It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit alms for himself or for any charitable organization of any kind or character unless a written permit therefor shall be obtained from the Chief of Police. It shall be the duty of such official, before granting such permit, to make a careful and thorough investigation of each applicant and the cause which he represents so as to satisfy himself that such applicant is a proper person and the cause he represents is worthy of assistance by the citizens of the city.
('90 Code, § 17-2) (Ord. passed 7-24-72) Penalty, see § 132.99