A. Application Requirements: The application for a license under this chapter shall be made under oath upon a form provided by the Village Clerk. Each original application shall be completed in full by the applicant and shall set forth the following information:
1. The name, home and business address, date of birth, sex and a physical description of the applicant, including, but not limited to, height, weight, hair color, and eye color.
2. The name, address, and telephone number of the person, firm, corporation, association or organization by whom the applicant is employed or represents, and the length of time of such employment or representation.
3. A description of the business, merchandise, wares, or services of the applicant.
4. The period of time/dates for which the license is applied.
5. The date, or approximate date, of the latest previous application for license under this chapter.
6. Whether a license issued to the applicant under this chapter has ever been revoked.
7. Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter, or the ordinances of any other municipality or any Illinois Statute regulating similar activities.
8. Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of the commission of a felony under the laws of any State or under Federal law, and if so, the offense and date of conviction.
9. Documentary evidence that the applicant is authorized to solicit for the organization represented.
10. The number and description of vehicles used, if any, including make, model, color, and license plate number of all such vehicles.
B. Records Of Application: The Village Clerk shall cause to be kept in his or her office an accurate record of every application received and acted upon, together with all information and data pertaining thereto and all licenses issued under the provisions of this chapter, and of the denial of any applications. The Village Clerk shall review any applications for licensure under this chapter and determine if such license should be issued, within ten (10) days of receipt of the application.
C. Denial Of License: No license shall be issued to any person who has been convicted of the commission of a felony under the laws of the State of Illinois or of any other State or Federal law within five (5) years of the date of the application, or who has been convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or whose license issued hereunder has previously been revoked, or who submits an incomplete or inaccurate application.
D. Exceptions To License Requirement: The requirement of a license under this chapter shall not apply to the following:
1. Solicitation by or on behalf of a charitable organization that is currently registered with the Attorney General of the State of Illinois and is in full compliance with the provisions of an Act to Regulate Solicitation and Collection of Funds for Charitable Purposes, 225 Illinois Compiled Statutes 460/1 et seq., or is exempt from registration with the Attorney General pursuant to 225 Illinois Compiled Statutes 460/3(b).
2. Any solicitation made on premises owned or occupied by the person or organization on behalf of whom the solicitation is made, or by permission of such owner or occupant.
3. The provisions contained in this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit or inhibit any activities or speech not involving any form of request for money or other article of value, including, but not limited to, speech of a political or religious nature. (Ord. 11-01-16, 11-8-2016)