Section 138-8 ISSUANCE.

Upon compliance by the applicant for solicitor's permit, as required by Section 138-4, with the preceding sections of this Article, the Chief of Police or his designated subordinate shall, after such investigation as reasonably appears necessary, issue to such applicant a solicitor's permit, which shall be dated and signed by the Chief of Police or his designated subordinate; provided, however, that the Chief of Police or his designated subordinate shall not be required to issue such a solicitor's permit to any person who shall have been convicted of any crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or to any person who is unable to substantiate the prior reliability of himself or the person or firm he represents.