(A) Any person who shall operate as a peddler or a solicitor within the village shall be required to provide a copy of the application for a license to the Village Clerk in accordance with the Jackson County Clerk's Office and State of Michigan.
(B) Prior to the date of beginning operations in the village, any person operating as a peddler or a solicitor must provide the following information to the Village Clerk on a form provided at the village office, which information shall be further investigated by the Jackson County Sheriff Department:
(1) The name of the person(s) who will engage in peddling within the village, including the person's current home address and length of residence at such address, business address if other than the residence address, business and residence telephone numbers, driver's license or state identification number, and a physical description including height, weight, and color of hair and eyes.
(2) A brief description of the business or activity to be conducted including the methods to be used and a description of the types of goods or services to be sold.
(3) The dates, hours and location for which the right to engage in canvassing, peddling and/or soliciting is sought.
(4) Proof that the applicant has obtained all licenses or permits, if any, required by state law.
(5) If employed by or acting as an agent for another entity, the name, address and telephone number of the other entity that is being represented, and when this entity was formed, including the form of its organization.
(6) A statement as to whether the applicant's parent organization has ever been found to have violated a municipal ordinance regulating peddling or soliciting, and if "yes," the details thereof.
(7) A current ICHAT (internet criminal history access tool) report (within the last 30 days) for each employee who will be engaging in peddling as to whether the peddler, or an officer or director of the peddler's parent organization has/have ever been convicted of a felony, and/or of any sex offense, and if so, the date and location of such conviction, and a brief description of the offense. A waiver to perform a criminal background search shall be provided by the village which must be signed by each person.
(8) A current photograph of the applicant and a photograph of the person(s) who will be engaged in the peddling, taken within 60 days immediately prior to the date of the filing of the application, which picture shall be two inches by two inches in size showing the face and shoulders of the peddler, in a clear and distinguishing manner.
(9) The motor vehicle make, model, year, color, state license plate and number of any vehicle which will be used by each person canvassing/peddling/soliciting.
(10) The mailing or website address where residents having subsequent questions can go for more information.
(11) Copies of literature to be distributed, other municipal references, etc.
(12) The application shall be signed by the applicant stating that the information contained therein is true and correct, that the village shall have the right to investigate and verify the information contained in the application, and that the applicant has read the Canvasser, Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance and agrees to abide by its terms.
(13) The applicant shall sign a hold harmless agreement releasing the village from any claims made against the village that arise out of the actions of the peddler or solicitor.
(C) An application for peddling, soliciting, or canvassing shall be accompanied by a fee. Such fee shall be established by resolution of the Village Council. No fee shall be charged to:
(1) Village merchants, representatives and charities engaging in year-round business with a permanent location in the village.
(2) Any honorably discharged veteran who is a resident of this state and who has obtained a veteran's license from a County Clerk within the state.
(3) Village government representatives, Grass Lake Community Schools, and youth organizations such as Girl Scouts, softball, etc.
(D) Information submitted under this section shall remain valid for up to six months, however, a peddler/solicitor shall, within three calendar days after a change occurs, report to the Village Clerk in writing any material change in any information previously provided on the application form. A new application is required to be submitted to the Village Clerk for any peddling, soliciting, and activity conducted beyond ten business days after the current application.
(Ord. 07192022.1, passed 7-19-2022)