business as a peddler; (3) Any violation of any chapter; (4) Conviction of any crime; (5) Conducting the business of peddling in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public. (b) Notice of the hearing for revocation of a permit shall be given in writing, setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the permittee at his last known address at least five days prior to the date set for hearing. (Code 1968, § 21-10; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 10)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-11 Appeals.

Sec. 82-11. - Appeals. Any person aggrieved by the action of the chief of police or the clerk in the denial of an application for a peddler's permit or in the decision with reference to the revocation of a peddler's permit as provided herein shall have the right of appeal to the mayor and board of aldermen. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the board within 14 days after notice of the action complained of has been mailed to such person's last known address, a written statement setting forth fully the grounds for the appeal. The board shall set a time and place for a hearing on such appeal and notice of such hearing shall be given to the appellant in the same manner as provided for notice of hearing on revocation. (Code 1968, § 21-11; Ord. of 12-5-1967, § 11)

Oxford Code of Ordinances § 82-12 Peddler refusing to leave.

Sec. 82-12. - Peddler refusing to leave. Any peddler or hawker of goods or merchandise who enters upon premises owned or leased by another and willfully refuses to leave said premises after having been notified by the owner or possessor of said premises, or his agent, to leave the same, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. (Code 1968, § 21-12)

Source: City of Oxford, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/oxford/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH82PESOPA_ARTIPEFetched: 11/1/2026