(a) Prohibited practices.
(1) A direct seller shall be prohibited from calling at any dwelling or other place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., except by appointment; calling at any dwelling or other place where a sign is displayed bearing the words “No Peddlers, No Solicitors,” or words of similar meaning; calling at the rear door of any dwelling place; or remaining on any premises after being asked to leave by the owner, occupant, or other person having authority over such premises.
(2) A direct seller shall not misrepresent or make false, deceptive, or misleading statements concerning the quality, quantity or character of any goods offered for sale, the purpose of his or her visit, his or her identity, or the identity of the organization he or she represents. A charitable organization direct seller shall specifically disclose what portion of the sale price of goods being offered will actually be used for the charitable purpose for which the organization is soliciting. Said portion shall be expressed as a percentage of the sale price of the goods.
(3) No direct seller shall impede the free use of sidewalks and streets by pedestrians and vehicles. Where sales are made from vehicles, all traffic and parking regulations shall be observed.
(4) No direct seller shall make any loud noises or use any sound amplifying device to attract customers if the noise produced is capable of being plainly heard outside a 100-foot radius of the source.
(5) No direct seller shall allow rubbish or litter to accumulate in or around the area in which he or she is conducting business.
(b) Disclosure requirements.
(1) After the initial greeting and before any other statement is made to a prospective customer, a direct seller shall expressly disclose his or her name, the name of the company or organization he or she is affiliated with, if any, and the identity of goods or services he or she offers to sell.
(2) If any sale of goods is made by a direct seller or any sales order for the later delivery of goods is taken by the seller, the buyer shall have the right to cancel said transaction if it involves the extension of credit or is a cash transaction of more than $25, in accordance with the procedure as set forth in Wis. Stats. § 423.203; the seller shall give the buyer two copies of a typed or printed notice of that fact. Such notice shall conform to the requirements of Wis. Stats. § 423.203(1)(a), (b), and (c), (2) and (3).
(3) If the direct seller takes a sales order for the later delivery of goods, he or she shall, at the time the order is taken, provide the buyer with a written statement containing the terms of the agreement, the amount paid in advance, whether full, partial or no advance payment is made, the name, address, and telephone number of the seller, the delivery or performance date, and whether a guarantee or warranty is provided and, if so, the terms thereof.
(Prior Code, § 7-4-7)