The following regulations shall govern the conduct of registrants hereunder.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any direct seller to call at any dwelling or other place between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. except by appointment; to call at any dwelling or other place where a sign is displayed bearing the words “No Peddlers”, “No Solicitors” or words of similar meaning; to call at the rear door of any dwelling place; or to remain on any premises after being asked to leave by the owner, occupant or other person having authority over such premises.
(B) It shall be unlawful for a direct seller to misrepresent or make false, deceptive or misleading statements concerning the quality, quantity or character of any goods offered for sale, the purpose of his or her visit, his or her identity or the identity of the organization he or she represents. A charitable organization direct seller shall specifically disclose what portion of the sale price of goods being offered will actually be used for the charitable purpose for which the organization is soliciting. Said portion shall be expressed as a percentage of the sale price of the goods.
(C)
It shall be unlawful for any direct seller to impede the free use of sidewalks, streets and highways by pedestrians and vehicles or to create a public safety issue as a result of the manner the direct seller is using to promote or sell. Where sales are made from vehicles, all traffic and parking regulations shall be observed.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any direct seller to make any loud noises or use any sound amplifying device to attract customers if the noise produced is capable of being plainly heard outside a 100- foot radius of the source.
(E) It shall be unlawful for any direct seller to allow rubbish or litter to accumulate in or around the area in which he or she is conducting business.
(1991 Draft Code, § 4-45) (Ord. 3-85, passed 2-25-1985; Ord. 18-2018, passed 7-23-2018)
Penalty, see § 111.999