(A) Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to canvass:
(1) On private property where "No Soliciting" or "No Trespassing" signs are posted;
(2) On a public sidewalk, public right-of-way or within a public park owned by the town; or
(3) By accosting another, or by forcing oneself upon the company of another; or
(4) Within 20 feet of the entrance of any financial institution or any automated teller machine, regardless of whether or not such automated teller machine is located at or near a financial institution; or
(5) Within 20 feet of any outdoor dining area or outdoor merchandise area, provided such areas are in active use at the time; or
(6) While the person being solicited is standing in line waiting to be admitted to a commercial establishment; or
(7) By touching the person being solicited without the person's consent; or
(8) After dark by means of verbal communication.
(B) Exceptions. Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax status, including but not limited to the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, recognized organized religious organizations and political persons, shall be exempted.
(Ord. passed 5-12-2014; Am. Ord. passed 5-27-2014; Am. Ord. passed 7-14-2014; Am. Ord. passed 11-14-2016)