A. Standard Form: The Licensing Officer shall provide a standard application form for use for the registration of solicitors. Upon request to the Licensing Officer, or as otherwise provided, any person or entity may obtain in person, by mail, e-mail, or facsimile a copy of the application form.
B. Required Information: Each application form shall require disclosure and reporting by the applicant of the following information:
1. An affirmation that the applicant has received and reviewed the disclosure information required by this chapter;
2. Contact information including:
a. Applicant's true, correct and legal name, including any former names or aliases used during the last ten (10) years;
b. Applicant's telephone number, home address and mailing address, if different;
c. If different from the applicant, the name, address and telephone number of the responsible person or entity;
d. The address by which all notices to the applicant required under this chapter are to be sent, which must be a physical street address; and
e. A valid e-mail address.
3. An in person verification by the Licensing Officer of the applicant's true identity by use of any of the following which bears a photograph of the applicant:
a. A valid driver license;
b. A valid passport;
c. A valid identification card issued by any state; or
d. A valid identification issued by a branch of the United States military.
4. Proof that either the applicant, or the responsible person or entity, is properly registered with the State Department of Commerce.
5. If applicable, a special events sales tax number for either the applicant or for the responsible person or entity for which the applicant will be soliciting.
6. Marketing information including:
a. The goods or services offered by the applicant, including any commonly known, registered or trademarked names; and
b. Whether the applicant holds any other licenses, permits, registrations or other qualifications required by Federal or State law to promote, provide or render advice regarding the offered goods or services.
7. An original BCI background check, as defined in section 4-4-3 of this chapter, and a signed copy of a waiver whereby applicant agrees to allow the City to obtain a name and date of birth BCI background check on applicant for purposes of enforcement of this chapter.
8. Answers to each of the following questions on the application form:
a. Has the applicant been criminally convicted of: 1) felony homicide; 2) physically abusing, sexually abusing or exploiting a minor; 3) the sale or distribution of controlled substances; or 4) sexual assault of any kind?
b. Are any criminal charges currently pending against the applicant for: 1) felony homicide; 2) physically abusing, sexually abusing or exploiting a minor; 3) the sale or distribution of controlled substances; or 4) sexual assault of any kind?
c. Has the applicant been criminally convicted of a felony within the last ten (10) years?
d. Has the applicant been incarcerated in a Federal or State prison within the past five (5) years, regardless of the duration of incarceration?
e. Has the applicant been criminally convicted of a misdemeanor within the past five (5) years involving a crime of: 1) moral turpitude; or 2) violent or aggravated conduct involving persons or property?
f. Has a final civil judgment been entered against the applicant within the last five (5) years indicating that: 1) the applicant had either engaged in fraud or intentional misrepresentation; or 2) a debt of the applicant was nondischargeable in bankruptcy pursuant to 11 USC section 523(a)(2), (a)(4), (a)(6) or (a)(19), as amended?
g. Is the applicant currently on parole or probation to any court, penal institution or governmental entity, including being under house arrest or subject to a tracking device, for engaging in any activity constituting a disqualifying status?
h. Does the applicant have an outstanding arrest warrant from any jurisdiction?
i. Is the applicant currently subject to a protective order based on physical or sexual abuse issued by a court of competent jurisdiction?
C. Execution Of Application: The applicant shall execute the application form, stating upon oath or affirmation, under penalty of perjury, that based on the present knowledge and belief of the applicant, the information provided is complete, truthful and accurate.
D. Fee: The applicant shall pay such fees as determined applicable by the City, which shall not exceed the reasonable cost of reviewing and processing the application and issuing the certificate and identification badge. (Ord. 36-2017, 9-12-2017)