For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CANVASSER. Any person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident at his or her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment from the resident, for the primary purpose of:
(1) Attempting to enlist support for or against a particular religion, philosophy, ideology, political party, issue or candidate, even if incidental to such purpose the CANVASSER accepts the donation of money for or against such cause; or
(2) Distributing a handbill or flyer advertising a non-commercial event or service.
CHARITABLE. This term means and includes the words patriotic, philanthropic, social service, health, welfare, benevolent, educational, civic, cultural or fraternal, either actual or purported.
CITY. The City of Covington, Kentucky.
CITY MANAGER. The City Manager of the City of Covington, Kentucky.
CONTRIBUTIONS. This term means and includes the words alms, money, subscription, property or any donations under the guise of a loan or money or property.
PEDDLER. Any person who goes upon the premises of any private residence in the city, not having been invited by the occupant thereof, carrying or transporting goods, wares, merchandise or personal property of any nature and offering the same for sale. PEDDLER also includes any person who solicits orders and as a separate transaction makes deliveries to purchasers as part of the scheme to evade the provisions of this subchapter. PEDDLER does not include a person who distributes handbills or flyers for a commercial purpose, advertising an event, activity, good or service that is offered to a resident for purchase at a location away from his or her residence or at a time different from the time of visit.
PEDDLING. All activities ordinarily performed by a peddler as indicated in the above referenced definition of “peddler”.
PERSON. A natural person or any firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, club, society or other organization.
SOLICITATION. All activities ordinarily performed by a solicitor as indicated in the above referenced definition of “solicitor”.
SOLICITOR.
(1) Any person who goes upon the premises of any private residence in the city, not having been invited by the occupant thereof, for the purpose of taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of goods, merchandise, wares or other personal property of any nature for future delivery, or for services to be performed in the future; and
(2) SOLICITOR also includes any person who, without invitation, goes upon private property, to request contribution of funds or anything of value, or sell goods or services for political, charitable, religious or other non-commercial purposes.
(1984 Code, § 111.060) (Ord. O-21-04, passed 3-30-2004)