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Any licensed peddler or solicitor who shall be guilty of any fraud, cheating, or misrepresentation, whether through himself or herself or through an employee, while acting as a peddler or solicitor in the city, or who shall barter, sell, or peddle any goods, wares, or merchandise other than those specified in his or her application for a license shall be subject to a fine, and the Mayor may revoke his or her license for such an offense.
(1969 Code, § 15-139) (Am. Ord. 2018-6, passed 4-23-2018) Penalty, see § 114.999
SOLICITORS
It shall be unlawful for any person to go from house to house soliciting funds or subscriptions or to publicly solicit either in person or by agent upon the public streets, sidewalks, or any other public place in the city, subscriptions for charitable, religious, or educational or other organizations or purposes, whether present gifts of money or promises are sought, without having first obtained a permit therefor.
(1969 Code, § 15-150) Penalty, see § 114.999
(A) Applications for permits required by § 114.020 of this code shall be on forms provided by the city. These forms shall require the following information of an applicant: name, signature, address, social security number, employer’s name, name of magazines, journals, or books to be sold or subscribed to, proposed method of operation in the city, and names of the 3 most recent municipalities where the applicant has solicited house to house.
(B) No permit shall be issued until 3 days after application is made to the Clerk. No such permit shall be issued if the Police Department’s investigation shows that an applicant has, within the last 4 years, been convicted of violating any law or ordinance related to the use of sales or subscription methods involving fraud, misrepresentation, and false or misleading statements.
(1969 Code, § 15-151) (Ord. 1976-27, passed 10-12-1976) Penalty, see § 114.999
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