CHAPTER 123: SOLICITORS

Section

   123.01   Purpose

   123.02   Definition

   123.03   Permit required

   123.04   Application for permit

   123.05   Issuance of permit

   123.06   Revocation of permit

   123.07   Identification card

   123.08   Limitations on soliciting

   123.09   Permit fee

   123.99   Penalty

§ 123.01 PURPOSE.

   The City Council recognizes and declares that the business of soliciting in the city is a part of its government and affairs and believes that it is in the best interests of the city that this business is regulated.

(1980 Code, § 19.801)

§ 123.02 DEFINITION.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   SOLICITOR.

      (1)   Every person by whatever name who is engaged in the:

         (a)   Seeking to obtain orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs or services of any kind, character or description whatever for any kind of consideration whatever;

         (b)   Seeking to obtain subscriptions to books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers and every other type or kind of publication; or

         (c)   Seeking to obtain gifts or contributions of money, clothing or any other valuable thing for the support or benefit of any charitable or non-profit association, organization, corporation or project.

      (2)   Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the term SOLICITOR shall not be construed to include any person, firm or corporation personally invited to a residence or business establishment by an occupant thereof prior to the person, firm or corporation entering upon the premises. For this purpose a notice as provided in § 123.08(B) shall not be considered a personal invitation.

(1980 Code, § 19.802)

§ 123.03 PERMIT REQUIRED.

   It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to act as a solicitor within the city without first having obtained a permit therefore in accordance herewith. The provisions of this chapter are in addition to any other requirements established by this code or by applicable ordinance including, but not limited to, those imposed by Chapter 124 pertaining to tag day.

(1980 Code, § 19.803) Penalty, see § 123.99