A. Registration Required: Except as otherwise provided in section 4-11-3 of this chapter, all solicitors must obtain a certificate of registration from the city clerk.
B. Registration In Lieu Of License For Certain Entities: Instead of obtaining a peddler's license, the following types of peddlers must obtain a certificate of registration from the city clerk, except as otherwise provided in section 4-11-3 of this chapter:
1. Farmers selling produce from the lands of the farmer or cultivated by the farmer.
2. Nonprofit, charitable, religious organizations or public or private schools.
C. Group Registration: In lieu of a registration application for each individual within a group or organization, a registration application for a certificate of registration may be submitted on behalf of a group or organization.
D. Contents Of Registration Application: The application shall contain the following information:
1. Name, address, date of birth, driver's license number and contact information of applicant.
2. Name, address and contact information of employer, if related to the business activity.
3. Description of the product being sold.
4. Length of time desired for the business activity.
5. Employer's Minnesota tax identification number.
6. Name and address of each person who will be engaging in the proposed activity.
E. Farmer's Produce: Any person selling or attempting to sell, or to take or attempting to take orders for any products of the farm or garden occupied or cultivated by the applicant shall provide the following additional information:
1. The address or specific location of the farm or garden upon which the produce was cultivated or obtained.
2. A written acknowledgment that the produce of the farm or garden was from lands of or cultivated by the applicant. (Ord. 1194, 7-27-2009)
F. Background Investigation: A background investigation of the applicant may be conducted at the discretion of the city clerk. If a background investigation is conducted, the applicant shall pay the appropriate fee. Following completion of the background investigation, the police chief shall make a recommendation to the city clerk regarding the applicant's fitness for approval. (Ord. 1272, 11-12-2013)
G. Action By City Clerk: The application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) business days before the applicant desires to conduct business. Upon receipt of a completed application, the city clerk shall grant or deny the issuance of a certificate of registration, based on a recommendation of the police chief.
H. Registration Fee: No registration fee is required.
I. Registration Term: The term of the registration shall be the lesser of either the length of time set forth in the application for which the applicant desires to conduct the business activity, or twelve (12) months from the date the registration is approved by the city clerk. (Ord. 1194, 7-27-2009)