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 service, welfare, eleemosynary, benevolent, educational, civic, fraternal, veteran’s medical and social research, either actual or purported.
RELIGIOUS or RELIGION. Shall not include the word charitable, but shall be given their commonly accepted definitions as the expression of such is granted under the free exercise clause of the First Amendment to the U. S. Constitution where not overcome by government showing of a compelling interest.
SOLICITOR. Any person who obtains or seeks to obtain funds or donations for any cause whatsoever by means of canvassing from business place-to-place of or residential door-to-door.
TRANSIENT VENDOR. Any person who opens a temporary place of business, or who on the streets or while traveling about the city or while locating on private property carries, with them 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 canvasses, sells or otherwise obtains orders or commitments for the sale, repair or exchange of goods, wares, food or merchandise or services. A TRANSIENT VENDOR may also be known as a VENDOR or PEDDLER. A person or organization conducting business from their permanent location but from temporary facilities and where the income from such activity is reported as normal but additional business income shall not be classified as a TRANSIENT VENDOR.
(Prior Code, § 11.04.01)