(A) (1) If as a result of the investigation of the individual’s application, the applicant character and business responsibility are found to be unsatisfactory by the Chief of Police or his or her designee, the application shall be denied and a license shall not be issued. If, as a result of the investigation, the applicant’s character and business reputation appear to be satisfactory, the Chief of Police shall allow the Clerk-Treasurer to issue the requested permit.
(2) A license shall not be issued to any applicant where any of the following has been determined during the initial investigation and review of the application:
(a) If the applicant has been convicted of a crime.
(b) Any previous history relating to the manner in which the applicant made door-to-door sales which resulted in a violation of law.
(c) Providing false information on the application form.
(d) A failure to comply with any condition, standard or requirement of this chapter or any city, county or state regulation.
(3) If an applicant is denied a permit, written notice of denial and the reasons therefore upon request shall be given to the applicant when the individual returns to the Clerk-Treasurer’s office seeking the decision regarding the application.
(4) The Chief of Police shall have the authority to approve or deny any application for a license to be issued under this chapter. Any application which is denied by the Chief of Police may be appealed to the City Council. The City Council may accept or reject the decision of the Police Division. All appeals must be made by submitting a formal request of an appeal to the Clerk-Treasurer, together with a $50 non-refundable processing fee.
(‘89 Code, § 45.09)
(B) The license shall bear the number of the license, the date it is issued, the name and address of the parent organization, if any, and the name, address and photograph of the itinerant merchant, the expiration date of the permit and a statement that the license does not constitute an endorsement by the city of the purpose or products involved or of the persons or of the parent organization conducting the solicitation. Licenses shall be signed by the Clerk-Treasurer.
(‘89 Code, § 45.10)
(C) All licenses hereunder shall expire in accordance with the license fee schedule of 114.07(B).
(‘89 Code, § 45.08)