Section 605.140Required.

[CC 1974 §16-15; Ord. No. 13 §2-301, 2-8-1958]

It shall be unlawful for any solicitor or canvasser to engage in such business within the City without first obtaining a permit therefor in compliance with the provisions of this Division.

To apply for a solicitors permit, you must provide the following:

Applicants for a permit under this Division shall file with the City Clerk a sworn application, in writing, in duplicate, on a form to be furnished by the City Clerk, which application shall give the following information:

1. The name and a description of the applicant.

2. The permanent home address and the full local address of the applicant.

3. A brief description of the nature of the business and the goods to be sold.

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. The place where the goods or property proposed to be sold or orders taken for the sale thereof are manufactured or produced, where such goods or products are located at the time the application is filed and the proposed method of delivery.

7. A photograph of the applicant taken within sixty (60) days immediately prior to the date of filing of the application, which picture shall be two (2) inches by two (2) inches showing the head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishing manner.

8. A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of this Code or any other municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor.

9. A statement by a reputable physician of the County, dated not more than ten (10) days prior to the submission of the application, certifying the applicant to be free of any contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

The City of Lake Waukomis has a “no visit” list that will be provided to the solicitor. Any address on the list shall not be solicited and will be strictly enforced.