A. Any person desiring a solicitation license shall initially submit an application in writing to the Chief of Police.
B. The application for a license shall be made under oath upon a form provided by the Chief of Police. Each original application shall be completed by the applicant in full and shall set forth:
1. The applicant's name, address and zip code, a copy of the applicant's current driver's license or state issued identification card, date of birth, sex, and a physical description of the applicant;
2. The name, address and telephone number of the person, firm, corporation, association or organization whom the applicant is employed by or represents, and the length of time of such employment or representation;
3. A description sufficient for identification of the subject matter of the soliciting in which solicitor applicants will engage.
4. The period of time (not to exceed 30 days) for which the license is applied.
5. Evidence that the applicant is authorized to solicit for the organization represented;
6. Evidence of compliance with the Illinois Solicitation for Charities Act, as applicable;
7. Information, including the date(s), regarding any prior application or use of a solicitation license by the applicant in the Village, and any revocation of a previously issued solicitation license by the Village;
8. Information as to whether a solicitation license has been previously issued to the applicant by any other jurisdiction, and if so, whether the license was ever revoked;
9. Information regarding any conviction of a violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, its predecessor, or the ordinance of any other Illinois municipality, or any Illinois Statute, regulating soliciting;
10. Information regarding any conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving dishonesty, theft, fraud, false statements, a threat to public safety, or a crime involving a sex offense, or offenses involving bodily harm against persons under the laws of this State or any other state or federal law of the United States within five (5) years of the date of the license application.
11. If a vehicle is to be used, a description of the same, together with license number or other means of identification.
(Amd. Ord. 5420, 7-15-19)