(A) No person or entity shall sell or take orders for any goods, wares, merchandise or services without first applying for and being issued a registration certificate.
(B) An applicant for a registration certificate shall execute an application form at the office of the County Auditor at least two weeks prior to engaging in any soliciting in the city. The form shall require:
(1) Applicant’s name, home address and local address, if any;
(2) A photograph or a physical description of the applicant;
(3) The name and address or principal office of the person, firm, organization or corporation for whom the applicant is authorized to conduct such activity solely on his or her own behalf;
(4) A brief description of the type of goods or services to be sold and a statement whether delivery of such goods or services is to be immediate or in the future; and
(5) That the applicant appear at the Sheriff’s Department and be fingerprinted.
(C) At the time of executing such application form, the applicant shall also submit, in person for the inspection of the Sheriff’s Department, written proof of the applicant’s identity and a specimen of the applicant’s signature.
(D) The application is a continuing application and if, after the issuance of the registration certificate, the information in the application shall become inaccurate for any reason, and the holder of the registration certificate intends to continue the holder’s activity, notice of such change and the correct information shall be furnished to the office of the County Auditor within 24 hours.
(E) The certificate issued shall be for a period of three months from the date of issuance and shall expire on the date specified in the certificate. Upon expiration of the license, the vendor shall reapply for a registration certificate with the County Auditor to cease activity immediately.
(Ord. 2009-8B, passed 8-17-09)