A. Before any person engages in the occupation of a peddler, itinerant merchant or transient vendor within the city, such person shall first obtain from the city secretary a permit to engage in such occupation. A separate permit and application shall be required for each person who engages in the activities defined in section 3-1-1 of this chapter, as that of "peddler", "itinerant merchant" and/or "transient vendor", including each employee, agent or consignee who engages in such activity.
B. This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:
1. Commercial travelers;
2. Sales or exhibits at fairs, rodeos, conventions or events sponsored by one or more city civic organization, school, church or the chamber of commerce; or
3. Charitable solicitations.
However, this chapter does apply to transient vendors, itinerant merchants and peddlers involved in interstate commerce. (2016 Code)