(a) No peddler or solicitor shall peddle or solicit within the Municipality without holding a valid license issued by the Chief of Police as provided under the provisions of this Section. A separate license shall be obtained for every peddler or solicitor, agent or employee soliciting within the Municipality.
(b) No license shall be required of any person for the following:
(1) Peddling or soliciting only for the purchase of or subscription for newspapers to be delivered at the place where the subscription is obtained;
(2) Peddling or soliciting only for wholesale delivery to merchants, manufacturers or other business or manufacturing establishments;
(3) Peddling or soliciting on behalf of any religious or charitable organization or group;
(4) Peddling or soliciting at the invitation or request of the person contacted;
(5) Peddling or soliciting conducted only among the members of the entity or organization conducting the peddling or soliciting; or
(6) Acting as a canvasser to disseminate ideas, thoughts, or message regarding any cause, issue, religion, or political candidate as long as such canvassing does not involve the violation of any local, state, or federal law.
(c) Applications for licenses for peddlers or solicitors shall be filed with the Chief of Police, on a form, along with the license application fee, to be furnished by the Chief of Police, which shall require, at least, the following information.
(1) The name of the applicant;
(2) If the applicant is an individual, a physical description of the applicant;
(3) The applicant's social security number or federal identification number;
(4) The name and address of the person by whom the applicant is employed or for whom he is soliciting, if any, and the length of the applicant's service with such employer or person;
(5) If the applicant is an individual, all places of residence of the applicant and all employment during the past five (5) years;
(6) 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;
(7) The names of other municipalities in which the applicant has recently conducted peddling or solicitation activities.
(Ord. 2018-34. Passed 6-18-18.)