§ 70-37. Application for identification cards and permits; fees.

(a)

Applicants for identification cards and permits under this article must file with the city manager a sworn written application in duplicate, on forms to be furnished by the city manager, which shall give the following information:

(1)

Name and description of the applicant;

(2)

Permanent home address and full local address of the applicant;

(3)

A brief description of the nature of the solicitation business and the goods to be sold. Where goods to be sold are products of farm or orchard, peddlers must state whether such goods are self-produced or grown and, if so, how many acres are in production and where the acreage is located;

(4)

If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing the exact relationship;

(5)

The length of time for which the right to do business is desired;

(6)

If a vehicle is to be used, a description of the vehicle, together with the license number or other means of identification;

(7)

The place any goods or property proposed to be sold by order for future delivery are manufactured or produced, where such goods or products are located at the time the application is filed and the proposed method of delivery;

(8)

Two photographs of the applicant, taken within 60 days immediately prior to the date of filing of the application, which picture shall be not larger than two inches by two inches and not smaller than one inch by one inch, showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishing manner;

(9)

The name of at least two reliable references, preferably in the county, who will attest to the applicant's good character and business respectability or, in lieu of the names of references, such other available evidence as to the good character and business responsibility of the applicant as will enable an investigator to evaluate properly such character and business responsibility;

(10)

A statement as to whether or not the applicant has ever been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor; and

(11)

A statement of a reputable physician dated not more than ten days prior to submission of the application, certifying the applicant to be free of contagious, infectious or communicable disease. Such a statement shall be submitted also upon the renewal of any permit under this article.

(b)

At the time of filing the application, a fee in the amount established by the city shall be paid to the director of finance to cover the cost of investigation of the facts stated in this section.

(Code 1960, § 23-15)