(a) Any person desiring to sell or offer for sale, barter or exchange, or to solicit from door to door, the purchase of or gift of any goods or other articles of value or money, or offering any services for hire or commission within the City, shall make application to the City Manager or his authorized representative. Such person shall furnish the following evidence of his identity and character:
(1) Name, present residence address, permanent or business address and telephone number.
(2) A brief description of the nature of the business and the kinds of goods or services to be peddled or solicited.
(3) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant's employer and credentials showing authorization by or representation of such employer; if the applicant is self-employed, he shall so state.
(4) Two photographs of the applicant of appropriate size, two inches by two inches, one of which shall be attached at all times to the license, and the other for the records of the Police Department.
(5) Submission to fingerprinting by the Police Department for local police files and for the purpose of determining the criminal record, if any, of the applicant.
(b) A license shall be issued unless it is determined by the City Manager or his authorized representative that the applicant has willfully misrepresented his identity or intention, or has violated any section of this chapter, or has been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving force, violence, moral turpitude or in any way connected with the act of peddling or soliciting other than a traffic offense. The application and/or license fee shall be thirty dollars ($30.00) per year.
(Ord. 1996-14. Passed 3-20-96.)