(a) Certification. No person shall solicit in the City without first obtaining a solicitor's permit therefor issued pursuant to this chapter. No such permit shall be granted except upon certification of the Chief of Police. A permit issued to an applicant under this section shall be in the form of a city issued photo identification with name, to be displayed when engaged in soliciting.
(b) Fee. The initial fee for a solicitor's permit shall be as specified in the Business License Fee Schedule.
(c) Group license. Whenever more than one person is involved in soliciting on behalf of the same individual, business, organization or group, such person may apply for a group permit. Each solicitor will be required to obtain an individual permit and, accordingly, must supply the City Clerk with the information required. There shall be an additional charge of ten dollars ($10.00) for each additional person for the original term of the permit and ten dollars ($10.00) for each additional person for each renewal period thereafter.
(d) Exemption. The following organizations shall be exempt from fees set forth in this section provided that any persons claiming an exemption under this section shall provide proof satisfactory to the City Clerk of the exempt status:
(1) Religious organization;
(2) Political organization;
(3) Labor organization;
(4) Educational or fraternal organization; or
(5) Public purpose organization.
(e) Hours. No person shall engage in solicitation after 8 p.m. or before 9 a.m., during the Eastern Standard Time, or after 9 p.m. or before 9 a.m. during Daylight Savings Time.
(Ord. 734. Passed 11-7-01; Ord. 797. Passed 10-6-04.)