§ 45-7.1. Application requirements., Chapter 45. Sanitation, Code of Ordinances, Brookhaven

Identification. Applicants shall file the items set forth herein with said application, unless specifically waived by the Commissioner of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management upon a showing of facts, which, in the discretion of the Commissioner of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management, warrant the waiving of said requirements.

[Amended 6-29-2017 by L.L. No. 16-2017, effective 7-13-2017]

Fingerprints.

(1)

Upon receipt of a sworn application for a permit, a copy thereof and a fingerprint card taken in duplicate shall be referred to the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or his designee for appropriate fingerprinting of said applicant, and a copy of such completed fingerprint card shall thereafter be forwarded by the same to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for a full search.

(2)

The application shall be accompanied by an appropriate fee, the amount and payment instrument to be determined by the Commissioner of Public Safety or his designee, pursuant to the requirements of, and payable to, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, which amount shall be in addition to the permit fees stated herein, for such investigation of the applicant as is deemed necessary or advisable for the protection of the public good and welfare.

(3)

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services shall return such criminal history record information as may exist in its files or a statement that no such relevant information exists, such record to be filed with the Commissioner of Public Safety or his designee.

(4)

Upon its return by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to the Commissioner of Public Safety or his designee, if the application is approved by the Commissioner or his designee and upon payment of the prescribed permit fee, the Commissioner of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management shall prepare and deliver to the applicant therefor the permit required by this chapter.

[Amended 6-29-2017 by L.L. No. 16-2017, effective 7-13-2017]

(5)

New fingerprints for each renewal period may be waived by the Commissioner of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management, unless the license issued under the provisions of this chapter has lapsed for a period of time in excess of one year.

[Amended 6-29-2017 by L.L. No. 16-2017, effective 7-13-2017]

Photographs.

(1)

Two identical photographs of the applicant shall be submitted, taken no longer than 60 days prior to submission of the application; and

(2)

Said photographs shall be up to but not to exceed two inches by two inches in size, showing both the head and shoulders of the applicant.

(3)

Digital photos may be taken at the time of application by the Department of Public Safety.

Examinations. At the discretion of the Commissioner of Public Safety or his designee, before the issuance of a permit, the Commissioner or his designee may require the applicant, and any others having knowledge of any facts, to submit to an examination, under oath, and to produce evidence relating thereto.

Modification. Any change in circumstance with regard to the information required hereinabove shall be reported in writing to the Commissioner within 30 days of occurrence.

New applicants for a permit must possess a qualified route, which must consist of the following:

(1)

Three hundred houses within the Town;

(2)

Fifty commercial stops within the Town; or

(3)

Three thousand dollars worth of business per month in the Town.

The applicant must answer all questions on the permit application, sign the application, have said signature acknowledged by a notary public and provide any other information required by any applicable law or ordinance or deemed necessary by the Commissioner to determine the fitness of the applicant.

The applicant must complete any and all forms requiring the applicant to indicate thereon his entire collection route within the Town, including all residential dwellings and commercial businesses serviced and the days of service.

Any vehicular tag issued with a permit shall be affixed by the permittee to all vehicles designated in the permit application and in such manner as directed by the Commissioner.