The following individuals and activities are exempted from the provisions of this chapter:
(A) Churches, civic organizations and nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code are exempt for activities involving craft fairs, flea markets and yard sales; provided that those activities will not be held on more than 4 days in any 12-month period.
(B) Children under the age of 18 years who are students in a public or private school, and who conduct door-to-door solicitations for magazine subscriptions or donations for school activities; and
(C) The sale of Christmas trees and other live holiday decorations during the holiday season, for which the itinerant vendor shall meet all licensing standards established and required by the North Carolina General Statutes;
(D) Residential yard sales, provided that no residence shall conduct such sales on more than 4 separate days during any calendar year;
(E) Itinerant or mobile vendors offering for sale or selling goods, food, or merchandise at a special event for which the sponsor shall have obtained a town permit as otherwise required by this chapter.
(F) Persons who distribute or disseminate religious information by written or spoken word.
(Ord. 12-02, passed 6-6-2012; Am. Ord. 18-05, passed 5-2-2018)