(a) The purpose of this chapter is to protect residents from fraudulent and unwanted harassment from peddlers and solicitors, and from peddlers and solicitors having criminal backgrounds who may pose a threat to persons or property, while also respecting the constitutional rights of peddlers and solicitors.
(b) As such it is the intent of this chapter to establish a peddler and solicitor licensing system, and to establish regulations concerning peddling and soliciting in the Village of Franklin in order to protect against fraud, crime, undue and unwanted annoyance and harassment and to preserve the peace, privacy, safety, health and welfare of the residents, businesses and persons in the Village, while also respecting the constitutional rights of those involved in these activities.
(Ord. 2014-03. Passed 5-12-14.)