3-4-1: DEFINITIONS:
The following definitions shall apply to the interpretation of this chapter:
CITY: The city of Bettendorf, Iowa.
PERSON: An individual person, firm, corporation, partnership or association.
RESIDENCE: Every separate living unit occupied for residential purposes by one or more persons contained within any type of building or structure.
TRANSIENT MERCHANT:
   A.   Any person intending to remain in business in the city for less than one year who:
      1.   Offers for sale tangible personal property or personal services; or
      2.   Takes or attempts to take orders for the sale of tangible personal property and services, including advertising or subscriptions, to be furnished or performed in the future.
   B.   A transient merchant may operate from a fixed location, or may simply go door to door. (2008 Code § 21-2)