(A) Applicants for license under this chapter shall file with the Township Codes Enforcement Officer, Secretary, Treasurer or other designated employee of the township, an application in writing, in duplicate, on a form to be furnished by the officer or employee which shall give the following information:
(1) The name and a description of the applicant;
(2) The permanent home address and full local address of the applicant;
(3) The motor vehicle registration, if any, and Social Security number or employee’s identification number of the applicant;
(4) A brief description of the nature of the business and the goods or services to be sold or furnished;
(5) If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing the exact relationship;
(6) The length of time and hours for which the right to do business is desired in the township;
(7) The place where the goods or property proposed to be sold, or orders taken for the sale thereof, are manufactured or produced, where such goods or products are located at the time the application is filed, and the proposed method of delivery; the place where he or she was engaged in peddling immediately prior to his or her making such application, if any; and the soliciting or canvassing place where he or she intends to go after completion of his or her work in the township;
(8) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor; and
(9) A statement as to whether the customer is to receive a signed receipt if a down payment is made.
(B) At the time of filing the application, the applicant shall submit copies of the receipt, contract and other forms that attend the sales transaction, and a recent photograph or himself or herself.
(C) Any person, firm, corporation or organization subject to the provisions of this chapter may designate in writing one of his, her or its officers or employees to file the applications required herein. If such applicant shall also be required to obtain a license from any county officer, he or she shall, when making such application, exhibit a valid county license.
(D) Each individual desiring a license shall make personal application for such license; an individual license shall be required for each person to engage in peddling, soliciting or canvassing in the township; and no license issued under this chapter shall be transferable from one person to another person or corporation.
(Ord. 32, passed 5-5-1982)