(A) The following persons engaged in the activities set forth in divisions (A) (1) through (3), below, in the city shall first register with the city by filling out a form to be promulgated by the city in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and by furnishing proof that he or she is actually engaged in such activity in the city, and the city shall issue to such person a registration certificate exempting him from the terms and conditions of this subchapter and from paying a fee therefor, namely:
(1) Public utility companies or others operating under a franchise granted by the city;
(2) Commercial agents dealing with local business establishments in the usual course of business; and
(3) Insurance salesmen, real estate salesmen, and others licensed by the State of Texas.
(B) The following persons engaged in the activities set forth in divisions (B)(1) through (4), below, in the city are exempt from any registration requirements in addition to the exemption from the permit requirements:
(1) Solicitations related to non-profit activities, including, but not limited to, public and/or private school-related activities, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Big Brothers and Sisters, which may involve children under the age of 16 years. Children under the age of 16 years may participate in such activities to the extent they are actively supervised by a parent, guardian, or other adult person, at least 18 years of age, who is responsible for the well-being of the child;
(2) Religious, political, or non-profit organizations and their representatives distributing handbills or pamphlets only for the purpose of communicating issues of general interest to the public. A donation received from the distribution of handbills or pamphlets does not affect this exemption;
(3) Ordinary commercial travelers who sell, or exhibit for sale, goods, wares, or merchandise to persons selling and dealing in the same within the city; and
(4) City citizens conducting a survey.
(Ord. O-12-724, passed 2-6-2012)