For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHARITABLE SOLICITATION.
(1) Means and includes the following:
(a) Any oral or written request for a charitable contribution made, transmitted, or distributed by any means; and
(b) Any offer to sell any service, item, or right to attend any function or participate in any activity, which offer includes reference to any actual or purported charitable purpose or charitable organization as an inducement to purchase the service, item, or right to attend.
(2) CHARITABLE SOLICITATION as used herein shall not mean door to door canvassing for the purpose of disseminating information on, promoting, advocating, or proselytizing any religious or political message or cause. As set forth in § 124.060 above CHARITABLE SOLICITATION as defined herein shall not require a city permit but shall require a “notice of intention” as set forth in § 124.062 below.
(Ord. 616-C.S., passed 3-17-15)