At the time of application, applicants for a registration permit shall present a valid driver's permit or other acceptable form of identification and file with the Finance Officer a written sworn application signed by the applicant showing the following:
(A) The local, and permanent, address and telephone number of the applicant.
(B) The place or places in the city where it is proposed to carry on the applicant's business, and the length of time which it is proposed such business shall be conducted.
(C) The identification of any automotive vehicle being used.
(D) A statement of the nature of the merchandise to be sold or offered for sale by the applicant.
(E) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual, partnership, firm, or corporation for whose account the business will be carried on, if any.
(F) A disclaimer of city liability relating to any action caused or charged against the applicant.
(G) The last five cities or towns wherein the applicant has worked before coming to this city.
(H) Such other relevant information as may be required for the investigation of the applicant.
(I) In order to effectuate a thorough determination of suitable person eligibility for license issuance to individuals proposing to solicit or peddle by going door to door, new applicants must submit a record of a criminal background check from all states where the applicant has resided or conducted business in during the preceding 10 years or since reaching the age of 18 which ever is lesser. Each new applicant shall make arrangements with the appropriate law enforcement agency and the results are to be attached to the application. The application will not be considered complete without all applicable criminal background check information. An applicant subject to this policy shall provide to the law enforcement agency performing the fingerprinting process or criminal record check, cash, cashiers check or money order in an amount necessary to cover the costs of fingerprints and/or the criminal record check.
(J) A copy of the applicant's South Dakota sales tax and/or South Dakota contractors excise tax license and federal tax identification number.
(Ord. 1185, passed 5-19-2008)