§ 5.43.040. Issuance of certification—Fee—I.D. card—Period—Requirement.

If the application is satisfactory and complete, the applicant will be required to pay the certificate fee and obtain a certificate card.

A.

The fee amount for a certificate shall be determined by the City Manager on an annual basis or until a set amount is determined.

B.

The I.D. card shall contain a photograph of the Oakland artisan and the certificate number. The Craft and Cultural Arts Department shall determine the manner and form of any other information that may be placed upon this I.D. card. The I.D. card shall be displayed by the artisan at all times when the artisan is selling or soliciting offers to purchase any art or craft work. The photograph shall be furnished by the artisan.

C.

Any certificate issued will be valid for the period of six months or a year from the date of issuance depending on the amount of fee paid.

D.

No person under the age of sixteen (16) is eligible for certification as an artisan.

E.

No person may hold or be issued more than one valid certificate.

F.

It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, expose for sale or solicit offers to purchase any art or craft item of his or her own creation on any public area where such activities are permitted pursuant to this chapter, unless such person has been duly certified and issued an I.D. card in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

G.

The city will notify the artisan in writing of the decision to issue or deny the certificate and, if denied, the reason for denial. In the event that an artisan is denied certification, either upon application or renewal, the artisan shall have the opportunity to appeal the denial to the Cultural Affairs Commission.

(Ord. 12291 § 6, 2000)