(a) Hawking Prohibited. Except as set forth in San Bernardino County Code § 41.0508 (farm product exemption), and except as part of those licensed activities specified in San Bernardino County Code §§ 85.16.030 et seq. (Temporary Use Permits), 42.0101 et seq. (Carnivals), and 42.0401 et seq. (Swap Meets), it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of hawking goods, wares, merchandise, fruits and vegetables or prepared foods within the unincorporated area of the County of San Bernardino.
(b) Peddling or Soliciting License Required. Except as provided in §§ 41.0506 and 41.0507, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of peddling goods, wares, merchandise, fruits and vegetables or prepared/prepackaged foods, including, but not limited to: ice cream; or of soliciting orders for goods or services; or of offering services for repair or improvement of real property; or of soliciting donations for charity in an open public place or door to door within the unincorporated area of the County of San Bernardino without first having secured a peddling or soliciting license.
(c) Licenses shall be issued for a one-year period. Upon expiration of the license, the former licensee may apply for a new license in the same manner as a new applicant except that if the licensee applies for a new license before the old license expires, the old license shall remain in force until the Clerk of the Board either approves or denies the application for the new license. Upon obtaining a license issued pursuant to this Section, the licensee shall keep the information submitted on the application current by immediately notifying the Clerk of the Board in writing of any change or occurrence which affects or changes the status of the licensee.
(Ord. 378, passed --1933; Am. Ord. 1007, passed --1962; Am. Ord. 1823, passed --1973; Am. Ord. 2415, passed --1980; Am. Ord. 3385, passed --1990; Am. Ord. 3730, passed --1998; Am. Ord. 4048, passed - -2008)