(a) Applications for licenses for peddlers and solicitors shall be filed with the Police Chief, or his or her designee, on a form to be furnished by the Police Chief or his or her designee, 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;
(7) The names of other municipalities in which the applicant has recently conducted peddling or soliciting activities;
(8) Verification that the applicant or his employer has complied with the requirements of Ohio R.C. Chapter 1716 pertaining to charitable solicitations, if applicable;
(9) If the applicant is a recognized religious or charitable not for profit organization, proof of tax exempt status; and
(b) Applicants who are individuals shall furnish a recent photograph of himself or herself not more than one year old.
(c) Applications shall be made at least 48 hours before the license is issued to allow time to complete a background check completed by the Police, or his or her designee.
(d) If the Police Chief, or his or her designee, determine after investigation that the information furnished under 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 shall issue a license to the applicant.
(e) The license fee charged by the Police Chief, or his or her designee, shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00). All annual licenses issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall expire twelve (12) months after issued. Other licenses shall expire on the date specified in the license.
(f) No license shall be required for any person who acts as a canvasser if no donations or any other type of contributions are sought by the canvasser.
(Ord. 36-08. Passed 9-22-08.)