(A) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) The activity of a person with an appointment calling upon or dealing with manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, brokers or retailers at their place of business and in the usual course of business;
(2) The activity of a person acting at the request or invitation of the owner or occupant of a residence;
(3) Sales made under the authority of and by judicial order;
(4) The activity of a government employee acting within the course and scope of their official duties serving, delivering or posting official notices including notices of code violations, water restrictions, utility outages, burn bans, special event impacts or security issues; or
(5) The activity of a person under the authority of a permit issued under Chapter 94 of this code.
(6) The activity of a person who is a real estate agent, political candidate, or a person acting or campaigning on behalf of a political candidate or in response to an upcoming ballot issue.
(7) The activity of a person approved or invited to sell items at established markets, charitable functions, and community festivals and special events.
(B) It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution for any offense under this chapter that the activity of the defendant is listed in division (A).
(Ord. 09-2021-51, passed 9-14-21) Penalty, see § 116.99