(a) As used in this chapter, "peddler" means any individual, whether a resident of the City or not, traveling either by foot, wagon, automobile, motor truck or any other type of conveyance, from place to place, from house to house, or from street to street, taking or attempting to take orders for sale of goods, wares and merchandise, personal property of any nature whatsoever for future delivery or for services to be furnished or performed in the future; provided, that this definition shall not apply to persons selling by sample only nor to any agricultural articles or products offered for sale by the producer. Exceptions to this definition of the term "peddler" are the following:
(1) A person making delivery of goods, wares or merchandise theretofore sold by an establishment having a permanent place of business.
(2) A person making sales of the following items of daily household consumption:
A. Baked goods;
B. Fruit and vegetables;
C. Dairy products.
(b) This chapter is inapplicable to individuals who are exercising their right of free speech in the areas of organized or unorganized religion; political advocacy; appeals for charitable contributions; or other forms of protected speech.
(Ord. 2024-9. Passed 4-23-24.)