(A) Each person, firm or corporation desiring to obtain a license or engage in business as a solicitor, canvasser or peddler shall file a written application to the Clerk and at the time of application pay to the Clerk a fee as prescribed by resolution of the Township Board.
(B) The application for license shall contain the following items with such additional information as the Clerk may require:
(1) Full name, age, permanent residence and local address;
(2) The name of the firm or corporation represented, together with the central or district office of the corporation;
(3) The address or location of the place of business within the township or county;
(4) List of general description of the goods, wares or merchandise to be sold or offered to be sold;
(5) Length of time requested for the license;
(6) Previous license held;
(7) Place where applicant has conducted business in the previous 6 months;
(8) A photograph of the applicant taken within 60 days immediately prior to the day of filing the application, which picture shall be 2 inches by 2 inches, showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and identifiable manner;
(9) The fingerprints of the applicant;
(10) A statement of any convictions of the applicant or any crime or misdemeanor or violation of any provision of this chapter or other code, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor; and
(11) The affidavit of the applicant to the truth of the statement contained in the application, signed by the applicant.
(C) If the business of the applicant shall require the use of weighing or measuring devices, the application shall be accompanied by a certificate from the sealer of weights and measures stating that the devices have been examined and approved.
(Ord. 421, passed 6-8-2006)