(a) Upon receipt of an application for a canvasser's or solicitor's license the original shall be referred to the Chief of Police, who shall cause such investigation of the applicant's business and moral character to be made as he deems necessary for the protection of the public good.
(b) If, as a result of such investigation, the applicant's character or business responsibility is found to be unsatisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on such application his disapproval and his reasons therefor and return it to the City Clerk, who shall notify the applicant that his application is disapproved.
(c) If, as a result of such investigation, the character and business responsibility of the applicant are found to be satisfactory, the Chief of Police shall endorse on the application his approval. The license shall contain the signature and seal of the issuing officer and shall show the name, address and photograph of the licensee, the class of license issued and the kind of goods to be sold thereunder, the amount of fee paid, the date of issuance and the length of time the license shall be operative, as well as the license number and other identifying description of any vehicle used in such soliciting or canvassing. The City Clerk shall keep a permanent record of all licenses issued.
(1977 Code Sec. 33.03.)