(A) Before engaging in the business of a professional solicitor or fundraising consultant in the city, any person who intends to act as a professional solicitor or fundraising consultant shall first comply with all applicable provisions of the KRS 367.650 through 367.669, and shall register with the Administrator by providing the following information:
(1) A photocopy of the letter of compliance from the Attorney General of Kentucky with the assigned registration number indicated thereon;
(2) A registration form provided by the Administrator completed pursuant to and consistent with applicable state law, and which contains provision for the disclosure of any person, professional solicitor, fundraising consultant or telemarketer with whom the registrant may or has subcontracted or engaged in any manner directly or indirectly to solicit any charitable contributions; and
(3) Proof of registration with the city if required to do so by law.
(B) Every registration statement shall be accompanied by a fee of $200 for a professional solicitor, and a fee of $100 for a fundraising consultant. Such fee will be non-refundable.
(C) Within ten working days of the receipt of the registration statement, the Administrator shall either issue a certificate of registration upon compliance of all requirements contained in division (A) of this section, or, notify the registrant that the registration statement does not comply with this chapter, and specifically identify what information has not been furnished that is required before a certificate of registration can be issued. Within five working days of receipt of the information requested, but previously not furnished by the registrant, the Administrator shall issue the certificate of registration provided all requirements of this chapter have been met. In the event these requirements are not satisfied, the Administrator shall give written notice to the registrant by certified mail, which notice states the deficiency found in the registrant’s information, and that the registration has been denied. In the event the registration is denied, the registrant may request a hearing before the Administrator or his or her designee by filing with the Administrator within five working days of receipt of the Administrator’s denial a written request that the Administrator reconsider the denial. The request shall specifically set forth the reasons for the request. The Administrator shall conduct a hearing within 15 working days of the date of receipt of the applicant’s request, unless the applicant requests an extension and agrees, in writing, not to conduct any solicitation activity during the period prior to the hearing. The applicant may be present in person or by representative and shall be entitled to legal counsel. Additionally, the applicant shall be entitled to introduce evidence on his or her behalf and correct any identified errors or omissions in the registration statement. The Administrator shall issue a decision within ten working days after the hearing. In the event the Administrator issues a decision adverse to the registrant, the registrant may appeal to the Oldham Circuit Court within 30 days after the Administrator’s denial.
(D) A certificate of registration issued by the Administrator to any person or organization is non-transferable and shall bear the name and address of the person or organization registering as a professional solicitor or fundraising consultant, and the termination date of the certificate of registration shall be December 31 of the year in which it was issued. Each such certificate shall have properly printed thereon the following: “The issuance of this certificate of registration is not an endorsement by the City of La Grange or any of its departments, officers or employees.”
(E) A certificate of registration for a professional solicitor or a fundraising consultant may be renewed annually upon payment of a $200 renewal fee for a professional solicitor or a $100 renewal fee for a fundraising consultant. At the time of the renewal, the professional solicitor or fundraising consultant shall update its registration statement by providing current and accurate information with respect to all items initially required to be on the registration statement by divisions (A) and (C) of this section.
(Ord. 13-2005, passed 11-7-2005)