For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
REGISTERED SOLICITOR. Includes any person who has obtained a valid certificate of registration as provided in this subchapter, and which certificate is in the possession of the solicitor on his or her person while engaged in soliciting.
RESIDENCE. Includes every separate living unit occupied for residential purposes by one or more persons, contained within any type of building or structure.
SOLICITING. Includes any one or more of the following activities:
(1) Seeking to obtain orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs, services, of any kind, character or description whatever, for any kind of consideration whatever;
(2) Seeking to obtain prospective customers for application or purchases 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; or
(4) Seeking to obtain gifts or contributions of money, clothing, or any other valuable thing for the support or benefit of any charitable or nonprofit association, organization, corporation, or project.
(1978 Code, § 5.12.010) (Ord. 416, passed - -1971)