(A) It is unlawful for a transient merchant, itinerant or itinerant merchant, or itinerant vendor to engage in such business within the town without first obtaining a license therefor in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) The provisions of the Transient Merchant Licensing Act shall not apply to:
(1) Sales at wholesale to retail merchants by commercial travelers or selling agents in the usual course of business;
(2) Wholesale trade shows or conventions;
(3) Sales of goods, wares, or merchandise by sample, catalog, or brochure for future delivery;
(4) Fairs and convention center activities conducted primarily for amusement or entertainment;
(5) Any general sale, fair, auction, or bazaar sponsored by any church or religious organization;
(6) Any sale sponsored by schools and universities or any charitable organization;
(7) Trade fairs;
(8) Flea markets;
(9) Garage sales held on the premises devoted to residential use;
(10) Sales of crafts or items made by hand and sold or offered for sale by the person making such crafts or handmade items;
(11) Sales of agricultural products, including Christmas trees and firewood;
(12) Sales made by a seller at residential premises pursuant to an invitation issued by the owner or legal occupant of such premises;
(13) Any person who maintains a permanent place of business in the state and has a registered agent therein upon whom process, notice, or demand permitted by law may be made;
(14) Any person whose participation with a transient merchant or in the temporary or transient business is limited to providing any building, structure, motor vehicle, railroad car, or real estate;
(15) Fireworks; or
(16) Bibles.
(Ord. 2017-04, passed 4-3-2017) Penalty, see § 111.99