For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CANVASSER. Any person who attempts to make personal contact with a resident at his or her residence without prior specific invitation or appointment from the resident, for the primary purpose of:
(1) Attempting to enlist support for or against a particular religion, philosophy, ideology, political party, issue, or candidate, even if incidental to the purpose the canvasser accepts the donation of money for or against the cause; or
(2) Distributing a handbill or flyer advertising a non-commercial event or service.
CITY. The City of Mason, Ohio.
GOODS. Goods, wares, services, merchandise, periodicals, and other articles or publications.
TRANSIENT VENDOR. Any person who opens a temporary place of business for the sale of goods or who, on the streets or while traveling around the city, sells, offers for sale, or solicits orders for future delivery of goods where payment is required prior to the delivery of the goods, or attempts to arrange an appointment for a future estimate or sales call. TRANSIENT VENDOR does not include any person who represents any entity exempted from taxation under R.C. § 5709.04 and that provides notice in accordance with § 707.02 below.
(Ord. 2007-76, passed 5-21-2007)