For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or clearly requires a different meaning.
“CHARITABLE” or “CIVIC PURPOSES.” Any purpose or activity which is benevolent, educational, philanthropic, humane, patriotic, religious, eleemosynary, or fraternal, or is designed to serve the welfare of society generally, or any class or group to which society is morally obligated, or a specific community or to preserve or improve the culture thereof of environment enjoyed thereby.
“CONTRIBUTION.” The gift or promise of a gift or any money, property, or compensated services, including the consideration for any goods or services transferred to a purchaser when the sale is represented as being made to raise funds for a charitable or civic purpose.
“ORGANIZATION.” Any combination of persons acting in concert or any person other than a natural person, and shall include a corporation.
“PERSON.” Any natural person, corporation, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association, or other legal entity.
“SOLICIT” and “SOLICITATION.”
(A) To engage in, or
(B) The act of requesting, directly or indirectly, that an addressed person or limited audience or the public generally make a contribution or contributions. "SOLICITATION" shall be deemed to have taken place when the request is made, whether or not the requested contribution is made.
(Ord. 440.2, passed - -)