It is unlawful or any person to engage in the activities of a solicitor without first complying with the following requirements:
A. Application; Required Information: Submit a completed business application which shall contain the following:
1. The name and address of the applicant, and if the applicant is an employee or agent of a corporation or other entity, the name and address of the corporation or entity,
2. A brief description of the nature of the business and the goods to be sold and from whom and where the applicant obtains the goods to be sold,
3. The length of time for which the applicant desires to engage in business within the city,
4. The place or places within the city where the applicant proposes to carry on his or her business or engage in soliciting,
5. A list of other municipalities in which the applicant has engaged in business within the six (6) month period preceding the date of the application,
6. Provide a current (within 6 months) bureau of criminal identification (BCI) background check for all solicitors,
7. If the applicant is employed by another person, documents showing that the person for which the applicant proposes to do business is authorized to do business within the state;
B. Current Photos: Furnish the city with two (2) photographs not larger than two inches by three inches (2" x 3") of the applicant taken within the last twelve (12) months. One shall be affixed to the license in the files and records of Farr West City; the other will be used as photo identification that is to be worn in plain sight by the solicitor;
C. Legal Signature: Sign his or her name to a registration card to be kept by Farr West City;
D. Bond: Submit a corporate surety bond conditioned upon the observance of all laws and ordinances of the city and license conditions agreed to by the licensee. The amount of such bond shall be established and listed in the Farr West City fee schedule;
E. License/Photo: The license must be kept on the solicitor's person at all times. The photograph must be visible and in plain sight while soliciting is being conducted. The license must be presented upon the demand of any person;
F. Fee: Pay a license fee as specified in the Farr West City fee schedule. (Ord. 2014-07: Ord. 10-04: Ord. 10-03: Ord. 91-07)