[RP TownTalk] code and vendors discussion

[Roland Walker]

[alice writes]
> In the case of flower vendors, unlicensed food vendors, and the like,
> the Town is also able to impound property.

I have a kooky, zany, out-of-left field suggestion:  If they have that
power, they should try actually using it.

R

On 10/31/07, Alice Ewen Walker <alice at ewenwalker.com> wrote:
> All,
>
> I had opportunity to chat w/ our Code Enforcement staff today. An
> update on the earlier thread:
>
> Lou noted that the town staff had reported at Monday's work session
> that the fine for unlicensed ice cream vendors was something in the
> range of $25 or $50, but that is apparently outdated info.
>
> Code Staff reports that the fine for unlicensed business activity is
> the cost of a business license - $150.  The fine for a municipal
> infraction for a mobile vendor is $75.
>
> In the case of flower vendors, unlicensed food vendors, and the like,
> the Town is also able to impound property. The Town will confiscate
> food, flowers, or other items for sale and can impound vehicles and
> push carts. A vendor must prove ownership to retrieve property from
> the town.
>
> Code Staff encourages you to call whenever you see this activity - it
> springs up constantly. Call 240-508-8460 for Code or 301-927-4343 for
> the Police.
>
> Thanks to all for sharing in this concern,
>
> - Alice
>
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> Alice Ewen Walker
> Councilwoman, Ward 1
> Town of Riverdale Park
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