§ 62-42. Applications.

(a)

A person desiring a permit to engage in peddling shall file a written application with the city secretary. The application must be on a form provided by the city secretary and include the following information:

(1)

The full name, home address, and home telephone number of the applicant.

(2)

All of the following business information that applies:

a.

The business trade name and a general description of the business and the address and phone number of the business;

b.

If the applicant is an employee of or affiliated with a limited partnership, a certified copy of the certificate of limited partnership;

c.

If the applicant is an employee of or affiliated with a corporation, a certified copy of the articles of incorporation and, for an out-of-state corporation, the certificate of authority to do business in the state; and

d.

The federal tax identification number of the organization for which the person works or with which the person is affiliated.

(3)

If the applicant has been convicted of any crime directly related to peddling, or committed while engaging in peddling, the date, location, and nature of the offense and the penalty received.

(4)

The duration for which the permit is requested.

(5)

A description of the type of goods or wares to be sold.

(6)

If edible merchandise is to be sold, unless the edible merchandise consists of unbroken packages of candy, nuts, or other edibles prepared and packaged by a manufacturer meeting all standards imposed by federal, state, and local health codes, a copy of a current and valid health certificate from the Tarrant County Health Department.

(7)

The applicant's previous residence addresses within the last year with the name, address, and telephone number of at least two personal references.

(8)

The applicant's previous business addresses within the last year with the name, address, and telephone number of at least two professional references.

(9)

Proof of the applicant's identity and age, such as the applicant's social security card and driver's license, or other legally recognized form of identification.

(10)

A copy of a sales tax permit issued by the state, or proof that the goods sold are not subject to such sales tax.

(11)

If a motor vehicle is to be used, a description of the vehicle and the vehicle registration number and license number.

(12)

Two photographs of the applicant, measuring at least one and one-half inches by two inches, which have been taken within the preceding 60 days before the filing of the application.

(13)

Such other and additional information as the city secretary may deem necessary to assure that the applicant meets the requirements of this article.

(b)

Applications for all permits shall contain the statement that:

"I understand that the permit applied for shall be subject to all the provisions and regulations of the City Code and all other ordinances of the city and laws of the state, and I certify that I and all of my employees, agents, and operators will comply with said ordinances and laws."

(c)

The application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant before a notary public.

(d)

The application shall be accompanied by an executed bond in the sum of $2,000.00. The bond shall be for the use and benefit of all persons that may make any purchase from or give any order to the principal or an agent or employee of the principal; provided, if the applicant is a person engaging in peddling through one or more agents or employees, the applicant shall be required to enter into only one bond, in the sum of $2,000.00, which shall be made to cover the activities of all its agents or employees. The bond pursuant to this subsection shall be conditioned on:

(1)

The final delivery of goods, wares, merchandise, services, etc. in accordance with the terms of any order obtained prior to delivery; and

(2)

The indemnification of purchasers or customers from any and all defects in material or workmanship that may exist at the time of delivery of the goods, ware, merchandise or services and discovered by the purchaser or customer within 30 days after delivery.

(Ord. No. O-2000-002-01, § 2, 2-14-00)