(a) Applications for licenses for peddlers or solicitors shall be filed with the Police Chief on a form to be furnished by the Police Chief, which shall require, at least, the following information:
(1) The name of the applicant;
(2) If the applicant is an individual, a physical description of the applicant;
(3) The applicant's Social Security number or Federal identification number;
(4) The name and address of the person by whom the applicant is employed or for whom he is soliciting, if any, and the length of the applicant's service with such employer or person;
(5) If the applicant is an individual, all places of residence of the applicant and all employment during the preceding year;
(6) The nature and character of the goods to be sold or services to be furnished by the applicant or the purpose for which funds are being peddled or solicited.
(b) Applications shall be made at least 48 hours before the license is issued. Applications shall be granted or denied within 72 hours.
(c) If the Police Chief determines, after an investigation, that the information furnished under the requirements of division (a) of this section is correct; that the applicant proposes to engage in lawful commercial or professional enterprise and that neither the applicant nor the enterprise upon which the applicant proposes to engage constitutes a clear and present danger to the residents of the Municipality; he or she shall issue a license to the applicant.
(d) The license fee charged by the Police Chief shall be set forth from time to time by ordinance. All annual licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire on December 21 in the year when issued. Other licenses shall expire on the date specified in the license.