For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PERSON. Any corporation, partnership, individual or two or more persons having a joint and common interest.
TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS. As defined in § 116.001 by any person for a period of less than six months consecutively shall be prima facie evidence that the person was a transient merchant with the intent and meaning hereof.
TRANSIENT MERCHANT. Any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation engaging temporarily in a retail sale of goods, wares or merchandise within the city and who for the purpose of conducting the business occupies any lot, building, room or structure of any kind. The term shall not be construed to apply to any person selling goods, wares or merchandise of any description raised, produced or manufactured by the individual offering the same for sale nor to persons handling vegetables, fruits or perishable farm products at any established city market.
(Ord. 239, passed 11-3-1955) Penalty, see § 116.999