(a) Application Requirements. Applications for permits for peddlers or solicitors shall be filed with the Chief of Police on a form to be furnished by the Chief of Police, which shall require, at the minimum, the following information:
(1) The name of the applicant;
(2) If the applicant is an individual, a physical description of the applicant, including age, weight and height;
(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/she is soliciting, if any, and the length of the applicant's service with such person;
(5) If the applicant is an individual, all places of residence of the applicant and all employment during the preceding twelve months;
(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 conducted peddling or solicitation activities during the preceding six months;
(8) A current and valid driver's permit or other current and valid government issued identification that contains a picture of the applicant; if the applicant is not a U.S. citizen, a valid passport from the country or origin and proof of legal entrance into the U. S. and authorization to work;
(9) An acknowledgment by the applicant that he or she will not use the permit as an endorsement by the City, a city department or city employee of the applicant's products, services or employer;
(b) Background Checks. The Chief of Police shall ensure that a background check has been conducted of every applicant and may direct applicants to a third party to conduct the background check. Every applicant is responsible for payment of the costs of his or her background check.
(c) Waiting Period. Because the background check and investigation by the City (in reviewing and processing the application) may take up to seven days, the applicant should file the application as soon as he or she is aware that the applicant will be conducting peddling or soliciting in the City.
(d) Approval. If the Chief of Police determines after an independent records check and investigation, that the information furnished under the requirements of division (a) above is correct; that the applicant proposes to engage in a lawful commercial or professional enterprise; the activities or business of the applicant shall not be a fraud upon the public; 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 permit to the applicant. The permit issued shall include a photo of the applicant.
(Ord. 2017-25. Passed 12-5-17.)