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, health, welfare, benevolent, educational, civic, cultural, or fraternal, either actual or purported, holding determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service of 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 status, being 26 U.S.C. §§ 501(c)3 and 501(c)4.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR. The City Administrator of this city.
CONTRIBUTIONS. Includes the words alms, money, subscription, property, or donations under the guise of a loan of money or property.
PEDDLER. Any person who goes upon the premises of any private residence in the city, not having been invited by the occupant thereof, carrying or transporting goods, wares, merchandise, or personal property of any nature and offering the same for sale. This definition also includes any person who solicits orders and as a separate transaction makes deliveries to purchasers as part of the scheme to evade the provisions of this chapter.
PEDDLING. Includes all activities ordinarily performed by a “peddler” as indicated under the definition in this section.
PERSON. A natural person or any firm, corporation, association, club, society, or other organization.
SOLICITATION. Includes all activities ordinarily performed by a “solicitor” as indicated under the definition in this section.
SOLICITOR. Any person who goes upon premises of any private residence in the city, not having been invited by the occupant thereof, for the purpose of taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of goods, wares, merchandise, or personal property of any nature for future delivery, or for services to be performed in the future. This definition also includes any person who, without invitation, goes upon private property, to request contribution of funds or anything of value, or sell goods or services for political, charitable, religious, or other noncommercial purposes.
(Ord. 459, passed 5-11-1999)