(a) Any person desiring the license required by § 852.01 shall make application therefor to the Chief of Police or his or her authorized representative. Such person shall furnish the following as evidence of his or her identity and character:
(1) His or her name, present residence address, permanent or business address, telephone number, Social Security number and date of birth;
(2) A brief description of the nature of the business and the kinds of goods or services to be peddled or solicited, and the area of the municipality to be 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 or she shall so state.
(4) Submission to fingerprinting, if requested, 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 Chief of Police or his or her authorized representative that the applicant has willfully misrepresented his or her identity or intention, has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or has been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving force, violence or moral turpitude or in any way connected with the act of peddling or soliciting, other than a traffic offense. The fee for the license shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per year.
(Ord 85-O-841, passed 9-3-1985)