For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(a) "Canvasser." Any person who obtains or seeks to obtain funds for any charitable or religious cause whatsoever by means of canvassing from place to place.
(b) "Charitable." Includes the words. patriotic, philanthropic, social service, welfare, eleemosynary, benevolent, educational, civic, fraternal, veteran's medical. and social research, either actual or purported.
(c) "Peddler/solicitor." Any person who carries with him for the purpose of sale at retail and immediate or future delivery, goods, wares, food or merchandise, or any person who in person as principal or agent sells or otherwise obtains orders or commitments for the sale, repair or exchange of goods, wares, food or merchandise, or services.
(d) "Religious" or "religion." Shall not include the word charitable, but shall be given their commonly accepted definitions.
(Ord. 2002-38. Passed 6-11-02.)