For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHARITABLE. Includes the words patriotic, philanthropic, social services, health, welfare, benevolent, educational, civic, cultural or fraternal, either actual or purported.
CONTRIBUTIONS. Include the words alms, money, subscription, property or any donations under the guise of a loan or money or property.
PEDDLER. Any person who goes upon the premises of any private residence in the village, not having been invited by the occupant thereof, carrying or transporting goods, wares, merchandise or personal property of any nature and offering the same for sale. This definition also includes any person who solicits orders and as a separate transaction makes deliveries to purchasers as part of the scheme to evade the provisions of this chapter.
PEDDLING. Includes all activities ordinarily performed by a peddler as indicated under the definition of peddler as defined in this section.
PERSON. A natural person or any firm, corporation, association, club, society or other organization.
SOLICITOR. Any person who goes upon the premises of any private residence in the village, not having been invited by the occupant thereof, for the purpose of taking or attempting to take orders for the sales of goods, merchandise, wares, or other personal property of any nature for future delivery, or for services to be performed in the future. This definition also includes any person who, without invitation, goes upon private property, to request contribution of funds or anything of value, or sell goods or services for political, charitable, religious, or other non-commercial purposes.
SOLICITATION. Includes all activities ordinarily performed by a solicitor as indicated under the definition of solicitor as defined in this section.
(Ord. 98-O-18, passed 5-11-1998)