For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:
COUPON BOOK SELLER: Any individual traveling by foot or any means whatsoever from place to place, from building to building, from house to house, from street to street or contacting persons by telephone, taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of coupon books which are to be used for discounts or free goods, wares, merchandise, personal property of every nature whatsoever for future delivery, whether or not such individual has, carries or exposes for sale a sample of the coupon book for sale or whether he is collecting advance payments on such sales or not.
ITINERANT MERCHANT/TRANSIENT STREET VENDOR: Any person engaged in the business or occupation of selling any merchandise, products or services from a temporary indoor or outdoor location obtained from an owner or leaseholder, or obtained by occupying the location without permission or by occupying a location on a street right of way. "Itinerant merchant/transient street vendors" do not include:
A. Participants in wholesale trade shows or convention sponsored events, trade fairs or flea markets;
B. Sellers of bibles, agricultural goods, including Christmas trees and firewood, or crafts or items made by hand;
C. Participants in fairs and convention center activities conducted primarily for amusement or entertainment;
D. Participants in residential garage sales;
E. Civic, church and educational groups that are located in the local trade area.
PEDDLER: Includes the words "hawker" and "huckster", and means any person who travels by foot or by any type of conveyance from place to place or from street to street carrying, conveying or transporting goods, wares or merchandise of whatsoever nature, offering and exposing the same for sale; or who, without traveling from place to place, shall sell or offer the same for sale from any vehicle or conveyance.
SOLICITOR OR CANVASSER: Any individual traveling by foot or any means whatsoever from place to place, from building to building, from house to house or from street to street, or contacting persons by telephone, taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of goods, wares and merchandise, personal property of every nature whatsoever for future delivery or for services to be furnished or performed in the future, whether or not such individual has, carries or exposes for sale a sample of the subject of such sale or whether he is collecting advance payments on such sales or not. (2000 Code § 9-401)