In addition to the principal permit, each peddler or solicitor acting for the principal shall also obtain a permit from the City Clerk before peddling or soliciting within the city. The cost to obtain a peddler/solicitor permit is $35.00. In applying for the permit, each applicant shall provide the following to the City Clerk:
(A) The name of the principal applicant for whom they are going to act as a peddler or solicitor;
(B) The name, address, and telephone number of the person who is going to act as a peddler or solicitor, and in addition, they must also provide photo identification;
(C) A signed statement under oath that the person applying to be a peddler/solicitor has not been convicted of any felonies or any misdemeanors involving theft, sexual offenses, or drug offenses;
(D) A criminal background check from the Arkansas State Police which shows that the peddler or solicitor has not been convicted of any felonies, or any misdemeanors involving theft, sexual offenses, or drug offenses. No person shall be issued a permit as a peddler or solicitor that has been convicted of any of the offenses set out herein.
(Ord. 2023-05, passed 3-28-2023)