(a) No peddler shall sell, offer for sale or solicit orders for any goods, merchandise, periodicals, food, donations or services by going from house to house within the Village unless such, person, firm, corporation, or other entity has obtained a peddler / solicitation permit from the police department of the Municipality.
(b) Application for the permit shall be made by the person intending to solicit such goods and/or services, or by a representative of the company or corporation or other entity. The representative of such company or entity shall provide a list of all employees that are seeking authorization to solicit. This list must include sufficient information to identify each employee and/or representative.
(1) This application will be on the form prescribed by the Municipality.
(2) The completed application will be forwarded to the Chief of Police and approved or denied based on the requirements of this section, and in accordance with the Policy developed by the Police Department. In cases where the application is denied; the applicant may appeal the decision in writing to the Office of the Mayor, who will hear the appeal within three days of its filing. The determination of the Mayor in all appeals shall be final.
(3) A $25.00 non-refundable fee will be collected at the time of application.
(c) Peddler / Solicitation permits shall be valid for a period of one calendar year from the date of issue.
(Ord. 16-027. Passed 6-13-16.)