(A) Applications for licenses for peddlers or solicitors shall be filed with the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee on a form to be furnished by the Chief or the Chief’s designee, which shall require, at least, the following information:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(2) Copy of a government issued ID with a picture of applicant on it;
(3) The name and address of the person by whom the applicant is employed or for whom he is soliciting, if any;
(4) The nature and character of the goods to be sold or services to be furnished by the applicant or the purpose for which funds are being peddled or solicited;
(5) A completed background check completed by any law enforcement authority.
(B) Applications shall be made at least 48 hours before the license is issued.
(C) If the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee determines after an investigation, that the information furnished under the requirements of division (A) above is correct; that the applicant proposes to engage in lawful commercial or professional enterprise and that neither the applicant nor the enterprise upon which the applicant proposes to engage constitutes a clear and present danger to the residents of the municipality, he or she shall issue a license to the applicant.
(D) The license fee charged by the Village Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee shall be $25.00. Licenses shall expire 30 days from date of issuance.
(E) No license shall be required for any person who acts as a canvasser if no donations or any other type of contributions are sought by the canvasser.
(Ord. 6-3-2005, passed 6-14-05)