For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a differing meaning.
APPLICANT. Any person or entity who has submitted an application for a permit.
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. A group which is or holds itself out to be a benevolent, patriotic, philanthropic, political, social service, welfare, eleemosynary, civic, or fraternal organization who sells goods, wares, merchandise, or services, or solicits or obtains contributions soliciting from the public, for charitable purposes.
CHARITABLE PURPOSE. Any purpose which is benevolent, patriotic, political, philanthropic, social service, welfare, eleemosynary, civic, environmental, or fraternal.
COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR. Any person, whether as volunteer, owner, agent, consignee or employee, who engages in door-to-door commercial solicitation. For purposes of this chapter, the term COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR shall include individuals commonly referred to as “peddlers” and “solicitors”.
DOOR-TO-DOOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION. Attempting to make personal contact with a resident at his or her residence, without prior specific invitation by or appointment with the resident, for the primary purpose of:
(1) Attempting to sell, for present or future delivery, any goods, wares or merchandise, other than newspaper or magazine subscriptions, or any services to be performed immediately or in the future, whether or not the person has, carries or exposes a sample of such goods, wares or merchandise, and whether or not he or she is collecting advance payments for such sales; or
(2) Personally delivering to the resident a handbill or flyer advertising a commercial event, activity, good or service that is offered to the resident for purchase at a location away from the residence or at a future time.
DOOR-TO-DOOR NONCOMMERCIAL SOLICITATION. Attempting to make personal contact with a resident at his or her residence, without prior specific invitation by or appointment with the resident, for the primary purpose of:
(1) Seeking or asking for a gift or donation for a public entity or nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax under 26 U.S.C. 501 (c)(3);
(2) Soliciting the sale of goods, wares or merchandise for present or future delivery, or the sale of services to be performed immediately or in the future, with the entire proceeds of such sale to be paid directly to, or used exclusively for the benefit of, a public entity or nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3);
(3) Personally delivering to the resident a handbill or flyer advertising a future, not-for-profit event, activity, good or service;
(4) Proselytizing on behalf of a religious organization;
(5) Soliciting support for a political candidate or organization, or ballot measure or ideology; or
(6) Soliciting the sale of newspaper or magazine subscriptions.
EMPLOYER. Any person, company, corporation, business, partnership, organization or any other entity on behalf of whom a person is acting.
NONCOMMERCIAL SOLICITOR. Any person, whether as volunteer, owner, agent, consignee or employee, who engages in door-to-door noncommercial solicitation. For purposes of this chapter, the term NONCOMMERCIAL SOLICITOR shall include individuals commonly referred to as “canvassers” or individuals who solicit for a charitable, religious, political, or philanthropic purpose, even if, incidental to such purpose, the individual accepts the donation of money for or against such cause.
NO-SOLICITATION LIST. A list of the addresses of town residents who have requested that their residences be placed on a list maintained and published by the Town for the purpose of informing the general public and prospective solicitors that all door-to-door solicitation at such addresses is prohibited.
PERMIT. A document issued by the Town Clerk authorizing a commercial solicitor to engage in door-to-door commercial solicitation.
PERMIT HOLDER. means any person to whom a permit has been issued under the provisions of this chapter.
PERSON. A natural person or business entity, such as, without limitation, a corporation, association, firm, joint venture, estate, trust, business trust, syndicate, fiduciary, partnership or any group or combination thereof.
RESIDENCE. A private residence in the Town of Collierville, including but not limited to, condominium units and apartments, including the yards, grounds or hallways thereof.
TOWN CLERK. The Clerk of the Town of Collierville, or the Clerk’s designee.
TOWN NO-SOLICITATION STICKER. A blue circular sticker, supplied by the Town of Collierville, bearing the words “No Solicitation” which any resident may affix to his or her entryway for the purpose of informing the general public and prospective solicitors that all door-to-door solicitation at such addresses is prohibited.
(Ord. 2015-14, passed 8-10-15)