CHAPTER 4
SOLICITOR'S LICENSE

SECTION:

4-4-1: Purpose

4-4-2: No Other City License Or Approval Required

4-4-3: Definitions

4-4-4: Exemptions

4-4-5: Solicitation Prohibited

4-4-6: Registration Of Solicitors

4-4-7: Application Form

4-4-8: Written Disclosures

4-4-9: When Registration Begins

4-4-10: Issuance Of Certificates

4-4-11: Form Of Certificate And Identification Badge

4-4-12: Maintenance Of Registry

4-4-13: Nontransferability Of Certificates

4-4-14: Denial, Suspension Or Revocation Of Certificate

4-4-15: Appeal

4-4-16: Deceptive Soliciting Practices Prohibited

4-4-17: "No Solicitation" Notice

4-4-18: Duties Of Solicitors

4-4-19: Time Of Day Restrictions

4-4-20: Buyer's Right To Cancel

4-4-21: Penalty

4-4-1: PURPOSE:

   A.   Residents of Lehi City have an inalienable interest in their personal safety, well being and privacy in their residences, as well as their ability to provide or receive information regarding matters of personal belief, political or charitable activities, and goods and services lawfully in commerce. The city has a substantial interest in protecting the well being, tranquility, personal safety and privacy of its citizens, which includes the ability to protect citizens from unwanted intrusions upon residential property. The city also has a substantial interest in protecting citizens from fraud or otherwise unfair consumer sales practices, as well as criminal activity.

   B.   There must be a balance between these substantial interests of the city and its citizens, and the effect of the regulations in this chapter on the rights of those who are regulated. Based on the collective experiences of city officials derived from regulating business activity, protecting persons and property from criminal conduct, responding to the inquiries of citizens regarding door to door solicitation, the experience of its law enforcement officers and those affected by door to door solicitation and canvassing, as well as judicial decisions outlining the boundaries of constitutional protections afforded and denied persons seeking to engage in door to door solicitation, the city adopts this chapter to promote the city's substantial interests in: respecting citizens' decisions regarding privacy in their residences; protecting persons from criminal conduct; providing equal opportunity to advocate for and against religious belief, political position or charitable activities; and permitting truthful and nonmisleading door to door solicitation regarding lawful goods or services in intrastate or interstate commerce.

   C.   The city finds that the procedures, rules and regulations set forth in this chapter are narrowly tailored to preserve and protect the city interests referred to herein while, at the same time, balancing the rights of those regulated. (Ord. 18-2013, 3-26-2013)

4-4-2: NO OTHER CITY LICENSE OR APPROVAL REQUIRED:

   A.   Registered solicitors and persons exempt from registration need not apply for, nor obtain, any other license, permit or registration from the city to engage in door to door solicitation.

   B.   Any business licensed by the city under another city ordinance that uses employees, independent contractors or agents for door to door solicitation in an effort to provide any tangible or intangible benefit to the business, shall be required to have such solicitors obtain a certificate, unless otherwise exempt from registration.

   C.   Those responsible persons or entities associated with registered solicitors need not apply for, nor obtain, any other license, permit or registration from the city, provided they do not establish a temporary or fixed place of business in the city.

   D.   Nothing herein is intended to interfere with or supplant any other requirement of federal, state or other local government laws regarding any license, permit or certificate that a registered solicitor is otherwise required to have or maintain. (Ord. 18-2013, 3-26-2013)