Every person desiring a license for vending, peddling or soliciting within the City of Kent, Ohio shall file an application with the City Manager's Office upon a form provided by said office in duplicate. A $5.00 application fee, deductible from the license fee, the balance of which is due upon receipt of the license, shall accompany the application. The application shall contain the following information:
(a) The name, description, mailing address, permanent address, telephone number and social security number of the applicant.
(b) Federal and state employer's identification number and sales tax identification number, if applicable.
(c) A description of the product or service to be vended, peddled or solicited;
(d) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three (3) business references to prove applicant's credibility;
(e) The supplier of the applicant's merchandise, or by whom the services solicited shall be rendered, unless the said applicant shall supply the goods or services.
(f) The length of time for which the right to do business is desired;
(g) The place where the goods or property are proposed to be sold, or orders taken for the sale thereof, are manufactured or produced; where such goods or products are located at the time such application is filed and the proposed method of delivery;
(h) Two (2) photographs of the applicant and everyone who will be vending, soliciting or peddling under the license, taken within sixty (60) days immediately prior to the date of the filing of the application, which picture shall be two inches (2") by two inches (2") showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishing manner.
(i) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of or plead guilty to any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefore; and
(j) Any other information the City Manager's office shall deem necessary.
(k) Category "A" licensee's shall also need proof of liability insurance from an Ohio insurance company or a company with a "A" rating (or better) with limits of $1,000,000 with the City named as an additional insured and a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation of the policy.
(Ord. 2011-117. Passed 11-16-11.)