(a)
It
shall be unlawful to solicit or accept alms or gifts, in money or
in merchandise, for or in behalf of any person or charitable, patriotic,
social or philanthropic organization; to promote or participate in
any entertainment, benefit dance, fair or bazaar in the name of charity,
patriotism or philanthropy; or to solicit or accept gifts or any property
for any evangelistic, religious, philanthropic or charitable purpose
of any nature or kind whatever, except by such organization on its
own premises, or from members of such church or religious organization
while acting under and in accordance with the authority of the proper
church officials, without first obtaining a permit to solicit funds
in the city from its mayor. This article shall not be construed so
as to prohibit any organization from soliciting funds from its own
membership at any time or place that they may desire.
(b)
It
shall be unlawful for any person, persons, organization or association
to hold a benefit dance or rummage sale or to sell or offer for sale
any property which has been given for sale or charity, philanthropy,
or patriotic purposes without first obtaining a permit from the city.
(1987 Code, ch. 4, sec. 3A; 2001
Code, sec. 4.401)
Each applicant for a permit to solicit funds in the city shall
submit to the city manager an application sworn to and containing
the following information:
(1)
Name
and address of the organization;
(2)
Name
and address of the officers of its governing board;
(3)
The
amount to be solicited;
(4)
The
percentage of collection to be paid solicitors;
(5)
The
net proceeds anticipated for the purpose solicited for;
(6)
The
officials of the organization for whose support the permit is asked.
(1987 Code, ch. 4, sec. 3B; 2001
Code, sec. 4.402)
The license fee for a solicitor’s permit shall be set
by the city council and shall be valid for one (1) year from the date
of their issuance.
(1987 Code, ch. 4, sec. 3D; 2001
Code, sec. 4.404)
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, firm or association
to solicit or obtain alms or gifts in money or for merchandise, directly
or indirectly, by the misrepresentation of names, occupation, financial
condition, social condition or residence.
(1987 Code, ch. 4, sec. 3C; 2001
Code, sec. 4.403)
