(a) In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 4-4-050, an application for, and, if requested, renewal of any license to engage in the business of towing shall be accompanied by the following information:
(1) proof that, in conformity with the Illinois Commercial Safety Towing Law, the applicant holds a valid safety relocator's registration certificate;
(2) the applicable license fees;
(3) a statement as to whether, within five years prior to the date of application or renewal, the applicant or any controlling person has (i) been convicted, in custody, under parole, or under any other non-custodial supervision resulting from a conviction in a court of any jurisdiction for the commission of any felony; (ii) applied for, renewed, or obtained a safety relocator's registration certificate under the Illinois Commercial Safety Towing Law, and under what business name; (iii) applied for, renewed, or obtained a commercial vehicle relocator license under the Illinois Commercial Relocation of Trespassing Vehicles Law, and under what business name; and (iv) had their safety relocator's registration certificate or commercial vehicle relocator license revoked by the Illinois Commerce Commission;
(4) a statement as to whether, within five years prior to the date of application or renewal, any employee or agent of the applicant who engages in the towing of vehicles from the public way, has been convicted, in custody, under parole, or under any other non-custodial supervision resulting from a conviction in a court of any jurisdiction for the commission of any felony;
(5) proof that the applicant and all controlling persons are at least 18 years of age;
(6) proof of insurance coverage meeting the requirements of Section 9-44-050;
(7) the make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of each tow truck owned, leased, or operated by the applicant;
(8) the address, location, and description of each storage lot that is to be operated under the license;
(9) the primary location and description of each tow truck that is to be operated under the license;
(10) the name of the owner of each premises to be used as a storage lot, and, if such premises is leased by the applicant, a copy of the lease, and the name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the premises, including the name and address of the beneficiary if title to the premises is held by a person as a trustee;
(11) if the applicant does not possess an active Illinois Commercial Vehicle Relocator License and operates a storage lot outside the City limits, such information as determined necessary by the Commissioner to ensure the safety of such storage lot; and
(12) any other information that the Commissioner may reasonably require.
(b) It is a condition of the license that all information in the application be kept current. Any change in required information shall be reported to the Department within 10 business days after such change has occurred.
(Added Coun. J. 5-26-21, p. 30457, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 1-26-22, p. 43395, § 2)