As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
BUSINESS: Means and includes every unit occupied for commercial or private business purposes by any person contained within any type of building or structure.
REGISTERED SOLICITOR: Means and includes any person who has obtained a valid certificate of registration as described in this chapter. The certificate must be in the possession of the solicitor and/or on his or her person while engaged in soliciting.
RESIDENCE: Means and includes every living unit occupied for residential purposes by any one or more persons contained within any type of building or structure.
SOLICITING: Means and includes any one or more of the following activities:
A. Seeking to obtain or sell orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise or services of any kind, character or description whatsoever, for any kind of consideration whatsoever;
B. Seeking to obtain prospective customers for the application for or purchase of insurance of any type, kind or character;
C. Seeking to obtain subscriptions to books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers or any other type of publication;
D. Seeking to obtain gifts or contributions of money, clothing or any other valuable thing for the support or benefit of any charity or association, organization, corporation or project;
E. Selling or offering to sell any goods, wares, merchandise or services of any kind, character or description whatsoever, from any vehicle or conveyance;
F. Selling or offering to sell any goods, wares, merchandise or services of any kind, character or description whatsoever, from a temporary indoor or outdoor location, occupied with or without permission from the owner, or by occupying a location on a street right of way.
G. Soliciting shall not include:
1. Participants in wholesale trade shows or conventions, trade fairs, or flea markets when the convention, trade fair or flea market is held indoors;
2. Participants in residential garage sales;
3. Any sale sponsored by a school or university which is located within the corporate limits of Enid. (Ord. 2015-13, 4-7-2015)