For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHIEF OF POLICE
. Refers to the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, as the case may be, who is charged with protecting and serving the public's safety in the jurisdiction of the city, including the activities hereby covered.
CLERK
or
OFFICE OF THE CLERK
. Refers to that local government position whose official capacity oversees regulation and licensure of the activities hereby covered.
REGISTRANT
or
REGISTERED SOLICITOR
. Any person who is subject to this chapter who has obtained a valid certificate of registration from the office of the Clerk.
RESIDENCE
. Any living unit contained within any building or structure that is occupied by any person as a dwelling.
SOLICITING
. Any of the following activities:
(1) Seeking to obtain orders for sale or exchange of goods, wares, merchandise or perishables of any kind, for any kind of remuneration or consideration, regardless of whether advance payment is sought;
(2) Seeking to obtain subscriptions to publications, or publications;
(3) Seeking to obtain donations of anything of value for the benefit of any association, organization, corporation or program;
(4) Seeking to obtain orders or prospective customers for goods or services.
SOLICITOR
. A person engaged in the activities defined by this chapter as soliciting.
(Ord. 8469, passed 6-11-02)