License for canvasser or solicitor.(a)
Any person engaging or offering to engage in business as a canvasser or solicitor at residences and places of business in the city, for the purpose of soliciting orders, sales, subscriptions or conducting businesses of any kind except nonprofit organizations which are exempt from payment of taxes by the U.S. Internal Revenue Department and their canvassers or solicitors, shall obtain a license from the police chief and in addition thereto must secure identification cards or badges from the police department for each canvasser or solicitor.(b)All such persons must file an application for a license with the police chief, which application shall contain complete identification, fingerprints, and the signature of each person so canvassing or soliciting, the name and address of the employer and the proposed method of operation in the city, including the time and area of the operation. The police chief shall complete his review of the application within seven working days.(c)Licenses shall be granted to an applicant or canvasser by the chief of police where, after investigation, the applicant's is found to be of good moral character. Any applicant may appeal a denial of a license by the chief of police to the mayor and council by filing written notice of appeal within ten days of denial.(d)Nonprofit organizations and their canvassers and solicitors may obtain identification cards or badges from the police department upon paying a nominal fee covering the administrative costs for the issuance of the badges and cards. The fee required shall be established by the mayor and council.