Any person desiring a permit under this division shall file
a written, sworn application, on the form provided by the city, with
the city manager at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the initial
contemplated sale. The application shall state thereon the following:
(1)
The
full name, driver’s license number, social security number,
business and permanent addresses, and a local address and telephone
number of the person making application;
(2)
The
name of the person having the management or supervision of the applicant’s
business, if any, and the permanent address and telephone number of
such person;
(3)
The
name of the handbill sponsor, if applicable, and the permanent address
and telephone number of such person;
(4)
The
name and address of the person on whose account the business will
be carried on, if any, and, if a corporation, the applicant shall
state whether such corporation is organized under the laws of the
State of Texas or is a foreign corporation, and must show the mailing
address, business location, telephone number, name of the individual
in charge of the local office of such corporation, if any, and the
names and addresses of all officers and directors or trustees of said
corporation, and, if a foreign corporation, the place of incorporation;
(5)
The
dates on which the solicitation or handbill distribution will occur;
(6)
The
kind, type and character of goods the applicant will offer for sale,
and whether such applicant, upon any such sale or order, shall demand,
accept or receive payment or deposit of money in advance of final
delivery;
(7)
The
location where such solicitation or handbill distribution will be
conducted in the city;
(8)
If
a vehicle is used while soliciting or distributing handbills, a description
of the vehicle, including year, make, model and license plate number;
(9)
The
full names, driver’s license numbers, social security numbers,
permanent addresses and telephone numbers of each employee, agent
or representative of the applicant who will sell, offer, exhibit or
solicit orders for the sale of goods, wares or merchandise or distribute
handbills for or on behalf of the applicant;
(10)
If applicable, the full names, driver’s license numbers, social
security numbers, permanent addresses and telephone numbers of all
adults who will be responsible for supervising any juvenile solicitor
(under 18 years of age);
(11)
The last three (3) places where the applicant peddled, canvassed
or distributed handbills, stating the nature thereof and giving the
applicant’s full address in each place;
(12)
Whether or not the applicant or any employee, agent or representative
of the applicant who is listed on the application has been convicted
of the commission of a felony in a court of competent jurisdiction
within three (3) years of the date of the application or been on probation
or parole as a result of a felony within one (1) year of the date
of the application;
(13)
Whether or not the applicant or any other person associated with
the applicant or the applicant’s organization has previously
held a permit issued under the provisions of this division and if
such permit was revoked;
(14)
Whether or not the applicant or any employee, agent or representative
of the applicant who is listed on the application has been issued
a permit for a concealed handgun;
(15)
A copy of the sales tax permit issued by the state comptroller;
(16)
In the case of temporary vendors, written consent, on the form provided
by the city, from the property owner or agent authorized to grant
consent for applicant’s use of such private property for sales
activity indicated in permit application;
(17)
Any other information which the city deems necessary for the administration
of this division; and
(18)
The nonrefundable application fee and bond provided for in this division
shall accompany the application.
(Ordinance 96-029, sec. 1, adopted 5/13/96; 1988 Code, sec. 24-21)