Columbia Permit application ordinance (§ 13-228)

(a) Contents. Applicants for a permit under this article must file with the business license administrator a sworn application in writing on a form to be furnished by such business license administrator, which shall give the following information:

(1) Name and description of the applicant.

(2) Permanent home address and full local address of the applicant.

(3) A brief description of the business and goods to be sold.

(4) If employed, the name and address of the employer, together with credentials establishing the exact relationship.

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

(6) The place where the goods or property proposed to be sold or orders taken for the sale thereof, are manufactured or produced, where such goods or products are located at the time such application is filed, and the proposed method of delivery.

(7) A statement as to whether or not the applicant has been convicted of any crime, misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance, the nature of the offense and the punishment or penalty assessed therefor.

(b) Fee. The application shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) plus a fee to cover costs incurred by the department of finance in obtaining the criminal record check required in section 13-229.