The fee imposed by this chapter does not apply to any organization, society, association or corporation if the organization is registered with the Secretary of State pursuant to the provisions of M.S. § 309.515 if the organization intends to solicit or have solicited in its name money, donations of money or property or financial assistance of any kind or intends to sell or distribute any item of literature or merchandise for which a fee is charged or solicited from persons other than members of the organizations upon the streets, in office or business buildings, by house to house canvass or in public places. To qualify for this exemption, the organization or individual shall provide a sworn application in writing on a form furnished by the city which shall include the following information:
Subd. 1. Names and addresses of the officers and/or directors of the organization;
Subd. 2. Name and purpose of the cause for which the license is sought;
Subd. 3. The period during which the canvassing is to be conducted;
Subd. 4. A complete list of those to do canvassing giving full name, address and date of birth for background review and permit approval by the Police Department.
(1987 Code, § 308.05) (Ord. 265, passed 1-25-1993; Am. Ord. 484, passed 10-24-2011)