How can i know if a person has a seller permit , to sell on the corners of the streets?

I have a gift shop and i pay rent and taxes. I am concerned because for valentines day i sold teddy bears and flowers , but the sales were not to good due to people who dont pay rent or taxes just putting tables on the corners and start selling and that is harming my business. Is there a website or phone number where i can call and check if its legal for this people to be selling on the corners or what can i do. I am not trying to be mean , but business is business and i got to look out for it. If anyone has any info related to this please let me know. THANKS.

How can i know if a person has a seller permit , to sell on the corners of the streets?
They would have a permit displayed on their cart.



But even having a permit doesn't entitle them to sell in the front of your store. usually there are rule like 50 feet or 100 feet from etc..

City Hall usually regulates that sort of thing because they know stores are paying a lot more for their licence as well as taxes etc..
Reply:If it happens again, you need to call the police because they can make the people leave if they are there illegally. You could run into harrassment trouble if you try to get involved, but this is the police's job to enforce local laws and ordinances.
Reply:Seller permits and Tax ID numbers are supposed to be displayed prominently where the public can see it. Ask them to see it... if they don't have one, tell them to move their tables/carts. Check with your city/county gov't for info and what to do about it.
Reply:No offence, but I find it hard to believe that you own a business, but do not know the laws and such.
Reply:maybe you should contact the city that you live in. I'm pretty sure they have this info. good luck.
Reply:Call the clerk of the courts or city hall and tell them your question - they'll direct you to the appropriate department. Those are in the phone book.
Reply:Ask them if they have a permit,(official permeation from local authority). If they don't ask them to leave. You may have to call the police.
Reply:Check with the Village or City where your business is located and find out if that person has a vending permit.
Reply:The city I am in has a list on the county website of all active business licenses issued, new, old and expired. You can try there, but for you local, of course.