A. The License Officer shall provide a standard application form for solicitor registration. Upon request to the License Officer, any person or entity may obtain in person, by mail, or facsimile, a copy of this application form.
B. Each application form shall require disclosure and reporting by the applicant of the information, documentation, and fee required under this Section.
C. The applicant shall affirm that the applicant has received and reviewed the disclosure information required by this Chapter.
D. The applicant shall provide the following contact information:
1. Applicant's true, correct, and legal name, including any former names or aliases used during the last ten (10) years;
2. Applicant's telephone number, home address, and mailing address, if different;
3. If different from the applicant, the name, address, and telephone number of the responsible person or entity; and
4. The address by which all notices to the applicant required under this Chapter are to be sent.
E. An in-person verification shall be conducted by the License Officer of the applicant's true identity by use of any of the following which bear a photograph of the applicant:
1. A valid driver' s license issued by any State;
2. A valid passport issued by the United States;
3. A valid identification card issued by any State; or
4. A valid identification issued by a branch of the United States military.
Upon verification of identity, the original identification submitted to establish proof of identity shall be returned to the applicant.
F. The applicant shall provide proof that either the applicant, or the responsible person or entity, has registered with the Utah State Department of Commerce.
G. The applicant shall provide a special events sales tax number for either the applicant, or for the responsible person or entity, for which the applicant will be soliciting.
H. The applicant shall provide the following marketing information:
1. On any product, promotion or service, copies of all marketing information that will be shown, displayed or otherwise presented to a resident or visitor; and
2. The goods or services offered by the applicant, including any commonly known, registered or trademarked names; and
3. Whether the applicant holds any other licenses, permits, registrations, or other qualifications required by federal or state law to promote, provide, or render advice regarding the offered goods or services.
I. The applicant shall provide a BCI background check which includes:
1. An original or a copy of a BCI background check as defined in Section 3-12-3 of this Chapter; and
2. A signed copy of a waiver whereby applicant agrees to allow the City to obtain a name/date of birth BCI background check on applicant for purposes of enforcement of this Chapter pursuant to section 53-10-108(1)(b), Utah Code Annotated, as amended from time to time.
J. The applicant shall affirm or deny each of the following statements on the application form:
1. Whether the applicant has been criminally convicted of:
a. Felony homicide;
b. Physically abusing, sexually abusing, or exploiting a minor;
c. The sale or distribution of controlled substances; or
d. Sexual assault of any kind;
2. Whether any criminal charges are currently pending against the applicant for:
a. Felony homicide;
b. Physically abusing, sexually abusing, or exploiting a minor;
c. The sale or distribution of controlled substances; or
d. Sexual assault of any kind.
3. Whether the applicant has been criminally convicted of a felony within the last ten (10) years;
4. Whether the applicant has been incarcerated in a federal or state prison within the past five (5) years;
5. Whether the applicant has been criminally convicted of a misdemeanor within the past five (5) years involving a crime of:
a. Moral turpitude; or
b. Violent or aggravated conduct involving persons or property.
6. Whether a final civil judgment has been entered against the applicant within the last five (5) years indicating that:
a. The applicant had either engaged in fraud, or intentional misrepresentation, or
b. A debt of the applicant was non-dischargeable in bankruptcy pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 1523(a)(2), (a)(4), (a)(6), or (a)(19).
7. Whether the applicant is currently on parole or probation to any court, penal institution, or governmental entity, including being under house arrest or subject to a tracking device;
8. Whether the applicant has an outstanding arrest warrant from any jurisdiction; or
9. Whether the applicant is currently subject to a protective order based on physical or sexual abuse issued by a court of competent jurisdiction
K. The applicant shall pay all applicable fees as set forth in the City's fee schedule as adopted by the City Council. Such fees shall not exceed the reasonable cost of processing the application and issuing a certificate and/or identification badge.
L. The applicant shall execute the application form, stating upon oath or affirmation, under penalty of perjury, that based on the present knowledge and belief of the applicant, the information provided is complete, truthful, and accurate. (Ord. 960, 11-1-2022)