No person shall solicit, sell, or offer to sell, demonstrate, or take orders for the sale of goods, wares, or any form of merchandise, by entering upon the premises of another for such purpose except in compliance with the provisions of this section.
(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SOLICITATION. To sell or offer to sell or take orders for the sale of goods, wares, or any form of merchandise or services.
(B) No person shall enter upon the premises of another for the purpose of solicitation between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. of the following day.
(C) Any person over the age of 16 who engages in door-to-door solicitations shall carry a form of photo identification and must present such photo identification upon request of any person being solicited, any peace officer or other person charged with enforcement of the laws pertaining to such solicitations. The photo identification must include the person’s date of birth and be issued by a governmental agency or educational institution. Acceptable identification includes a state driver’s license, state identification card, school identification card, or any government issued identification card.
(D) Any person engaged in door-to-door solicitations shall present the original or a copy of proof of payment of City Business License Tax (pursuant to San Gabriel Municipal Code § 110.61) upon request of any person being solicited, any peace officer, or other person charged with enforcement of the laws pertaining to such solicitations.
(E) The provisions of this section shall not apply to vendors or solicitors who have previously been invited or requested to appear at such premises by the owner or lawful occupant thereof, or to persons making charitable solicitations as defined in § 124.061 below.
(Ord. 616-C.S., passed 3-17-15)