§ 5.63. Investigations of peddlers.

Any "peddler," as defined in section 5.1, may be investigated by the police department to indicate his good moral character and the fact that his intended activities will not be harmful to the health, safety and welfare of prospective customers. The good moral character of the applicant may be ascertained through any or all of the following means:

(a) Name and physical description of applicant.

(b) Address (legal and local).

(c) A brief description of the nature of the business and the goods to be sold and in the case of products of farm or orchard, whether such products are produced or grown by the applicant.

(d) If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing the exact relationship of applicant to employer's business.

(e) The length of time for which the right to do business is desired.

(f) If a vehicle is to be used, a description of the same, together with license number or other means of identification.

(g) A photograph of the applicant, taken within sixty days immediately prior to the date of the filing of the application, head and shoulders of the applicant in a clear and distinguishing manner.

(h) The fingerprints of the applicant and the names of at least two reliable property owners of the county who will certify as to the applicant's good character and business responsibility, or, in lieu of the names of references, any other available evidence as to the good character and business responsibility of the applicant as will enable an investigator to properly evaluate such character and business responsibility.

(i) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance, other than traffic violations, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor. (Ord. No. 802, § 1; Ord. No. 868, § 1; Ord. No. 871; Ord. No. 1055, § 6, Exh. B.)