Legal Documents of Maryville

Any person desiring to solicit alms or beg in the public streets and public places within the city shall apply to the city recorder for a permit. The application shall be made in writing, on a form furnished by the city, and it shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant. It shall contain the following information:

1. Name, age, and address of the applicant;
2. Name, age, and address of persons dependent upon the applicant;
3. Description of the physical disability, if any, which prevents the applicant from earning a livelihood by gainful employment;
4. The amount of relief in money or otherwise which the applicant has received during the preceding twelve (12) month period, or is receiving at the time the application is made, and the name of the agency (governmental or private) from which such aid was or is obtained;
5. The names of the governmental and private social welfare agencies to which the applicant has applied for aid or assistance; and
6. The names and addresses of at least two (2) reputable citizens of the city to whom reference can be made for information as to the character and worthiness of the applicant. (1999 Code, § 9-502)