For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HAWKER and PEDDLER. Any person or entity selling any goods or products from a vehicle, or pack, going about from place to place carrying said goods or products for the purpose of sale and delivery. If the goods or products are edible, the person or entity is a HAWKER; if the goods are nonedible, such a person or entity is a PEDDLER.
SOLICITOR. Any person or entity selling goods by sample or taking orders for future delivery and accepting a deposit or advance payment is a SOLICITOR, provided, any person or entity taking orders to be filled by goods delivered to the purchaser from other states in the original package shall not be included.
TRANSIENT MERCHANT. Any person or entity selling any merchandise, either as principal or agent, from a building or lot which he or she occupies as a tenant at will, or under a lease for a shorter term than six months, or from a railroad car, a truck, or any other vehicle, or any person engaged in selling ice cream, ice cream products, popcorn, or soft drinks in booths or stands or in a temporary building.
(Ord. 15-2, passed 11-10-2001)