743.01 Definitions.
743.02 Prohibition of door-to-door solicitation.
743.03 Registration required.
743.04 Application.
743.05 Certificate fees.
743.06 Certificate issued.
743.07 Hours of solicitation regulated.
743.08 Notice prohibiting solicitation.
743.09 Solicitation in violation of notice.
743.10 Revocation of certificate.
743.11 Appeal.
743.12 Legal action.
743.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Power to inspect food products - see Ohio R.C. 715.46
Power to regulate - see Ohio R.C. 715.61 et seq.
Charitable solicitations - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 1716
Frozen desserts - see Ohio R.C. 3717.51 et seq.
Littering - see GEN. OFF. 521.08
Trespassing - see GEN. OFF. 541.05
As used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
(a) "Solicitation" and "solicitor" mean any person who calls at residences without the invitation or previous consent of the owner or occupant of such premises for the purpose of any one or more of the following activities:
(1) Seeking to obtain orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs or services of any kind, character or description whatever, for either present or future delivery;
(2) Seeking to obtain prospective customers for application or purchase of insurance of any type, kind or character;
(3) Seeking to obtain subscriptions to books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers and every other type or kind of publication;
(4) Taking a poll or census by any person, firm or corporation, other than a governmental body or agency thereof.
(Ord. 193-01. Passed 11-5-01.)
The practice of going in and upon private residences in the City, by solicitors, otherwise than as permitted under this chapter, is hereby declared to be a nuisance and punishable as provided in Section 743.99.
(Ord. 193-01. Passed 11-5-01.)
Registration is required for every person who desires to engage in solicitation by means of calling upon places of residence. A registration certificate shall be obtained by an organization to cover each individual solicitor for the organization. Any solicitation is unlawful unless prior registration has been complied with as required herein.
(Ord. 193-01. Passed 11-5-01.)
(a) Application for a certificate to solicit shall be made to the Chief of Police, or his or her designee, by the prospective solicitor prior to the proposed effective date of the certificate. The application shall contain the following information:
(1) The name, current address and date of birth of each individual applying for the certificate.
(2) The name and business address of the individual applicant's employer, and the length of the individual's employment by same.
(3) The nature and character of the goods to be sold or services to be furnished by the applicant, or the purpose for which funds are being solicited, including the name and addresses of the persons to whom the proceeds will be sent if applicable.
(4) A statement to the effect that if a certificate is granted, it will not be used or represented in any way as an endorsement by the City or by any department or officer thereof.
(5) A photograph of the individual applying for the certificate, approximately 3" x 3" square, taken less than one year prior to the date of application.
(b) In the case of an organization for which two or more persons will solicit, one application may be made; however, all individualized information must be provided for each proposed solicitor, whether by attachment of such information to the application or otherwise.
(c) Where application is made by an organization, the following shall be applicable to those individuals who are 18 years of age or younger and are currently enrolled in elementary, junior high or high school:
(1) No criminal background check shall be required;
(Ord. 193-01. Passed 11-5-01.)
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